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Tomato Mushroom Linguine
By Katecooks
serv 1 1/2 cup 380 cal 7.5 g total fat, 3
- 8 ox linguine
- 1 tbs butter
- 2 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 lbs tomatoes chopped (6 medium)
- 1/3 plus 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, divided
- 1 tbs chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup red wine or tomato juice
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Butternut Squash Skillet Lasagna
By Katecooks
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 6 whole wheat lasagna noodles, broken into thirds
- 4 cups cubed (1-inch) butternut squash
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken or veggie stock
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped sage
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
- fresh sage leaves for topping
Cumin Grilled Chicken Breasts
By Katecooks
serv size 5oz chicken cal 170 total fat 5g sat fat 1
- Cooking Spray
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (5-6 oz each) pounded to 1/2 thickness
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Pesto
By Katecooks
1. Place the walnuts, pignolis, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup pignolis (pine nuts)
- 3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves)
- 5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups good olive oil
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Butternut Squash Enchiladas
By Katecooks
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 4 cups cubed (1/2-inch), uncooked butternut squash
- 1/2 sweet onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped sage + more for topping
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup beans (chickpeas, cannellinis, black, etc)
- 1 tablespoon brown butter
- 2 1/2 cups freshly grated fontina cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1 cup milk (I actually use vanilla almond milk - perfect!)
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken
By Katecooks
1. In a large skillet, melt the butter and sauté the fresh garlic for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly brow...
- 2 pieces of chicken breasts
- 2 cloves of easily fresh peeled garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- Table salt
- Ground black pepper
Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa
By Katecooks
Makes 4 servings (serving size: 2 tacos) 318 calories) CARBOHYDRATE 35
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 diced peeled avocado
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 cup light sour cream
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
Crab and Corn Bisque
By Katecooks
1. Heat butter in pressure cooker on brown 2
- 4 tbs butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/8 in discs
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 lb lump crabmeat
- 1 tbs lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 can creamed corn 14-16 oz
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (may use half and half)
- salt and pepper to taste
- additional lump crab for garnish
Strawberry Santa Cake
By Katecooks
1. Rinse strawberries and cut around the top of the strawberry
- 1 lb large strawberries
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 3-4 Tablespoons powdered sugar (or sugar substitute - to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Simple Mexican Tomato Rice
By Katecooks
Makes 8 servings
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 tbs olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes, flavored or plain your choice
- 1 large tomato diced
- 3 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 sm can tomato sauce if needed
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 4 tbs chopped cilantro or parsley