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Gail's Gazpacho
By drinkfairy
Blend the first 9 ingredients in a blender or food processor
- 2 cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 3/4 large cucumber
- 3/4 large green pepper
- 1 med onion
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 1/3 c. red wine vinegar
- dash tabasco
- salt & pepper to taste
- (optional) 1 jalapeno, if you like some heat
- parsley
- chives
- Chop the vegetable to add later
- cucumber
- green pepper
- tomatoes
- celery
- green onion
Ham and Cheese Squares
By drinkfairy
step 1 ingredients 1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil instructions Preheat oven 450
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
- 2 cups Colby and Monterey jack cheese (shredded and divided)
- 1 package of frozen toaster hash brown patties (thawed)
- 8 ounce cream cheese (softened)
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon course ground black pepper
- 8 ounces thick sliced deli ham (coarsely chopped)
- 1 cup green onions with tops (divided)
- 3 plum tomatoes (sliced in half lengthwise and remove seeds and dice)
Sloppy Jose with Chorizo, Charred Poblanos and Avocado Crema
By drinkfairy
For the avocado crema: Place the cilantro, sour cream, avocado, lime zest and juice in a food processor and run unt...
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded, ribbed and cut into 1/4-inch-by-2-inch strips
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 pounds fresh Mexican chorizo
- One 12-ounce jar salsa (I like chunky, but use whatever you like)
- Salted butter, at room temperature, for toasting the buns
- 4 fresh telera or bolillo rolls
- 1 cup shredded Chihuahua cheese
Easy Turkey Skillet Recipe | Yummly
By drinkfairy
Nutrition 280 Calories SODIUM 23% DV 560mg FAT 5% DV 3g PROTEIN 69% DV 35g CARBS 9% DV 28g FIBER 24% DV 6g
- 16 ounces JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
- 15 ounces HORMEL® Turkey Chili with Beans
- 2 potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 1/2 cups celery (sliced)
- 1 onions (sliced)
- 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
Yummy Butternut Home Fries
By drinkfairy
1/4th of recipe (about 2/3 cup): 58 calories, 2g total fat (
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
- 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash (1-inch cubes)
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
By drinkfairy
In a large bowl, toss together the salad ingredients
- Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 2/3 cup chopped bell pepper (mix red/yellow/orange)
- 3/4 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 12 kalamata olives, sliced in half
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Dressing
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper, to taste
Linguine with Two-Cheese Sauce
By drinkfairy
David Bonom, Cooking Light JULY 2011
- 8 ounces uncooked linguine
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Parmesan Chicken (No Cream)
By drinkfairy
A Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Parmesan Chicken with Mushrooms that is Gluten Free and made with NO HEAVY CREAM
- 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts , halved horizontally to make 4 fillets
- 2 tablespoons Tapioca flour (or all purpose or plain flour/s)
- 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese (do not include for dairy free option)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cracked pepper
- 2 tablespoons reserved sun dried tomato oil (or olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 200 g | 7oz jarred sun dried tomato strips in oil , drained (reserve 2 tablespoons of oil for cooking)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (250 g | 8 oz)
- 1 1/2 cups milk (reduced fat or full fat milk) OR evaporated milk*
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (cornflour) mixed with 2 tablespoons of milk**
- 1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese (do not include for dairy free option)
- 2 teaspoons Italian herbs (optional for added flavour)
- 2 tablespoons fresh shredded basil , to serve
Grilled Artichokes with Parsley and Garlic
By drinkfairy
Recipe courtesy Giada DeLaurentiis, 2007
- 6 fresh artichokes
- 2 lemons halved, plus 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Totally Thai Turkey Burgers
By drinkfairy
Flavorful patties topped with peanutty slaw
- Slaw
- 1 1/4 cups bagged cole slaw mix
- 2 tbsp. Thai peanut salad dressing or sauce with 65 calories or less per 2-tbsp. serving (like Whole Foods 365 Everyday Value Organic Peanut Sauce)
- 1 tbsp. chopped peanuts
- Burgers
- 1 lb. raw lean ground turkey (7% fat or less)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions
- 2 tbsp. egg whites (about 1 large egg's worth) or fat-free liquid egg substitute
- 2 tbsp. Thai peanut salad dressing or sauce with 65 calories or less per 2-tbsp. serving (like Whole Foods 365 Everyday Value Organic Peanut Sauce)
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp. chopped garlic
- 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper