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Grilled Prosciutto, Spinach and Burrata Pizza

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Friday, February 2, 2018 4:32:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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I talk a big grill game. BUT, come on...

I live with a grill master and I have been convinced by him that anything we cook in the kitchen can, in fact, be cooked on the grill.

And I love it.

Now it’s my turn to convince you of the …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese

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Friday, July 21, 2017 9:47:00 AM

There are three reasons why this Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese is the perfect diabetes-friendly recipe.

1. This recipe is loaded with vegetables. We know that veggies are awesome for us and especially for those with chronic conditions like diabetes. A study of over 2,300 Finnish men showed that fruit and vegetables may actually reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

In fact, a …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Caulipower Breakfast Pizza

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Tuesday, September 12, 2017 2:39:56 PM

Pizza for breakfast? Yes, please! This twist on the traditional dinner-time fave uses common breakfast items such as sausage, eggs, veggies and cheese.

Not only is this breakfast pizza delicious, but it’s also diabetic-friendly. It calls for Caulipower Crust which is an already prepared crust made from cauliflower. This crust is a sneaky way to add some vegetables into your …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Pumpkin Pizza

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Thursday, October 19, 2017 4:42:00 PM

The best thing about fall for many people is pumpkin flavored everything, and we mean, EVERYTHING. From coffee and cereal to cookies and pizza, everything can be pumpkin flavored. We know it might sound crazy, but we have the perfect recipe for pumpkin pizza (don’t worry, it’s just the crust).

The best thing about this pizza (second best only to the pumpkin flavor) is that …
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Color Your Basket with Eggplant Quesadillas

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Wednesday, March 2, 2016 9:30:00 AM

You've probably seen this vegetable in the supermarket. Or you’ve spotted it on the menu at your favorite Italian restaurant in the form of breaded and deep fried eggplant parmesan. Well, did you know that there are many different ways you can eat eggplant? You can grill them and eat them as a side item, include them with your favorite stir-fry blend or use them as a …
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Dinner For One

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Friday, January 20, 2017 7:18:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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Just because there's one mouth to feed doesn't mean dinner needs to be void of tastiness. A meal for one can be just as delicious as a meal for five.

On several occasions I have conversations with those that want recipes for one. The …
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Fast Dinners

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Friday, May 19, 2017 12:27:49 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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All evenings are not created equal and the dinner cooked each night needs to fit the need of each day.

An intricate recipe doesn't work on those busy weekday nights, but take-out doesn't always have to be an option either.

Quick, …
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Tomato and Burrata Panzanella

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Tuesday, July 18, 2017 9:30:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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Summer salads seem to be a way of life during the hot season-- which in Texas tends to be July, August and September.I love the freshness and ease of veggies chopped and tossed in the most basic of dressings: olive oil and vinegar. …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Grilled Pork Chops and Peaches

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Monday, July 24, 2017 1:52:00 PM

There are two types of people in this world: those who like fruit combined with meat and those who haven’t had this recipe!

Not sure if you are one who falls into the fruit and meat camp? Here’s a quick test. Do you like Hawaiian pizza? For many, this is an absolute crime against the sanctity of pizza, but for others the marriage of sweet and savory is pizza perfection. …
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pine Nuts, Arugula and Balsamic Glaze

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Monday, September 18, 2017 3:17:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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Confession: I regularly feed my children sweet potatoes and never eat them myself.

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I know. Making children eat vegetables that you won’t eat yourself seems a bit…dishonest? tricky? not right? Well I do this frequently when it comes …
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Grilled Prosciutto, Spinach and Burrata Pizza

