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Southwest Egg Rolls
By 1For_Him
In a large skillet, saute the spinach, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in oil until tender
- Optional DIP:
- 2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion (or green onions)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 2/3 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- minced, fresh cilantro, optional
- 3/4- 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 30 wonton wrappers
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup ranch salad dressing
- 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
Energy Bars
By 1For_Him
Line an 8x8 pan with foil or parchment and set aside
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 12 medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons flax meal
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- water
- (May need something else that is sticky to hold it together more - seems to fall apart easily. Maybe honey?
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip - Microwave
By 1For_Him
In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion until tender
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar (or mozzarella) cheese
- Assorted reduced-fat melba toast or pita chips
Almond Joy Brownie Bites
By 1For_Him
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 box of family size Chocolate Fudge brownie mix
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (14 oz.) bag coconut
- 1/4 C milk
- 1 C chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 C almonds (or nuts), crushed
PORTUGUESE STYLE BAKED EGGS
By 1For_Him
Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat the olive oil in a heavy, oven-safe skillet over medium low heat
- To Serve:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 red bell peppers, stem and seeds removed, thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow or cooking onion, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
- 10 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked or 'regular' paprika
- 2 whole jalapeno peppers, washed and pierced several times with a sharp knife
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice
- 4 stems fresh basil with the leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 4 stems fresh oregano with the leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- kosher salt and black pepper
- rustic bread, drizzled with olive oil and toasted in a pan or on a grill
- Optional for serving, but tasty:
- clementines or orange segments
Kebabs - Spicy Beef
By 1For_Him
Cut the beef into 1 1/2 to 1 3/4-inch cubes and place into a large mixing bowl
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless beef sirloin
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Special equipment: 4 (12-inch) metal skewers
Baked Corn Pudding
By 1For_Him
* Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup sugar (could try less if too sweet)
- 3 * 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 * 3 eggs (one review said to use 2 instead of 3)
- 1 * 1 cup milk
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 * 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 * 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
Hot Spinach and Bacon Pinwheels
By 1For_Him
Cook bacon until crisp; drain and crumble when cool
- 1 package large tortillas
- 1/2 lb bacon
- 1 8-oz pkg cream cheese, softened
- 2 pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
Quick and Easy Taco Rice Supper
By 1For_Him
Brown ground beef and chopped onion in skillet
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 16-oz can tomatoes
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- corn chips or tortillas
- salsa
- sour cream
Rosemary Lemon Roasted Chicken Breasts
By 1For_Him
Preheat oven to 425°F. Layer ½ lemon slices and 1 sprig of rosemary on the bottom of a baking dish
- 1-2 medium lemons, sliced
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 garlic cloves, quartered
- 1 pound uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper