Sentences with phrase «into about a pound»

I'm now into about a pound of dark leafy greens a day, and thanks to you I choose more nutritious foods across the board.

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May's government also faced questions from the opposition Labour Party about why it awarded the company 1.3 billion pounds of state contracts after Carillion fell into financial difficulty in July last year.

China's Baidu Inc said it will sell a majority stake in its financial services business for about $ 1.9 billion (1.4 billion pounds) to a consortium led by TPG Capital Management LP and Carlyle Group LP, as it looks to deepen its push into financial services.

The adjustments faced by the United Kingdom after its voters» decision to leave the EU were brought into sharp relief by the weakness of the British pound, which fell following the UK government's announcement it would seek to start negotiations with the EU about the terms of the UK's departure early in 2017.

The interesting thing about the liberal media is they pound the candidates with leading questions to trap them into saying something and then spin it out of context to use it for personal attacks.

Place the pork on the cooking grate and roast 25 to 30 minutes per pound (about 2 1/2 to three hours) or until the pork has an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Remove the roast from the grill and bring it into the kitchen.

The Salad: 1/2 pound mung bean sprouts, brown ends pinched off 1/2 pound green beans, cut into 2 - inch pieces 2 large carrots, cut into matchsticks size pieces 1 small head cauliflower, separated into small florets 3 large potatoes, boiled and sliced into rounds about 1 / 2 - inch thick 3 hard cooked eggs, peeled and quartered 1 large cucumber, skin scored and sliced very thinly

Make your own by cutting 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast halves into long strips, about 1 - inch thick.

2 teaspoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small head cauliflower (about a pound), leaves removed, cut into florettes 4 cups vegetable broth, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt Big pinch dried thyme Lots of fresh black pepper 1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, plus a little extra for garnish

FOR THE FILLING 4 cups chicken broth 3 carrots, cut crosswise into 1 / 4 - inch slices 3/4 pound red potatoes (about 2 medium), quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1 / 2 - inch pieces 2 large celery ribs, cut crosswise into 1 / 2 - inch pieces 2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken (the meat from around a 3 pound chicken) 1/2 cup green peas 1 onion, chopped 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 5 tablespoons all - purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, to taste 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves

Burgers -1 pound of ground beef (I bought 83 % lean, 17 % fat)-1 large chipotle pepper, finely chopped, about a tablespoon of reserved adobo sauce -1 / 2 tsp cumin -1 / 2 tsp garlic powder -1 / 2 tsp each salt & pepper - Pepper jack cheese - Red onion, thinly sliced into rings -3 jalapeños, sliced - honey - Slider buns

FOR LAMB MEATBALLS (KEFTA) 2 slices firm white sandwich bread, torn into small pieces 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves (omitted, I just increased the parsley) 1 pound ground lamb 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted and finely chopped (omitted because I forgot to buy them!)

After about an hour on the stove melting 1.5 pounds of fresh onions into golden, sweet, caramelized goodness, I rolled them in with ground meat.

I discovered, after wilting down an entire two - pound bag of spinach to about a cupful of soft vegetal matter that, since it was already cooked, I would think nothing of putting a big last - minute spoonful into whatever I was cooking.

When I went into my kitchen to investigate, I found a 1/2 jar of almond butter leftover from a cookie order, 1/4 of a Trader Joe's Pound Plus dark chocolate bar, about 10 half - bags of nuts, and 24 ounces -LRB-!)

Three 15 1/2 ounce cans black beans (about 4 1/2 cups), rinsed and drained 1 cup drained canned tomatoes, chopped 1 1/4 cups chopped onion 1/2 cup minced shallot 4 garlic cloves minced 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter 4 cups beef broth a 16 - ounce can pumpkin puree (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup dry Sherry 1/2 pound cooked ham, cut into 1 / 8 - inch dice 3 to 4 tablespoons Sherry vinegar

I dropped weight fast and about 4 months later, I had lost 50 pounds and was dipping into the zone of being way too thin.

