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Polenta and Veggies with Roasted Red Suace
By Beckylynn
Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium-sized heavy saucepan
- 1 * 1 cup uncooked instant polenta
- 2/3 * 2/3 cup grated Parmesan, divided
- 1/8-1/4 * 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- * Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 * 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or oregano) or 1 tbsp dried
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 * 8 asparagus stalks, ends trimmed
- 8 * 8 scallions, trimmed
- 2 * 2 small Japanese or Italian eggplants, trimmed and halved
- 1 * 1 medium-large yellow squash (about 1/2 lb), cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
- 1 * 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Sauce
- 1 * 1 jar (12 oz) prepared roasted red peppers, drained
- 1/3 * 1/3 cup vegetable (or chicken) broth
- 1 * 1 large clove garlic, chopped
- 3 * 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, basil or parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 * 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Fiesta Tostadas (20 Minute Meal!)
By Beckylynn
Preheat oven to 400 degrees then place tortillas on foil-lined baking sheets and spray both sides lightly with non...
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup vegetarian refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 avocados
- garlic salt
- 1 lime
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced olives, salsa, fresh tomatoes, red onion, green onion, sour cream
Grilled Chicken Enchiladas
By Beckylynn
Preheat a grill to high heat
- 2 teaspoons salt-free Southwest or Mexican seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/4 cups canned medium traditional enchilada sauce (red)
- 1 1/4 cups canned medium green chili enchilada sauce
- 3 1/2 ounces (about 1 3/4 cups) finely shredded 75 percent light cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup drained, sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons canned, drained, chopped chilies
- 8 (6-inch) yellow corn tortillas
Chicken and Spring Vegetable Lo Mein
By Beckylynn
Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 8 ounce package dried lo mein noodles
- 1 small head cabbage, thinly sliced (3 cups)
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
- 1/3 pound snowpeas, trimmed and halved crosswise
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken, sliced into bite-size pieces
- Salt
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, for sprinkling
Cream-Style Soup Mix Recipe
By Beckylynn
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients
- 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup mashed potato flakes
- 1/4 cup chicken bouillon granules
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon dried celery flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers
By Beckylynn
Preheat oven to 400. Pour melted butter onto a large baking sheet and brush to coat entire surface
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness and sliced into strips
- 1 cup flour
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 2 eggs, lightly whisked
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
- sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons chipotle adobo sauce (the sauce that chipotle peppers are packed in inside the can! These can be found in the latino section at the market near the canned jalapeños.)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (I used Franks)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/3 cup cold water + 2 tablespoons corn starch
- optional: ranch dressing for dipping
Couscous-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
By Beckylynn
Cut squash in half; discard seeds
- 1 medium acorn squash
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1/3 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Taco Ring
By Beckylynn
Preheat oven to 375°. Brown ground beef according to taco seasoning package
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Package (1.25 oz.) Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Water (as called for on seasoning packet)
- 2 8-oz tubes of refrigerated crescent rolls
- Optional Center Ingredients
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 Cup Salsa
- 3 Cups lettuce, shredded
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 Cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives
- Sour Cream
- Directions
Apple Bran Muffins for Two Recipe
By Beckylynn
"My mom taught me how to make these moist, tasty muffins
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup 2% milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup All-Bran
- 2/3 cup peeled tart apple, shredded
- 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup raisins