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Chicken Pesto Salad
By Katecooks
1. Make pasta salad as directed on package, using water and oil
- 1 box (7.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
- 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 container (7 oz) refrigerated basil pesto
Oatmeal, Crock Pot
By Katecooks
Place 2 sliced apples, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, pinch salt in the bottom of the crock pot
- 2 sliced apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon, pinch salt
Zucchini Gratin
By Katecooks
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for topping
- 1 pound yellow onions, cut in 1/2 and sliced (3 large)
- 2 pounds zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (4 zucchini)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup hot milk
- 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup grated Gruyere
Tropical Stuffed Chicken Breasts
By Katecooks
1. Preheat a barbecue or grill to high 2
- 4 large skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1 large mango,sliced
- 1 cup papaya, sliced
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pesto Asparagus and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
By Katecooks
1. Preheat oven to 425˚F/220˚C
- Optional:
- 15 asparagus spears
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Parmesan cheese
BEEF ENCHILADA ZUCCHINI BOATS
By Katecooks
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- optional toppings:
- 1 Tbsp avocado/olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 lb. lean ground beef (grass fed if possible)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Sea salt to taste
- 3 medium-large zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise and scooped out to create a “boat”
- 1/2 cup red enchilada sauce (read labels…look for minimal ingredients)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- diced tomatoes
- diced green onions
- diced avocado
Apple Bacon Creamy Pumpkin Soup
By Katecooks
1. Simmer pumpkin, broth, cream, pie spice and maple syrup, whisking together, cook for 5 minutes
- 1 15 oz can of pure pumpkin
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup of cream
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbs maple syrup
- 1 apple, cubed
- 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
By Katecooks
Per Serving: (serving size, 1/2 cup) Calories 105; Total Fat 6 g (Sat Fat 2 g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat 0 g); Prote...
- Cooking spray
- 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (3/4-ounce)
- 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Seared Scallops with Shiitakes
By Katecooks
1. Cut between the membranes of 2 of the clementines, letting the segments fall into a bowl
- 3 clementines, 2 peeled
- 2 small heads frisee, for serving
- 1 tbs EVOO, plus more for the frisee
- 6 oz shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
- 8 large sea scallops
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- Store bought balsamic glaze
Chicken Bacon Ranch Enchiladas
By Katecooks
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish and 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish
- Enchiladas
- 4 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
- 9 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing & seasoning mix
- 1 pouch (8 oz) Old El Paso™ roasted tomato Mexican cooking sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (8 oz)
- 20 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)
- Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
- 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 1 cup sour cream
- Garnishes, as desired
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Chopped fresh tomatoes
- Chopped red onion