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  I talk a big grill game. BUT, come on... I live with a grill master and I have been convinced by him that anything we cook in the kitchen can, in fact, be cooked on the grill. And I love it. Now it’s my turn to convince you of the same thing. Almost anything you make in the kitchen can be made on the grill. The open flame of a grill, the smell of burning charcoal, it’s a form of bliss for me. It’s not just the food that comes from the grill that tugs at my heart, it’s what surrounds the grilling process. Family time. Anytime the back door is open, three little bodies are sure to follow (yes…that includes the dog). When we grill, we are outside together. They are playing; we are cooking and waiting and talking. Gathering around the grill is fun, but gathering around the grill when pizza is involved…well that might be even more fun. My whole crew gets excited for pizza night. Toppings are generally creative for the adults and the toppings for the kids are typically cheese and pepperoni. While I do enjoy a good pepperoni slice, I was inspired to grab a different kind of pork this go around. While perusing my favorite spot at Market Street (you know it, the cheese department) I spied an irresistible looking package of prosciutto. This family pizza night, this cured ham was going to be my alternative to pepperoni. And to make things a little bit more edgy, I decided to grab burrata instead of mozzarella balls. This salty cured ham is one of my favorite flavors. And burrata is becoming one of my new favorite cheese because it’s essentially cream filled mozzarella… and what’s not exciting about that! Combine these flavors with the grill and regular pizza night has turned into pizza-heaven night. Get.Ex.Cited. Let me encourage you to hop to Market Street and fill up your cart with pizza goodies. Light that grill and roll out your favorite pizza dough, because I’m pretty sure that when you open that back door, your whole crew will want to grill right alongside you. Grilled Prosciutto, Spinach and Burrata Pizza Servings Vary Author note: I find that using a pizza peel makes the process of cooking pizza a lot easier.    Ingredients pizza dough cornmeal tomato sauce (see recipe below) prosciutto spinach mozzarella, shredded burrata   Directions 1. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface according to the instructions. Place a thin layer of tomato sauce and mozzarella onto the top of the pizza. 2. Place the pizza stones onto the grill (or oven). Heat the grill (or oven) to 500 degrees. Place the pizza onto the stones and close the lid.  Grill for about 4 minutes, or until the crust begins to brown (be sure to monitor the bottom of the pizza, it can burn quickly). 3. Top the pizza with small bite-sized portions of prosciutto. Return the pizza to the grill and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat once again and add a handful of spinach. Place back onto the grill and let cook for 30 seconds. 4. Remove the pizza from the grill and add the burrata onto the pizza. Serve immediately. for the tomato sauce Ingredients 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/2 onion 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter   Directions 1. Place all ingredients into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese

There are three reasons why this Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese is the perfect diabetes-friendly recipe. 1. This recipe is loaded with vegetables. We know that veggies are awesome for us and especially for those with chronic conditions like diabetes. A study of over 2,300 Finnish men showed that fruit and vegetables may actually reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. In fact, a New York Times article from June of last year put it simply “Good plant-based foods are known to be rich in fiber, antioxidants, good fats and a wide array of micronutrients, and have been shown to improve glucose metabolism and lower inflammatory markers.” Basically, veggies are super cool! 2. This recipe is packed with fiber. Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate. So, essentially it isn’t absorbed and thus doesn’t affect your blood sugar. Fiber also slows down digestion so that the carbs you do eat enter the bloodstream as glucose and at a much slower rate. You are getting fiber from the peppers, zucchini, squash and onion as well as the sandwich thins! Each serving provides 9 grams of fiber which is about one third of what we need per day. 3. The pizza has a pulse! Well, technically it has pulses (plural) and by pulses I mean beans/peas from the garbanzo beans in the hummus. The hummus offers both protein and fiber which slow down the absorption of the carbohydrates in the pizza. Sadly, many people avoid pulses because they fear the carbohydrates but they overlook the fiber that comes with it. The Bean Institute (yes, that’s a real thing) reports that people with diabetes who eat beans/pea/lentils consistently have lower blood sugars after a meal, and even lower HbA1c’s (the long term measurement) than people with diabetes who don’t eat these tasty little gems. So, basically, there’s no reason not to eat this easy summer meal. Fire up the grill, ignite your taste buds and set aside any diabetes dinner doubts because you’re gonna love this grilled pizza recipe.   Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese   Ingredients 1 each red, green and yellow bell peppers, sliced 4 small zucchini, sliced 2 yellow summer squash, sliced 2 medium onions, sliced 2 tbsp Olive oil 6 oz Lone Star goat cheese (from deli) 6 Sandwich thins, halved 1 small container (10 oz) Sabra hummus     Directions 1. Heat grill. Place vegetables in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat.   2. When ready to grill, place vegetables in a grill basket. Cook 10 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally to brown evenly on all sides and removing vegetables from grill when crisp-tender. (Cooking time will vary depending on moisture content of each vegetable, grill temperature and distance from heat.) 3. On one half of sandwich thin, spread a few tablespoons hummus. Top with some grilled vegetables and crumble on goat cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients. 4. Return pizzas to grill for 1-2 minutes, just to heat through. Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Caulipower Breakfast Pizza

