Sunday, July 14, 2019

Broccoli Grape and Bowtie Salad

Ingredients

8 oz bow-tie pasta , cooked to al dente according to directions listed on package

  • 1 1/2 lbs broccoli , crowns chopped into small pieces and majority of stems discarded or reserved for another use (about 4 cups)
  • 2/3 cup low-fat or non-fat plain Greek yogurt (I used Chobani non-fat)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (full fat)
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cups grapes , chopped into halves
  • 1 cup toasted pecans , chopped
  • 8 slices bacon , cooked and chopped

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch+ 2 tsp water , mixed together to make a cornstarch slurry
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken tenders (or 3 chicken breasts)
  • 2 zucchinis , sliced
  • 2 bell peppers , any color, chopped
  • 1/2 pineapple , peeled and cut into spears
  • 1 red onion , sliced thin