Baked Wrapped Tilapia

I didn't use measurements when i made this, just drizzled the ingredients over each piece of fish. It came out really good.

Ingredients:

1-inch cube fresh gingerroot, finely chopped or grated
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped or grated
2 green onions (green part only), finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped cilantro or parsley
2 tbsp grapeseed (or safflower) oil
Dash of toasted sesame oil
Dash of soy sauce
Dash of fish sauce
4 tsp dark maple syrup
4 fillets (4 oz each) fresh tilapia (or other firm-fleshed whitefish)

Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine all topping ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place a fillet on parchment paper and divide topping evenly among them, spreading it over the top. Fold parchment paper over to form a packet around each fillet and seal the edge of each packet with a small piece of aluminum foil, crimping it tightly. Place on a baking sheet and bake 25 to 30 minutes.

Scalloped Potatoes with Leeks

Serves 6 to 8. Yummy 9 days light dinner with a side of roasted asparagus.

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp unsalted butter (smart balance)
2 leeks, trimmed, thinly sliced, and rinsed well (about 1 cup)
6 russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 tsp coarse salt
1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg (or ground nutmeg)
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
8 oz shredded cheese (about 3 cups)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup low-sodium vegetable stock

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 12-cup baking dish. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook until translucent, 3-4 minutes.

Arrange 1/3 of the potatoes in dish, slightly overlapping slices. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt, half of the nutmeg and pepper, followed by 1/2 of the leeks and 1 cup of the cheese. Repeat. Then top with remaining potatoes in a spiral. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Combine cream and stock. Pour over cheese and potatoes. Cover with parchment paper and foil. (Can be refrigerated overnight)

Bake for 30 minutes. Increase temperature to 425, uncover, and cook until top is golden brown and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Let rest for 15-30 minutes before serving.

Sweet Potato and Avocado Panini with Honey Mustard Spread

This sandwich's secret ingredient is sweet potato, and the result is delicious. The recipe is super easy.

Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
1 sweet potato cut into 1-inch-thick slices on a bias
1 tbsp plus 2 tsp honey mustard
1 tbsp light mayonnaise
4 slices whole wheat bread or challah
1 T butter or margarine (I use Smart Balance)
4 red onion slices, cut 1/8-inch thick
1/2 small avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
4 tomato slices, cut 1/4-inch thick
sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Drizzle sweet potato slices with olive oil and roast in 450 oven until tender and slightly brown. Whisk together honey mustard and mayonnaise in a small bowl.

Llightly butter one side of 2 pieces of bread and place on grill pan (or regular frying pan if you don't have one). Spread the other side with half the mustard mixture, then place half of the onion, avocado, and tomato slices on top of each slice; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Add a layer of sweet potato slices, cheese and basil. Top with remaining bread and butter the outer side. Turn burner on to medium heat and grill until nice and brown. Turn over and grill on other side until cheese is melted.

Slice each sandwich in half, securing each half with a toothpick. Serve with sliced dill pickles and a handful of baked chips.

Rosemary Balsamic Lamb Chops with Homemade Mashed Potatoes

If you want to really impress someone or make your husband really happy he married you, make this amazing meal! It only takes about a half an hour to make and it looks beautiful and tastes amazing!

Ingredients:
olive oil
fresh rosemary
garlic, chopped
salt
pepper
1½ tsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped shallots
1 tsp garlic
1 C balsamic vinegar
fresh rosemary chopped
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp butter (smart balance)
3 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/4- 1/2 cup soy milk
2 tbsp butter
salt and pepper to taste

Combine olive oil, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Marinate in 1½ tsp of the mixture for each chop. While marinating, start boiling the potatoes. Sear lamb chops on very hot pan for 3 minutes on one side, 2 minutes on the other.

In another pan over medium heat, heat 1½ tsp olive oil until hot. Add shallots and cook 1 minute. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds. Add balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil. Add rosemary and reduce the mixture to ¼ cup. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and add 2 Tbsp butter. Stir till melted.

When potatoes are fork tender, drain and mash with a fork. Add butter and enough soy milk to make creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

To serve, take a 1/4 measuring cup and scoop mashed potatoes inside. Press gently with a fork and then shake out in the middle of the plate so it forms a nice circle. Prop 2 lamb chops over potatoes and pour balsamic sauce over chops and drizzle around the plate.

*I also garnish the side of the plate with some roasted sweet potato and zucchini rounds for extra color. Just slice up the vegetables and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in 400 degree oven till cooked and slightly brown.

White Chocolate Biscotti

This is a great cookie to make if you don't want to use butter or margarine. I substitute half apple sauce for half of the oil to make it even more low fat. These are great half dipped in melted chocolate.

Ingredients:
2 eggs
¾ cup oil
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups + 1 Tbsp flour
½ cup white chocolate chips
cinnamon and sugar

Preheat oven to 350. Beat eggs, oil and sugar. Add baking powder, vanilla, flour and chips. Form 2 loaves. Bake 20-25 minutes. Cut up into 1 inch slices and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake another 5 minutes on each side to brown.

Eggplant with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:
2 eggplants
2-3 eggs for dipping
flour
2 cans of tomato sauce (Hunts)
1 can tomato paste
1 can water
3-4 garlic cloves
3 Tbsp sugar
black pepper

Peel eggplant and cut into thin rounds. Dip in egg and flour and brown till slightly crispy in olive oil. Peel garlic and cut into rounds. Add tomato sauce, paste and water. Shake in pepper and add sugar. Let sauce boil then add eggplant. Cook for 15 minutes.

Linguine with Mushrooms

Ingredients:
2½ cups sliced mushrooms
½ cup sliced onions
3 Tbsp margarine
½ cup white wine
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp pepper
⅓ cup whipped cream
8 oz linguine

Saute mushrooms and onions in margarine until tender. Stir in wine, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and keep uncovered for 20-30 minutes until all liquid evaporates. Stir in cream and heat till it becomes slightly thickened. Cook linguine in salted water till al dente. Drain immediately. Add to mushroom sauce.