Citrus Ginger Cake with Spiced Orange Compote

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup mild-flavored extra-virgin olive oil
2 large eggs, at room temperature, separated (see Tip)
2 tablespoons freshly grated orange or Meyer lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh orange or Meyer lemon juice
5 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger, divided
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
Spiced Orange Compote

PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil an 8-inch round cake pan (see Variation), line with parchment paper and oil the parchment.

Stir together honey, oil, egg yolks, zest, juice and 3 tablespoons crystallized ginger in a medium bowl. 

Sift whole-wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. 

Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on high in another medium bowl until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir the honey mixture into the flour mixture with a wooden spoon. Gently fold in the egg whites with a rubber spatula until they are well combined. 

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. 

Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. 

Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake and turn it out onto the rack. Let cool completely.

Just before serving, sift sugar evenly over the top of the cake and garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons ginger. Serve with Spiced Orange Compote on the side.

TIPS & NOTES
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 4, tightly wrap in plastic wrap and hold at room temperature for up to 1 day. | Equipment: 8-inch cake pan (see Variation), parchment paper
Tip: To bring an egg to room temperature, set it out on the counter for 15 minutes or submerge it (in the shell) in a bowl of lukewarm (not hot) water for 5 minutes.
Variation: You can use a 9-inch cake pan for this recipe, but you will get a thinner cake. Reduce the baking time to 25 to 30 minutes. You can find 8-inch cake pans at well-stocked kitchenware stores or online at surlatable.com.

NUTRITION
Per serving: 280 calories; 7 g fat ( 1 g sat , 5 g mono ); 42 mg cholesterol; 52 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 175 mg sodium; 189 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (80% daily value)

Carbohydrate Servings: 3.5

Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 3 other carbohydrates, 1 fat

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Red & White Salad

INGREDIENTS
4 cups thinly sliced hearts of romaine
2 heads Belgian endive, cored and thinly sliced
1 bulb fennel, trimmed, cored, quartered and thinly sliced
1 15-ounce can hearts of palm, drained, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 head radicchio, cored, quartered and thinly sliced
1 red apple, cored and cut into matchsticks
1 cup thinly sliced radishes
Champagne Vinaigrette
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION
Toss romaine, endive, fennel, hearts of palm, radicchio, apple and radishes together in a large salad bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with pepper.

TIPS & NOTES
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare salad without dressing, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Toss with vinaigrette just before serving.

NUTRITION
Per serving: 111 calories; 7 g fat ( 1 g sat , 5 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 424 mg sodium; 324 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (30% daily value).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat

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Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
4 slices bacon, chopped
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 pork tenderloins (2 to 2 1/2 pounds total), trimmed
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; cook until the mushrooms are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs and all but 2 tablespoons parsley. Let cool.

Soak 10 to 12 toothpicks in water to prevent them from burning. Rinse the pork and pat dry. Butterfly the pork: Make a 1-inch-deep incision down the length of each tenderloin; do not cut all the way through. Open the meat like a book so the tenderloins lie flat.

Cover the pork with plastic wrap; pound with the flat side of a meat mallet until about 1/2 inch thick, starting from the middle and working outward. Spread the mushroom mixture over the 2 tenderloins. Starting with a long side, tightly roll up each tenderloin. Secure the seams with the toothpicks.

Preheat a grill to medium high; brush the grates with olive oil. Brush the pork rolls with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning, until a thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 140 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to rest, about 10 minutes.

Mix the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons parsley, the lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Remove the toothpicks and slice the pork rolls. Top with parsley oil.

Serves: 6

Calories: 323

Total Fat: 17 grams

Saturated Fat: 3.5 grams

Protein: 39 grams

Total carbohydrates: 3 grams

Sugar: 1 gram

Fiber: 1 gram

Cholesterol: 116 milligrams

Sodium:301 milligrams

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Italian Egg Sandwich

Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large egg
Salt and pepper
1 slice rustic white bread (1/2-inch-thick)
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
1/4 cup warm store-bought chunky marinara sauce, drained of excess liquid

Directions
Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a heavy small skillet over medium heat. Crack the egg into the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the white is firm and the yolk is almost set, about 4 minutes. Season with salt.

Meanwhile, toast the bread until golden brown. Rub the garlic over the toast. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Spoon the drained marinara sauce over the Parmesan. Top with the egg. Place the open-faced sandwich on a plate and serve.

SERVINGS: 1 (MAIN); Calories: 280; Total Fat: 17.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Protein: 11 grams; Total Carbohydrates: 20 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber: 2 grams; Cholesterol: 216 milligrams; Sodium: 866 milligrams

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Chocolate-Blueberry Shake

Ingredients:
1 packet chocolate breakfast powder
1 1/2 cups milk 
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 tbsp. Protein Powder

Directions:
Blend together the chocolate breakfast powder, milk of choice, and frozen blueberries. 

Optional: Add a scoop of protein powder for improved muscle recovery.

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Lemon and Coconut Slice

Ingredients
75g reduced-fat spread
300g lite sweetened condensed milk
1 lemon, zest and juice
150g crushed arrowroot biscuits 
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
4 tablespoons icing sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions
Line a 17cm x 27cm slice tin with non-stick baking paper. Microwave spread and condensed milk in a microwave-proof bowl, using 50% power setting, for 2 minutes until spread has melted. Quickly stir in lemon juice and zest then mix well until smooth.

