Sunday, March 28, 2010

Coleslaw with orange-cilantro vinaigrette

1/4 cup fat free plain yogurt
1/4 cup light mayonaise
1/4 cup 100% orange juice. Preferably freshly squeezed or not from concentrate
3 TBSP white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp honey
7c shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup slivered red onions (i used about 1/4)
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
Sat and pepper to taste


In a large, resealable plastic container whisk together the yougurt, mayo, juice, vinegar, and honey. Add the cabbage, carrots, onion and cilantro. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Cover refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 2 days.

This was so good. it came from the biggest loser family cook book. It is so good and the kids loved it.

Samoan Coconut Salmon

This salmon is one of my favorite things in the world.


Salmon
sea salt
fresh ground pepper
coconut milk
sweet onions (vidalia, Mayan, Maui)

Put the salmon in a baking dish. (I have found that it is best to use those aluminum throw away kind. for some reason it come out best that way. ) sprinkle generously with sea salt. (I think this makes or breaks the dish. lots of salt but not too much. Just make sure it is all covered. sorry no actual measurements. ) Then sprinkle with pepper. slice up onions in thick slices and spread out across fish. Pour coconut milk over the top. Then cover with tin foil and let bake on 500 for one hour.

Yes you heard that right 500 for one hour. The fish just melts in your mouth it is soooo good. As a disclaimer Rich and April did not love this fish but they are the only ones I know who have not gone crazy for it. :)

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Mom's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies

We all love these. Everyone I know loves these. Emma just melted into a pile of goo when she walked in and smelled them today. Ahhh. Home.

2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup butter
Whip together.
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
Add a half cup at a time and blend till fluffy-ish.
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
Mix.
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
Mix.
3-3 1/2 cups flour
Mix just until incorporated.
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
Mix

Bake at 375 degrees 8-10 minutes.