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- Farro and Kale Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
  
  Posted at 12:12 pm by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Sep 7th
  4 cups of water
  
  2 cups farro, rinse under cold water*
  
  1 (14 oz.) package shredded vegetables, such as kale, Brussel sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage
  
  1 bunch scallions, sliced thin
  
  1/4 cup dried cranberries
  
  2 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds
  
  Add water to a saucepan and bring to boil. Add faro. Cover with a lid, and let simmer on low-medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. Transfer to large bowel. Add kale, scallions, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, toss. Pour dressing over the salad and toss again. Serve at room temperature.
  
  Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
  
  2 teaspoons stevia
  
  1/2 cup lemon juice
  
  2 teaspoons diced onion
  
  1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  
  1/2 teaspoon salt
  
  2/3 cup canola oil
  
  1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  
  Blend stevia, lemon juice, onion, Dijon mustard, and salt in a blender until smooth. Stream canola oil in a thin stream into the mixture while the blender is running. Add poppy seeds and pulse blender a few times, just to mix seeds into the dressing.
  
  Enjoy!
  
  *I used Nature’s Earthy Choice Farro
  
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- Swordfish with Pesto and Tomatoes
  
  Posted at 8:19 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Aug 25th
  Swordfish is a versatile white fish that can be bland if not seasoned right. I love swordfish for that reason since I can add my personal splash of spices to create so many different meals and tastes. As you all know if you follow my blog I love Mediterranean spices and food. Add the fresh fish from the sea and I am in heaven. Fresh swordfish is an experience not to be missed and we in New England are fortunate to have the best fresh swordfish in our markets. I also like to make swordfish kabobs and grill!
  
  1 pound Swordfish
  
  1/4 cup Pesto*
  
  1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
  
  2 tablespoon garlic, minced
  
  2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  
  1 tablespoon olive oil
  
  pinch sea salt
  
  Preheat oven 425F. Place swordfish in baking dish. Spread pesto evenly over swordfish. Top with remaining ingredients. Bake for 30 minutes. Serves 2
  
  Enjoy!
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  Posted in Fish, Good Dinner Mrs Mellen, Healthy, Main Dish, Main Meal, seafood | Tagged Mediterranean Swordfish, sunday dinner, tomatoes
- Hummus Dip with Tobbouleh, Feta, Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Tzatziki
  
  Posted at 12:00 pm by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Jul 6th
  Easy summertime entertaining is my philosophy for summer parties. I love put together easy make a head dishes so I can relax and enjoy my guests. During the summertime with abundant produce at Framer’s markets I just love creating delicious healthy food. Keep all the ingriendants my hummus dip ready for an impromptu get together or to bring to a friends home for a barbecue.
  
  Hummus Dip with Tobbouleh, Feta, Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Tzatziki
  
  1 container prepared Hummus*, I like garlic
  
  1/2 cup prepared Tabbouleh Salad*
  
  1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
  
  1/4 cup chopped english cucumber
  
  1/4 cup chopped feta
  
  1/4 cup prepared Tzatziki*
  
  sliced tomatoes and cucumbers for garnish
  
  Mound hummus on serving plate. Top with tabbouleh, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, then drizzle with tzatziki. Garnish with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. Refrigerate. Serve with pita bread or crackers.
  
  Enjoy!
  
  * I use Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods brand for the hummus, Tabbouleh and Tzatziki.
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- Moroccan Couscous and Orange Salad
  
  Posted at 10:59 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Jul 4th
  I just love fresh delicious summer salads, that sing with taste. So wonderful to use fresh fruits and vegetables to add interest and color to a summer salad. I enjoy all different types of food and I especially like to use seasoning from all over the world to punch up the flavor of a salad. I started experimenting with Couscous and Moroccan spices and simply loved this salad. It’s like sunlight in a bowl!
  
  Moroccan Couscous and Orange Salad
  
  1 cup couscous
  
  1/2 cup dried cranberries
  
  1 cup boiling water
  
  1 large orange or yellow bell pepper cut into bite size slices
  
  1 bunch of scallions, thinly sliced, just the white part
  
  1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  
  1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  
  1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
  1 16 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  
  1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  
  3 tablespoon olive oil
  
  3 tablespoon white vinegar
  
  juice of one navel orange
  
  one navel orange, peeled and sliced into bite size pieces
  
  Place couscous and cranberries in medium bowl. Add boiling water, cover with plastic wrap and let set for about 5 minutes or until water is completely absorbed.
  
  Add next seven ingredients to couscous and cranberries mix thoroughly.
  
  Whisk oil, vinegar and orange juice together. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Add cut orange.
  
  Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  
  Enjoy!
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- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
  
  Posted at 10:37 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Apr 7th
  Last year I purchased a Philips Air Fryer and since then I’ve enjoyed creating recipes specifically for the air fryer. I love sweet potato fries and adapted a recipe for the air fryer. These sweet potato fries are healthy, spicy and tasty. Easy to make without messy clean up. I can make these quickly on a weeknight for a delicious vegetable to complement any meal.
  
  INGREDIENTS:
  
  3 medium peeled sweet potatoes
  
  2 tablespoon olive oil
  1 tsp sea salt
  2 cloves crushed garlic
  1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
  1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  1 teaspoon thyme
  
  1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan sea salt
  
  DIRECTIONS:
  
  Preheat air fryer to 400°F 8 minutes.
  Lightly spray the fryer basket with oil.
  Slice each potato into even 1/4 inch thick fries.
  Toss with oil, salt, garlic, paprika and red pepper.
  Cook in 3 or 4 batches, without overcrowding the pan 8 minutes, turning half way. Place on serving plate and top with pink Himalayan sea salt.
  
