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Italian Beef Tortellini Stew
By cserumga
1-1/2 cups equals 416 calories, 16 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 642 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, ...
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 3 small carrots, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons each dried oregano, basil and marjoram
- 1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
Vegetable Shepherd's Pie
By cserumga
You can assemble the pie the day before, then cover and refrigerate
- 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 bunch baby turnips, halved or quartered if large
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, leaves chopped (stems reserved)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup chopped veggie burgers or vegetarian protein crumbles
- 2/3 cup milk or half-and-half
- Grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling (optional)
Creamsicle Smoothie
By cserumga
Mix all ingredients in blender until smooth
- 1 (12-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
- 2 small bananas, roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Makeover Li'l Cheddar Meat Loaves
By cserumga
1 meat loaf equals 187 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 550 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, ...
- 2 egg whites, beaten
- 3/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
Orange-Glazed Shrimp
By cserumga
1. In a saucepan, bring the orange juice, sugar and soy sauce to a boil
- 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Steamed rice, for serving
PB&J Smoothie
By cserumga
Instead of sandwiches, try cool, creamy peanut butter–and-jelly-inspired smoothies for a kid-friendly snack
- 1 cup ice
- 6 ounces strawberries, hulled (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 6 ounces raspberries (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
Virgin Sex on the Beach Slushie
By cserumga
Notes Calories: 112, Fat:
- 1 cup peaches, frozen
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice, light I used Diet Ocean Spray)
- 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed (juice from one orange)
- 1/2 tsp stevia (to taste)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup ice
Salmon Hash
By cserumga
Nutrients per serving (1 1/3 cups hash and 1 tbsp sour cream): Calories: 310 Fiber: 3 g Protein: 23 g
- 1 tbsp organic unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 4 oz sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 tsp each sea salt and ground black pepper
- 12 oz cooked salmon, flaked (NOTE: If you don’t have already-cooked salmon, simply roast about 14 oz of salmon fillets for 8 to 10 minutes in a 375°F oven, then set aside until cool enough to handle before flaking.)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup sour cream (TRY: Nancy’s Organic Cultured Sour Cream)
Muffin Tin Doughnuts
By cserumga
1. FOR THE DOUGHNUTS: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees
- DOUGHNUTS
- 2 3/4 cups (13 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs plus 1 large yolk
- COATING
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Slow-Cooker Soy-Citrus Chicken
By cserumga
425 Cal/serving
- 1 orange, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs (5 to 6 thighs)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 ounces thin rice noodles
- 1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro