Ingredient: black pepper
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Chicken Marinade
Servings Ingredients- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley, crushed
- 1 teaspoon herbs de provence or Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Servings Ingredients- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley, crushed
- 1 teaspoon herbs de provence or Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions- Combine all ingredients in a container.
- If time is an issue, all ingredients except the oil can be combined ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator a few days.
- Add the oil right before using.
- Making your own marinade reduces exposure to hydrogenated oils and trans fats, preservatives, artificial flavorings and natural flavorings which could mean MSG.
To use for chicken:- Remove skin and fat from chicken pieces.
- This reduces the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), a known carcinogen, when grilling.
- Place in the marinade container and coat well.
- Marinate at least 2 hours or longer.
- Remove chicken from marinade and place chicken on grill or broil.
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Avocado Green Goddess Veggie Dip
Servings Ingredients- 1 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Servings Ingredients- 1 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions- Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Store in the refrigerator.
- Serve with veggies such as freshly steamed asparagus, celery, red, yellow, or orange bell peppers.
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Green Pea, Carrot & Mozzarella Salad
Servings Ingredients- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 ounce mozzarella cheese cubed
- 1 TBS plain yogurt
- 2 TBS 1 tsp buttermilk
- 1 1/2 tsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 green onions, chopped fine
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Servings Ingredients- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 ounce mozzarella cheese cubed
- 1 TBS plain yogurt
- 2 TBS 1 tsp buttermilk
- 1 1/2 tsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 green onions, chopped fine
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions- Steam carrots and peas (if fresh) for 3 minutes in a small saucepan with a bit of water and tight-fitting lid.
- Place the carrots and peas (drained-if from frozen) in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add celery and cheese, toss well.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
- Spoon over the salad and toss well.
- This will keep well in the refrigerator for several days.
