Strawberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
Strawberries
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Stevia to taste
Dash of salt
Dash of cayenne (optional)
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Stevia to taste
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in food processor. Puree until smooth. Pour over fresh arugala or green salad. Garnish with sliced strawberries and freshly ground black pepper. Variations: use as a marinade or sauce for chicken.
Chili
Ingredients:
100 grams lean ground beef (less than 7% fat)
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2cup water
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 cloves garlic crushed and minced
Pinch of garlic powder
Pinch of onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
Pinch of oregano
Cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Brown ground beef in small frying pan, add onions and garlic. Stir in tomatoes and water. Add spices and simmer slowly until liquid is reduced.
Crunchy, Sweet Apple Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
100 grams chicken cooked and diced
1 apple diced
3 stalks celery diced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of cardamom
Dash of salt
Stevia to taste
Wedge of lemon
Directions:
Mix ingredients together, sprinkle with stevia and cinnamon. Chill for 20 minutes. Serve with a wedge of lemon and enjoy.
Steak Fajitas
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup water
3 1/2 flat iron steak or top round steak.
1 green bell pepper-scored, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice.
Directions:
1. In a zip plastic bag, combine the chili powder with the salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, water. Add the steak, bell pepper and onion, seal and knead gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet. Empty the contents of the bag into the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the steak is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat. Serve immediately.
Grilled Marinated Shrimp
Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lemon, juiced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper or cumin
6 oz large medium cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
Directions:
1. In a zip plastic bag, combine the shrimp with the salt, cumin or pepper, garlic, lemon, cilantro. Seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 min to hour.
2. Preheat grill for medium-low heat. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque. Add side of vegetables or salad as desire.