Sunday, April 26, 2015

Quinoa with Roasted Broccoli and Arugula Salad

Quinoa with Roasted Broccoli and Arugula Salad

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup of quinoa
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 bouillon cube
  • 1 head of broccoli – chopped – should equal roughly 4 cups
  • 4 scallions
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 cups of arugula
  • 10 olives
  • ½ cup of Feta
  • 1 large handful of walnuts
  • 4 tbs of olive oil
  • ½ lemon
  • Pepper to taste

See full instructions on: greenvalleykitchen.com 

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Fig and Pear Salad with Pistachio Crusted Labne and Honey and Lavender Dressing

Fig and Pear Salad with Pistachio Crusted Labne and Honey and Lavender Dressing

Ingredients
  • ⅔ cup Greek yoghurt
  • sea salt
  • ⅓ cup shelled unsalted pistachios
  • 6 figs, quartered
  • 2 pears, firm but ripe, quartered
  • 1- 2 tsp olive oil or butter
  • 3 cups salad leaves
  • HONEY & LAVENDER DRESSING:
  • 3 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbs white wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • pinch of lavender
  • salt to taste

See full instructions on: www.deliciouseveryday.com

Blueberry Coconut Bundt Cake

Blueberry Coconut Bundt Cake

Ingredients
Cake
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup oil
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp coconut extract
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries (about 1 pint)


Glaze
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (plus more if needed for thickness)
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp coconut extract
  • toasted coconut, for on top if desired


See full instructions on: www.lifeloveandsugar.com

Friday, April 24, 2015

Greek Tzatziki Dip

Greek Tzatziki Dip

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups full-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1 large cucumber, seeded and grated or finely diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (not dried dill)
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

See full instructions on: www.gimmesomeoven.com

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Classic Scottish Shortbread

Classic Scottish Shortbread

Ingredients
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, sliced and softened

See full instructions on: lovegrowswild.com