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 pound (26/30 count) fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined 1 teaspoon minced garlic, about 1 large 1-1/2 cups tomato juice 1/2 cup V - 8 ® juice (regular or low - sodium) 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Generous dash of hot sauce 1/2 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons drained capers 1 jalapeño pepper, minced (remove seeds for mild heat) 1 cup seeded, chopped red tomatoes 1 cup seeded, chopped yellow tomatoes (or yellow bell pepper) Pinch sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 avocado, peeled and chopped 1 lime, cut crosswise into 1 / 4 - inch wheels for garnish

Stew 12 ounces eggplant, peeled and cut into 1 / 2 - inch pieces (about 1 medium eggplant) Salt 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 / 2 - inch pieces 2 Tbsp tomato paste 2 1/4 cups water 1 28 - ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, drained with juice reserved and chopped coarse 2 zucchini, 8 ounces each, cut into 1 / 2 - inch pieces 2 red or yellow bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1 / 2 - inch pieces 1 cup shredded fresh basil

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds 1/4 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 red onion, cut into a small dice 2 bunches kale (about 1 pound) 2 medium honey crisp apples

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped 1 3/4 pound butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1 - inch chunks (about 5 cups) 2 apples (like Fuji), halved, cored, and roughly chopped 4 cups low - sodium chicken broth or veggie stock 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice plus extra for serving Coconut yogurt for topping, optional

4 large slices white sandwich bread, torn into 1 - inch pieces 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 1 small shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons) 1/4 cup plus 5 tablespoons all - purpose flour 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1 1/4 pounds skinless cod, haddock or other thick white fish fillet (1 to 1 1/2 inches thick), cut into 4 pieces Cooking spray Lemon wedges

1 medium cauliflower (about 2 pounds) 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil 1 medium white onion, cut into 1/4 - inch dice 3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled Maldon or other flaky sea salt 1 1/2 to 2 tsp hot red pepper flakes 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces Kosher salt 1 pound pennette 3/4 c freshly grated Parmigiano - Reggiano, plus extra for serving 1/2 c coarse fresh bread crumbs, fried in olive oil until golden brown 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh rosemary

1/4 cup reduced - sodium tamari 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet Japanese cooking wine) 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 (8 - ounce) package tempeh, cut into bite - size chunks 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled (optional) and cut into bite - size pieces 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon canola oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

* about 1 pound zucchini, cut into small, 1 / 2 - inch cubes * 1 teaspoon salt * 1 Tablespoon butter * 1 Tablespoon olive oil, plus extra if needed * 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced * 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted * 1 poblano or green bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and cut into thin strips * * 2/3 cup Mexican - style sour cream ** * salt and pepper to taste

Alright, so now that you've shaven those Brussels sprouts, throw about 2 pounds of»em into a large mixing bowl.

3 pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork butt, cut into 2 - inch cubes 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lime juice (from about 2 to 3 limes) 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste

• 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 pound large carrots, peeled and cut • into 1 - inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups) • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt • 2 tablespoons toasted cumin seeds, for garnish

Ingredients 2 Tb earth balance or non-dairy spread or butter 2 Tb canola oil 1/2 cup whole - wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup almond meal 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup almond or soy milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 ripe but firm peaches, (about 1 pound), pitted and sliced into eighths, or 3 1/2 cups frozen 2 cups (1 pint) fresh or frozen blueberries

«If I have a few pounds of grass - fed ground beef in the fridge, I know I'm only about 10 minutes away from a delicious dinner — browned and seasoned, ground beef is like a blank canvas that can be turned into just about any meal,» says Joulwan.

Peel 4 medium potatoes (or whatever is needed to make about 4 cups), slice thinly, season and parboil for 5 minutes / Drain and set aside / Thinly slice 1 or 2 medium onions and sauté slowly in butter and olive oil / When onions are translucent and tender add 1/2 cup shredded smoked salmon and 2 tablespoons of fresh dill (1 tablespoon dried) / Stir onions, smoked salmon and dill together and cook a few more minutes / Remove from heat and place onion mix in a separate bowl / Steam 1/2 pound salmon fillet — place fresh salmon in an inch or so of seasoned, simmering water, cover and cook gently until salmon flakes apart easily, 5 - 7 minutes / Remove salmon, flake it apart into bowl containing the onion mixture / Stir together 5 eggs, 1 1/2 cups whole milk / Season eggs with 1 teaspoon salt & 1/2 teaspoon pepper / Measure 6 oz.

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 1 - inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded if desired, then minced 4 to 5 cups vegetable broth as needed 2 pounds orange - fleshed sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 / 2 - inch cubes (about 4 cups) 1 1/2 cups dried lentils 1 bay leaf 1 pound Swiss chard, center ribs removed, leaves thinly sliced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro Finely grated zest of 1 lime Juice of 1/2 lime 1/3 cup finely chopped tamari almonds, for garnish (optional), available in health food stores 1/4 cup chopped scallions, for garnish.

