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Red Wine and Feta Vinaigrette
By LaLaCooks
PointsPlus values per serving: 1
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 small onion, sliced and seared on a pan
- 6 basil leaves
- 1 tsp picked thyme
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 shallots, thickly sliced
- 2 Tbsp dry Greek oregano
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp coarsely cracked black pepper
Two-Tone Potato Salad
By LaLaCooks
Pickled onions and cucumber relish add a tangy kick to Emilee Gettle's blue-and-gold potato salad
- 1 pound small blue potatoes, scrubbed
- 4 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed
- 2 cups mayonnaise, preferably vegan
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- One 3-ounce jar pickled cocktail onions, drained and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 large celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 1/2 cup minced chives, plus more for garnish
- Smoked paprika and lemon wedges, for serving
Enchiladas Suizas (Creamy Enchiladas with Chicken, Tomatoes and Green Chile)
By LaLaCooks
Ricky Bayless - Mexico One Plate At A time
- 3 pounds (about 20 medium plum or 6 medium-large round) ripe tomatoes OR 2 28-ounce cans good-quality whole tomatoes in juice, drained
- Fresh hot green chiles to taste (roughly 3 serranos or 2 jalapeños), stemmed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil or rich-tasting pork lard, plus a little oil for brushing or spraying the tortillas
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth, plus a little extra if needed
- Salt
- 1/2 cup homemade crema, crème fraiche or heavy (whipping) cream
- 2 About 2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken, preferably grilled, roasted or rotisserie chicken
- 2/3 cup shredded Mexican melting cheese (Chihuahua, quesadilla, asadero or the like) or Monterey Jack, brick or mild cheddar
- 12 corn tortillas
- A few sliced rounds of white onion, separated into rings, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish
STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
By LaLaCooks
10.10 - Linda came over for the weekend and we fixed a fabulous dinner
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 ounces each) (see note)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 10 ounces white mushrooms , trimmed, wiped clean, and sliced thin
- 1 small leek , white part halved lengthwise, washed, and chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Steak-and-Mushroom Reubens
By LaLaCooks
by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 teaspoons coarsely ground pickling spice
- 1 12-ounce flank steak
- 12 large fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed
- 12 slices deli rye bread with seeds
- 1/4 cup fat-free Thousand Island dressing
- 1 1/2 cups drained sauerkraut from jar
- 6 ounces thinly sliced Gruyère cheese
- Nonstick olive oil spray
Sugar and Nut Glazed Brie
By LaLaCooks
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 1 (14-ounce) round brie
- Apple wedges, for serving
- Pear wedges, for serving
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Crackers, for serving
Orzo Pilaf with Green Onions and Parmesan Cheese
By LaLaCooks
Brad Avooske, Chico CA
- 3 1/4 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
- 1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 5 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Italian-Inspired Vegetable Soup
By LaLaCooks
Course: soups PointsPlus™ Value: 1 Servings: 12 Preparation Time: 30 min Cooking Time: 20 min Level...
- 2 cup(s) escarole, chopped
- 2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
- 1 cup(s) onion(s), chopped
- 2 cup(s) spinach, baby leaves
- 2 small zucchini, cubed
- 1 medium sweet red pepper(s), chopped
- 1 medium fennel bulb(s), thinly sliced
- 6 cup(s) vegetable broth
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp thyme, fresh, fresh, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 3/4 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup(s) parsley, fresh, chopped
- 1/4 cup(s) basil, fresh, leaves
Sweet-'n'-Salty Honey Cheese Spread
By LaLaCooks
1. Press or roll goat cheese log in sunflower seeds, thoroughly covering cheese, including ends
- 1 (10.5-oz.) goat cheese log
- 1/2 cup roasted, salted sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 pt. fresh raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries
- Garnish: fresh mint leaves
- Assorted crackers
Chicken Mole
By LaLaCooks
Received from Cook's to test: Note: We recommend wearing gloves when handling the toasted chiles; they are very sp...
- 2 dried ancho chiles, brushed clean
- 1/2 dried chipotle chile, brushed clean
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, minced
- teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 ounce bittersweet, semisweet, or Mexican chocolate, chopped coarse
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2
- teaspoons)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, plus extra for garnish
- cup almond butter
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Sugar
- 3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (split breasts, legs, and/or thighs), skin
- removed