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Makeover Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
By bakers_delight85
Get more vegetables into your diet by stirring any of the following into mac and cheese: cooked peas, salsa, diced ...
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free sour cream
- 1/2 lb. reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- Minced chives, optional
Garlic Lover's Roast Beef
By bakers_delight85
Remove roast from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking to reach room temperature
- 2-3 lb roast or eye round, all fat trimmed off
- 3-4 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
- olive oil spray (I used my misto)
- kosher salt, to taste
- fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp dried chopped rosemary (optional)
- meat thermometer
PB & J Granola
By bakers_delight85
Preheat your oven to 325ºF and line your sheet pan with a silpat or parchment paper
- 2-1/4 cups Roasted Unsalted Peanuts (shelled)
- 1 cup Pecans
- 3 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 3/4 cups Wheat Germ
- 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1-1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cups Honey
- 1/2 cups Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Real Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cups Extra Light Olive Oil
- 1/2 cups Golden Raisins
- 1/2 cups Dried Cranberries
Cold Italian Heroes
By bakers_delight85
Slice the rolls in half lengthwise, without cutting all the way through
- 4 crispy hero rolls, 6 to 8 inches long
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 20 slices Genoa salami
- 12 thin slices prosciutto
- 24 slices mortadella
- 16 slices provolone
- 2 large roasted red peppers, halved
- 4 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce
- 12 to 16 large slices ripe tomato (about 4 tomatoes)
Pizza-Smothered Chicken and Vegetables
By bakers_delight85
In a large skillet, bring the broth to a boil over high heat
- 14.5 ounce can fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounces dried vermicelli or other very thin pasta, broken into thirds
- 6 ounces green beans, trimmed
- 4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 3 ounces each), all visible fat discarded
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crumbled
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup shredded nonfat or part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tbsp. shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
Greek Garlic Chicken
By bakers_delight85
In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1 Tbsp
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided
- 2-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
- 1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
- 3 Tbsp. chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
- 1 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
- 2 tsp. grated lemon peel
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- 1-3/4 cups uncooked couscous
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh Vegetable Omelet
By bakers_delight85
In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, water and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. butter
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 small zucchini, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Loosemeats
By bakers_delight85
Heat the oil in a large, heavy cast-iron skillet over medium heat
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground chuck
- Salt
- 2/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- Freshly ground pepper
- 4 hamburger buns, warmed for a few seconds in the microwave
- 4 slices American cheese
- Pickle chips
- Prepared yellow mustard (optional)
Just Chicken Pie
By bakers_delight85
Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 400 degrees
- 2 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on split chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 8 Tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 celery rib, chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1 recipe of double-crust pie dough, bottom crust fit into a 9-inch pie plate, top crust rolled to a 12-inch circle and refrigerated
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg beaten, for brushing the top of the pie
Roasted Eggplant Spread
By bakers_delight85
In a large bowl, combine the red peppers, eggplant, onion and garlic
- 2 large sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- Toasted bread slices or assorted crackers