Wild Greens And Shrimp W Cucumber Yogurt Dressing Food

GRITS WITH GREENS AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring the milk and water to a simmer in a heavy-bottomed nonstick saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the grits and the garlic and bring just to a boil.
• Cook until soft and creamy, adding heavy cream as needed, to make a loose but not runny mixture.
• Add as much butter and cheese as desired, stirring to make sure the cheese doesn't stick.
• Add the shrimp and cook a few minutes more, until pink.
• Fold in the washed and dried greens and remove from the heat. The greens will cook in the hot grits.

DR. OZ'S 2-WEEK RAPID WEIGHT-LOSS PLAN: BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients together until you achieve the desired consistency.
• Enjoy!

LENTIL SALAD W/CURRIED MANGO YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine lentils, white onions, garlic, and water. Cover, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy.
• Meanwhile, combine bell peppers, celery, and red onions in nonreactive bowl. When lentils are cooked, drain and add them while hot to the bowl. Stir and set aside at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, combine all of the yogurt dressing ingredients. Stir the dressing into the lentils and serve.

HORTA - GREEKSTYLE COOKED WILD GREENS

Steps:

• Wash and trim the greens.
• Fill a large pot halfway with water and add salt.
• Bring to a boil, add the greens, and let simmer, partially covered for 15-20 minutes, until the greens are tender.
• Drain and cool.
• Place greens in a serving bowl.
• Mix olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and salt to taste.
• Toss cooked greens with dressing.
• Serve at room temperature.
• Note: The greens may be stored without dressing in a covered plastic container in the refrigerator for several days and dressed just before serving.

DR. OZ'S 2-WEEK RAPID WEIGHT-LOSS PLAN: VEGETABLE BROTH

Steps:

• Add all the ingredients at once and place on a low boil for approximately 60 minutes. It may take a little longer. Simply continue to boil to taste.
• Cool, strain (throw out the cooked vegetables), and store in a large, tightly-sealed glass container in the fridge.
• Heat gently and drink up to 3 to 4 cups a day.

CUCUMBER YOGURT DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients except the dill.
• Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Stir in the dill.
• Cover and mellow in the fridge for at least 1/2 hour.

HOLIDAY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• To toast nuts, bake uncovered in ungreased shallow pan in 350°F oven about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
• Steam green beans 5 to 7 minutes or microwave on high about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add cranberries, sugar and orange juice.
• Cook, stirring gently, until cranberries are soft and liquid is syrupy.
• Stir in chopped nuts and toss mixture with green beans.

CAJUN BBQ PRAWNS

Steps:

• Mix all the seasoning mix ingredients in a food processor and set aside.
• Stored in a sealed container, it will keep indefinitely for future use.
• Blend the garlic, olive oil, 2 T seasoning mix, lemon juice, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl.
• Add the prawns and the chopped parsley to the mixture and toss well to coat.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 500°F.
• Place prawns with the marinade in a large, heavy skillet (large enough to fit prawns in a single layer or cook in batches) and place in oven.
• In about 2 to 3 minutes, shake the pan to ensure even cooking and repeat in another 2 to 3 minutes.
• At this point the mixture should be bubbling and the prawns will be turning opaque.
• Transfer the pan to a stovetop, over medium heat and begin adding the butter in 1 to 2 T increments, shaking the pan the entire time, allowing the butter to emulsify into the mixture before adding any more butter.
• This process should take about 4 to 5 minutes.
• When completed, pour onto a platter and serve immediately with plenty of good, crispy bread.