Homemade Herbed Goat Cheese

Ingredients:1 quart pasteurized goat’s milk (avoid ‘ultra’-pasteurized)1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice1/2 clove freshly grated garlica few pinches herbs de provencefreshly chopped parsleycoarse salt, to tasteInstructions:In a medium saucepan, slowly heat milk until it reaches 180 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let stand until milk starts to…

Golden Quinoa Salad with Radish, Dill & Avocado recipes

Ingredients:1 cup golden quinoa1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth8 small red radishes, well-cleaned and tops removed1/3 seedless English cucumber, about 1/4 pound, unpeeled1 large shallot2/3 lightly filled cup dill fronds, without stems1/2 lemon, zested and juiced, about 1 1/2 tablespoons3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke*1/2 cup sliced raw almonds1/2…

Curried Salad with Egg & Cashews

Ingredients:1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper3 cups mixed greens1/2 cup diced or sliced red bell pepper1/4 cup dried cranberries1 hard-boiled egg (see tips), chopped2 tablespoons toasted cashews (see tips)

Crunchy Wild Alaskan Salmon Salad

Ingredients:4 ounces salmon filets2 tablespoons sweet onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped1 tablespoon low fat mayonnaise1 cup arugula4 pieces whole wheat breadInstructions:Season salmon filet with salt and pepper and bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes until salmon just flakes. Remove from oven and cool in the refrigerator.Flake cooled…

Quinoa Chicken Salad With Feta, Roasted Peppers & Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients:1 cup quinoa3 roasted red peppers, chopped1 inch can artichoke hearts, cut pieces1/2 red onion, diced3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic, sliced2 chicken breasts, cooked, diced2 ounces feta, crumbleda handful of parsley1 can sliced black olives (small can)1 tablespoon of lemon juicekosher salt and black pepperInstructions:Put the quinoa and 2 cups of water…