Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Ingredients 4 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced 2 stalks celery, finely diced 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely diced 3 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced 2 tablespoons grated or finely minced fresh ginger 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground chicken (at least 90% lean) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon … [Read more...]

Mama’s Italian Chopped Salad

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Ingredients 1 (9-ounce) head romaine lettuce, sliced crosswise into very thin strips, washed, and dried (about 6 cups) 1 cup drained and rinsed canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas) 1 cup pitted whole Niçoise or Kalamata olives or sliced canned black olives 1 medium tomato, cored and cut into 1⁄4-inch dice 1 medium red onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1/4 pound provolone cheese, sliced into … [Read more...]

Prawn and Tomato Curry

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Ingredients 1 medium-sized onion, chopped 14 oz (425 g) tin of tomatoes 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tbs fresh coriander, chopped 3 tbs frozen peas 1/2 vegetable stock cube 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander a good squeeze of tomato paste from a tube salt 1 tsp Garam Masala 2 tbs curry powder 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 12 oz (375 g) prawns, shelled and cooked (if using frozen, defrost … [Read more...]

Hearty Vegetable Stew

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Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut in 1/4-inch pieces; 2 cups 1 pound small baby potatoes, cut in half (about 2 cups) 1 small onion, cut into small dice 2 stalks celery, cut into small dice 2 large carrots, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices 8 small mushrooms sliced, about 1 1/2 cups 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 vegetable bouillon cubes   6 … [Read more...]

Strawberry and Mozzarella Salad

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 heart romaine lettuce, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces (3 cups lightly packed) 1 8-ounce container of strawberries, hulled and sliced 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced (about 3/4 cup) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons Directions In a small bowl whisk … [Read more...]