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Spinach and Swiss Quiche
By lindybug
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (from a 15 oz pkg)
- 5 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 of a 10 oz. pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (1/2 cup)
- 4 oz. swiss cheese, shredded (1 cup)
Ravioli with Balsamic Brown Butter
By lindybug
Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 10 min
- 18 to 20 ounces store-bought ravioli (cheese, mushroom, or squash)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Raspberry-Pineapple Granita
By lindybug
1. Chill 13x9x2" nonreactive metal baking pan in freezer for at least 30 min
- 2 cups raspberries, chilled
- 2 cups diced fresh pineapple, chilled
- 1/3 cup superfine sugar
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce
By lindybug
1 cup of chicken and broccoli and 1/2 cup of rice= 5 points
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 tsp dried thyme, or 2 tbsp fresh minced thyme
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 medium garlic clove(s), minced
- 2 cup(s) broccoli, florets
- 1 1/2 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cup(s) cooked brown rice, kept hot
Lemon Fusilli with Arugula
By lindybug
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 30 min
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 lemons
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch broccoli
- 1 pound dried fusilli pasta
- 1/2 pound baby arugula (or 2 bunches of common arugula, leaves cut in thirds)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Minestrone Soup
By lindybug
In a 3 qt microwave safe dish, place oil, carrots, bell pepper, green beans and garlic; stir to coat
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 8 oz green beans, stem ends trimmed, cut into 2" lengths
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup couscous
- 1 (14.5 oz) can reduced sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (15.5 oz) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
- Coarse salt
- Flat leaf parsley leaves, for garnish
- Shaved Parmesan, for garnish
Scalloped Potato Gratin
By lindybug
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 50 min
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Butter
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for broiling
Fresh Strawberry Granita
By lindybug
Stir first 3 ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves
- 1 cup hot water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups sliced hulled strawberries (1 pound whole berries) plus additional berries for garnish
Honey Balsamic Chicken
By lindybug
1 piece chicken w/ 2 Tbsp sauce= 5 pts
- 4 (1/4 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast halves, lightly pounded
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
Chocolate Sformato with Amaretto Whip Cream
By lindybug
Prep Time: 35 min Inactive Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 1 hr
- 2 cups whole milk, divided
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 packet gelatin
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 (12-ounce) bag bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon almond liqueur (recommended: Amaretto)