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Tuna with Pasta and Breadcrumbs
By Margannl
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3/4 pound spaghetti
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons slivered Kalamata olives
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) chunk light tuna in water, drained
Holiday Sweet Potatoes
By Margannl
Potatoes: Mash above ingredients together and put in buttered casserole dish
- 4 big sweet potatoes (Boil, skin and mash)
- (I used 2 large cans – 6 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter to make them this year for Thanksgiving)
- ¼ cup Milk
- 1/3 stick butter
- 2 Tbs. Sugar
- Topping
- 1/3 Cup coconut
- 2 Tbs. Butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbs. Flour
- ½ Cup Chopped pecans
Mole & Guacamole Enchiladas - The Kitchenthusiast
By Margannl
Handle the Heat Healthy Blender Recipes Enchiladas are a dish that always gets big praise in my house
- 2 dried Ancho chiles
- 4 dried Pasilla chiles (New Mexican, California, Anaheim)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablesppon masa
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 ounces chopped Mexican chocolate (or bitter chocolate + a pinch of cinnamon)
- For the enchiladas
- Reserved pepper water
- 4 cups cooked chopped/shredded chicken (use leftover grilled chicken or a whole rotisserie chicken)
- 10 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 12-16 corn tortillas
- 1-3 teaspoons sriracha (or your favorite hot sauce)
- For the guacamole
- 3 large ripe haas avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 plum tomatoes, diced
- Salt and pepper
- DIREC
Provençal Zucchini and Yellow Squash Medley
By Margannl
1. Preheat oven broiler. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 large zucchini, cut into
- 1 -inch cubes
- 1 large yellow squash, cut into
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. herbs de Provence*
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
- * Herbs de Provence can be found bottled in the spice section. It is a blend of dried basil, fennel seed, marjoram, rosemary, sage, summer savory, and thyme. If the mix is unavailable, use one or two
Penne with Zucchini, Fresh Herbs, and Lemon Zest
By Margannl
This go-to summer meal is simple, fresh, and full of flavor
- Kosher salt
- 3/4 lb. whole wheat penne
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini (8 oz. each), cut in half lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick half moons
- 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 3 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh mint
- 3 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh basil
- 3 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Emeril's Chuck Wagon Chili For The Slow Cooker
By Margannl
Combine the chili powder, cumin seeds, cayenne, cinnamon, oregano, bay leaves, and brown sugar in a small bowl; set...
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons dried Mexican or regular oregano, crumbled between your fingers
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons light or dark brown sugar
- 4 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped celery, including leaves
- 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 jalapeño chiles, roughly chopped
- One 12-ounce bottle dark Mexican beer, such as Negro Modelo
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons masa harina (corn flour, not cornstarch)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Grated cheddar cheese, for garnish
- Chopped green onion, for garnish
- Sour cream, for garnish
Cheese-and-Chive Biscuits
By Margannl
Makes 16 Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 3/4 teaspoons fine salt
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar or Gruyere, grated (1 1/2 cups)
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 1/2 cups cold buttermilk
Poached-Chicken-Salad Sandwiches
By Margannl
Make It Now Cooking chicken breasts slowly in simmering water ensures they'll be tender, not rubbery
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 small yellow onion, halved and peeled
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- Bread and lettuce leaves, for serving
Vegetarian Black-Bean Chili
By Margannl
Prep: 15 minutes Total: 30 minutes Talk about quick comfort -- this half-hour chili satisfies like the best of the...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 zucchini (about 1 pound total), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cans (19 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed
Oven-Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Oat Waffles
By Margannl
Using a paper towel to grip, remove skin from chicken
- 1 whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces, wings reserved for another use
- 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 6 slices whole-wheat bread
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil