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Saint Patrick’s Day Skinny Shepherd’s Pie

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!  Sorry I haven’t posted in a few days.  NewsforChews is in the midst of a revamp (as you can tell!) and I was focused on running my first marathon!!  My legs are screaming at me, but and I finished in 4:27:19, and with that behind me, it is back to posts!  Today I am bringing you a healthy Saint Patrick’s Day recipe…a Skinny Shepherd’s Pie.  The skinny is reference to the mashed cauliflower instead of the mashed potatoes that top the Shepherd’s Pie.  Follow the recipe below for a festive Saint Patrick’s Day recipe! Mashed Cauliflower Topping: 1 16-ounce bag frozen cauliflower 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 0.75-ounce wedge of Laughing Cow Cheese (any flavor) salt & pepper to taste 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Cook cauliflower according to package directions, then drain Using immersion blender or food processor, blend cauliflower until smooth Add butter and laughing cow, blend Stir in seasonings and Parmesan cheese Set aside Filling: 1 pound ground turkey breast, beef, or bison (or a combination) 1/2 onion, chopped …

Cauliflower Crust Corned Beef Pizza

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I love indulging in corned beef and cabbage on Saint Patrick’s Day, but always have a lot left over, so I look for new recipes to incorporate these ingredients.  Today I mixed corned beef and cabbage with a few other traditional St. Patrick’s Day ingredients to give you a cauliflower crust corned beef, cabbage, and brussels sprouts pizza!  Say whhhhhat!  Yeah, go ahead and cook even extra corned beef because you will be making this pizza recipe over and over!  (and make sure you freeze some corned beef so when you get the craving in 2 months, you can make this recipe!)  Follow the recipe below, and I hope you love it as much as I do! Ingredients For Cauliflower Crust: Nonstick spray 1 Head of Cauliflower 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (or you can use swiss) 2 tablespoons grated or shredded parmesan cheese Salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper For Corned Beef: 3 Pounds Pre-Seasoned Corned Beef, cooled and cut into chunks Ingredients For Pizza Toppings: 1 Cup Shredded …

Quinoa Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Kale Chips

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If today is the first time you are visiting the blog this week, this week’s posts are 5 recipes made from 9 ingredients.  Each of the 9 ingredients are used at least twice (at least the chicken).  These ingredients are the ones I find the most in my refrigerator and I wanted to only have to prep one day on the weekend, which in turn would only make my prep time during the wee 2-15 minutes. Here are the nine ingredients and measurements for the 5 recipes this week: 1 Large Sweet potato 3 Cups Uncooked Quinoa (we will be making it two ways!) 1 Bunch of Dinosaur Kale 1 1/4 Cup Greek Yogurt 6 TBSP Parmesan Cheese 2 Chicken Breasts 1 Package Raspberries 1 1/2 Cup Milk 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter   Today’s recipe is quinoa and Parmesan crusted chicken with kale chips! 3/4 Cup Toasted Quinoa 4 TBSP Parmesan Cheese Chicken breasts, cut in half and at room temperature 1 TBSP Mustard Remainder of Kale (should be 1/2 Bunch) Olive Oil Spray Olive Oil Salt, Pepper, Garlic …

Coffee Cocoa Cinnamon Dusted Filet!

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Did everyone have a good week?!  I can’t believe it is Friday already!!  But, now it is time to celebrate. As I said yesterday, I am gearing up for the Los Angeles Marathon on March 15th (it can’t come soon enough!) and last weekend I was craving a big hunk of red meat, so I decided to give cooking a steak at home a try.  I had never cooked one at home.  I had always left that for a treat when I went out to a restaurant, but watching Masterchef Junior and seeing children cook a steak gave me confidence that I could finally cook a perfect one. So, off to Whole Foods I went to purchase 2 filets (in case the first didn’t come out the way I wanted).  Both were delicious, so I wanted to share them with you!  First, a few tips I have found helped with the success of my steak dishes. 1.  Good quality meat!  I got mine from Whole Foods, but if you have a local butcher, this is a suggestion as …

Cocoa Bison Meatballs and Roasted Tomatoes

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When I think about Valentine’s Day, I always think chocolate, but always desserts.  Today’s recipe incorporates chocolate with one of my favorite meats, bison.  I love bison meat because it is leaner, generally has fewer calories, and a lower fat content yet more protein than beef.  Another positive of eating bison meat, is that the animals are not handled like cows, but they live in a freer environment, are typically only grass fed, and are usually not treated with antibiotics.  So, I grabbed a pack of ground bison meat from Whole Foods and came up with the below recipe.  I thought the bison and cocoa would compliment each other and be a perfect Valentine’s Day dinner! Cocoa Bison Burgers with Roasted Tomatoes: 1 Egg 2 TBSP Cocoa Powder 1/4 Cup Breadcrumbs 1 Cup Onions, cooked 2 TBSP Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar (you can use regular Balsamic if you don’t have or don’t want to purchase the Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar, but I thought this helped with the Cocoa flavor) 1 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce 1 Pound Ground Bison Meat …

Meatless Monday: Roasted Red Pepper Soup and Valentine’s Day Gift Guide!

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With less than a week until Valentine’s Day, I hope you have your shopping done and menus planned!  But, if you don’t I have compiled a Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the home, for the kitchen, for him, and for her.  I also included a great roasted red pepper soup that will kick off your meal with some spice! FOR THE HOME: $24 Available:  http://www.amazon.com/Melife%C2%AE-Creative-Macaron-Shaped-Cushion/dp/B00MRN5Z0I/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1423096788&sr=1-1&keywords=macaron+pillow Love Star $185 Available:  http://www.lovestar.com.au/product/all-that-glitters Jo Malone $65 Available: http://www.jomalone.com/product/3560/29550/For-the-Home/Home-Candles/Lavender-Lovage-Home-Candle There’s no better way to say “I love you” than saying it in different languages.  The “Everyone Says I Love You” pop-up book, illustrated by Beegee Tolpa, features iconic elements from each location; for example, the Statue of Liberty in the U.S., a gondola in Italy and an African safari. $12.99 Available:  Papyrus Store Locations Find your closest:  http://www.papyrusonline.com/store-directory Add some sizzle and spice to your romantic life this Valentine’s Day by making your sweetheart some delicious treats from the brand new cookbook Man Candy and Cupcakes. Babe Scott’s new book features 40 of the most seductive and mouth-watering cupcake recipes paired …

Winter Whiteout Chicken

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While the east coast and midwest are getting pounded storm after storm, today’s recipe in inspiration by their weather.  It is a hearty and warming recipe that uses fresh and seasonal veggies and one of my new favorite finds, avocado oil.  While the veggies don’t start out white, they will turn translucent or white in the cooking process, with the mixture of spices it is a flavorful dish.  I hope you enjoy this recipe! 2 Chicken Breasts 3 Baby Bok Choy 1 Fennel Bulb Bunch of Radishes 1 Cup Baby Onions Avocado Oil Salt, Pepper, Basil, Cayenne Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Salt, Preheat oven to 375 Cut baby bok choy into fourths, cut fennel into bite sized pieces, cut radishes into fourths Toss with avocado oil and spices (minus cayenne) Spray oven safe dish with cooking spray Place chicken in dish and sprinkle spices over Pour veggie mixture over chicken Bake in oven for about 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through Serve and enjoy! Stay hungry…

Citrusy Fennel Salmon

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I was browsing the Epicurious website per usual and came across this beautiful, clean, and simple recipe so I thought I would give it a try.  This recipe is perfect either for a holiday dinner or as a clean dinner after you have stuffed yourself silly this holiday season. 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced 1 blood or navel orange, very thinly sliced, seeds removed 1 lemon, very thinly sliced, seeds removed 4 sprigs dill, plus more for serving (optional) Kosher salt, coarsely ground pepper 1 2-pound skinless salmon fillet, preferably center-cut 3/4 cup olive oil Sea Salt, Pepper, and Crushed Preheat oven to 275°F Toss fennel, orange slices, lemon slices, 4 dill sprigs (if using) and EVOO in a shallow 3-quart baking dish Season with kosher salt and pepper Season salmon with kosher salt and place on top of fennel mixture Roast until salmon is just cooked through (the tip of a knife will slide through easily and flesh will be slightly opaque), 30–40 minutes for medium-rare Transfer salmon to a platter Spoon fennel …

Crock Pot Curried Chicken

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I have an obsession with the Curried Chicken Salad from Joan’s on Third.  Almost every time I go, I order it (or the Chinese Chicken Salad), so I wanted to attempt to make curried chicken at home.  While I knew it wouldn’t turn out exactly like the Joan’s version, it was just as tasty and healthier.  I know at first I was scared of curry, but if you are as well, don’t be.  This recipe doesn’t have an overpowering curry flavor.  Hope you give it a try and enjoy! 1 Package Chicken Breasts 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth 1/4 Cup White Wine 1 TSP Cumin Seed 2 TSP Turmeric 2 TBSP Curry Powder A few pinches of salt Pour chicken broth and wine in your crock pot Stir in spices Add chicken and make sure liquid covers almost all of the chicken breasts Set on high for 3 hours, then on the lowest setting for 4 hours Take chicken out, shred with two forks (the chicken should fall apart itself), and place on low for another hour …

Happy National Pasta Day!

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Happy Friday and Happy National Pasta Day!  I am celebrating with this recipe that is perfect for a cold fall or winter night.  It is a delicious and hearty play on tuna casserole, that uses spaghetti squash and has a pumpkin Alfredo sauce.  Follow the recipe below! 1 Spaghetti Squash 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree 1 Jar Alfredo Sauce 2 Cans Tuna 1/2 Bag of Frozen Peas Nutmeg, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Salt, and Pepper 1/4 Cup White Wine 2 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar   Cook spaghetti squash–recipe HERE Combine Alfredo, pumpkin puree, wine, apple cider vinegar, a few shakes of nutmeg, 2 pinches of salt, 1/4 TSP black pepper and 1/4 TSP Pumpkin Puree in a crock pot on medium setting Add spaghetti squash and stir in tuna Stir in the peas Cook in crock pot on medium for 1-2 hours Give this fall faux tuna casserole a try! Stay hungry and have a great weekend.