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Crab-Filled Crescent Wontons
By deedavis
These Asian-inspired appetizers start with flaky crescent roll pastry wrapped around a quick cream cheese and crab ...
- 1can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough
- sheet
- 1package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4cup chopped cooked crabmeat
- 1tablespoon chopped green onion (1 medium)
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1egg white, beaten
Cold Avocado Soup
By deedavis
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001
- 3 large, ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup minced scallions
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, plus 6 sprigs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Chicken and Pesto Melts
By deedavis
In blender or food processor, combine spinach, oil, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and basil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 small hard rolls, split
- 12 fresh spinach leaves
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 ounces crumbled Feta cheese
Roasted Mustard Tarragon Chicken
By deedavis
by Ruth Cousineau
- 1 chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds)
- 1 bunch tarragon, divided
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- kitchen string
Hoisin Chicken Wraps
By deedavis
This is a simple and fast weeknight meal
- 1-1/2 cups brown rice
- 2-1/3 cups boiling water
- 2 teaspoons butter (optional…I don’t use it)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound of chicken tenders, cut into 1/2” inch chunks or 2 breast halves sliced and cut into chunks
- 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 big clove of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- shredded cabbage (about 1/4 head)
- grated carrots (2 large)
- scallions (4 or 5)
- broccoli (about 1 to 1/2 cups small florets)
- 4 large wrap size flour tortillas (I used a spinach and herb variety, thus the green)
Baked Chicken Parmesan
By deedavis
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 piece • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts Cal...
- 4 (8 oz) chicken breast halves, sliced in half
- 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (I used 4C whole wheat)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 3/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese (I used Sargento)
- 1 cup marinara or Filetto di Pomodoro
- cooking sprya
Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken
By deedavis
Chicken turns this Greek-inspired salad into a substantial main course
- 1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken, (about 12 ounces; see Tip)
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced ripe black olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Sweet Potato and Squash Bake
By deedavis
Roasted root vegetables are a wonderful Passover side dish
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray
- 1/2 pound(s) sweet potato(es), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 pound(s) acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 1 Tbsp unpacked brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Crock Pot Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili
By deedavis
A perfect fall chili made with pumpkin puree, ground turkey, white beans, green chili and spices
- cooking spray (I use my misto)
- 2 lb 99% lean ground turkey
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder, to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 (15 oz cans) of white northern or navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 4.5 oz canned chopped green chile
- 2 cups low sodium, fat free chicken broth
- fat free sour cream for topping (optional)
- chopped cilantro and chives for topping (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Balsamic Potato and Corn Salad
By deedavis
Summer is fading into memory
- 1 pound sliced red potatoes (or yellow)
- 3 fresh ears of corn (2 ears or a cup frozen corn, thawed…please try fresh if you can, though)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in halves or quarters (4 Roma)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon chopped shallot (or red onion)
- 1/2 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard (or regular Dijon)
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup or more crumbled feta cheese