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Fresh Mango & Black Bean Salad with Grilled Chicken
By PKMom
In a small bowl combine the salad dressing, cilantro and lime peel
- 1/2 cup prepared vinaigrette salad dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 2 pounds
- 1 can (19 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeño peppers
- 2 ripe mangos
Wilted Spinach Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette (Paul's)
By PKMom
On the stove, simmer together: olive oil, onion, garlic, grape tomatoes, pinch of sugar, oregano, black pepper
- Spinach
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Grape tomatoes
- Black olives
- Feta cheese
- Lemon juice
- Black pepper
- Sugar
- Oregano
Low Cal Old-Fashioned Apple Crumble
By PKMom
1. Preheat oven to 400°F
- 2 1/2 cups sliced and peeled apples
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons whole-wheat or all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds, or pecans (or more oats)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar Splenda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Baked French Toast Casserole with Maple Syrup
By PKMom
Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each
- Praline Topping:
- 1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Dash salt
- Praline Topping, recipe follows
- Maple syrup
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Makes enough for Baked French Toast Casserole.
Fresh Mango and Brie Appetizers
By PKMom
On a board hold mango with one of the narrower sides facing up
- 1 ripe mango
- 32 round tortilla chips (about 2-1/4 inches)
- 8 ounces Brie cheese
- Fresh parsley leaves
Alfredo Sauce--Quick and Easy
By PKMom
Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 cups milk
- 6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
By PKMom
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C)
- 1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cups (175 mL) each wheat bran and ground flaxseed (or use wheat flour and all purpose flour)
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) mini chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
- 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) mashed banana, approx. 4 very ripe bananas
- 3/4 cups (175 mL) dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cups (175 mL) buttermilk
- 1 egg, beaten
Romaine Salad with Avocado Dressing
By PKMom
Dressing: Place the first seven ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended
- 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 bunch romaine, torn
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Corn chips
Oven-Baked French Toast With Cranberry Maple Sauce
By PKMom
Mix cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in large mixing bowl with electric mixer on medium speed unti...
- FRENCH TOAST:
- 1 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese - (8 oz) softened
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine - (1/2 stick)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 loaf French bread - (1 lb) cut 1 1/2" slices
- 1 cup cranberries
- CRANBERRY MAPLE SAUCE:
- 1 cup maple-flavored syrup
- 2 cups cranberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Makeover Bacon Chicken Alfredo
By PKMom
Cook fettuccine according to package directions
- 1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat fettuccine
- 8 bacon strips, chopped
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning