250 pvw inspired Recipes

red onion, zucchini, tomatoes, black olives (1/4 cup once chopped- half a small can), reduced-fat feta cheese (i sometimes omit this), eggs, cavenders all purpose greek seasoning, flour tortillas

hot brewed coffee, coffee liqueur (kahlua), tequila ( - rose cocoa cream), brown sugar, cream, cocoa powder (garnish ), chocolate-covered coffee beans (garnish ) (optional)

onion, chopped, scallions, chopped, red pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, sesame oil, lean ground beef, browned (can sub turkey or even chicken if desired), fresh ginger, minced, chinese five spice powder, dry sherry, hoisin sauce, chili powder, soy sauce, thai style chili sauce, splenda sugar substitute or 1 tsp sugar, diced tomatoes, red beans, drained and rinsed, tomato sauce

cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, rice wine vinegar or 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar, sugar, cayenne pepper , to taste, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

light unsweetened coconut milk, sliced fresh ginger (about a 2 inch piece), garlic clove, onion, chopped coarse, lime , juice and zest of, red pepper flakes (or to taste), paprika, curry powder, salt, boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces, mushroom, oyster sauce or 1 -2 tbsp fish sauce, baby spinach, fresh basil leaf , cut into strips, salt, cooked rice

pecans, chopped, all-purpose flour or 2 1/4 cups unbleached flour, pillsbury in their honor, sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, milk, vanilla, egg whites, semisweet chocolate, grated, sugar, unsweetened chocolate, water, shortening, vanilla, powdered sugar, water or 2 tbsp

ground lamb, chopped fresh mint leaves, ground cumin, salt and pepper, oil , for brushing on the grill rack, pita breads, chopped romaine lettuce, cucumber, plain yogurt, garlic clove, minced, fresh dill, crumbled greek feta cheese, white wine vinegar, oregano, salt, ground black pepper, olive oil, eggplant

soy sauce, ginger, minced, garlic, crushed, hoisin sauce, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar or 3 tbsp splenda sugar substitute, sesame oil, instant minced onion, oyster sauce, sake, five-spice powder, cayenne pepper, beef back ribs or 4 lbs short rib of beef

sweet potatoes, peeled and cut fries about 1 inch, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, sambal oelek chili paste, reduced sodium soy sauce

olive oil, diced carrot, diced celery, diced onion, red curry paste, chopped fresh ginger, cubed butternut squash (about 1 medium squash), low sodium chicken broth, coconut milk (light or regular), sea salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste, pappadams, to garnish, toasted coconut flakes, to garnish, chopped fresh cilantro, to garnish, fresh lime wedge, optional to serve

penne pasta, boneless skinless chicken breast, flour (for thickening the sauce), flour (for chicken breading), italian seasoning (you may substitute a combo of basil , oregano, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, garlic), salt, black pepper, olive oil (for sauteeing the chicken), butter, olive oil (for the sauce), fresh garlic (minced ), marinated artichoke (chopped into quarters ), green peas (cooked ), sun-dried tomato (julienne-cut), white wine, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, kosher salt (or amount according to taste. table salt works fine)

tomatoes, quartered, tomatillos (use 12 if they are very tiny), red onion, quartered (for a milder taste use a vidalia onion), garlic cloves, pressed or minced, jalapeno peppers (seeded , roasted (or broiled), limes , juice of, fresh cilantro, ground cumin, red pepper flakes (add more if more heat is desired), ground coriander, tabasco chipotle pepper sauce (more for a hotter salsa), sea salt (to personal taste), fresh ground pepper (to personal taste)

sirloin tip steaks, cut in cubes, onion, chopped, carrot, diced, celery, sun-dried tomato, water, beef base, red wine, salt, pepper, garlic (fresh or refrigerated ), thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, cornstarch, egg noodles (cooked )

stewing beef , trimmed of all fat, onion, quartered, garlic cloves, cut lenght wise, carrots , cut into 1 inch pieces, diced turnips or 2 cups rutabagas, white potatoes, diced, tomato paste, dry sherry, beef stock, olive oil, flour (for dredging,discard extra), smoked paprika, thyme, parsley sprigs, kosher salt, pepper

sweet onions, sliced, lemon juice, cilantro, chopped (i use more ), salt

flaked coconut, flaked crabmeat, fresh ginger, chopped green onion, diced red bell pepper, grated carrot, reduced-fat mayonnaise, egg, rice vinegar, garlic cloves, unseasoned breadcrumbs, cayenne pepper, lemon

corn tortillas, margarine (approximate measure), lean ground beef, chili powder, shredded cheese (see directions ), chopped tomatoes, undrained, lowfat refried beans, picante sauce (your favourite), sour cream

boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized pieces, boneless skinless chicken thighs , cut into bite-sized pieces, garlic (to taste), ground ginger, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground cardamom, cinnamon, salt, vinegar, peppercorns, bay leaves