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Fragrant Fennel Salad
By Hester
To prepare dressing, in small nonstick skillet, toast fennel seeds over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, un...
- 2 tsps fennel seeds
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 t5sp. salt
- 3 cups thinly sliced fennel
- 2 cups pared julienned jicama
- 4 large cherry tomatoes, halved
Ham & Pea Soup
By Hester
Bring ham bone and water to boil
- 1 ham bone
- 12 cups water
- 3 cups split peas
- 3 medium carrots, shredded
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
The Best All Purpose Deep Fry Batter
By Hester
This is by far is the cheapest, tastiest and works with everything
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 (12-ounce) can beer
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash table blend seasoning
- 1 cup extra flour (for dredging)
Marinated-Artichoke-and-Feta Salad
By Hester
Mix all dressing ingredients
- Dressing
- 1/4 cup(s), White Wine Vinegar
- 2 tbsp(s), Orange juice - Raw
- 2 tbsp(s), Agave
- 1/2 cup(s), Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp(s), Dijon Mustard
- Salad
- 1/2 lb(s), Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw, sliced
- 1/2 Cup, Chopped, Red Onion
- 6 oz(s), Cheese, feta
- 15 black olives
- 12 pieces (28g), Artichoke Hearts
- 2 4 oz chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
Seafood Salad Pitas
By Hester
In a large bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, celery and onions
- 2 cups chopped imitation crabmeat (about 10 ounces)
- 1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seafood seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 8 whole wheat pita pocket halves
Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
By Hester
1. In a pot, heat oil and add chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 chicken breasts, cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 pound uncooked penne
- 2 cups parmesan
- 2 cups mozzarella
- A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
By Hester
Crisp-tender chicken baked to absolute perfection with potatoes and mushrooms
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 cups baby fresh mushrooms
- 16 ounces baby Dutch potatoes, halved*
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- For the garlic parmesan cream sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup oil pack sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth, or more, as needed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Oriental Chicken
By Hester
Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well, preferably with your hands
- 1 kg chicken pieces (wings, thighs, drumsticks, any mixture of these will do) (1 to 1 1/2)
- 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove (crushed)
- 2 tablespoons chinese rice wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Pork Chops in Onion Sauce
By Hester
1 Season chops with salt and pepper; coat with flour
- 4 pork chops
- salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions or 4 small onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup beer (drink left over beer)
- 1/2 cup hot beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Grilled Beef Fajita Foil Packets
By Hester
Grilling fajita fixin's in individual foil packs makes preparation easy and cleanup a breeze
- 1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 package (1.25 oz) fajita seasoning mix
- 1/3 cup water
- 8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (from 10.5-oz package)
- 3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired
- 3/4 cup sour cream, if desired