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Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini
By devogirl
A few special ingredients--like freshly baked ciabatta bread or imported Dijon mustard--make a quick, simple sandwi...
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf ciabatta, cut in half horizontally
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/3 cups (8 ounces) thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
- 12 basil leaves
- 8 ounces sliced 33%-less-sodium cooked deli ham (such as Boar's Head)
- 2 sweetened hot cherry peppers, sliced
- 1 large plum tomato, thinly sliced
- Cooking spray
Peppermint Cheesecake
By devogirl
Variation For a 9-inch springform pan:Wrap a double layer of foil around the bottom and outside of a greased 9-inch...
- 18 chocolate sandwich cookies with white filling
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 30 striped round peppermint candies
- 4 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 16 ounce carton dairy sour cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract or 3 drops peppermint oil
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- Chocolate curls and/or striped round peppermint candies, coarsely crushed
Slow-Cooker White Bean and Kielbasa Stew
By devogirl
This is a great dish to freeze and keep on hand for last-minute lunches and dinners
- 1 pound dried white beans (such as great northern or navy)
- 14 ounces kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 5 ounces baby spinach (6 cups)
- country bread, for serving
Black Bean Hummus
By devogirl
You can also serve with assorted crudités
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 2 tablespoons tahini (roasted sesame seed paste)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1/2 small jalapeño pepper, seeded
- 3 (6-inch) pitas
Couscous and Black Bean Pilaf
By devogirl
This easy side dish is full of fiber and is great with Mediterranean dishes
- 1 vegetable bouillon cube
- 1/4 C. couscous
- one 16-oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Can add herbs such as parsley, dill, cilantro, or oregano.
Veggie Casserole
By devogirl
A weelicious reader sent me the idea for this recipe and I absolutely love it! It’s the perfect dish to make when...
- 1 Tbsp Butter or Olive Oil, plus more for greasing casserole dish
- 1 Small Onion, chopped
- 1 Cup Milk
- 2 Eggs, whisked
- 2 Cups Broccoli, cooked (can use frozen)
- 1 Cup Corn, cooked (can use frozen)
- 2 Cups Brown Rice, cooked (Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s sell pre-cooked brown rice)
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, grated
Salted Caramel Brownies
By devogirl
With their rich, indulgent flavors, these layered brownies are a definite crowd-pleaser
- Brownies:
- 3 19/50 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
- Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons evaporated fat-free milk, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Yankee Pot Roast
By devogirl
Root vegetables add a touch of sweetness to this savory stew
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 2 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 1/2 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled rutabaga (about 1 pound)
- 2 1/2 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled parsnip (about 1 pound)
- 1 1/2 cups (1-inch-thick) slices carrot (about 8 ounces)
- 2 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled baking potato (about 1 pound)
- Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Roasted Zucchini with Pistachios and Mint
By devogirl
Roasted zucchini gets dressed up with a lemony pistachio topping
- 6 medium zucchini, trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1/4 cup roasted pistachios
- 2 Tbs. minced mint leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
- 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
Five-Spice Chicken & Orange Salad
By devogirl
Five-spice powder is a Chinese seasoning shortcut combining multiple flavors in one convenient package
- 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, DIVIDED
- 2 teaspoon five-spice powder,
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders, trimmed
- 3 oranges
- 12 cups mixed Asian or salad greens
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 cup slivered red onion
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard