Broccoli Slaw... SAY WHAAAAT!?!?

Yes!  Broccoli Slaw people!  I was craving me some slaw the other day.  I saw that I needed to use up my broccoli and FAST!  But, I didn't feel like wasting all the stalk of the broccoli.  I hate wasting food... I am a food junkie and wasting food is almost sac-religious to me!  Haha...

So, I decided to create a simple and delicious Broc Slaw.  It's as delicious as much as it is nutritious!  Probably the best slaw ever... EVER! 

In fact, I am eating it as I write this blog... I love leftovers!  Broccoli is a FABULOUS food... a SUPERFOOD!  Broccoli boasts high in Vitamin C which is not only a great preventive measure for colds, it also helps ease cold symptoms and help in the absorbency of iron.  And, it doesn't stop there... NOPE.  In fact, the beta-carotene in broccoli transforms into vitamin A within the body, providing an effective antioxidant that destroys free radicals (responsible for weakening the defense of cells). 

Also, did you know that broccoli can help prevent and control many disease and illnesses?!?  Just look: Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, calcium deficiencies, stomach and colon cancer, malignant tumors, lung cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and even the aging process can all be prevented and/or controlled by the feared by many SUPERFOOD... My best friend, Broccoli! 

So, I say why not bust out that broccoli and make something delicious!

Broc Slaw by Cortney Murphy

(Yeah... I figured I'd add my name to my recipes... Why not... HAHA!)

 

Serves: 4-6 peeps

 

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of shredded stalk of broc and finely chopped broccoli (the leafy stuff)
• 2-3  slices of cooked bacon (I used regular bacon... it's spread so sparingly throughout the slaw it's not a huge deal...)
• 5 small sweet peppers (they come in a huge bag at grocery stores for about $5.99)
• 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
• 2 large celery stalks, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 medium red onion, chopped

Dressing:

• Lemon juice from a large lemon
• 3 tbsp of mayo (or light)
• 1 tsp EVOO
• 1 tbsp honey (make sure it's 100%... buyer beware of "HONEY SAUCE" which contains added preservatives including crap like high fructose corn syrup)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Simply add all the slaw ingredients in a large bowl.  Then the dressing ingredients.  Mix well until all is coated.

When added the dressing (yes I made it in a separate bowl, which is fine if you'd like to do that) and felt like it wasn't going to be enough.  However, it was plenty!!!  If you like more, simply add more.  Although, you want to be careful on the mayo... That stuff will get you all the time!  HAHA! 

ENJOY!

 
 

 

 

Linguine Lindsay... PASTA!!!

I was reading through all my food magazines and newspaper clippings I have saved over the years and came upon an amazing dish I made over the weekend.  It was soooo good, I named it Linguine Lindsay after my sister who has contributed so much to my blog and been so supportive every step of the way.  AND, don't worry Mallory (my youngest sister)... I am naming a dish after you, as well.  ;-)

If you are looking for a delicious BIG flavored meal without the heavy, pit-in-your-stomach feeling and LOW in calories, then look no further.  You'll have your friends asking for this recipe in no time! 

First, read this thoroughly a few times through (I always recommend this) so you know EXACTLY what you are facing.  It's not that difficult.  However, it's good to have an idea of what steps you are to follow... that way there's no surprises or forgotten or missed steps.  =)

Linguine Lindsay

Ingredients:

1 pound linguine (as you'll see, I used spaghetti because I had it...)
1 pound spinach
1 cup broccoli florets
4 tablespoons EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
2 garlic gloves, minced
1/4 cup finely crumbled gorgonzola cheese (I used Trader Joe's brand)
3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup ALL NATURAL (Daisy brand is ALL natural and the only ingredient is CREAM)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (sea salt works great) and pepper
1/2 cup of chopped and coarsely ground RAW almonds (I used Trader Joe's brand)

Recipe:

• Begin by cooking the pasta according to the directions as indicated on the package
• Drain pasta once it's finish BUT reserve 1/2 - 1 cup of the pasta water for later
• In the same pan you cooked the pasta in (drain it, but remember RESERVE 1/2 - 1 cup of pasta water), warm the EVOO over medium heat
• Add garlic and saute for about 1 minute (be careful not to burn the garlic... burnt garlic will have your dish tasting bitter...)
• Add broccoli and saute for another 2 minutes, add salt and pepper
• Add pasta, spinach, gorgonzola, yogurt, and 1/2 cup to 1 cup (depending on how thick or thin you want the sauce to be)
• Add almonds and toss well
• Serve immediately

DELICIOUS!  For more on why these ingredients are healthy, satisfying, and part of a necessary diet... STAY TUNED!