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Spicy Shrimp Wraps
By smolson
In a small bowl, combine the salsa, mango and ketchup; set aside
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 medium ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
- 1-1/2 cups coleslaw mix
- 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
Strawberry Mascarpone Crepes
By smolson
In a blender, combine the batter ingredients; cover and process until smooth
- BATTER:
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 teaspoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- FILLING:
- 1 cup (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 3 to 4 teaspoons minced fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- STRAWBERRY TOPPING:
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon strawberry or vanilla extract
- Dash salt
- 4 teaspoons butter, divided
Grilled Artichoke-Mushroom Pizza
By smolson
Brush crust with oil. Spread spaghetti sauce over crust to within 1 in
- 1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
- 1/2 teaspoon Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2/3 cup tomato and basil spaghetti sauce
- 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, optional
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese
Chinese Chicken Salad
By smolson
Mix cabbage and chicken. Add crunched up ramen and green onion
- Salad:
- 1 bag shredded cabbage
- 1 lbs. chicken breast, cubed, cooked
- green onion, chopped fine
- 2 packages oriental ramen soup (save flavoring packet for dressing)
- 1 bag slivered almonds, toasted
- Dressing:
- 2/3 C white vinegar
- oriental seasoning packets
- 2 TBSP oil
- 2 TBSP sugar
BLT Dip
By smolson
mix together
- 1 c (8oz) sour cream
- 1 c mayonnaise
- 1 c (4oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 c chopped seeded tomatoes
- 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tbsp chopped green onion, optional
- assorted crackers
Mediterranean Pasta with Shrimp
By smolson
1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large non-stick saucepan
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup no-salt-added tomatoe sauce
- 2 tbsp. tomatoe paste
- 2 tbsp. each chopped fresh oregano and basil, or 1 1/2 tsp. each dried
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 oz. uncooked whole wheat penne noodles (about 2 cups dry)
- 8 oz. uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- Chopped fresh pasley for garnish, optional
Fiesta Chicken Burritos
By smolson
Place chicken in a greased 4-qt
- 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Dash cayenne pepper
- Dash crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 package (8 ounces) Kraft Philadelphia® - Cream Cheese – Light
- 8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes
Pineapple Salsa
By smolson
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
- 1 cup finely chopped seedless cucumber
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 4-1/2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Black Bean Taco Pizza
By smolson
Coat a 12-in. pizza pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1 package (6-1/2 ounces) pizza crust mix
- 1 bottle (8 ounces) taco sauce
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 3/4 cup canned black beans
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
- Reduced-fat sour cream, optional
Garden Vegetable Wraps
By smolson
spread 2 tbsp cheese spread over each tortilla
- 1/2 c reduced-fat garlic-herb cheese spread
- 4 tortillas (10in)
- 1-1/4 c chopped seeded otomatoes
- 1-1/4 c julienned fresh spinach
- 3/4 c chopped sweet red pepper
- 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper