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Minestrone With Parmigiano-Reggiano
By cserumga
Per serving: Calories 275; Fat 13 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 21 mg; Sodium 263 mg; Carbohydrate 28 g; Fiber 7 g
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 2 large stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced pancetta, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 head Savoy cabbage, finely sliced, blanched and drained
- 1/2 bunch Swiss chard, finely sliced
- 1 large waxy potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 bouquet garni (1 sprig rosemary, 4 sprigs thyme, 1 bay leaf and 1 bunch parsley, tied together with kitchen twine)
- 3 cups cannellini beans (canned or cooked dried beans)
- 1 cup spinach, coarsely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for topping
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
By cserumga
3 tablespoons (calculated without crackers) equals 77 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 71 ...
- 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- Assorted crackers
Fried Chili Pies
By cserumga
Per pie: 81 cal, 3g total fat, 6mg chol, 285mg sodium, 11g carb, 0g fiber, 2g protein
- 2 quarts vegetable oil
- 1 can Texas-style chili, without beans (15 oz)
- 69 over-sized corn chips (such as Fritos Scoops)
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 2 cups all-purpose fry batter mix
- 2 cupt complete pancake mix
- 2 cups light beer
- 1/3 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
- 1/3 cup dill pickle relish
Quick Green Bean Casserole
By cserumga
- from America's Test Kitchen - makes 8 servings
- # 3 large shallots , sliced thin (about 1 cup)
- # 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- # 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- # 10 ounces cremini mushrooms , stems discarded, caps wiped clean and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- # 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- # 1 medium onion , minced (about 1 cup)
- # 2 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- # 1 1/2 pounds green beans , stem ends trimmed
- # 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- # 2 bay leaves
- # 3/4 cup heavy cream
- # 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Copycat Panera® Broccoli Cheddar Soup
By cserumga
"My husband loves Panera® broccoli cheddar soup but it went up in price and therefore we set out on a hunt to crea...
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Molasses-Smoked Baby Back Ribs
By cserumga
MAKE THE MOP Light a grill
- One 12-ounce bottle lager
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup Creole or brown Mustard
- 1/4 cup chile powder
- 1/4 cup smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Pinch of ground allspice
- Two 3-pound racks baby back ribs—membranes removed, racks halved
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 3 cups hardwood chips, such as hickory or applewood, soaked in water for 1 hour and drained
Chicken with Citrus Sauce and Lime-Cilantro Quinoa
By cserumga
Calories 398 Protein 43 g Fiber 2 g
- 1 3/4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon grated lime rind, divided
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon butter
Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard
By cserumga
Makes 4 servings
- 6 ounces thin pretzel sticks
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp plus 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 labs chicken tenderloins, trimmed
- Salt and pepper
- 6 Tbsp vegetable oil
Pineapple-Orange Sangria
By cserumga
Serves 8-10
- 1 750-ml bottle dry Riesling
- 3/4 cup peach vodka, preferably Ciroc
- 3/4 cup canned pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup agave nectar, light or amber
- 1 small navel orange, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 cup bite-size pieces fresh pineapple
- Club soda
Grilled Turkey, Apple, and Cheddar Sandwiches
By cserumga
344 calories per serving
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 Granny Smith apple, grated (about 1 cup)
- 8 (1-ounce) slices multigrain bread
- 8 teaspoons mango chutney (such as Major Grey's)
- 4 (1-ounce) slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces sliced lower-sodium turkey (such as Boar's Head)
- Cooking spray