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MiX'N' iN THE KiTCH'N....Recipes from the Rainbow
....i decided to make one location for my recipes so i can keep up with them :)
whats on the menu today?? HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE and ROASTED RED PEPPER CRAB CAKES using 1/2 of 1 IP Potato Puree Packet http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7257/7...904337e0_z.jpg ok so i have been wanting some crab cakes!!! i thought i had read somewhere on the IP treads that someone made crab cakes using the potato puree...but i could not find it....so i asked several people, and they never heard of it, so i decided i must have dreamt it!!! so i thought heck, why not....try to make some anyway!!! how hard can it be right??? first off let me say i have never in my life made homemade mayonnaise!!...that is until....today!! OMG....how easy was that!!! i will never buy store bought mayo again!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7...7fb15cba_n.jpg it was super easy to make using my little magic bullet!! its thick, creamy and best of all, all natural!!! here is the simple recipe!! Use the flat blade blender of your Magic Bullet. Add in the egg white, the yolk, 1 TBSP oil, the lemon juice, mustard and salt...remember to only add 1 tbsp oil at this time. Pulse quickly for 4-5 short pulses...and you will see it start to whiten and come together, then pulse for 10 secs....wait a few seconds and pulse again for 10 secs.....then add your last TBSP oil, and repeat above....pulsing for only 10 seconds at a time, until thick and creamy!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!! you now have mayo!!! if you like sweet mayo like miracle whip you can add some stevia or splenda to taste but i did not. this made 6 TBSP mayo...which can keep in the fridge in an air tight container for 2 weeks. UP NEXT....time to prepare the crab cakes!!! |
the crab cakes....
ROASTED RED PEPPER CRAB CAKES i started with this... http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8017/7...4c4243cb_n.jpg INGREDIENTS:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7113/7...fcb2cbfe_n.jpg measure out 15 G of the IP potato Puree Packet (half) disregard my "11" on the scale...as my scale is off a bit!! haha DRAIN your crab meat and dump into bowl....add your seasonings...spice it up!!! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/7...fdba10e3_n.jpg i added garlic, chili pepper, roasted red pepper, chives, parsley, shallots and pepper. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/7...207bd483_n.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8008/7...95ce6531_n.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7130/7...fd3053db_n.jpg then add 1 TBSP of your homemade mayo!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8022/7...3529b093_n.jpg add 1/2 packet of IP POTATO PUREE http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7...838e2c09_n.jpg add the old bay seasoning to taste...yum....i added a lot!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8157/7...1f4ac35ee2.jpg mix GENTLY...folding over carefully to keep your lumps of crab meat in nice chunks...cause its good that way, don't ya know??? http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8002/7...f00ed7c5_n.jpg heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray using a MISTO one spray of olive oil into 4 small circles... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7272/7...b2197d88b7.jpg divide your mixture into 4 equal patties...don't smush 'em down now....leave 'em tall and full!! :D sear in the pan until browned, then turn over and sear the other side!! ooooooweeeeee...smells good!! now you are ready to plate your delicious crab cakes... i used a soft bed of butter lettuce, but you can fix it any way you'd like!! JUST LOOK AT THAT THICK YUMMMY CRAB CAKE!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8153/7...d6745909c5.jpg as you can see, it makes 4 good size crab cakes... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7119/7...0e7a4686_n.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8158/7...fe18db56e4.jpg this is what it looks like inside...look at all that herb goodness!!! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7257/7...904337e0_z.jpg YOU ENJOY IT NOW!!! oh yeah....guess what....YOU CAN EAT ALL 4 CRAB CAKES for your serving!!! 4 crab cakes is approx: Calories: 265 Fat: 10 Carbs: 5 Fiber: 0 Sugar: 0 Protein: 36 |
Oh yum!
They don't carry the IP puree in Costa Rica though :'( |
Put the straggler recipes in too! Whoo hoo!
