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Roasted Turkey Gravy
By Realtychick
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large, smoked turkey wing or 2 small ones
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 head garlic, split through the equator
- 4 stems fresh sage
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 parsley stems
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken stock
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Buffalo Chicken Salad
By Realtychick
Preheat the broiler. Put the chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper and pound with a mallet or hammer so the chick...
- Blue Cheese Dressing:
- 2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper hot sauce (or other hot sauce), plus more to taste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 hearts Romaine, cut into 1-inch strips (about 8 cups)
- 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, coarsely grated
- 2 scallions, green part only, sliced
- 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Dressing, recipe follows
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup lowfat buttermilk
- 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Baked Beans in Bacon Cups
By Realtychick
Honey: Pour the honey into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat
- For the honey:
- 1 cup honey
- 1 fresh habanero chile, thinly sliced
- For the beans:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, very finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups canned navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 2 thick-cut bacon strips, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup port wine
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dark molasses
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- For the bacon cups:
- Nonstick pan spray
- 2 pounds thin-cut bacon
- For serving:
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red & yellow bell pepper
- 2 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
Lowfat Creamed Spinach
By Realtychick
Squeeze all of the water from the spinach
- 2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 small shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Greek Style Halibut
By Realtychick
Heat a 12-in. nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 halibut fillets (about 4 oz. each)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon ouzo or other anise-flavored liqueur
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced or chopped tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh oregano leaves
Jalapeno Poppers (4 Points)
By Realtychick
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray
- 4 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray, divided
- 1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup low fat cream cheese
- 1 Tbsp fat-free mayonnaise
- 8 small jalapeno pepper(s)
- 1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute
- 7 Tbsp cornflake crumbs
Steak Fajitas with Chimichurri and Drunken Peppers
By Realtychick
Combine the parsley and cilantro (leaves and stems), garlic, half of the sliced onion, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoo...
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large red onion, halved and sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound chuck or top round steak (London broil)
- 3 poblano peppers, seeded and cut into strips
- 1/4 cup lager beer
- 8 8-inch flour tortillas
- Lime wedges, for serving
Zazu's Sloe 75
By Realtychick
In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine the sloe gin with the lime juice, lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters
- 2 tablespoons Spirit Works sloe gin
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water brought to a boil)
- Dash of bitters
- Splash of sparkling wine
Mango & Key Lime Salsa Baked Cheese
By Realtychick
Toast nuts in a 350-degree oven until fragrant, 7 or 8 minutes
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
- 8 ounces soft cream cheese or goat cheese or a combination
- 1 jar (16 ounces) Frontera Mango Key Lime
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Best Ever Mixed Nut Brittle
By Realtychick
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, butter and corn syrup and bring to a boil
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 12 ounces total roasted salted peanuts, cashews, pistachios and pecans
- Fleur de sel or crushed Maldon sea salt