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Provolone & Olive Stuffed Chicken Breasts
By devogirl
This is an elegant dish. Making a pocket in the chicken breast to hold the stuffing is easy, particularly if you us...
- 1/4 cup shredded provolone cheese, preferably aged
- 3 tablespoons chopped California Ripe Olives
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (1-1 1/4 pounds total)
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Fall Ratatouille
By devogirl
A simple and flavorful fall dish highlighting seasonal vegetables
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 green chile, thinly sliced (can sub a jalapeño)(optional)
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
- 2 parsnips, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 eggplant cut into 1 inch chunks
- 2 potato, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- 4 cups brown rice
Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew
By devogirl
Here's a dinnertime warmer with a hint of spring's sweetness, designed for that day when you'd rather be outside ra...
- 6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, trimmed of fat
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into spears
- 1/2 pound white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 6 large shallots, peeled and halved
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp white-wine vinegar
Baked Mac & Cheese
By devogirl
Mac & cheese can be a true comfort on a gloomy day, and our healthy update takes advantage of extra-sharp Cheddar b...
- 3 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs, (see Tip)
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 16-ounce or 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed
- 1 3/4 cups low-fat milk, divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces (2 cups) whole-wheat elbow macaroni, or penne
Pineapple Margarita
By devogirl
A huge hit!
- 2 cups lime juice, about 20 limes
- 2 cups white tequila
- 2 cups Triple Sec
- 2 1/2 cups fresh pineapple juice
- Fresh pineapple slices, for garnish
Pesto-Olive Chicken Recipe
By devogirl
Give weeknight dining a lift with this hearty, dressed-up chicken entree
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- 2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 can (4-1/2 ounces) chopped ripe olives
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone cheese
Cranberry Orange Spiced Oatmeal
By devogirl
Daniel Fast
- 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup orange juice as needed
Taco Cornbread Bake
By devogirl
Quick. Easy. Fills the belly
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1-2 can refried beans
- 1 pkg taco seasonings
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 pkg cornbread mix
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
Beef, Black Bean, and Chorizo Chili
By devogirl
This chili recipe—with chorizo, stew beef, and black beans—is a hearty dish that’s certain to please the meat...
- 2 links Spanish chorizo sausage (about 6 1/2 ounces), thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 (14-ounce) cans less-sodium beef broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons masa harina
- 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Chocolate Covered Cherry Kefir Smoothie
By devogirl
Put all ingredients (except for a small handful of chocolate chips) in a high quality blender and blender and blend...
- 2 cups milk kefir
- 3/4 cup frozen cherries
- 4 TBSP honey, maple syrup or a sprinkle of stevia (use more or less according to desired sweetness)
- 1/3 cup of soy free chocolate chips