Sunday, September 28, 2014

Fresh Corn and Tomato Fettuccine

Fresh Corn and Tomato Fettuccine
Source: Adapted from Taste of Home (LINK)
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Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 4 servings
Calories: 422 calories (per 2 cups)

Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
2 tbs plus 2 tsp olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 green onions, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbs minced fresh parsley

Instructions:
1. In a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding corn during the last 8 minutes of cooking.
2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 2 tbs oil over medium high heat. Add red pepper and green onions; cook and stir until tender.
3. Drain pasta and corn. Cool corn slightly; cut corn form cob and add to skillet with pepper mixture. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and remaining oil to pepper mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Toss pasta in with mixture to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Enjoy!
Fresh Corn and Tomato Fettuccine

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Greek Potato Salad

Greek Potato Salad
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Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Makes: 8 (1 cup) servings
Calories: 148 per serving

Ingredients:
3 medium potatoes, peeled if desired (about 1 pound)
4 cups water
4 large tomatoes cut into chunks
1/4 cup medium red or sweet white onion, diced
1/2 cup pitted and chopped Kalamata olives
1-1/2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1-1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
crumbled feta cheese

Instructions:
1. Place potatoes in water in large pot. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender but firm, about 25 minutes. Drain and let cool.
2. Cut potatoes into equal-sized chunks and place them in a large bowl with tomatoes, onions, olives, and capers. Toss together gently.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar and sprinkle with oregano and lemon pepper. Toss to combine well and top with feta cheese. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Kiwi Pineapple Banana Bread

This stuff is amazing. 

Kiwi Pineapple Banana Bread
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Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Makes: 2 loaves

Ingredients:
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups mashed fruit (bananas, pineapple, kiwi)
3/4 cup oil
4 eggs

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl; set aside. 
2. Beat together eggs, oil, and sugar until light and creamy. Gradually mix in dry ingredients and mashed fruit. Do not overbeat.
3. Pour the batter into pans and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until done.