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BEEF STEW - SLOW COOKER
By Nana_CAM
1. Place meat, carrots, potatoes, onion, celery and tomatoes with juices in slow cooker
- 3 *3 pounds beef for stew, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes*
- 5 *5 carrots, cut into bite-size pieces*
- 5 *5 potatoes, diced*
- 4 *4 onions, quartered*
- 2 *2 stalks celery, chopped*
- 1 *1 can (about 28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained*
- 1 1/2 *1 1/2 cups water*
- 1 1/2 *1 1/2 tablespoons salt*
- 1 1/2 *1 1/2 teaspoons paprika*
- 1 1/2 *1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce*
- 3/4 *3/4 teaspoon black pepper*
- 1 *1 clove garlic, minced*
- 1 *1 bay leaf*
RICE HEAVEN
By Nana_CAM
Mom Walker's Recipe
- 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple (undrained)
- Cold Water
- 2 Cups boiling water
- 1 package (8 serving size) Lemon Jello
- 1 1/2 cups (1/2 of a 8 oz. tub) Cool Whip or
- Small Heavy Whipping Cream (Optional - add small amount sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla), Whipped
- 1 1/2 Cup Mini Marshmallows
- 1 Cup Cooked white Rice
OATMEAL ALMOND COOKIES
By Nana_CAM
This recipe is vegan when made with margarine
- 1 Cup margarine or butter
- 3/4 Cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 Cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 Cup Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups Oatmeal
- 1/2 Cup sliced almonds, toasted
BAKED SPIRAL VEGGIES - MARINADE
By Nana_CAM
Spoon over veggies Let stand for 25 minutes Preheat Oven to 400 degrees F
- Olive Oil
- Soy Sauce
- Lime Juice
- Basil
- Paprika
- Grain Mustard
- Oregano
TAMALE CASSEROLE - 6 points
By Nana_CAM
Weight Watchers Recipe
- 4 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 red onions, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined, and minced (wear gloves to prevent irritation)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 pound ground skinless turkey breast
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2-1 teaspoon hot Mexican chili powder
- 2 cups water
- 2/3 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup shredded fat-free Monterey Jack Cheese
CALICO BEAN BAKE
By Nana_CAM
A colorful medley of beans adds interst to a cassserole that will feed a crowd but is still easy on the budget
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 pound lead (90%) ground beef
- 1 can (28 ounces) cut green beans
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) red beans
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) Great Northern beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans
- 1 bottle (18 ounces) honey Dijon barbecue sauce
BLACK FOREST TRIFLE
By Nana_CAM
An English-style dessert with all the flavors of a famous German torte makes for an unbeatable combination
- 1 package (9 ounces) devil's food cake mix (plus ingredients to make cake)
- 2 bars (1.55 ounces each) milk chocolate candy, divided
- 1 can (30 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup cranberry cherry juice
- 2 cups cold milk
- 2 packages (3.3 ounces each) white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling
- 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
CHICKEN CACCIATORE - SLOW COOKED RUSTIC ITALIAN STEW
By Nana_CAM
Amazingly tender falling off the bone chicken, slow cooked in wine and tomatoes
- 6 chicken thighs, bone in, skin off
- 6 chicken drum sticks, bone in, skin on
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 oil-packed anchovy filets
- 5 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 small onions, sliced
- 3-4 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup red wine
- 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- A few sprigs of thyme
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Chicken Stir Fry - 4 points
By Nana_CAM
Weight Watchers Recipe 4 Points Value
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 Tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Asian (dark) sesame oil
- 3/4 pound skinless boneless chicken breats, cut into strips
- 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 Tablespoon peanut oil
- 6 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 12 asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch lengths
- 1 cup trimmed watercress
OVEN FRIES
By Nana_CAM
Pre-heat the oven to 400°F
- 6 medium Idaho potatoes or other starchy potatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
- Salt and pepper
- Minced garlic and lots of minced fresh rosemary or;
- Old Bay or Cajun Seasoning or;
- Chipotle chili powder or;
- Minced garlic, Parm cheese and oregano