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Chicken and Carrots with Lemon Butter Sauce
By cserumga
350 calories per serving
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 12 ounces (1/2-inch-thick) diagonally cut peeled carrot (about 2 cups)
- 3 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup unsalted chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Slaw
By cserumga
290 calories per serving
- 2 1/2 tablespoons turbinado or light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 2 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken breasts
- 2/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 3 cups coleslaw mix (4.5 oz.) or shredded cabbage
- 6 whole-grain hamburger buns
Chicken Pot Pie with Sweet Potato and Apple
By cserumga
Per serving: 540 cal, 27g total fat, 72mg chol, 442mg sodium, 47g carb, 5g fiber, 25g protein
- 1 pkg frozen puff pastry, thawed (2 sheets, 17.3 oz)
- 3 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 2 cups peeled, diced sweet potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups peeled, diced russet potato
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups diced rotissserie chicken
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Scallion Turkey Burgers with Boursin Ranch Topping
By cserumga
"I mixed fresh herbs and a splash of cream into Boursin for the thickest ranch dressing ever! Any leftovers make a ...
- 1 1/4 lbs. ground turkey Salt and pepper
- Salt and pepper
- 4 scallions, whites and greens chopped
- 1 rounded tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 About 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (a few good shakes)
- Drizzle of olive or vegetable oil
- 1 package (5.2 oz.) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped mixed dill, chives and parsley
- Splash of cream or half-and-half (about 2 tbsp.)
- 1 tsp. lemon zest plus juice of 1/2 lemon (about 2 tbsp.)
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 4 hamburger or Kaiser rolls, split and lightly toasted
- Gem lettuce, sliced tomato and sliced red or sweet white onion, for serving
Italian Fresh Vegetable Salad Recipe
By cserumga
1 cup equals 84 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 149 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber...
- SALAD:
- 1 bunch romaine, torn
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 small green pepper, sliced
- 1 small sweet red pepper, sliced
- 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- VINAIGRETTE:
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Oven Fries
By cserumga
12 potato wedges equals 204 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 456 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate,...
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Big Dish O' Nachos
By cserumga
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 8-to-10-ounce bag multicolored tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups cheese sauce, warmed (see recipe below)
- 1 1/2 cups prepared chili, warmed
- 1/2 cup guacamole (see recipe below)
- Sour cream, pico de gallo, sliced pickled jalapenos and sliced scallions, for topping
Stout-Braised Short Ribs
By cserumga
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
- 8 large bone-in beef short ribs (about 6 pounds)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 leeks, white and light green parts only, finely chopped and rinsed
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 12 ounce bottle stout beer
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 pound carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise 2 inches thick
- 1/2 pound green beans, preferably haricots verts
Skillet Beef Stroganoff
By cserumga
2/3 cup (calculated without noodles) equals 246 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 302 mg s...
- 5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 beef flank steak (1-1/4 pounds), cut into 2-inch strips
- 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
- Hot cooked noodles
Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts Slaw
By cserumga
Trim broccoli stalk and peel
- 1 small head or 1/2 of a large head of broccoli
- 6 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
- 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets (optional)
- 1/2 ounce Parmesan, finely grated, plus more, shaved, for serving
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup unsalted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped