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Beefy Italian Skillet
By JenHall
This was really good - recipe was messed up & didn't say how much canned tomatoes to use - we used 1-15 oz can of d
- 1 pound boneless beef round steak
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped green sweet pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery (1 stalk)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 15 ounce can tomatoes, undrained and cut up
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 8 ounces dried whole wheat or regular spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Chicken Waldorf Wraps
By JenHall
haven't tried this yet
- 12 ounces cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1/3 cup dried tart cherries
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans or peanuts
- 1/4 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing
- 1/3 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
- Butterhead(Boston or bibb) lettuce leaves
- 2 medium red or green apples, thinly sliced
- Red grapes, optional
Honey-Glazed Pork Roast
By JenHall
haven't tried this yet
- 2 - 3 teaspoons smoked paprika or paprika
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 3 - 5 pound bone-in pork roast, ribs removed and tied back on
- Fresh oregano sprigs
- 3 small red and/or yellow sweet peppers, stemmed, seeded, and quartered
- 1 small green pepper, stemmed, seeded, and quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Fresh oregano and/or thyme sprigs
Chicken Dijonnaise
By JenHall
haven't tried this yet
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 pounds total)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion (1)
- 1/3 cup whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons dry white wine or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- Fresh thyme (optional)
Thai Chicken Wraps
By JenHall
These were very yummy
- 1 teaspoon olive or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon asian dark sesame oil
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1 bunch scallions, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
- 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts (cashews)
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce (coconut aminos)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- lettuce leaves
Mediterranean Veggie Dip
By JenHall
haven't had this yet
- 1 recipe Yogurt Cheese (below)
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted red sweet pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
- 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onion
- 2 Tbsp. chopped pitted kalamata or black olives
- 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
- 2 tsp. snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- Dippers: toasted pita bread, whole grain crackers, carrot sticks, broccoli florets, cucumber spears, or sweet pepper strips
Roasted Pumpkin, Arugula, and Dried Cherry Salad
By JenHall
haven't tried this yet
- 1 small pumpkin or 2 butternut squash (3 to 4 pounds total), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 5 ounce package baby arugula or torn arugula
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
Cheese Wafers with Pepper Jelly
By JenHall
haven't tried this yet
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, cut up
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- Dashcayenne pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (such as Beecher's Flagship Reserve) (8 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons water
- Jalapeno pepper jelly
Wasabi-Glazed Whitefish
By JenHall
haven't tried this yet
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon wasabi powder or 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 4 4 ounce fresh skinless whitefish, sea bass, or orange roughy fillets, 1-inch thick
- 1 medium zucchini, coarsely shredded (about 1-1/3 cups)
- 1 cup sliced radishes
- 1 cup fresh pea pods
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
Beer and Cheddar Fondue
By JenHall
haven't had this yet
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 1 cup light beer
- 1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup shredded American cheese (4 ounces)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
- Assorted items for dipping (French or Italian bread cubes, breadsticks, broccoli florets, red sweet pepper pieces, soft pretzels, and/or precooked baby sunburst squash)