Chef Tweaker's

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Recipes

Sesame-Soy Dressing for One

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef Tweaker  

I had some soy ginger dressing but I had forgotten that I'd used it up and my chicken garden salad really cried out for it. I whipped this up and really like it. No ginger though. Note: I made this low calorie but one may find this dressing... MORE»

Recipe #390266

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Sopa De Elote (Mexican Corn Soup)

Posted by Chef Tweaker  

Posted from a Sparkpeople challenge for healthy recipes. I've made this but not recently. About time since corn is in season again! From: Steven Raichlen's Healthy Latin Cooking Epazote- I haven't had this and it turned out OK. Other names for... MORE»

Recipe #388822

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Sparkling Fireplace Glass

(2 reviews) Posted by Chef Tweaker  

We have a fireplace with glass doors. "How beautiful!" we thought when we bought the place. It didn't take long to figure out it was a curse rather than a blessing. They fog over with only one fire and within a week can be black and... MORE»

Recipe #380367

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Turbinado Iced Tea

Posted by Chef Tweaker  

I originally started with Southern Sweet Iced Tea but I tweaked it a bunch to lower the calories. I'd been using turbinado sugar the whole time and didn't realize that it made such a difference. When we ran out I tried organic sugar and brown sugar but... MORE»

Recipe #379645

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Graham Flour Substitute

Posted by Chef Tweaker  

I have not yet made this but would like to try it soon. I've been wanting to make graham crackers from scratch and I believe the recipes I have found call for whole wheat flour. Not surprising since I don't see graham flour sold in the stores! I... MORE»

Recipe #377353

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Ginger-Almond Pears by Dr. Weil

Posted by Chef Tweaker  

Posted for safekeeping. You want a firm pear such as Bosc. MORE»

Recipe #325414

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Hidden Delights Lasagna

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef Tweaker  

I created this myself after looking at a few recipes... my attempt was to get more veggies and soy and make it lower calorie at the same time. I was happy with how this turned out... especially the cheese mixture. No one will know it is soy! The... MORE»

Recipe #324948

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Marinade for Veggies #1

(2 reviews) Posted by Chef Tweaker  

I got this from Dr. Andrew Weil's book "Eight Weeks to Optimal Health". Posted for safekeeping. I have not tried it yet. This is enough to marinate 1 pound of vegetables. MORE»

Recipe #320244

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Vegetable Stir-Fry With Tofu

(2 reviews) Posted by Chef Tweaker  

Recipe from "8 Weeks to Optimal Health" by Dr. Andrew Weil Posted here for safekeeping. Cooking and prep times are approximate. Dr Weil's note: Baked, pressed tofu is available refrigerated in health-food stores and Asian grocery... MORE»

Recipe #318803

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Grilled Tempeh Sandwiches from Dr. Weil

Posted by Chef Tweaker  

From the book "8 Weeks to Optimal Health". I have not made it yet. Posting for safekeeping. Dr Weil says: "Tempeh is a fermented-soybean product, a staple food of Indonesia, with a meaty texture and a bland flavor. You will find... MORE»

Recipe #318800

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Quinoa Pudding by Dr. Andrew Weil

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef Tweaker  

From "Eight Weeks to Optimal Health". I haven't tried it yet but want to post it for safekeeping. Dr Weil says: Here is an unusual, healthy dessert made from the staple grain-like seed of the high Andes, now available in specialty food... MORE»

Recipe #318780

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Chicken in a Chocolate Sauce

Posted by Chef Tweaker  

This recipe is adapted from "the Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking" which has been around forever. I like the interesting mix of ingredients. It is reminiscent of a mole but much more simple and not spicy. It called for a whole disjointed... MORE»

Recipe #290522

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Dry-Cured Rosemary Turkey

Posted by Chef Tweaker  

From Sunset Magazine. It won their first place for best turkey in the Nov 2005 issue. I made this turkey that year and it was a big success. I decided I wanted to make it again but it wasn't here yet. Here it is for your pleasure. The instructions... MORE»

Recipe #266166

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