Pizza for breakfast? Yes, please! This twist on the traditional dinner-time fave uses common breakfast items such as sausage, eggs, veggies and cheese. Not only is this breakfast pizza delicious, but it’s also diabetic-friendly. It calls for Caulipower Crust which is an already prepared crust made from cauliflower. This crust is a sneaky way to add some vegetables into your daily meals while also being a lower carb alternative to typical pizza dough. Using the Caulipower Crust is a nutritious way to start off your morning and it will also help you reach your daily goal of 3-5 servings of veggies. The cauliflower, bell peppers and onions in this recipe are great low-carb options. Adding plenty of veggies into your diet may help to stabilize your sugars, while also providing necessary vitamins, minerals and fiber. The Jennie-O Lean Turkey Breakfast sausage provides great taste with only 5 ingredients and no artificial ingredients. And, it uses spices and other ingredients you’d find in your own kitchen cupboard. This recipe is a quick and easy breakfast option that is diabetic friendly and delicious at the same time. Plus, you’ll spend less time preparing breakfast, so you’ll feel better prepared for the morning hustle and bustle.   Caulipower Breakfast Pizza Yield: 2-3 servings   Ingredients: • 1 CauliPower Crust • Cooking spray • 3 XL eggs • 2 Tbsp milk • Salt and pepper • 6 oz Jennie-O Lean Turkey Breakfast sausage • 2 oz Sargento Shredded Mozzarella Cheese • 1/8 cup chopped red onion • 1/3 cup chopped bell peppers • 1 cup kale • 4 slices tomato • 2 oz Sargento Shredded Mexican Style Cheese   Directions: 1. Heat oven to 425. Cook CauliPower crust for ~10 minutes. While oven is warming, heat a skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. 2. Whisk eggs and milk. Cook to a medium scramble. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Cook turkey and break into medium crumbles. Drain excess fat and/or pour into bowl lined with paper towel. 3. Layer crust with mozzarella cheese, kale, chopped vegetables and tomatoes. Spread eggs and turkey evenly across vegetables and top with mexican style cheese. 4. Cook pizza in oven for another 3 minutes. Monitor crust color to prevent overcooking. Remove pizza from oven and cut into 6 slices. Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Pumpkin Pizza

The best thing about fall for many people is pumpkin flavored everything, and we mean, EVERYTHING. From coffee and cereal to cookies and pizza, everything can be pumpkin flavored. We know it might sound crazy, but we have the perfect recipe for pumpkin pizza (don’t worry, it’s just the crust). The best thing about this pizza (second best only to the pumpkin flavor) is that the crust is made in less than 5 minutes. It takes almost no time at all which makes it perfect for those hectic fall evenings. All you have to do is combine the Gluten Free Bisquick Mix and canned pumpkin. It’s that easy! The pumpkin in this recipe adds filling fiber, cancer fighting beta-carotene and cardioprotective potassium, so you’re getting pumpkin flavor and adding a bulk of nutrition to an already great dish. Not only is this recipe quick, easy and delicious, it’s also free from the top 8 allergens, which means you can worry a little less about what you’re feeding your family on a crazy night. Food allergies are definitely on the rise and to help spread awareness and food allergy safety, FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) has created the Teal Pumpkin Project. This initiative was created to help raise awareness and promote a safe Halloween for little monsters with food allergies. It’s as easy as placing a teal pumpkin at your door to let everyone know you have allergy-friendly candy or non-food items for kids to enjoy. We wouldn’t want them to be left out of the fun! Finding a good allergy-friendly meal is pretty difficult and that’s why we have worked hard to bring you this amazing recipe. This October, we want to bring awareness to food allergies, so help us by sharing this delicious allergy-friendly recipe so we can Build a Better Meal together.   Pumpkin Pizza   Ingredients: • 1 ⅓ cup Gluten Free Bisquick Mix • 1 ⅓ cup canned pumpkin puree • ½ tsp salt • 1 cup marinara sauce • 1 ½ cups Go Veggie mozzarella cheese • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil   Directions: 1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease 12 inch pizza pan. 2. Stir Bisquick mix, pumpkin puree and ½ salt together until well combined; spread in pan. 3. Spread marinara over crust; top with cheese and basil. 4. Bake 20-30 min. Read More

Color Your Basket with Eggplant Quesadillas

  You've probably seen this vegetable in the supermarket. Or you’ve spotted it on the menu at your favorite Italian restaurant in the form of breaded and deep fried eggplant parmesan. Well, did you know that there are many different ways you can eat eggplant? You can grill them and eat them as a side item, include them with your favorite stir-fry blend or use them as a pizza crust. The possibilities are endless! One of our favorite ways to prepare eggplants is by grilling them with some olive oil, salt and pepper.   The great thing about eggplants is they can be used as a meat alternative in any recipe because of their meaty texture when cooked. They have a very mild, but earthy flavor that combines well with most flavor profiles. This vegetarian quesadilla recipe utilizes the meaty texture of this vegetable and acts as a great meat substitute. You also get all of the wonderful health benefits associated with eggplants as well!   Did you know that eggplants are great for a heart healthy diet too? They are a good source of fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and other important phytonutrients which help promote heart health. The purple hue that you associate with eggplants comes from the anthocyanin content which is a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants are those compounds that go around removing harmful oxygen particles, or free radicals, in the body. Eggplants are actually ranked within the top 10 vegetables with the ability to absorb these dangerous molecules! This vegetable also contains a compound called Nasunin which is another anthocyanin associated with the deep purple hue. This compound is considered cardioprotective, but it does not lose its power after cooking. All of these qualities combined make eggplants a wonderful addition to any heart healthy diet! One cup (a serving) of eggplant provides 20 calories and 2.5 grams of fiber! We don’t know about you, but only 20 calories for a full cup of eggplants is incredible! You could eat 2 cups for ONLY 40 calories and you get 5 GRAMS of fiber!! That’s a hearty portion size for very little calories!     Erin’s Adobo Eggplant Quesadillas Adapted from the Easy Vegetarian Kitchen by Erin Alderson   Ingredients: Adobo Seasoning 1 tablespoon smoked paprika ½ tablespoon onion powder ½ tablespoon Mexican oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon chipotle powder ½ teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon brown sugar pinch of salt and pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil   Eggplant 2 small eggplant, sliced into ¼ inch pieces olive oil, for drizzling 1 ½ - 2 cups shredded Jack cheese handful of cilantro lime slices, for serving 4 whole grain tortillas   Instructions 1) In a small bowl, whisk together all the seasoning ingredients. 2) Heat a grill pan to medium heat. Set the eggplant slices on a large plate and drizzle of olive, salt and pepper. Place eggplant on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until dark grill marks form. Remove from the grill and generously brush both sides of the eggplant with the adobo paste mixture. 3) Assemble quesadillas with the cheese, 3-4 eggplant slices and cilantro. Fold the tortilla over the toppings and grill each side of the quesadilla until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are charred on the outside (about 3 minutes per side). Press down with a spatula to help them along. 4) Serve with extra adobo paste, lime slices and fresh cilantro   Read More