Then chop into cubes.A 3 - pound pumpkin yielded about 7 cups of pumpkin flesh, perfect for Pumpkin Chowder!

1 quart watermelon rind (including 1/2 - inch of red flesh left on the rind), cut into pieces about 1 - inch square (~ 2 pounds; approximately half of the rind from a seedless - sized watermelon)

Basically what you do is cut a pocket on the underside of the breast into that thick part where the wishbone would be, then pound down the breast until its about 1 / 4 - inch, then stuff that pocket and roll up.

I trimmed off some of the excess fat and cut the belly into four pieces about 2 3/4 pounds (or so) each.

1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes) 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil coarse salt 1/2 large papaya (Mexican or Solo, about 1 pound), peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, and cut into 1 - inch pieces 2 large Belgian endive, halved lengthwise, cored, and cut into matchsticks (about 3 cups) 1/2 English cucumber, very thinly sliced 3/4 cup jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over and rinsed

1/2 pound peeled and seeded butternut squash rings, about 1/3 inch thick, grilled, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (To grill: rub lightly with olive oil, sprinkle lightly with sea salt, and grill over medium high heat for about 4 minutes on each side or until nice grill marks appear and squash is tender.)

Ingredients 2 pounds Russet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled and cut into 1 / 2 - inch pieces 6 bacon slices 1 onion, chopped 10 ga...

This recipe has about 1 tablespoon mixed into 1 - pound of turkey, and you can really taste its earthy pine - like flavor, which is balanced so perfectly with the honey.

1 small watermelon (about 6 pounds), cut into 1 - inch - thick rounds (lay melon on its side, and cut through rind and flesh with a sharp knife)

1 - 1.5 pounds of cooked butternut squash, cut into about 1 - inch cubes (You can boil it or roast it until it is tender when pierced with a fork.

4 medium green or yellow zucchini (preferably 2 of each; about 1 pound), trimmed, cut lengthwise into 1 / 3 - inch - thick slices

-LSB-...] tablespoons coconut oil / ghee 4 skinless and boneless chicken thighs (about 1 pound), cut into bite - size pieces 1 onion, sliced -LSB-...]

• 1 1/2 pounds new red potatoes • 1/4 cup malt vinegar • 3 to 5 dried red chiles (such as cayenne or chile de arbol), stems discarded • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds • 1 teaspoon coarse sea or kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns • 1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped • 4 medium - size cloves garlic • 2 slices fresh ginger (each about the size and thickness of a quarter; no need to peel first) • 1 stick (3 inches) cinnamon, broken into smaller pieces • Canola oil, for brushing • Sour cream or creme fraiche, for serving (optional)

2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 small white onion, coarsely chopped 2 -3 serrano peppers, stemmed and coarsely chopped (or jalapeno peppers) 6 -8 medium tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and cut into quarters (about 1/2 pound) 1 ripe Hass avocado 12 -15 sprigs cilantro, finely chopped

4 medium calamari, cleaned, with tentacles left whole, bodies cut crosswise into 1 / 2 - inch rings (about 1 1/4 pounds)

What's in it: 1 medium - sized spaghetti squash (about 3 - 4 pounds) 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, I used half peanut half canola Kosher salt and Freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs (optional, I omitted this to keep mine vegan) 1 (15 - ounce) package firm or extra firm tofu, water pressed out and diced * 1 red onion, thinly sliced 6 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 cups carrots, cut into matchsticks 2 cups bean sprouts 6 scallions, sliced Other optional veggies: I added a cup of sliced white mushrooms, but broccoli, peapods, or any others you like would work as well 4 tablespoons Pad Thai sauce, more to taste ** 1/3 cup peanuts, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 lime, cut into wedges * you could alternatively use chicken or shrimp if you're not a tofu fan ** I used a jarred pad thai sauce to save some time but check out the original recipe link above to see the full sauce recipe if you want to go homemade

Ingredients 2 pounds roasted beets, (mix golden and regular) skins removed 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, halved and thinly sliced into half moons 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 6 ounces bacon (about 8 strips), cut into 1 - inch pieces 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar Sea salt

2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 large onion, diced 1 large carrot, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 can coconut milk (not low - fat) 3 cups homemade fish stock 1 - 2 dried chipotle pepper or 2 tablespoons paprika (or to taste) 1 sweet potato, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups) 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 4 cups) 1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1 - inch cubes 2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste