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Baked Chicken Parmesan
By deedavis
Here's an Italian classic made lighter
- 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 spray
Berry-Lemon Cheesecake Squares
By deedavis
Fourth of July favorite! Red, white and blue fruit and filling plus pastry stars make it perfect for any patriotic ...
- Pastry Squares
- 1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Filling
- 1/2 cup whipping cream / sub fat free coolwhip
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened / sub fat free cream cheese or 1/3 fat
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1to 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- Berries
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Roast Chicken with Garlic and Thyme
By deedavis
Crisp, golden skin and juicy garlic-laced meat exemplify why roasting is one of the best ways to highlight the text...
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), preferably pasture-raised and organic
- 1 head garlic, halved crosswise
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 6 sprigs thyme
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- Garnish: fresh thyme
Mini Crab Cake Appetizers
By deedavis
Instructions Step 1 (can be done a day ahead): Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese in a medium sized bo...
- Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, brought to room temperature
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp finely grated orange peel
- 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon peel
- 4 tsp plus 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, divided
- 1/4 tsp coarse kosher salt
- Large pinch of cayenne pepper
- 6 oz fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, patted dry and coarsely shredded
- 1 cup Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
- Fresh chives, cut into pieces
- Kitchen equipment: Electric mixer, 2 mini muffin pans
Crock Pot Asian Pork With Mushrooms
By deedavis
Directions: Season pork on all side with salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 2 lb lean boneless pork sirloin roast (aka pork center rib roast, pork center loin roast)
- kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
- Non-stick oil spray (I used Smart Balance spray)
- 1 cup low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (for gf use gf tamari)
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp agave (or sugar)
- 1 tsp hot sesame oil (aji oil) (or use sesame oil + pinch red pepper flakes)
- 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice (I used McCormick)
- 3 cloves crushed garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger root
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms (I used baby bella)
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic and White Wine
By deedavis
It is creamy in texture, although there is no cream in it, and the flavors of the squash and the wine intensify and...
- 1 large butternut squash, about 3 1/2 pounds
- 4 Tbl unsalted butter
- 2 tbl extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 large garlic gloves, smashed and peeled
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbl fresh thyme leaves
- Coarse salt and coarsely ground black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 6 to 8 thin slices of crisp toasted Pan de Campo , or toasted fresh bread crumbs
- Freshly grated Parmesan for garnish
Crazy Glazy Roast Pork Tenderloin
By deedavis
PER SERVING (1/4th of recipe, about 3
- Marinade
- 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. brown sugar (not packed)
- 1 tsp. crushed garlic
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- Pork
- One 1-lb. raw pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat
- Glaze
- 1/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sugar apricot jam
- 2 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Pear, Pancetta, and Walnut Salad
By deedavis
Toasted crushed coriander seeds add great flavor and fragrance to the dressing
- 3/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 small shallot, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, chopped
- 1 large head of butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 8 cups)
- 1 large red Anjou pear, unpeeled, quartered, cored, sliced
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
Bow-Ties with Chicken and Asparagus
By deedavis
DIRECTIONS: Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt
- Bowtie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus spears
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1
- inch pieces
- 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup Progresso® reduced sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- Salt, if desired
- 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms
By deedavis
For a different flair, substitute dry white wine for the chicken broth, then sprinkle on a few spoonfuls of chopped...
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove(s) garlic clove(s), crushed (medium)
- 1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz pieces
- 2 cup(s) mushroom(s), small, halved
- 1/3 cup(s) canned chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme, crumbled