Entries by Tasha Webster

Black Bean Couscous Salad

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Monday, July 18. 2011

Ingredients:
1.5 cups of couscous
2 3/4 cups water
1/4 tsp salt
1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
Half of a small red onion, chopped
2 tbsp. cilantro
1 cup salsa
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Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Salad

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Monday, July 11. 2011

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 Boston lettuce leaves

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Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich

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Monday, June 27. 2011

Ingredients:
1/4 cup (about 2 ounces) sun-dried tomato pesto
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (8-ounce) loaf ciabatta
12 large basil leaves
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced bottled roasted red bell peppers
1 large tomato, thinly sliced [Full Story »]

Peanut Butter Pie

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Monday, June 20. 2011

Ingredients:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup natural-style, reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
12 ounces frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
2 (6-ounce) reduced-fat graham cracker crusts
20 teaspoons fat-free chocolate sundae syrup [Full Story »]

Scallop Pasta

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Tuesday, June 14. 2011

Ingredients:
9 oz. angel hair pasta
1/4 cup and 2 tbsp. fresh grated romano cheese
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. chopped basil
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. salt
1.5 lbs. scallops
4 lemon wedges

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Ancho Chicken Tacos

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Thursday, June 9. 2011

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Ingredients:
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
3/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Cooking spray
1/8 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1/4 cup light sour cream
2 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk
1/2 ripe peeled avocado, diced
2 cups packaged angel hair slaw
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt 8 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas
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Mexican Succotash

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Monday, May 23. 2011

Ingredients:
1 poblano chile
2 cups shelled fresh lima beans (about 2 pounds unshelled beans)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh corn kernels
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper [Full Story »]

Chinese Pasta Salad

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Monday, May 16. 2011

Ingredients:
8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Mexican Chicken Casserole

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Monday, April 25. 2011

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Ingredients:
Salsa:
8 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
1 seeded jalapeño pepper, quartered
Cooking spray
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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Mushroom, Pepper and Feta Breakfast Casserole

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Monday, April 18. 2011

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Ingredients:
8 oz. sliced mushrooms
1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped into pieces about 3/4 inch square
1-2 tsp.olive oil, to saute mushrooms and green peppers
3 green onions, white and green parts, sliced
1 cup crumbled feta (or more, to taste)
18 eggs
ground black pepper to taste

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Asparagus and Tomato Pasta

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Monday, April 11. 2011

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Ingredients:
8 ounces penne pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (about 9 ounces) cherry tomatoes
1 cup shelled fresh peas
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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Monday, March 28. 2011

2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
6 cups water
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup minced sweet onion
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted and chopped

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Mustard Roasted Salmon

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Monday, March 21. 2011

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Ingredients:
1 1/4 pound wild salmon, skin removed, cut into 4 pieces
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1/2 a lemon

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St. Patrick's Day Muffins

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Monday, March 14. 2011

Ingredients:
2 medium potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 pinch salt (more as needed)
1 egg (lightly beaten)
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons fresh chives (or spring onions chopped)
3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated) (optional)

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Homemade Granola

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Monday, March 7. 2011

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Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup water
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups rolled oats
2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts, or slivered almonds

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