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Chicken Cordon Bleu
By deedavis
A fabulous lightened-up version of the French classic
- 1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz pieces
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, divided
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 1 oz Casa Italia Prosciutto, or other brand, very thinly sliced
- 2 oz low-fat Swiss cheese, or Jarlsberg, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup(s) dried bread crumbs, plain-variety
- 1/3 cup(s) parsley, fresh, minced
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg white(s)
- 2 spray(s) cooking spray
- 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
By deedavis
by Diane Rossen Worthington
- 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Special equipment: Potato ricer
Pancetta Sage Turkey
By deedavis
For pancetta-sage butter: With machine running, drop garlic down feed tube of processor and chop
- Pancetta-Sage Butter:
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon), chopped
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- Turkey:
- 1 14- to 16-pound turkey, rinsed, patted dry inside and out; neck, heart, and gizzard reserved for Shortcut Turkey Stock
- 8 fresh sage sprigs
- 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups Shortcut Turkey Stock or water
- Gravy:
- 1/2 cup diced thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon; about 3 ounces)
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups Shortcut Turkey Stock
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
Spinach Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce
By deedavis
Servings: 9 • Serving size: 3 stuffed shells • Old Points: 7 pts • Points+: 9 pts Calories: 360
- 27 (9 oz) Barilla Jumbo Shells
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb 99% lean ground turkey
- 32 oz crushed tomatoes (I used Tuttorosso)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups part skim ricotta cheese
- 8 oz reduced fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 egg
- 16 oz package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed well
- 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
Pork Chops with Dijon Herb Sauce
By deedavis
This is the best way to prepare pork chops
- 1 tsp butter
- 4 pork chops (22 oz with bone, fat removed), 1 inch thick, trim all visible fat
- 1/2 tsp salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 3 tbsp chopped onion
- 3/4 cup fat free chicken stock
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp chopped, fresh herbs like parsley, chives, tarragon
Grilled Pork with Arugula and Tomato Salad
By deedavis
Place pork between 2 sheets of waxed paper and flatten by rolling over with a rolling pin a few times; place pork i...
- 1 1/4 pound(s) lean pork tenderloin, thinly sliced into 8 pieces
- 1/4 cup(s) fresh lemon juice, divided (about 2 small lemons)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic, or 2 small chopped garlic cloves
- 3/4 tsp table salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, divided
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray
- 8 cup(s) arugula
- 2 cup(s) cherry tomato(es), halved, red and yellow varieties if possible
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin
Creamed Onions
By deedavis
Boil baby onions, set aside water boiled in Saute one pound of sliced mushrooms In a sauce pan melt one stick o...
- 1 lb baby onions
- 1 lb sliced mushrooms
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 tbl cornstarch
- 1 cup cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup monteray jack cheese
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp tarragon
- salt
- white pepper
- bread crumbs
Lamb Chops with Mediterranean Herb Sauce
By deedavis
Course: main meals PointsPlus® Value: 5 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 20 min Cooking Time: 8 min Level
- 3 Tbsp reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium shallot(s), minced
- 1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest, grated
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp mint leaves, chopped
- 2 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh oregano, chopped or a 1 teaspoon dried
- 3/4 tsp table salt
- 16 oz raw lamb chop, 4 (4 ounce) trimmed of all visible fat
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
Rosemary-Grilled Pork Chops with Potatoes and Zucchini
By deedavis
Course: main meals PointsPlus™ Value: 7 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 13 min Cooking Time: 53 min Leve...
- 1/8 tsp lemon zest, or to taste
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice, juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 Tbsp rosemary, fresh, chopped
- 3 clove(s) garlic clove(s), crushed with a garlic press (medium)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin
- 16 oz lean boneless pork chop, center-cut, trimmed of all visible fat, 4 (4-ounce)
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 pound(s) uncooked Yukon Gold potato(es), or any baby potatoes, scrubbed and halved
- 2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1⁄8-inch-thick slices
BurntCarrots with Goat Cheese, Parsley, Arugula, and Cripy Garlic Chips
By deedavis
Carrots are like a quiet but secretly remarkable child who doesn't attract much attention
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 medium carrots (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves only
- 2 bunches arugula, trimmed, washed, and dried
- 6 ounces Bucheron or similar goat cheese,
- sliced 1/2 Inch thick
- Crispy Garlic Chips (See recipe)