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Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
By moninikole
In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons oil over high heat until hot and shimmering
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, more for drizzling
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch of ground chile powder or cayenne, more to taste
- 1 quart chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, more to taste
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Cheesy Shell Lasagna
By moninikole
In a nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain
- 1 1/2 # lean ground beef
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 can (14 oz.) stewed tomatoes, cut up
- 1 jar (14 oz) spaghetti sauce
- 1 can (4 oz. ) mushrooms, undrained
- 8 oz. Uncooked small shell pasta
- 2 c. (16 oz.) reduced-fat sour cream
- 11 slices (8 oz.) reduced fat provolone cheese
- 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Grilled Corn, Avocado & Tomato Salad
By moninikole
Remove husks from corn and grill over medium heat for 10 minutes
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 ears of fresh sweet corn
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- HONEY LIME DRESSING
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Dash of cayenne pepper
Molasses Cookies
By moninikole
Cream shortening and sugar
- 1 1/2 c. shortening
- 2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. molasses
- 4 c. flour
- 1/2 t. salt
- 4 t. baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 2 t. each: cinnamon, ginger, cloves
General Tso's Tofu
By moninikole
Drain the tofu between paper towels ( set a plate on top of tofu for about 15 minutes to drain) then cut into 1 inc...
- 1 pack firm or extra firm tofu
- 1 egg
- 3/4 c. cornstarch
- 3 T. chicken boullion
- vegetable oil
- 5 sliced green onions
- 1/2 green or red pepper chopped
- 2 T. minced ginger
- 2 T. minced garlic
- 1 1/3 c. vegetable broth
- 4 T. soy sauce
- 6-8 T sugar
- red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 T. (optional) sherry
- 1-2 T vinegar
- sesame seeds to garnish
Slow Cooker Pork Chops
By moninikole
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, chicken broth, garlic, paprika, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, or...
- Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 thick cut boneless pork chops
- salt and pepper to taste
Make One Cookie
By moninikole
MICROWAVE 40-60 SEC IN A CUP OR BOWL
- 1 tbsp. butter, melted; 1 tbsp. white sugar and 1 tbsp. brown sugar; 3 drops of vanilla; pinch of salt; 1 egg yolk; 1/4 c. flour; 2 tbsp. chocolate chips -
Turkey Meatloaf
By moninikole
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together with a whisk, except the ground turkey and spinach
- 1 # ground turkey, lean
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 c. scallions, chopped
- handful of spinach, fresh
- 2 T worcestershire sauce
- 1 t. salt
- 1/2 t. poultry seasoning
- 1/8 t. pepper
- 2 t. garlic salt (use garlic powder for less salt)
Cream Cheese Frosting
By moninikole
Have oleo and cream cheese at room temperature, cream together and add powdered sugar gradually
- Frosting
- 1 stick butter
- 1 lb. Box powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 (8 oz.) philly cream cheese
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
Sloppy Joes
By moninikole
In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 3 teaspoons brown sugar
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste