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Makeover Husband’s Dinner Delight
By cserumga
1-1/4 cups equals 343 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 737 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, ...
- 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat egg noodles
- 1-1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) 2% cottage cheese
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Grilled Philly Cheesesteaks
By cserumga
Light a gas grill. Set a large cast-iron griddle or very large cast-iron skillet directly on the grill grate and he...
- 1 1/2 pounds top round or other lean beef, cut into very thin strips
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 13 slices of American cheese (3/4 pound), 4 slices torn
- Six 6-inch hoagie rolls or large hot dog buns, split and warmed
Goat Cheese Jalapeno Poppers
By cserumga
280 calories per serving
- 8 large jalapenos, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
- cooking spray
- 1/3 cup panko
- 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1/3 cup minced chives
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
Sesame Grilled Asparagus
By cserumga
- from Stephen Raichlen - makes 4 servings
- * Wooden toothpicks or bamboo skewers
- 1 * 1 pound asparagus
- 2 * 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
- 1 * 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 * 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 * 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- * Salt and black pepper
Graze Burger
By cserumga
Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat
- 1/4 cup clarified butter or EVOO
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons tresh thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup cabernet or other dry red wine
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper
- 2 pounds ground meat (ask your butcher to grind 1 lb. sirloin, 1/2 lb. rib-eye, 1/2 lb. bacon)
- 4 brioche burger buns, split
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
Burrito Pie
By cserumga
"This is a lot like a lasagna, only Mexican-style! Serve like a pie and garnish with sour cream, salsa, lettuce and...
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
- 1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
- 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
- 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
- 9 ounces shredded Colby cheese
Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti
By cserumga
1. Make aluminum foil collar for slow cooker by folding 2 (18-inch-long) pieces of foil to make 2 (18 by 4-inch) st...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces (2 1/2 cups) ziti
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 8 ounces (1 cup) whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
Slow-Cooker Barbecue Chili with Corn Chips
By cserumga
440 calories per serving
- 1 3/4 lb cubed stew meat
- 1 3/4 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 16-ounce can chili beans (do not drain)
- Corn chips, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and/or sliced scallions, for topping
Slow-Cooker Chipotle Ribs
By cserumga
Season the ribs all over with salt and pepper, then brush with the vegetable oil
- 1 3 - to 4-pound rack pork spare ribs, halved
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 3/4 cup chipotle barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- Fresh cilantro, lime wedges and cornbread, for serving
Crock Pot Orange Chicken
By cserumga
Lightly grease crock pot insert with cooking spray
- 16-ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 3/4-cup low-sugar orange preserves ( I like to use the one with pulp in the preserves; adds texture )
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger, or to taste (I use just a little less than 1/8 teaspoon in mine)
- toasted sesame seeds