June 2008 - Gina Aliotti Fitness

June 25 2008

Turkey Sloppy Joes

1 pound extra-lean ground turkey (breast meat only)1 small onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 cup green pepper, diced1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce1 tablespoon tomato paste3/4 teaspoon…

June 19 2008

Garlic Shrimp

1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 1-1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and de-veined 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup dry white…

June 16 2008

Whole Wheat Penne with Pistachio Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

Serves 4 8 ounces pistachios, unsalted, roasted, shelled (about 1½ cups) 1 cup fresh mint leaves ¼ cup pecorino cheese, grated fresh (1 ounce) 1 large garlic clove, minced ½…

June 15 2008

Calamari Salad Recipe

Ingredients:1 pound squid tubes1/2 teaspoon olive oil1 large tomato, diced1 3/4 cups coarsely chopped red onion2/3 cup chopped green onion1 cup coarsely chopped celery Dressing:3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons fresh…

June 13 2008

Grilled Sweet Potato and Scallion Salad

4 large sweet potatoes, par-cooked and cut into 1/2-inch slices 8 scallions 3/4 cup olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2…

June 3 2008

Baked sweet potatoes

INGREDIENTS2 tablespoons olive oil 3 large sweet potatoes 2 pinches dried oregano 2 pinches salt 2 pinches ground black pepper DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat…

June 3 2008

apple muffins

INGREDIENTS1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup oat flower1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup nonfat milk 2 egg whites 1/4 cup vegetable oil…

June 3 2008

Veggie-tofu Burgers

INGREDIENTS1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and mashed 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/4 cup oat bran 1/4 cup quick cooking oats 1 cup cooked brown rice 1 (14…