Dinner For One

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Just because there's one mouth to feed doesn't mean dinner needs to be void of tastiness. A meal for one can be just as delicious as a meal for five. On several occasions I have conversations with those that want recipes for one. The reason varies. "My husband travels and I don't want to eat hot dogs at 4:45 pm with my children." "I'm single, but I still want to eat a nice dinner." "My spouse works nights and I'm left to fend for myself at dinner time." Whatever it is, take heart. I'm here to help make those dinners for one flavorful and something to get excited about. This menu involves recipes that can feed many. As cook and controller of the kitchen, it will be your job to halve some of the recipes (which will be noted) and then repurposed in following meals. I encourage you to take these leftovers for lunch the following day. You'll not only eliminate a sad desk lunch, but you will also save a little money. Take a peek at this week's cooking adventure: Simmered Tomatoes with Crusty Bread, Prosciutto, Manchego Cheese and Apples Tomato Fettuccini with Balsamic Flank Steak Flank Steak Tacos with Chimichurri and Black Bean Puree Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Black Bean Puree with Chimichurri Black Bean Puree, Runny Egg and Tortillas   Monday Simmered Tomatoes with Crusty Bread, Prosciutto, Manchego Cheese and Apples When it comes to the crusty bread, have fun! The bakery at Market Street provides a variety of small rolls so you don't have to purchase a giant loaf. One of my favorites is the garlic rosemary bread. Want the bread sliced to order? Just ask, the bakers are happy to help! Tuesday Pair Fettuccini with Simmered Tomatoes and Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak I recently perused the pasta section and was amazed at the selection of pasta. It ranges from the basic spaghetti to the more unique shape, tortiglioni (from the Mario Batali line of pasta). *for the skirt steak, halve all ingredients* Wednesday Skirt Steak Tacos with Chimichurri and Black Bean Puree Slice the leftover skirt steak into thin strips, place in tortillas, top with sour cream and chimichurri. *black bean puree, halve all ingredients* Thursday Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Black Bean Puree and Chimichurri *for the spicy garlic shrimp, halve all ingredients* Friday Black Bean Puree and Runny Egg Skillet with Tomatoes and Tortillas Heat up the black beans in a skillet alongside sliced cherry tomatoes. Add an egg with three minutes left to cook. Serve warm with tortillas.   Recipes   Simmered Tomatoes with Crusty Bread, Prosciutto, Manchego Cheese and Apples Author note: the addition of kalamata olives would give this olive oil dip a salty punch. Ingredients:  ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 rosemary sprig 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into bite sized pieces 1 tablspoon balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon kosher salt cracked black pepper   Directions:  1) Heat the extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, rosemary and salt on medium-low heat for about five to eight minutes. Stir occasionally in order to prevent the garlic from burning. 2) Next, add the tomatoes and increase to medium heat. Cook for an additional three to four minutes. 3) Pour into a bowl, add the vinegar and top with cracked pepper. Serve with warm, crusty toasted bread. Adding Prosciutto, Manchego Cheese and Apples to this meal would be a delicious touch!   Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak Author note: When cooking steak, consider the thickness of the cut for cooking time. For a thicker cut of meat, increase the cooking time. For a thinner cut of meat, reduce the cooking time. Ingredients:  3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped 2 teaspoons koshers salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 branches of rosemary 2-3 pounds skirt steak   Directions:  1) In a rectangular baking dish, combine the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, lemon juice and red pepper flakes and stir to combine. 2) Slowly add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Add the rosemary sprigs. 3) Place the skirt steak in the marinade. Cover and place in the fridge. Marinate for four hours (or overnight). Flip occasionally. 4) Remove the steak from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and set aside. Pour the marinade into a saucepan and reduce until the thickness coats the back of a spoon. 5) Place the oven rack to the upper most level. Heat the broiler to 500 degrees. 