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Chutney Chicken Salad
By devogirl
Notes: Pan-toasting the raisins gives them a unique crusty, sugary texture; if using dried currants, skip step 1
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried currants
- 1/2 About 1/2 cup Major Grey or other fruit chutney
- 3/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt (regular or nonfat)
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 3 cups cooked basmati or other long-grain white rice, warm or cold
- 2 cups diced (1/2 in.) cooked boned, skinned chicken or turkey
- Salt
- 3 to 4 cups butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and crisped
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted, salted almonds
- 1 cup thinly sliced or diced bananas
- 1/4 About 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 limes, rinsed and halved
- Hot sauce
Chicken Salad Roll-Ups
By devogirl
1. In a bowl, combine the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, and salt and toss to mix well
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
Quinoa Curry Bowl
By devogirl
This quick and easy dish uses “stir fry” frozen vegetables, along with fresh ginger and garlic
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa (dry/uncooked)
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 3 teaspoon curry powder
- 32 ounces frozen “stir fry” blend vegetables
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic (4 to 5 medium cloves)
- 2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 avocado (optional)
- sesame seeds to garnish (optional)
- lower fat option: omit tahini, add 3 cups peas
Roasted Spiced Squash
By devogirl
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- 2 tablespoons EVOO, plus more if needed
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- coarse salt
- 3 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
Chicken Pesto Pasta
By devogirl
An Easy Weeknight Dinner
- 1 Pound Rotini Pasta (you can also use Shells, Campanelle or Elbow Macaroni)
- 1/2 Cup Basil Pesto
- 2 Cups Cooked Chicken, chopped
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 1/2 Cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Tsp Salt
Caramel, Chocolate and Candy Apples
By devogirl
Enjoyed making these on Halloween for my grandchildren
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 6 small apples, washed and dried, stems removed *see Cook's Note
- 2 (9.5-ounce) bags soft caramel candies, unwrapped (recommended: Kraft Classic Caramels)
- 1/4 cup pulp-free orange juice
- 1 (4-ounce) bar 53 percent cocoa dark chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (recommended: Nestle Chocolatier)
- Assorted small candies, chopped nuts and sprinkles
- Special equipment: 6 craft or thick wooden sticks
Sloppy Joe Sliders
By devogirl
Amount per serving Calories: 373 Fat: 10g Saturated fat: 3
- 1 large carrot
- 10 ounce lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup prechopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 8 slider hamburger buns
Pizza Pasta
By devogirl
"Very easy to make, and kids will love it!" Amount Per Serving Calories: 513 | Total Fat: 28
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- 4 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Green Pepper
- Olives
- other Vegetables
Crock Pot Lentil Veggie Soup
By devogirl
Time once again to break out my crock pot! All I do is toss in some lentils, a few herbs and a mix of vegetables fr...
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Large Onion, chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves, chopped
- 2 Leeks, chopped (use only the white and light green part of the leek)
- 2 Large Carrots, chopped
- 3 Celery Stalks, chopped
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 Tbsp Fresh OR 1 Tsp Dried Thyme
- 2 Tsp Kosher Salt
- 8 Cups Vegetable Stock (you could also use chicken stock)
- 1 32 Oz Can Chopped Tomatoes with juice
- 16 Oz Dried Lentils
- 2 Cups Kale or Swiss Chard, chopped
Mexican Salad
By devogirl
Super Healthy Kids Nutrition 249 calories 10g protein 9g fat 37g carb 14g fiber 10g sugar
- 6 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 medium tomato
- 1/8 cup Colby jack cheese, shredded
- 15 oz can black beans
- 1 medium lime
- Serve with side fruit