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Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta
By learen
from Ina Garten
- 2 c ricotta cheese
- 3 T scallions, minced white and green parts
- 1 T fresh chives
- salt and pepper to taste
- small baguette
- olive oil
- whole garlic clove cut in half
Get Fit Tetrazzini (skinny)
By learen
This is a great dish for using holiday leftover turkey
- 1 T EVOO
- 1 onion chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 3 T flour
- 1 1/4 c low sodium vegetable broth
- 2 c 2% milk
- 1 bag (12 oz) whole wheat egg noodles
- 10 oz bag of frozen cauliflower, thawed
- salt and pepper
- 1 lb cooked turkey breast, cut into chunks
- 1/4 c whole wheat bread crumbs, toasted
- chopped fresh parsley
Potato and Green Bean Salad
By learen
Add potatoes to a pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until almost tender, about 10 min
- 12 oz small new potatoes, quartered
- 12 oz green beans, trimmed
- 2 T extra virgin olive oil
- 1 T red wine vinegar
- 2 t dijon mustard
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 t finely chopped fresh thyme or parsley
Red Pepper Spaghetti
By learen
Cook spaghetti according to pkg directions
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3/4 c fresh bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 t olive oil
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 red onion peeled and chopped
- 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 c diced roasted red peppers
- 2 T tomato paste
- 1 T fresh chopped basil
- 1 T fresh chopped oregano
- 1 T flour
- 1 T chopped garlic
- 2 t balsamic vinegar
- 1 t chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 c low sodium chicken broth
Cheese Dip
By learen
Place all ingredients in a shallow baking dish (9" is good) Microwave on high for about 2 min or until ingredients
- 8 oz pkg cream cheese
- 2 c grated cheddar or jalapeno jack
- 1 c mayo
- 1 small purple onion, diced
- wheat thins or fritos scoops
White Pizza Dip
By learen
Preheat oven to 350. In a shallow 1 qt casserole dish, combine soup mix, sour cream, ricotta cheese, 3/4 c mozzare...
- 1 envelope Lipton Secrets Savory Herb and Garlic Soup mix
- 16 oz sour cream
- 8 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 c pepperoni
- Bread slices or crackers
Hungarian Goulash Soup
By learen
IN a large kettle, cook bacon until almost crisp
- 3 strips bacon, diced
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds stew meat, cut into 1/2 inches
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- pepper to taste
- dash sugar
- 1 can stewed tomatoes 14.5oz
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Heavenly Earth Burgers (skinny)
By learen
In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients
- 1 1/2 c cooked brown rice
- 1/2 c finely chopped onion
- 1/4 c sunflower kernels
- 1/4 c seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 c shredded carrot
- 3 T minced fresh parsley
- 2 T reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 t dried thyme
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1 c garbonzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 t canola oil
- 6 whole wheat buns, split
- 6 lettuce leaves
- 6 tomato slices
- 6 onion slices
Carrot Coconut Cake
By learen
IC cookbook by Bev laumann
- 2 c flour
- 1 1/3 c sugar
- 1 1/2 t baking soda
- 1/2 t salt
- 2 t cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 c veg oil
- 3/4 c lowfat milk
- 2 t vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 c finely grated carrots
- 3/4 c finely chopped almonds
- 1 1/4 c coconut shredded, unsweetened
3 Ingredient Simply Great Chicken
By learen
Preheat your oven to 350. Grease a 12x9 in pan and set aside
- 3 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken
- 1 packet of Italian dressing mix
- 1/2 c brown sugar