{"id":1026,"date":"2011-02-25T15:23:49","date_gmt":"2011-02-25T15:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2011\/02\/dysfunctional-chef-friday-acad.html"},"modified":"2011-02-25T15:23:49","modified_gmt":"2011-02-25T15:23:49","slug":"dysfunctional-chef-friday-acad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2011\/02\/dysfunctional-chef-friday-acad.html","title":{"rendered":"Dysfunctional Chef (Friday): Academy Award Winning Sweet and Sour Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have spent the past 2.5 hours (no kidding – 2.5 hours!) leafing through my recipes, looking for the right delish dish to whip up for Sunday night’s Oscar extravaganza. The criteria: something festive, colorful and comforting, just in case my picks don’t win – and – healthy!
\nSo, without further ado …
\nSweet and Sour Oscar Pasta<\/strong>
\nIngredients:<\/strong>
\n1 red pepper
\n1 yellow pepper
\n1 orange pepper (NO! Green peppers)
\n2 cloves garlic
\n2 tablespoons capers
\n3 tablespoons raisins
\n1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
\njuice of one fresh lime
\n1 tablespoon honey
\n2 tablespoons coriander, freshly chopped
\n8 ozs. pasta bows
\nsalt n’ pepper to taste
\n1\/4 cup Parmesan cheese
\nInstructions:<\/strong>
\nQuarter the peppers, removing its innards (the seeds and stalks)
\nToss the peppers in boiling water for 10 minutes, until tender.
\nDrain and rinse under cold water, then peel off the skin and cut the peppers into strips.
\nSet aside.
\nIn a small bowl, toss the garlic, capers, raisins, lime juice, and honey with coriander and a dash of salt and pepper.
\nCook the pasta in large pot of boiling water, until al dente. Follow directions on package.
\nDrain. Place pasta in pan, add pepper strips and raisin mix. Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
\nEnjoy!!!
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\nFreeze Your Ass Off Diet!<\/a> (Video)
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