Archive for August, 2008

Aug 9 Grilled Chicken

1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 egg, to emulsify (do not vary with quantity) Freshly ground pepper 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless* Heavy sprinkling of coarse salt or sea salt * The U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as [...]

Aug 8 Asparagus and Avocado Wraps

24 spears asparagus 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups cooked cold long-grain white rice 3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt 3 whole wheat tortillas, 10 inches in diameter 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons chopped red onion In a medium-sized saucepan over high heat, [...]

Aug 7 Low Fat Recipe: Minnesota Pork Chops

1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 4 pork loin or rib chops (1-inch thick) Preheat barbecue grill. In a shallow pie plate, combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese; coat pork chops with the crumb mixture. Place pork chops onto hot grill. Cover barbecue with lid, open any vents, and [...]

Aug 6 Scallop Fish Tacos low fat & low calorie recipe

1/2 pound sea scallops Freshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice Seasoning salt 1 cup shredded cabbage 3 to 4 green onions, thinly sliced (white part and some of the green) 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Splenda to taste* Dash of Tabasco Salt and pepper to taste [...]