Homemade Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing
Put all ingredients in your Vitamix (or other high-powered blender). Blend on low speed and gradually increase to high. Continue blending on high for 30-60 seconds or until your dressing is smooth and all pomegranate seeds have been blended. Servings: 1 1/2 cups dressing Sourced from: joyfoodsunshine.com
Oven Roasted Chestnuts
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Using a sharp paring knife, make an X-shaped cut on the round side of each chestnut. 3. Arrange chestnuts on a baking sheet cut side up. 4. Roast in the oven for about 15-20 minutes. 5. Remove from the oven and wrap them in a clean tea towel. Allow […]
Chocolate Dipped Candied Orange Slices
Yields: 10-12 orange slices (plus 2 1/2 cups orange simple syrup) 1. Combine the sugar and water over medium-high heat and bringing the mixture to a boil. Usually, you’d make it in a small saucepan, but since we’re adding orange slices to the mix later, let’s use a Dutch oven to give ourselves plenty of room. Once […]
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Prepare grill for medium heat. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until tender and charred, 8–10 minutes; let cool slightly. Cut kernels from cobs and transfer to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, paprika, cumin, black pepper and salt. Set aside. To the bowl with the corn, add the […]
Cucumber, Corn, Black Bean, Tomato and Avocado Salad
Place the cucumber, black beans, corn, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze the fresh juice from the lime onto the salad, and stir well. Mix in the avocado, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy. Serves: 4 Sourced from popsugar.com
Avocado Chicken Bacon Salad
For the Eggs: Place eggs in a small to medium sized sauce pan. Cover with cold water 1 inch above the tops of the eggs. Bring to a rolling boil over med/high heat. Once boiling, turn off heat and cover with a lid. Let sit for 10 mins and then drain. Fill hot pan with […]
Apple Cranberry and Almond Coleslaw
In a mixing bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey and apple cider vinegar until smooth, while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl toss together cabbage, carrots, apples, green onions, almonds and cranberries. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately for best results. Serves: 8 […]
Spinach, Apple & Pomegranate Salad
Candied Pecans Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium to medium low heat. Add the pecans, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pecans start to toast. About 3-5 minutes. Transfer pecans to a piece of parchment paper to cool. Let cool completely before adding to the salad. Vinaigrette Whisk together all vinaigrette […]
Best Ever Broccoli Salad
Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar, and celery seed in a small bowl. Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Combine broccoli, bacon, toasted almonds, green onions, celery and grapes in a large serving dish. (To toast almonds, place on a large baking sheet and bake at 350F for 3-5 minutes stirring in […]
Mango Salad with Peanut Dressing
Wash and dry butter lettuce and then tear or chop into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large mixing bowl with carrot, cucumbers, cabbage, mango and cilantro. To prepare dressing, add peanut butter, lime juice, maple syrup, chili garlic sauce and coconut aminos to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth, adding water as needed to thin. Taste and […]