Friday, April 20, 2012

California Chipotle Salad

I found this recipe in a fitness magazine.
It sounded yummy so I gave it a try & the whole family liked it!

CALIFORNIA CHIPOTLE SALAD
DRESSING
4 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp Agave Nectar
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

SALAD
1 can black beans, drained-rinsed
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1/4 tsp chipotle chile powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 large tomato, finely chopped
1/4 Red Onion, chopped
1 avocado, diced                                      
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
2 Tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped

DIRECTIONS
1. To make vinaigrette: Puree 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, agave nectar and lime juice in a blender.
2. In a small saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Saute black beans, garlic, chile powder and salt for 5 minutes. Let cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, quinoa, black bean mixture and cilantro. Toss gently with vinaigrette to coat.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/2 cups Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 cup Butter flavored Shortning
2/3 cup Brown Sugar
2/3 cup White Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
2 Large Eggs

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Cream together Eggs, Sugars, and Shortning. Then add Soda, Powder, Salt and Vanilla. Last, slowly add the flour being careful not to overmix.
Bake cookies for about 9 minutes. Cool on cooling rack.