In a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients and pour lemon mixture on top. Mix well and press into slice tin.

Combine icing ingredients then drizzle over slice base.

Refrigerate for 1 hour or until slice is completely set. Cut into 20 slices. Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

Nutrition Facts
Energy: 560kJ
Calories: 134cal
Protein: 3g
Fat: 5g
- saturated: 2g
Carbohydrates: 20g
- sugars: 13g
Dietary Fibre: 1g
Sodium: 40mg
Calcium: 60mg
Iron: 0.5mg

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Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus Skewers

Ingredients
8 asparagus spears, trimmed of woody ends
8 skewers
16 medium raw shrimp, deveined and peeled
8 cherry tomatoes
1 Tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon
Pinch chili flakes

Directions
Preheat grill to medium-high. 

In a small pot, boil some water and blanch asparagus for two minutes. 

Remove and cool under cold water. 

Cut each into three pieces. Spear one piece of asparagus on a skewer, followed by shrimp, cherry tomato, asparagus, shrimp and finally asparagus. 

Repeat for each skewer. 

Brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. 

Grill for two minutes on each side, or until shrimp is pink. 

Remove from grill, squeeze lemon juice overtop and sprinkle with chili flakes.

Makes eight skewers. 
Per skewer: 35 calories, 3 g protein, 2 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 2 g carbohydrates, 1 g fibre, 18 mg cholesterol, 19 mg sodium

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Quinoa Tabbouleh

Ingredients
1 3/4 cups water 
1 cup uncooked quinoa 
1/2 cup coarsely chopped seeded tomato 
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint or parsley
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped cucumber 
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped green onions 
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh onion 
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

Preparation
Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. 

Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. 

Stir in tomato and remaining ingredients. 

Cover; let stand 1 hour. 

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Crunchy Peanut Butter Thins

Ingredients
Nonstick baking spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat or white whole wheat flour
1/4 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon wheat germ
2 teaspoons chia seeds, optional
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg white
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted (about 2 small squares)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil with a 1-inch overhang on all sides. Spray lightly with baking spray.

Combine both flours, oats, wheat germ, chia seeds if using, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, vegetable oil and egg white in another medium bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the dry ingredients and beat on low until a wet and sandy mixture that holds together when squeezed. Turn the dough out into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely. Drizzle with the chocolate. Let the chocolate harden and break into eighteen 2-inch even pieces.

Per serving: Calories: 106; Total Fat: 5.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 3 grams; Total carbohydrates: 12 grams; Sugar: 5 grams; Fiber: 1 gram; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 76 milligrams

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Marbled Banana Bread

Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the pan
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 medium very ripe bananas
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly mist a 9-by-5-inch metal loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust well with all-purpose flour to cover the pan completely, tapping out the excess.

Put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth, 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds. Set aside to cool slightly while preparing the batter.

Combine the bananas and sugar in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth with just a few small pieces of banana left. Add the oil and eggs and stir until combined. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, mix in both flours, the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla.

Stir 1 cup batter into the melted chocolate. Fill the loaf pan with half the banana batter and then half the chocolate batter. Repeat the layers and gently swirl together using a spoon or knife. Bake until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Cool in the pan 15 minutes, and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cook's Note: To prepare your loaf pan for baking, you can also use a nonstick spray with flour already in it. Flouring the pan helps the bread rise well and prevents any collapse after it comes out of the oven.

Per serving: Calories: 203; Total Fat 8 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 4 grams; Total carbohydrates: 31 grams; Sugar: 16 grams Fiber: 2 grams; Cholesterol: 32 milligrams; Sodium: 212 milligrams

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Grilled Vegetable Salad

Ingredients
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, stems trimmed and caps halved
1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rings
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Directions
Grease the grill pan by brushing it with some oil. Preheat to medium-high heat.

Combine the mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and zucchini in a shallow dish. Whisk together the vinegar, salt, black pepper, oregano and garlic in a large bowl. Whisk in the 2 to 3 tablespoons oil to make the marinade. Add the vegetables to the marinade and let stand while the grill pan heats up.

Place the vegetables on the grill. Turn the vegetables once until they are all slightly charred and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Place the vegetables back into a large bowl with any leftover marinade. Toss and serve.

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Ingredients

2 strips low-sodium bacon

1/2 cup ice cubes

1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 1/2 cups broccoli florets (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size pieces

1/3 cup golden raisins

2 tablespoons salted roasted sunflower seeds

Directions

Cook the bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, and reserve 1 teaspoon drippings for the dressing. Finely chop the bacon strips and reserve.

Combine 1 cup water, the ice cubes and onions in a small bowl. Let the onions soak for 10 minutes while preparing the rest of the salad, and then drain and pat dry.

Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, reserved bacon drippings, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the broccoli, onions and golden raisins to the dressing. Toss well, cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.

Before serving, toss well and season with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the chopped bacon and sunflower seeds.

Per Serving: Calories: 107; Total Fat: 4.5 grams; Saturated Fat:2 grams; Protein: 5 grams; Total carbohydrates: 14 grams; Sugar: 7 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 9 milligrams; Sodium: 198 milligrams

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