Last edited on 2 May 2009 06:28 am by omayra

• 1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water
• 1 fresh jalapeno chile, seeded and minced (more or less to taste)
• 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 ripe tomato, diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• salt
• fleshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (1-2 limes)
• 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• lettuce
• fresh cilantro stem, for garnish

1. 
   Drain the tuna invert it onto a small platter.
   
2. 
   Sprinkle the chile and onion over the tuna and allow it to stand for a few minutes. Then add the tomato, chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste, and gently mix together.
   
3. 
   Sprinkle the lime juice over all, and drizzle with the oil. Serve over lettuce if you like.
   
4. 
   Garnish with sprigs of cilantro and serve. Enjoy!

Last edited on 23 June 2009 11:47 pm by omayra

Last edited on 26 June 2009 08:50 am by omayra

6 large yellow onions (about 4 pounds), halved and cut pole to pole into 1/4-inch-thick slices (see illustration below)

Table salt 

butter flavored cooking spray

2 cups water , plus extra for deglazing

1/2 cup dry sherry 

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (see note)

2 cups beef broth (see note)

6 sprigs fresh thyme  , tied with kitchen twine

1 bay leaf 


Ground black pepper 

Last edited on 1 July 2009 01:23 am by omayra

• 3 Zucchini
• 4 slices Monterey Jack Cheese
• splash EVOO
• Ian's Panko bread crumbs .....(improvise and use parm cheese)
  
• 2 eggs

Last edited on 1 July 2009 06:11 am by SlimNeel

• 2 C finely chopped pecans
• 2 T olive oil
• 1/2 C shredded cheese (swiss or sharp cheddar)

• 2 T olive oil
• 1/2 C chopped shallot
• 1 pound mushrooms (your favorite), thin sliced
• 4 green onions, sliced thin
• 1/2-1 jalapeno, seeded and minced fine (optional)
• 1 pound Gimme Lean, sausage style
• 1 1/2 C milk
• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 t fresh ground peppercorns (mixed is best)
• 2 T finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  

Last edited on 1 July 2009 06:10 am by SlimNeel

For Sweet Cravings during those days

• 4 cups of 1% Low fat Milk
• 2/3 cup Equal Exchange Organic Baking Cocoa Powder
• 2/3 cup granulated Cane sugar .......(improvise....splenda...agave....stevia)
  
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Agar-Agar flakes........(its basically vegetarian gelatin, I guess you can try it will unflavored gelatine...)
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 oz. Fresh Raspberries, divided

• Kosher salt, as needed, plus 1/2 teaspoon
• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
• Vegetable oil spray
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus 1/2 cup for topping the casserole
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• Equipment: 8 by 8-inch baking dish

Last edited on 9 July 2009 01:53 am by SlimNeel

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Last edited on 9 July 2009 01:54 am by SlimNeel

(for the vegie day)

Last edited on 2 August 2009 06:32 pm by oana

Last edited on 26 August 2009 08:42 pm by frauilsa

Last edited on 13 September 2009 12:37 am by Cindy513

Last edited on 21 September 2009 04:32 pm by SlimNeel

1 ounce dried mushrooms, such as porcini or mixed wild mushrooms
2 cups water or VEGGIE stock
EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil spray
4 portabella mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and chopped
1 small rib celery, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Salt and pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg to your taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
1 cup whole milk (optional)
A handful of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Last edited on 21 September 2009 04:49 pm by SlimNeel