6) Place the steak on a broiling pan and broil 6 minutes per side (for a medium doneness) for a total of 12 minutes. Remove from the oven, wrap in foil and let rest for 10 minutes. 7) Cut the skirt steak in thin slices, against the grain. Serve with reduced marinade.   Chimichurri Author note: Chimichurri is an Argentinian condiment. It’s traditionally served on top of grilled meats and vegetables. I also enjoy using it on nachos, pizza and runny eggs. It works deliciously as a marinade as well. This food processor method makes for a very quick cooking process. Note that the longer the chimichurri marinates, the tastier it becomes. Ingredients:  3/4 cup fresh parsley, lightly packed (leaves and thin stems only) 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, lightly packed 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 5 garlic cloves, quartered 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dry red pepper flakes   Directions:  1) Place all ingredients into a food processor, except for the red pepper flakes. Puree until herbs and garlic is chopped and the ingredients are well incorporated. 2) Pour into a glass container and stir in the red pepper flakes. Cover and store in fridge for at least 1 hour.   Black Bean Puree Author note: This recipe is the perfect make-ahead dish. It can be stored in the fridge for three to four days. It is a versatile recipe — serve it as a side dish, a condiment for tacos or a dip for tortilla chips. Use less liquid for a bean dip or more liquid to serve it as soup. Ingredients:  1 ½ cups dried black beans 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 green bell pepper, core removed and rough chopped ½ yellow onion, rough chopped 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon paprika 1 ½ teaspoon cumin 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or 2 teaspoons if you prefer beans a little salty) ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar ½ bunch of cilantro, chopped three to four times   Directions:  1) Rinse and sort the beans to remove any undesirable pieces. Then, in a large pan, soak the beans with 8 cups of cold water for 6 to 8 hours or overnight and cover with a lid. 2) Drain the beans and then rinse with cold water. Place the beans back into the pan and cover with 6 cups of water. 3) Bring the beans to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Simmer the beans with the lid tilted for 1 ½ hours or until soft. Stir occasionally and , if necessary, add water to keep the beans submerged. 4) Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized skillet. Add the pepper, onion and salt and saute until the vegetables are softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. 5) Once the vegetables are softened add the oregano, paprika and cumin to the pan. Stir in the spices to evenly cover and coat the vegetables. Cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes or until fragrant. 6) When the beans are finished cooking and are soft and tender, drain all but 1 ½ cups of cooking liquid. 7) Add the cooked vegetables and cilantro. With an immersion blender (or a food processor or blender) puree the beans until smooth. 8) Once the beans are smooth, add the vinegar and heat through at a low heat for five minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the beans from sticking to the bottom of the pan. 9) Salt to taste and serve warm.   Spicy Garlic Shrimp Author note: Two mixing bowls are required for this recipe. Ingredients:  3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon paprika zest of 1 lemon juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup chopped chives 1 pound shrimp   Directions:  1) Heat the oven to 400 degrees. 2) In a medium sized mixing bowl place 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 cloves of chopped garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne, ¼ teaspoon of paprika and the lemon zest. Stir well to combine 3) In a second medium sized bowl place 1 tablespoon of of oil, 2 cloves of chopped garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne, ¼ teaspoon of paprika, juice of 1 lemon and the chives. Stir well to combine and set aside. 4) Add the shrimp to the first bowl (the bowl without the chives) and turn the shrimp several times to coat. 5) Pour the shrimp mixture onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread the shrimp out into an even single layer. 6) Place the shrimp into the oven and cook until pink, about 8 to 10 minutes. 7) Remove the shrimp from the oven and with a slotted spoon place the cooked shrimp into the second bowl. 8) Turn the shrimp several times to coat well.  *This dish is delicious topped with a crumbly cheese and served warm with black bean puree. However it is also a tasty dish served cold with chilled avocado and cucumber soup. Read More

