Orange Cranberry Couscous Like Whole Foods

ORANGE CRANBERRY COUSCOUS LIKE WHOLE FOODS'

Steps:

• In a sauce pot, bring the orange juice, water, first 2 teaspoons olive oil and grated ginger to a boil
• Add the couscous and stir well, cover and allow to reconstitute for 10-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, almond slivers and chopped parsley.
• Add the fruit mixture to the couscous and stir together.
• Top with the final teaspoon of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.

WHEAT GERM MUFFINS (WHOLE FOODS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Mix all the wet ingredients plus wheat germ together in a large bowl.
• In another bowl mix the flour, salt, and baking powder.
• Add the flour mix to the wheat germ mix and stir very well.
• Fill your greased muffin tins 3/4 way full with batter.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

CHICKEN SALAD LIKE WHOLE FOODS'

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds and salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate overnight for the flavors to meld
• Place chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish with 1/4-1/2 cup water.
• Cover chicken and bake in a 375F oven until cooked through - about 25-30 minutes.
• Cool and cut the chicken breasts into 3/4 inch pieces (or whatever bite size you wish) then chill.
• Add the chopped celery, chopped toasted pecans, and grapes.
• Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken mixture and combine gently until coated.
• Serve on top of a green salad or as a sandwich.