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Colored Peppers & Ham Saute with Coconut Cauli-Rice
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COLORED PEPPERS & HAM SAUTE WITH SWEET COCONUT "RICE" sometimes the best dishes come from "scrapping the barrel" when there's nothing left at the end of the week to cook!! haha http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/7...520dfe5c5a.jpg i know lots of IPeeps have made the cauliflower rice....however, instead of grating it...which is what i was going to do, as i was getting my box grater out of the drawer, i saw my old cheese grater....you know the kind....like they have at olive garden when they come around asking if you want cheese....with everything!! but i digress....anyway, i thought hmmmm....so i popped in a few small pieces of cauliflower and churned away...and into the bowl dropped the most perfect tiny pieces of cauliflower...very tiny almost grits size....(hmmmm cauliflower grits....another day).....it was like tiny rice!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8146/7...9811c016_n.jpg maybe someone else already tried this...but i never knew and love how easy it was!! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7259/7...ebf4308d_n.jpg so i heated the pan...and used 1/2 tsp coconut oil....and added all the cauliflower and sauteed until lightly browned in a very dry pan...didn't add any other thing except salt and pepper...and OMWORD.....IT TASTED LIKE COCONUT RICE or toasted coconut vermicelli!!!!! http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5463/7...74c0da3a_n.jpg i got so excited i forgot to take pics of the ham and peppers sauteing in the other pan!! hahaha but i sauteed some red and orange mini bell peppers sliced and some green onions in a pan with 4 oz. diced ham...once lightly browned i de-glazed the pan with about 1/4 cup 0/0/0 chicken broth. in the end, i plated it on each side, but ate it mixed!! i topped it with some fresh parsley and thyme from my herb garden!! whooop whoooop!!! YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love it when i make something soooo good for me that tastes sooooooo delicious!!! so i made it again, and took some photos of the ham and peppers and green onions in the pan!! it was just as good as before!! this is a keeper recipe!!!! ok new photos!!! this is sooooo good!!! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7135/7...655e9618_n.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7264/7...1c776f54_n.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7113/7...e5f6f88d28.jpg I LOVE that IP makes me THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX...and cook in ways i never imagined doing!!! ...and THATS....WHAT WAS FOR DINNER!!! :D |
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another successful day in rainbowsmiles IP test kitchen!!! :D using the IP crepe mix, i made a delicious tostada!!! the package made two 6 inch tostadas!!! with just 1 crepe mix!! woot woot!! and OMJOLLYGOODNESS....it was gooood!!! trust me...that crunchy toasty tostada is under all that delicious goodness piled on top!! http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5232/7...4a7b3316aa.jpg i started by making the crepe mix...from a recipe i got from here: THANK YOU JORDANNA!!!!!!!!! http://www.fatkidmemoirs.com/fat-kid-recipe-5/ Ideal Protein Pita Wedges/Crackers/Pizza Crust Ingredients: 1 Package of IP Crepe Mix 4 Tbsp lukewarm water 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes sea salt 1/2 tsp parmesan cheese Mix crepe mix with water so it is thick add herbs & spices of choosing. Spread thinly on cookie sheet and sprinkle sea salt over the top Bake 350 degrees until edges are brown & crispy. Remove from oven & spray top with pam & sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Put back in oven for a couple minutes until cheese is golden brown. Cut in to wedges to make pita chips or use as a thin crust pizza. here are my tostadas!! i made 2 nice round ones!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/7...d9d35bd8a6.jpg i made them on parchment paper...and then baked them!! this is how it came out!! all toasty and YES CRUNCHY!!!!!!!! http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5195/7...193b8d7204.jpg next i piled it high with turkey taco meat, butter lettuce, cherry tomatoes, a red onion slice, jalapenos, mini red bell pepper and since i had not had my 2 oz of milk for the day, i chose to add 1 TBSP VEGGIE SHREDS....that is NOT IP protocol, so you can just omit it!! but for me, i will have it occasionally in the place of my milk. IT WAS SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Zucchini, Cucumber and Celery Thick Soup!!
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Ingredients: 1 zucchini, sliced 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and drained 3 ribs celery, sliced 1 mini orange bell pepper 1 green onion, sliced 1 garlic cloves, sliced 1.5 cups chicken broth Fresh herbs: parsley, dill, thyme salt and pepper to taste dash red pepper flakes 2 oz milk (optional) cooking instructions: Heat zucchini, cucumber, celery, orange bell pepper, green onion, garlic and herbs in broth until soft and the liquid is reduced. Puree veggies in batches in a blender or magic bullet until smooth. Add back to the pot and Stir in milk and salt and pepper to taste. 1 Generous serving of goodness!!! |
Creamy Shrimp and Cucumber Summer Salad
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4 ounces large cooked shrimp, peeled 1/3 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and medium sliced 1 large celery stalks, sliced thin 1 red onion ring diced 2 oz plain greek yogurt (this instead of your 2 oz milk allotment) you can omit this if you want!! 2 TBSP WF mayonnaise or 1 TBSP Homemade Mayo!!!! 1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice 1 teaspoon curry powder salt and pepper to taste In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, curry powder and salt. Add shrimp, celery, cucumbers and mix. Refrigerate until ready to serve. |
Yummmy! Those look awesome, can't wait to try this recipe. I'm going to try it with salmon, as I can get my whole family to eat those :)
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Southern Shrimp and "Grits" & Raspberry Ginger Mint Julep!!!! Oh My!!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7...078e50fcaa.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/7...ab8896e72d.jpg ya just gotta love being able to take a favorite meal...and make it IP legal!!!!!! thats what was for dinner!!!!!!!!!!! :) Raspberry Ginger Mint Julep http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8165/7...99a9caec_m.jpg blend 1 cup ice, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp torani raspberry syrup (sometimes coconut, peach or strawberry), tons of different torani SF flavors!!.... 1 tsp of the gourmet ginger in the tube and 1 fresh mint leaf in the blender... and its nice and refreshing!!! quick and easy. Southern Shrimp and Grits 4 oz cooked shrimp 1 tomatillo creole seasoning or old bay seasoning 1/3 head cauliflower riced veggies of your choice for veggie sauce colored bell peppers and fresh parsley for garnish make your creole veggie sauce... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/7...2a38d05a_m.jpg simmer veggies in a pan with 1 cup low sodium no fat chicken broth...this is a GREAT way to use up bits of leftover veggies...i used some shredded cabbage, 1 green onion, a piece of zucchini, some mini bell peppers, a few cauliflower florets, some roasted red pepper, 1 celery stalk, a few radishes, and some jalapenos and red pepper flakes cause i like it spicy!!! just about any veggie will work!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8151/7...51847882_m.jpg then scoop out your veggies onto a plate to cool....try not to eat them all...because they are sooo good even just like this!!! reserve the "veggie broth" for thinning out sauce if needed http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7...35b4ca88_m.jpg after cooled, puree the veggies in a blender and add more seasonings of your choice...like a dash of hot sauce and more creole seasoning!!! use a little reserved veggie broth as needed to make it a medium thick sauce. omg i can just eat this whole bowl just like this!!!!!!! so good!!! set aside and prepare cauli-"grits" http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5463/7...74c0da3a_m.jpg saute cauliflower rice (i grate mine in a cheese grater) in a rather dry pan to toast....sprinkling with creole seasoning....set aside saute the shrimp and diced tomatillo in some creole seasoning....i used Tony Chacheres Original Creole Seasoning http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/7...b8f349b5_m.jpg then pour in your veggie sauce!!! oooh my!!! plate your cauli-grits....top with shrimp and sauce and garnish with sliced colored peppers, parsley and a dash hot sauce!!!!!!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7...8e50fcaa_m.jpg ooooooooo weeeeeeee and as Justin Wilson used to say....you gawnna lik dis, " I gar-un-tee!" |
~~~ Stacked Summer Vegetable Salad~~~
~~~ STACKED SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD~~~
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/7...d6704caf61.jpg **** this is NOT my original recipe....i found this recipe here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ideal...Z/229024179524 i made a smaller version, used basil instead of dill and added fresh lemon zest!!! HOW DIVINE!!! i also only used half the amount of oil!! below is the original recipe... Ingredients
Directions 1. With a vegetable peeler or mandolin shave zucchini in thin strips. Salt lightly, then transfer to colander to drain, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, shave cucumbers in strips and thinly slice onion. 2. Rinse zucchini and drain in colander. To assemble salad, in a 2-quart square dish layer one-third each of zucchini, lettuce cucumbers, and onion. For dressing, in a glass measuring cup whisk together lemon juice and oil. Drizzle some of the dressing on layered vegetables. Repeat layering and dressing twice. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or up to 12 hours before serving. 3. To serve, sprinkle salad with fresh dill and pepper. Cut salad in rectangles with a sharp knife; lift out with a spatula. these are photos of MY VERSION: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7...a4f5a30804.jpg first i prepared all my veggies as in the recipe http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8028/7...01c3eff78c.jpg i started with zucchini and then layered yellow squash http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7276/7...154691aeab.jpg next i layered butter lettuce and red onion and vidalia onions http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7280/7...8e1683aa12.jpg i finished off the top layer and drizzled the dressing over all. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7123/7...58447678b6.jpg then i added a chiffonade of fresh basil from my herb garden and fresh lemon zest!!! YUM!!!! smells so gooood!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7...74a44af573.jpg this is what it looks like from the side... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7133/7...63cd387e19.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/7...d6704caf61.jpg i covered it in plastic wrap, pressing down to seal it well and to compress all the veggies and put into the fridge for several hours!! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7123/7...af19f42f5e.jpg this is how it looks when you cut a large piece to serve!! YUMMMM **** it is even better the next day, and is still delish 4 days later!!! Each time i had some I would drain off any liquid that had gathered in the bottom and I think this kept it fresher longer and kept the veggies all crisp!! Once I decided to stick in some toothpicks and have mini veggie stackers...i topped them with a tiny piece of orange tomato!! i called them....SUMMER SNACKER STACKERS!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8017/7...13b9cb2059.jpg this is a great refreshing recipe that i know i will make again and again!! you can always change up the veggies too....yumm....red and green and yellow bell pepper layers???? |
Oh my! I cannot wait to try some of these!
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