Your first stop for cooking recipes

Browsing author

SaltandSugar.net

Healthy Zucchini Tuna Melts

Add to ❤ Favorites These delicious tuna melts are the low-carb gluten-free version of a classic. Made with high quality Genova tuna you will want to make them again and again. Simple Ingredients. Vibrant flavor. Ready in less than 30 minutes! Ingredients for 2 servings 2 small zucchini 1 tin Genova Yellowfin or Albacore Tuna, drained 1 celery stalk, minced 1 small shallot, minced (can sub red onion if preferred) ¼ tsp. fresh or dried dill ½ tbsp. flat leaf parsley, minced 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 slices tomato, chopped 1/3 c. parmesan cheese Read the Instructions here  

Pollo (Chicken) Tonnato

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 2 whole, boned chicken breasts, split in the middle (4 halves) 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine juice of 1 lemon 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped 1 scallion stalk, coarsely chopped 3 cups (750 ml) water or light chicken stock 4 whole boned chicken breasts, split in the middle 2 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained 4-5 peppercorns 1 bay leaf 1 parsley spring salt and freshly ground black pepper capers, lemons slices and greens for garnish (optional) Tonnato Sauce: 1 can (about 1 cup – 225 g) good quality tuna fish, drained 4 anchovies in oil, excess salt removed and patted dry on towel papers 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise, homemade or of good commercial quality lemon juice (optional) reserved cooking liquid, to thin up sauce, if necessary Read the Instructions here  

Japanese Chilled Tomato And Tuna Spaghetti

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6 servings ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 can tuna in water – reserve 2 tablespoons tuna water from the can 1 small onion, very finely chopped 2 large tomatoes, diced 1 pound dry, thin spaghetti or regular spaghetti ¼ cup shiso leaves or basil (about 12 leaves), shredded Nori sheet, shredded Salt and pepper to taste Read the Instructions here  

Vegan Scalloped Potatoes and Cauliflower with Jamaican Curry Spices

Add to ❤ Favorites Vegan Scalloped Potatoes and Cauliflower with Jamaican Curry Spices. Curried Scalloped Potatoes. Creamy flavorful Vegan Potato Gratin. Easily made gluten-free and nut-free. Makes 1 10 inch skillet or 9 by 9 inch or similar size baking dish. Easily doubled. Ingredients for 4 servings Gratin: 2 tsp oil ½ medium onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 3.5 tbsp flour (Use rice flour to make it gluten-free, or use ¼ cup cashews blended into the non dairy milk below) 1 Tbsp Jamaican Curry Powder: Recipe below 2 cups unsweetened non dairy milk such as almond milk. Use coconut, soy for nut-free, cashew milk for richer sauce ½ to ¾ tsp salt half a small head of cauliflower sliced into not more than ¼ inch thick slices 2 medium yukon or russet potatoes thinly sliced, ⅛ inch thick ¼ cup water or vegetable broth Breadcrumb topping: Optional ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if necessary ¼ tsp salt 2 cloves of garlic minced ¼ tsp dried thyme ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp or more smoked paprika Jamaican Curry Powder: ½ tsp ground coriander ¼ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp ground mustard ¼ tsp onion powder ½ tsp dried thyme ½ tsp dried parsley ¼ tsp or more cayenne ¼ tsp black pepper ⅛ tsp or more allspice a good dash of cinnamon, ground nutmeg or clove, ground ginger ¼ tsp lime zest, or add ½ tsp lime juice after roasting the spies and flour, mix in at Step 2. Read the Instructions here  

Puff Pastry Cheddar Straws

Add to ❤ Favorites With just a few simple ingredients, these cheddar straws make for an easy hors d’oeuvre or snack that pairs perfectly with wine or beer. Ingredients 1 package frozen puff pastry, defrosted* ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg A few good grinds black pepper 3 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, shredded 2 tablespoons heavy cream OR 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water Read the Instructions here  

Paprika Potato Wedges

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6 servings 3 large baking potatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated Read the Instructions here  

Baked Beans with Pancetta

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings For the beans: 1 cup dry navy beans, soaked overnight ½ yellow onion 1 Parmesan rind (optional) 4 garlic cloves 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon Kosher salt For the rest: 4 ounces pancetta, cut into ½ inch cubes ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 large shallot, thinly sliced ¼ cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves ⅓ cup gruyere cheese Freshly ground black pepper ⅓ cup Panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon olive oil Read the Instructions here  

Quinoa Lentil Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Add to ❤ Favorites This Quinoa Lentil Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is packed full of protein, fiber, and healthy tastiness – it’s like a detox in a bowl! Ingredients for 2 servings For the Quinoa Lentil Salad ½ cup cooked quinoa* ½ cup cooked lentils** ¼ cup kale, packed ¼ cup canned/cooked garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed ¼ cup cucumber, peeled and diced ¼ cup carrot, diced (1/2 carrot) ¼ cup grape tomatoes, quartered 1 tbsp. red onion, finely diced ½ tbsp. raw sunflower seeds For the Lemon Vinaigrette ½ tsp. lemon zest 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp. raw honey ½ tsp. Dijon mustard ¼ tsp. sea salt ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper 3 tbsp. olive oil Read the Instructions here  

Espresso Chip Mini Muffins

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 12 muffins 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder 2 tbsp egg (1/2 large, beaten egg) 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup chocolate chips Read the Instructions here  

Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Add to ❤ Favorites This is the creamiest, cheesiest stovetop macaroni and cheese you’ll ever eat! Ingredients for 8-10 servings 1 pound elbow macaroni ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons (53 grams) all-purpose flour 5 cups (1.2 liters) whole milk 24 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 8 ounces American cheese, sliced and chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Read the Instructions here  

Beef and Broccoli

Add to ❤ Favorites This classic Chinese beef and broccoli recipe is quick and easy to make homemade, and tastes even better than the restaurant version! Ingredients for 4-6 servings 1 pound flank steak, cut into 1/4-inch-thick bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 3-4 cups chopped broccoli florets (about 1 medium head of broccoli) 1 batch of sauce (see below) 1 tablespoon peanut oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds and/or thinly-sliced green onions Sauce Ingredients: 3/4 cup water 3 tablespoons oyster sauce 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper optional: 1-3 teaspoons sriracha, to taste Read the Instructions here  

Earl Grey and Blueberry Cake

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients For the infused milk : 150ml whole milk 4 Earl Grey tea bags For the cake : 350g unsalted butter, softened 350g caster sugar 6 large eggs 350g self raising flour 1tsp baking powder 1tsp vanilla extract For the frosting : 250g unsalted butter 450g icing sugar 1tsp vanilla extract 4tbsp milk blueberry jam fresh blueberries to decorate Read the Instructions here