  Enjoy!
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- SPICY ROASTED EDAMAME
  
  Posted at 9:44 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Mar 23rd
  SPICY ROASTED EDAMAME
  
  At a local restaurant I ordered my first spicy edamame as an appetizer and I was hooked on spicy edamame. I use frozen edamame, season and roast. Easy, delicious, I think even better than the restaurant version!
  
  1 (1-pound) bag frozen edamame, in the pod (green soy beans)
  
  1 tablespoon olive oil
  
  2 thinly sliced garlic cloves
  
  2 teaspoons sea salt
  
  1 teaspoon chili powder
  
  1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  
  1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  
  Preheat oven to 375 F. Place edamame in large bowel. In a small bowel combine oil, sliced garlic, salt, chili powder, pepper flakes and dried oregano. Pour oil mixture over edamame.
  
  Bake edamame in oven for 12 to 15 minutes until pods begin to brown. Stir once halfway through cooking. Serve warm.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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- TUSCAN CHICKEN WINGS
  
  Posted at 5:41 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Feb 25th
  TUSCAN CHICKEN WINGS
  
  I love my Phillips Air Fryer. Chicken wings made in the air fryer are crispy on outside while remaining moist inside. And the wings are healthily since they are not fried. My recipe calls for crushed red pepper which gives the wing a little kick. If you don’t want the heat you can eliminate the crushed red pepper from the recipe without impacting the flavor.
  
  2 pounds chicken drumettes or party wings
  
  juice of 1/2 lemon, about 1/4 cup
  
  2 tablespoon olive oil
  
  2 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed
  
  1 tablespoon dried oregano
  
  2 springs fresh rosemary, stripped and roughly chopped
  
  1 teaspoon crushed red pepper*
  
  2 teaspoons sea salt
  
  In a large bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, rosemary, pepper and salt. Add chicken wings and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for an hour or over night.
  
  Drain and put chicken in basket of Phillips air fryer. Cook on 375 F for 20 minutes or until browned.
  
  *If you want less spice use 1/2 teaspoon crushed red red pepper.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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- Seared Scallops
  
  Posted at 10:12 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Feb 9th
  Scallops are so easy and delicious to make; taking very little time to cook for a fantastic quick dinner. I used a grille pan to sear my scallops; my personal favorite is Le Creuset. You can use a regular pan. I soaked the scallops in lemon juice and garlic for a hint of a lemony garlic flavor.
  
  1 to 1 1/4 pounds dry sea scallops, approximately 16
  
  juice of one lemon
  
  2 cloves of garlic, minced
  
  2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  
  2 teaspoons olive oil
  
  Kosher salt
  
  Freshly ground black pepper
  
  Rinse scallops with cold water and thoroughly pat dry. Place in bowl and pour lemon juice over scallops. Add garlic.Let set for minutes then drain discarding the lemon juice and garlic. Pat dry again.
  
  Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch saute pan or ridged grill pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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- Cauliflower & Roasted Garlic Soup
  
  Posted at 9:10 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Feb 3rd
  Living in New England hot soup on a cold snowy day is the perfect accompaniment to a salad for a heathy filling lunch. I like to make soups that are flavorful and healthy. I altered the ingredients in this soup, using almond milk instead of cow’s milk. The almond milk adds just enough smoothness to the soup. I will warn you I love garlic. If you don’t want as much garlic you can add only four roasted garlic cloves: Roasted garlic has a more mellow flavor, not as pungent as boiled or sautéed.
  
  3 tablespoons olive oil
  
  1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  
  3 leeks, thinly sliced, just the white part
  
  1 bulb garlic, roasted and peeled*
  
  3 cups vegetable stock
  
  1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened
  
  1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
  
  1 teaspoon black pepper
  
  1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  
  Directions
  
  Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  
  Add cauliflower, leeks, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables have caramelized (roughly 15 minutes).
  
  Add stock and reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the cauliflower florets are soft and tender.
  
  Puree the mixture in a blender until smooth. Then, pour the soup back into the pot. Add salt, pepper, and thyme.
  
  Stir in almond milk and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  
  Serve immediately. Makes 4-6 servings
  
  * Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice off the top each head of garlic to expose some of the cloves inside. Place the heads on a piece of foil. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in the foil. Roast until cloves are lightly browned and tender, about 30 minutes.
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- Hearty Lentil Soup
  
  Posted at 12:31 pm by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Jan 13th
  New Year’s resolutions always include losing weight and eating healthy. Lentil soup is low calorie and high in fiber; both important for keeping your resolutions. I like to add garbanzo beans for extra protein and roughage. If you’f like a more spicy version add a tablespoon of hot sauce.
  
  2 teaspoons olive oil
  
  1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (1 1⁄2 cups)
  
  2 celery stalks, finely chopped (1⁄2 cup)
  
  3 large garlic cloves, minced (1 1⁄2 Tbsp.)
  
  2 teaspoon ground cumin
  
  1 cup baby carrots, sliced
  
  1 package (15.5 oz) dried brown lentils
  
  1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  
  8 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth
  
  1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  
  2 teaspoons kosher salt
  
  1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  
  Directions
  
  Put oil in a large Dutch oven heat medium-high. Add onion, celery, and garlic to Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cumin, and cook, stirring constantly, until toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in carrots, lentils, garbanzo beans, broth, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until lentils are tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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