Fast Dinners

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  All evenings are not created equal and the dinner cooked each night needs to fit the need of each day. An intricate recipe doesn't work on those busy weekday nights, but take-out doesn't always have to be an option either. Quick, delicious and satisfying meals can be attainable on those hectic nights--- and you might walk away feeling better satisfied because a home cooked meal was served. A few ways I accomplish quick weeknight meals are by: Purchasing premade ingredients: Whether it's store bought pizza dough, or pre-sliced fruit, some nights it takes a village to get dinner on the table. Check out Market Street's refrigerated section for Brooklyn’s Pizza Dough. Also don't forget to take a peek at the variety of sliced fruit in the produce section for a quick fruit salad. Making breakfast for dinner: A quick frittata makes an easy dinner. Crack the eggs, add some cheese, give a good whisk and pop in the oven. Prep is a breeze and cook time is about 15 minutes. Using quick cook-time proteins: Shrimp and scallops have extremely low cook times, which makes getting dinner on the table much easier. Be sure to chat up the fish monger next time at Market Street. Their assistance is a great help to point you to whatever seafood item fits your need (and budget). Doing some prep work ahead of time: If I know a busy day is on the horizon, I will do a quick five to ten minute prep the night before or the morning of. For example, I will dice vegetables or even cook sausage and let it sit in the fridge before it's time to cook. Tricks like this will save you minutes when it's cook time. Say it with me, I CAN cook dinner on a busy weeknight...I CAN cook dinner on a busy weeknight. Well said, my friends. Start this week with these three fast dinners that will leave you with time to spare on those busy weeknights: chive and cheese frittata + Market Street’s fresh fruit slices + crusty bread from Market Street’s bakery spicy garlic shrimp and avocado salad + Market Street’s fresh made tortilla chips + two-minute margarita roasted radish and sausage pizza + arugula salad Recipes:  Chive and Cheese Frittata Serves 2-4 Author note: I used to resort to the “flip” method of frittatas until I read Marcella Hazan’s Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking. Hazan preferred the “non-flip” method that simply leaves the frittata in the oven until it is completely cooked. I have since resorted to this method. Also, I don’t find it necessary to have a non-stick pan to have a successful frittata. With enough butter or olive oil to coat the skillet, the frittata comes out nicely. Finally, don’t be afraid to eat this anytime of the day– breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s great with crusty bread and a nice salad.   Ingredients    5 eggs ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup chives, chopped ¼ cup shredded mozzarella ¼ cup grated parmesan 2 tablespoons unsalted butter   Directions 1) Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 2) Meanwhile, place the eggs and salt in a medium size bowl and lightly beat. 3) Next, add the chives and cheese. Lightly beat to incorporate. Set aside. 4) In an 8-inch skillet, melt the butter on the stovetop. Once melted, swirl the butter around the pan to coat the bottom and sides. 5) Add the egg mixture into the skillet and then place in the oven. 6) Cook for 16 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked all the way through. Run a spatula carefully around the edges of the frittata to loosen it from the pan. Slide onto a cutting board, slice and serve.   Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Cucumber Salad Author note: Eat this salad with a side of tortillas to scoop up all the goodness.   Avocado Cucumber Salad Ingredients 1 pound spicy garlic shrimp (see recipe below), chilled 2 cups cucumber, peeled,seeds removed and sliced into bite sized-sticks 1/4 cup red onion, diced 2 avocados, cubed 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt juice of 1 lime   Directions 1) In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, red onion, avocado, salt and lime. Stir to combine. Place in the fridge and let chill for 30 minutes. 2) Pour onto a platter, top with the chilled spicy garlic shrimp. Serve immediately.   Spicy Garlic Shrimp Author note: Two mixing bowls are required for this recipe. This recipe is easily doubled. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon paprika zest of 1 lemon juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup chopped chives 1 pound shrimp   Directions 1) Heat the oven to 400 degrees. 2) In a medium sized mixing bowl place 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 cloves of chopped garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne, ¼ teaspoon of paprika and the lemon zest. Stir well to combine 3) In a second medium sized bowl place 1 tablespoon of of oil, 2 cloves of chopped garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne, ¼ teaspoon of paprika, juice of 1 lemon and the chives. Stir well to combine and set aside. 4) Add the shrimp to the first bowl (the bowl without the chives) and turn the shrimp several times to coat. 5) Pour the shrimp mixture onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread the shrimp out into an even single layer. 6) Place the shrimp into the oven and cook until pink, about 8 to 10 minutes. 7) Remove the shrimp from the oven and with a slotted spoon place the cooked shrimp into the second bowl. 8) Turn the shrimp several times to coat well. Place in the fridge and chilled   Two Minute Margarita Author note: This recipe is a combination of several margarita recipes that I’ve used over the years. When there is time, I juice the limes myself, but in most instances, I use store-bought fresh limeade. For this recipe, seek out the freshest store-bought limeade and rid yourself of the unnecessary packaged premade margarita mix. It doesn’t take long to whip up this margarita; in fact, it takes about 2 minutes. Ingredients 3 ice cubes (plus more for the individual drink) 2 ounces tequila 1/2 ounce orange liquor 3 ounces fresh limeade 1/2 teaspoon agave syrup squeeze of lime juice pinch of salt lime slices   Directions 1) Place the ice cubes into a cocktail shaker (or plastic cup as I do), and pour the tequila and orange liquor over the ice. Shake or stir to chill. 2) Pour the chilled liquor in a glass filled halfway with ice. 3) Add the limeade, agave, lime juice and salt into the glass. Stir well. 4) Finish with a slice of lime and serve.   Roasted Radish and Sausage Pizza Author note: This is a non-recipe simply because pizza is a personal creation. Adjust the toppings to your liking. Additional cheese, like parmesan or pecorino, would work well with this pizza. Ingredients pizza dough tomato sauce 1 1/2 -2 cups radishes, sliced 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil pinch kosher salt 1 shallot, thinly sliced uncased sausage (I prefer spicy), about 3 links worth mozzarella cheese   Directions 1) Heat the oven to 400 degrees 2) In a small bowl combine the radishes, oil and salt. Evenly distribute on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes, until tender. Remove from the oven. 3) Increase the heat to 500 degrees. 4) Meanwhile, cook the sausage until slightly underdone. 5) Roll out the pizza dough. Place a layer of tomato sauce on the dough. Next add a handful of cheese to cover the sauce. 6) Add the sausage, radishes and shallots. Top with a sprinkling of cheese. 7) Place in the oven and cook until the dough is golden and the cheese melted and browned.   Arugula Salad Author note: This salad is incredibly flexible. Add whatever bits of herbs and vegetables you have lying in the fridge. Nuts or a boiled egg would turn this side dish into a protein rich meal. Gruyere, manchego, goat cheese or feta also work very well with this salad. Ingredients 6 cups arugula 2 shallots, chopped 3/4 grated parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil juice of 1 lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt   Directions 1) Add the arugula, shallots and cheese into a large bowl. 2) Top with the vinegar, oil, lemon juice and salt. Toss well and serve immediately. Read More

Tomato and Burrata Panzanella

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Summer salads seem to be a way of life during the hot season-- which in Texas tends to be July, August and September.I love the freshness and ease of veggies chopped and tossed in the most basic of dressings: olive oil and vinegar. However, some days I want more than just veggies in my salad and on those days I'm thankful I know the joys of panzanella -- Italian bread salad. If you're thinking crouton let me redirect your mind. I'm talking bite-sized crusty Italian bread tossed with a variety of ingredients or flavors.The bread is the star of the panzanella show and the veggies are just the extras. Recently, I was inspired to whip a summer bread salad when passing through the bakery at Market Street. The friendly bakers were busy arranging freshly baked loaves and the temptation was too great.I was torn between the sourdough and the organic Italian loaf, so the natural solution was to grab both. And conveniently located right below the loaves of freshly baked bread was a variety of exceptional olive oils and vinegars, perfect for my highly anticipated dinner salad. At this moment I instantly knew I needed mozzarella, tomatoes and basil to finish of the panzanella so off I went to grab some ciliegene (small mozzarella balls) from the glorious cheese haven at Market Street.Hold up. Change of plans. As I was reaching for the fresh mozzarella I paused. There it was, an ample supply of burrata. How in the world have I missed this delicious extravagant cheese with all my trips to Market Street's cheese department? Burrata would be the cherry on top of this dish, because burrata is cheese heaven. Let me explain. Burrata is fresh mozzarella with a surprise inside---cream and more cheese. When sliced in half there is a cheesy buttery goodness that flows from the burrata ball. It's perfect on pizza and all sorts of pasta… and in that instant I knew it was going to be even better in my panzanella come dinner time.I couldn't think of a more perfect salad to add to my list of summer no cook meals-- toasted crusty Italian bread, covered in red wine vinegar and then tossed with tomatoes, burrata, basil and olive oil. Summer salad at its finest. Tomato and Burrata Panzanella    Ingredients 4 cups Italian bread, crust removed and cubed 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 cups seeded and diced tomatoes 20 basil leaves, chopped 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 2-ounce burrata balls, quartered  Instructions 1. Turn the broiler on to 500 degrees. 2. Place the cubed bread on a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven. Broil for 1 minute. Remove and stir the bread to prevent burning. Place back into the oven and broil for 1 minute. 3. Place the toasted bread into a bowl. Evenly coat the bread with the vinegar and let sit for 10 minutes. 4. Add the tomatoes and basil leaves to the bread. Toss with the olive oil. 5. Evenly sprinkle the kosher salt on top of the salad. Toss well to make sure the salt is distrusted evenly. 6. Add the burrata to the salad and stir. 7. Serve immediately. Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Grilled Pork Chops and Peaches

