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White Bean, Chicken Noodle, and Escarole Soup
By bakers_delight85
Bring 10 cups water to a boil over high heat in a large Dutch oven or stockpot
- Serving Size: 1 cup soup and 1 Tbsp. cheese
- 10 * 10 cup water
- 6 * 6 cups chopped escarole (about 3/4 pound) or fresh spinach
- 2 * 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 * 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 * 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, drained
- 1 * 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed reduced-sodium chicken noodle soup, undiluted (such as Campbell's Healthy Request)
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Chicken with Wild Mushroom Sauce
By bakers_delight85
To complete this quick meal, prepare parslied rice and glazed baby carrots
- 4 4-6 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to a uniform thickness
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 4 ounces wild mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Chicken and Potato Pizzaiola
By bakers_delight85
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken or turkey breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch thick slices
- 6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Eggplant, Tomato and Ricotta Cheese Casserole
By bakers_delight85
Lay the eggplant pieces on some paper towels and sprinkle with salt
- 2 pounds small Italian or Japanese eggplants, peel left on, cubed
- Salt
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 3 ripe tomatoes (about 1 pound total) or one 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, with its juice, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 pound ricotta cheese
Turkey Potpie with Noodles
By bakers_delight85
See recipe, Potpie Noodles
- 8 cups turkey or chicken stock
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 3 cups cooked turkey pieces
- 4 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Potpie noodles
Helen Fanucci's Applesauce Bread
By bakers_delight85
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 3/4 to 1 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 cups applesauce, at room temperature
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Chicken Souvlakia
By bakers_delight85
Serve with plenty of Tzatziki and over warm pita bread or rice
- For the Marinade:
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 tsp. chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf, crumbled
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
- For the Skewers:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thigh meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 large red onion
- 1/2 pound whole button mushrooms
- 2 small bell peppers (try a combination of red, green, yellow, or orange)
- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- Tzatziki (recipe follows)
Garlic Feta Spread
By bakers_delight85
In a food processor, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until smooth
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
- 1/8 tsp. dill weed
- 1/8 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh vegetables and/or crackers
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with herb Goat Cheese Panini
By bakers_delight85
Using a soft brush, remove any excess dirt from the mushrooms and then use a spoon to scoop out the gills
- 4 medium to large portobello mushrooms
- 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for oiling the pan
- 1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
- Vegetable oil spray
- 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) salted butter, softened, for brushing
- Eight 1/2-inch thick slices ciabatta or Italian country-style bread
- 1/2 cup Goat Cheese Spread (recipe follows)
Peanut Butter Squares
By bakers_delight85
In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, butter and peanut butter, and beat them with an ele...
- 3/4 cup firmly packed dark or light brown sugar
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups smooth peanut butter
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp. salted butter