OVEN BAKEN SALMON
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
SERVES: 4
Calories: 177
Total Fat: 11 grams
Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams
Protein: 17 grams
Total carbohydrates: 0 grams
Sugar: 0 grams
Fiber: 0 grams
Cholesterol: 47 milligrams
Sodium: 170 milligrams
KALE SLAW
Place the kale into a salad bowl. Toss with the carrot, orange juice, lemon juice ,and salt, and using your hands, rub the acid into the kale. Let the kale sit a few minutes while you shock the onion. Prepare a large bowl of ice water and a saucepan with boiling water. Place the thinly sliced onion into the boiling water for 15 to 30 seconds, and then shock them in the cold water, stopping the cooking immediately. Drain the water and blot the onions with a paper towel. Add the onion, bacon, olive oil, salt and pepper and toss well. Add the mayonnaise and mix the slaw well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be made several hours in advance.
Serves 4
Calories: 136
Total Fat: 8 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 gram
Protein: 4 grams
Total carbohydrates: 15 grams
Sugar: 2 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Cholesterol: 3 milligrams
Sodium: 245 milligrams
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CUP CAKES
Cooking notes: Be certain to add the chocolate chunks while the cakes are still quite hot from the oven otherwise the crust will form and you will damage the appearance. The mayonnaise is here to add moisture to the cake. You could omit it with out adjusting the recipe but it is has an amazing effect. Serve this as a plated dessert by removing them from the paper and adding warm bananas.
Vegetable spray, for greasing liners
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, preferably Scharffen Berger
1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon gray salt
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
SPICY BROCCOLI SAUTE
In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic begins to brown, about 1 minute. Add the broccoli and toss until tender and it begins to color, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the broccoli with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the chicken stock and cover to steam for a few minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
SERVES 4
Calories: 178
Total Fat: 15 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Total carbohydrates: 7 grams
Sugar: 0 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 176 milligrams
ROASTED BALSAMIC ONIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, toss the onion quarters with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Place in an ovenproof, large, nonstick skillet, spreading them out in an even layer. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, and then remove the foil. Toss the onions well to coat with the reduced balsamic glaze and put back in the oven to roast another 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.
Serves: 4
Calories: 151
Total Fat: 10 grams
Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Total carbohydrates: 14 grams
Sugar: 8 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 128 milligrams