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Better Bruschetta Chicken Salad
By deedavis
We love the idea of a salad topped with chicken and a delicious tomato mixture, but the one at Applebee's is straig...
- Bruschetta Topping
- 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion (about 1/4th of an onion)
- 2 tbsp. drained and chopped roasted red peppers (packed in water)
- 2 tbsp. sliced black olives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
- Salad
- One 4-oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast cutlet
- Dash each salt and black pepper
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 tsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
- 1 stick light string cheese, cut into coins
- 2 tbsp. fat-free or low-fat balsamic vinaigrette
Lemon Shrimp Kabobs
By deedavis
LEMON SHRIMP KABOBS Executive chef Billy Della Ventura of Boston College Club in Boston says these colorful, delic...
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, leaving tail intact
- 2 red bell peppers, cut in 1-inch cubes
- 1 purple onion, cut in 1-inch cubes
- 2 zucchinis cut in 1-inch rounds or cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- salt and pepper, to taste
Simple is Best Dressing
By deedavis
Meanwhile, melt 3/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onions and celery
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter plus more for baking dish
- 1 package Pepperidge Farm Stuffing Mix
- 2 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 1 1/2 cups 1/4" slices celery
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 2 large eggs
Chipotle-Lime Grilled Chicken
By deedavis
Alexis Touchet
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chipotle Tabasco
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 large skinless boneless chicken thighs (2 1/2 lb total)
- 2 teaspoons mild honey
Sicilian Grill-Roasted Chicken
By deedavis
yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings Forget about chicken pieces
- Mediterranean drizzle:
- 1 large garlic clove, pressed
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Chicken:
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 3 1/2- to 4-pound free-range chickens
- Grilled Lemons, Baby Artichokes, and Eggplant
Butternut Squash Soup with Sage
By deedavis
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: about 1 1/3 cups • Old Points: 1 pt • Points+: 1 pt Calories: 56
- 1 butternut squash, about 2 cups cubed
- 1 carrot, peeled
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 6 cups fat free chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 garlic cloves, halved
- 4 sage leaves
- 1/2 cup 1% milk
- salt and freshly ground pepper
Herbed New Potatoes
By deedavis
Heat gas or charcoal grill
- 8 Small New Potatoes (1lb), cut lenthwise in half
- 2 Tbl Water
- CookingSspray
- 1 tsp chopped Rosemary Leaves
- 1 tsp chopped Thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Yorkshire Puddings
By deedavis
In a blender blend flour, salt, eggs, and milk until just smooth
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or reserved beef fat from prime rib
Autumn Penne Pasta with Sauteed Brussels Sprouts in a Light Ragu
By deedavis
A hearty pasta dish for a crisp Autumn day
- 1 sweet or hot pork sausage link, casing removed, crumbled
- 3/4 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 4 tsp olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
- 10 oz brussels sprouts, weight after outer leaves and stems removed
- 1 small onion, diced small
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced small
- 1 celery stalk, diced small
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (I use Tuttoroso)
- 1 bay leaf
- pinch crushed red pepper
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1 lb high fiber, low carb or whole wheat pasta (brown rice pasta for gluten free
Yankee Pot Roast Dinner
By deedavis
Course: main meals PointsPlus™ Value: 10 Servings: 8 Preparation Time: 25 min Cooking Time: 220 min Le...
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray
- 40 oz lean beef round, well trimmed (use boneless bottom round rump roast)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 2 large onion(s), sliced
- 1 3/4 cup(s) water
- 1 packet(s) onion soup mix
- 1 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, or red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 8 medium uncooked red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered (about 1 3/4 pounds)
- 1 pound(s) baby carrots
- 1 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped (for garnish)