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PARMESAN ENCRUSTED ZUCCHINI
By Clarabell
Fill medium pot with water, add a generous amount of salt and bring to a boil
- 4 medium zucchini
- salt, for cooking zucchini
- 1 T butter, melted (optional)
- 2/3 c coarsely grated parmesan cheese, more or less to taste
PASTA WITH MEAT SAUCE
By Clarabell
8 points/serving
- 1 spray cooking spray
- 1/2 t minced garlic, or to taste
- 1 c meat or meat substitute
- 1/4 c canned tomato sauce
- 1 c cooked whole-wheat spaghetti, kept hot
- 1 oz fat-free cheese, grated or shredded
- 2 c uncooked asparagus spears, seasoned and roasted with 1 t olive oil
RED LOBSTER CHEDDAR BISCUITS
By Clarabell
1. Preheat the over to 450º
- 2 c biscuit mix
- 1/2 c shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 2/3 c milk
- 4 T (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/4 t garlic powder
- Parsley flakes, for sprinkling
OVEN BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS
By Clarabell
W/ 1 tortilla = 5 pts w/o tortilla = 2 pts
- 1 # boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 T vegetable oil
- 2 t chili powder
- 2 t cumin
- 1/2 t garlic powder
- 1/2 t dried oregano
- 1/4 t salt
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 large bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 12 four tortillas
- Toppings such as cheese, sour cream, and guacamole
SMOKED SALMON, AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER BITES
By Clarabell
Slice the cucumber approximately 1/4 inch thick and lay flat on a serving plate Add the avocado ad lime juice to a...
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 large avocado, peeled and pit removed
- 1/2 t lime juice
- 6 ounces smoked salmon
- chives for garnish
- black pepper for garnish
SLOPPY JOES
By Clarabell
3/4 c = 4 points plus bun or other accompaniment
- 2 t olive oli
- 8 oz white or cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 (o rmore or less) garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1 1/2 t dried oregano
- 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
- 1/4 c + 2 T ketchup
- 1 1/2 T red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 T Worcestershire sauce
- 12 oz tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper
- 8 whole wheat hamburger buns
SLOW-COOKED CARNITAS TACOS
By Clarabell
5 points
- 2 lbs. boneless country-style pork ribs or pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2- inch pieces
- 2 t salt
- 2 t ground black pepper
- 2 t dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
- 1/2 large onion, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 avocado, halved, pitted, sliced
- Fresh cilantro sprigs
- Sliced red bell peppers (optional)
- Corn tortillas
- Roasted tomatillo salsa
CHICKEN BRINE
By Clarabell
Brine
- 2 T kosher salt
- 1/4 c firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 8 chicken quarters
- 2 qts water
COLE SLAW DRESSING
By Clarabell
Whisk together
- 1/2 c mayonaise
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/8 t paprika
- 1 t sugar
- 1 T vinegar
- 1 T cream
CHICKEN IN BEER
By Clarabell
In 12 inch skillet over medium heat, in 2 T hot salad oil, cook onions until tender and lightly browned, stirring o...
- salad oil
- 3 large onions, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 3 pound broiler-fryer, cut into 10 serving pieces
- 1 T all-purpose flour
- 1/4 t pepper
- 1 12 ounce can beer
- 1 t dry mustard
- 1/4 c sliced, blanched almonds, toasted for garnish
- 1 T chopped parsley for garnish