There are two types of people in this world: those who like fruit combined with meat and those who haven’t had this recipe! Not sure if you are one who falls into the fruit and meat camp? Here’s a quick test. Do you like Hawaiian pizza? For many, this is an absolute crime against the sanctity of pizza, but for others the marriage of sweet and savory is pizza perfection. This grilled pork chop and peaches recipe is simple, scrumptious and so summer-y. Pork chops are a great summer dinner protein because they take mere minutes to prepare. It’s fairly difficult to mess up pork chops and they are the perfect canvas for any sauce or coating. Rice is also a simple, naturally gluten free side dish that cooks up with little effort. A rice cooker takes away any difficulty at all. For this recipe, Texmati steals the show as a filling and flavorful foundation. The cooked peach sauce with the hints of thyme completely sets this dinner apart because each bite is subtly sweet from the peaches and honey and then delightfully savory from the chicken broth and fresh thyme. It’ll be a family favorite for sure. Fire up the grill and enjoy the sweet (and savory) taste of summer with this Grilled Pork Chops and Peaches Dinner. We won’t blame you if you lick the plate.    Grilled Pork Chops and Peaches    Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 4 pork chops, boneless or bone in Salt and pepper 2 Tbsp. shallots, thinly sliced 2 tsp, fresh thyme, chopped 2 peaches, cut into 8 wedges 1 cup low sodium chicken broth 2 tsp. honey 2 tsp. butter 1 cup Texmati Rice   Directions 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and preheat the grill. While heating, season pork chops with salt and pepper. 2. Prepare rice according to package. While rice is cooking, grill pork chops until they easily release from the grill about 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove the chops and set aside in a warm place. 3. Meanwhile, in the skillet, add shallots, thyme and peaches and cook for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the chicken broth, stirring continuously to loosen browned bits. Bring the broth to a boil. Cook down until reduced to 1/3 cup (approximately 2 minutes). Stir in remaining broth and honey. Bring back to a boil. Reduce down to 1/3 cup (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the butter. 4. Spoon peaches and sauce over the chops and serve over rice. Read More

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pine Nuts, Arugula and Balsamic Glaze

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Confession: I regularly feed my children sweet potatoes and never eat them myself. gasp I know. Making children eat vegetables that you won’t eat yourself seems a bit…dishonest? tricky? not right? Well I do this frequently when it comes to sweet potatoes, because…confession: I don’t really like sweet potatoes. As a recipe developer, one who loves food and one that encourages people to try new foods, it’s hard to fess up to food dislikes. So I’m just going to tell you now the foods I flat out refuse to eat: peanut butter bananas nuts (except pine nuts) canned artichokes capers green olives And of course, there’s sweet potatoes. However, recently I decided to act on what I frequently tell people to do: Try something new. Eat something you thought you didn’t like. Be open to new food. I felt like it was time to revisit the sweet potato and give it another try. In hopes to enjoy it, I knew the sweet potato needed pizzazz. But what? I needed Market Street. Sometimes all it takes for inspiration is to wander around the grocery store and look for something that sounds good. This is what I did for the great sweet potato revival. I walked the aisles of Market Street (sans kids, because…school) and found what I hoped to find. Delicious inspiration. The potatoes were going to be roasted with thyme, I knew that much. I also knew something green needed to top the roasted veg because a pop of color always helps make a recipe shine. Green onions were my original choice for this topper, but while browsing the fresh produce I saw a little yellow discount sticker on the organic arugula. Mmmmm….chopped arugula to top the potatoes will not only add color, BUT also more of a bite and fresh spice. Plus I could have a few salads this week for lunch. Oh, and did I mention the price drop was also appealing? The dish was well on its way, but it still needed crunch and a bit of acid. I must continue to wander. Aisle after aisle I looked and considered. Oooooooh, balsamic vinegar. The acidic element is now fulfilled. But crunch, what about crunch? During this Market Street treasure hunt I was briefly distracted by chocolate chips in the baking aisle (because…chocolate). This distraction almost felt serendipitous, because while perusing the chocolate chips I spied out of the corner of my eye the only nut I enjoyed eating. Pine nuts. Done and done. Market Street gave me all the inspiration I needed to make a side dish that was going to mark a new phase in my food journey: enjoying sweet potatoes. Once home, the potatoes roasted while the pine nuts toasted and the balsamic vinegar reduced. It was a new way to show my children that yes…mommy does eat her sweet potatoes…just like you should too.   Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pine Nuts, Arugula and Balsamic Glaze Serves 4 Author note: This recipe is easily doubled. Serve it as a side, or even as a main dish with quinoa and a runny egg.   Ingredients: 7 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces 1 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 10 thyme branches, tied 1/2 cup pine nuts 1 1/2 cups arugula, chopped 2/3 cups balsamic   Directions: 1) Heat oven to 450 degrees. 2) Place the olive oil, salt and red pepper flakes into a large bowl. Stir. 3) Add the sweet potatoes to the olive oil mixture and stir well to coat the potatoes. 4) Place the potatoes and thyme on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread evenly into one layer. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the oven once roasted. 5) Meanwhile, place the pine nuts into a small skillet and cook over medium low heat for 5-8 minutes. Shake the skillet frequently to prevent burning. Set aside. 6) Place the balsamic vinegar into a small sauce pan. Heat on high and let boil uncovered for 7-10 minutes, or until the vinegar is reduced and coats the back of a spoon. 7) Remove the thyme from the potatoes. Place the potatoes onto a platter. Top with the toasted pine nuts and chopped arugula. Drizzle the preferred amount of balsamic glaze on top. Serve warm. Read More

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