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Author Archives: Melissa Shatney

Hasselback Tex-Mex Avocados

Hasselback Tex-Mex Avocados

Hasselback Tex-Mex Avocados Ingredients 2 firm ripe avocados, halved, pitted and peeled 1 medium plum tomato, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons crumbled queso blanco 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Directions…Continue Reading

Herbed Tomato Gratin

Herbed Tomato Gratin

Herbed Tomato Gratin Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups crusty whole-grain bread cubes ( ½-inch) ⅓ cup heavy cream ½ cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram, plus more for garnish 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 3 pounds…Continue Reading

Date & Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts

Date & Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts

Date & Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts Ingredients 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup whole pitted dates, chopped ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil. Trim stems…Continue Reading

Thai Curry Vegetable and Tofu Soup

Thai Curry Vegetable and Tofu Soup

Thai Curry Vegetable and Tofu Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 14-ounce can coconut milk kosher salt 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps thinly sliced 4 ounces green beans, halved 2 carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 14 ounces extra-firm…Continue Reading

Seared Tilapia with Asparagus and Spicy Mint Gremolata

Seared Tilapia with Asparagus and Spicy Mint Gremolata

Seared Tilapia with Asparagus and Spicy Mint Gremolata Ingredients 2 pounds thin, tender asparagus, trimmed 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped mint leaves 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Pinch red pepper flakes 2 tilapia fillets (about 1 pound total), halved Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra virgin…Continue Reading

Asian Chicken Burger

Asian Chicken Burger

Asian Chicken Burger Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 small carrot 1 small red onion, halved 1 pound ground chicken 1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger 4 teaspoons Briggs Liquid Aminos 3 teaspoons hot Asian chili sauce, such as sambal oelek 8 ounces white mushrooms, thinly sliced 2…Continue Reading

Shrimp and Couscous

Shrimp and Couscous

Shrimp and Couscous Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat couscous 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped (or golden raisins) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup 2-percent plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon prepared hummus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or dill Kosher salt 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved…Continue Reading

Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, chopped 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from the pepper can Directions Put the sweet potatoes in a steamer basket and put the steamer in a large pot of simmering…Continue Reading

Herb Roasted Turkey

Herb Roasted Turkey

Herb Roasted Turkey Ingredients 1 whole bone-in turkey breast, 6 1/2 to 7 pounds 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves) 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons good…Continue Reading

Witches Broomsticks

Witches Broomsticks

Witches Broomsticks Ingredients Reduced fat mozzarella cheese sticks pretzel sticks chives Directions  To make the broom, slice the mozzarella stick across in thirds. Use a knife or scissors to cut a fringe pattern on the lower half of the cheese. Insert a pretzel stick into the cheese, making the broomstick, and tie a chive around…Continue Reading

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