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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Muffins

Appetizers and snacks Breakfast Recipes August 21, 2012

Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour 2/3-cup sugar 3⁄4 cup milk 60g butter, melted 1 egg, beaten lightly 140 dark chocolate chips 120g fresh raspberries (or other berries) 12 muffin paper cases Icing sugar for dusting (optional) Method: Preheat oven to 200 375 F. Line a 12-hole muffin pan (1/3 cup... Read more

Chef Ed’s Shrimp Wraps

Appetizers and snacks Chef Ed Diet meals Recipes July 18, 2012

18 medium prawns, peeled and deveined and butterflied 2 cloves garlic finely minced 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 large corn tortillas 9 inch in diameter sesame oil for frying For Cole slaw use:... Read more

Almond Raisin Fruit Balls

Appetizers and snacks Recipes July 18, 2012

Servings: 12 balls Golfball size Ingredients 1 cup whole natural almonds, toasted * 1/2 cup sundried raisins 1 package (6 ounces) mixed dried fruit bits 2 1/2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon ginger shaved 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon !/2 cup coconut shredded 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoon... Read more

Sweet Potato Baked Sticks

Appetizers and snacks Recipes April 19, 2012

The healthiness of sweet potatoes is vast and according to nutritionist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) sweet potatoes are foods rich in complex carbs and also ranked it as the top food in nutrition of all vegetables. It was also graced with generous points... Read more

Turkey Leftover Quesadillas

Appetizers and snacks Recipes November 27, 2011

“This is a great and tasty one especially if you’re looking for that extra protein” Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Ingredients 4 Flour tortillas ( 9-inches wide) 1 cup, shredded or chopped turkey meat ½ pound cheddar, mozzarella cheese grated ¼ cup finely diced white onions... Read more

Shrimp and Crabmeat Cocktail with Kumquats

Appetizers and snacks Brunch Recipes Seafood October 18, 2011

“Great for cocktail parties or just between close friends” Preparation Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined 1 ½ pounds Lump crabmeat 2 kumquats ¾ cup premade cocktail sauce- check out my own cocktail recipe here 4 large romaine leaves washed and patted dry... Read more

Tzatziki with Pita Chips

Appetizers and snacks Brunch Diet meals Herbs and spices Main course Recipes October 17, 2011

“Light and very refreshing on a hot and or cool day and the kids will love it” Preparation Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 2 cups yogurt low fat 1 large cucumber washed, ends cut off then shredded 1 medium size white onion peeled then finely diced ¼ cup... Read more

Lightly Pan Fried Whole Mackerel

Appetizers and snacks Brunch Diet meals Herbs and spices Main course Meat and poultry Recipes Seafood Under 500 calorie meals Vegetarian September 25, 2011

“This fish is high in Omega 3 fats, can make your blood thinner, prevent heart disease and is delicious” Prep Time: 3 minutes Cooking Time: 13 minutes Ingredients 1 ½ pound whole gutted mackerel 1 teaspoon dried rosemary powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1... Read more

Healthy Seafood Pizza

Appetizers and snacks Breads Brunch Chef Ed Food Italian Recipes Seafood September 25, 2011

“Shrimp and mackerel! Pizza never tasted so good” Preparation: 15 minutes Baking Time: 20-30 minutes Ingredients 1 pound mackerel fillet cut in chunks ½ pound large shrimp peeled, de-veined and washed and cut in chunks, save 5 of the largest whole shrimp with the tail on for garnish. 1... Read more

Pico de Gallo Salsa

Appetizers and snacks Brunch Diet meals Food Fruits and Vegetables Herbs and spices Main course Recipes Side dishes Under 500 calorie meals Vegetarian September 2, 2011

“Light and refreshing over meats” Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 pound plum tomatoes chopped 2 medium size onions chopped 3 green peppers chopped 1 bulb garlic peeled and finely diced 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped ½ teaspoon sea salt... Read more