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Grilled Salmon with Orange Glaze
This recipe is based on an old newspaper clipping I’ve had for years. I can’t remember which newspaper it was from, but if I had to guess I’d say the Lowell Sun. This recipe is incredibly easy to prepare, and it tastes better than anything you’d get in a restaurant. The fat content may seem a little high, but remember that a lot of that fat is from Omega 3 fatty acids, so it’s beneficial. Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange marmalade 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger root, grated 1 clove garlic 3 tablespoons … Continue reading
Spicy Wok Shrimp with Coconut Rice
Updated I love fish with coconut flavors, so I fell in love with this recipe as soon as I saw it in the July 2006 issue of Gourmet magazine. I made it again last night and decided it was about time to get a picture of it up on this site! Sriracha, if you’ve never had it, is a wonderfully spicy chili sauce that can be found in the Asian section of many grocery stores. It’s thicker and more flavorful than American pepper sauces and has a wonderful aroma. The heat of the sauce is nicely balanced by the coconut … Continue reading
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Terriyaki Scallop Stir Fry
Stir fries are great. They’re easy, filling, and you can substitute so many of the ingredients if you just want to use what’s on hand. I had a craving for scallops the other night and came up with this concoction. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil 3/4 pound sea scallops 8 ounces sliced crimini mushrooms 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1″ pieces 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2″ pieces 1 summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2″ pieces 1 small onion cut into 1″ pieces 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup terriyaki sauce 2 cups steamed or … Continue reading
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Vegetable-Chicken Stir-Fry
Recipe: Vegetable-Chicken Stir-Fry Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves 4 cups cut-up assorted vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli tops, shredded carrots) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup stir-fry sauce Instructions Remove fat from chicken. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry about 3 minutes until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from skillet. Spray skillet with cooking spray. Add vegetables and garlic; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add chicken and stir-fry … Continue reading
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