Mashed Potato for One
1 med. potato, peeled and cooked
2 T. milk
1 T. cream cheese, softened
1 t. butter or margarine
1/4 t. salt (optional)
1/8 t. fresh dill or pinch...
Refried Beans
1 can kidney or black or dark red beans
1 T. diced onion
1 clove garlic, diced
1/4 t. cumin
dash of turmeric
2-3 T. cheddar, mozzarella, or swiss...
Low Fat Gravy
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. finely chopped mushrooms
2 T. chopped, fresh parsley
2 c. reduced beef or chicken broth, divided
2 T. cornstarch
pinch of pepper
Sauté...
Texas Caviar
2 t. olive oil
1 small eggplant, peeled and chopped
1 c. onion, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 15-oz. can salsa-style chunky tomatoes, undrained
1 15-oz....
Christin’s Guacamole
3 medium avocados (make sure they are ripe and high quality)
1/4 c. white onion, chopped
2 roma tomatoes, diced
2 T. fresh cilantro, chopped
2 garlic cloves,...
Coconut Mahi Mahi Over Rice
4 mahi mahi fillets
1 small can sweetened condensed milk
instant white rice
small can coconut milk
flaked coconut, unsweetened
1 T. parsley
4 T. sliced almonds (optional)
Preheat oven to...
Smoked Salmon Dip
8 ozs. cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 c. sour cream
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. fresh dill, minced
1 t. prepared horseradish, drained
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t....
Shrimp With Gnocchi
1 lb. fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
2 lb. gnocchi (frozen or dried)
1/2 c. butter
4 T. olive oil
1/2 c. white wine
1...
Black Bean Salsa
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can white and yellow corn, drained
1 can black-eyed peas, drained
1 jar diced pimentos, undrained
1...
Coconut Rice
1 c. uncooked rice
3/4 c. water
3/4 c. coconut milk
1 T. butter
Combine rice, water, coconut milk, and butter in a large pot. Bring to boil,...