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Jalapeno Poppers (light)
By Jan_C
PER SERVING (1/4th of recipe, 3 poppers): 106 calories, 3
- 4 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp. Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce, divided
- 3 tbsp. crumbled blue cheese
- 6 fresh whole jalapeño peppers
- 1/2 cup Fiber One Original bran cereal
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
Olive (and garlic) Stuffed Pork Loin
By Jan_C
The original recipe does not include the garlic
- 2 pound pork loin
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives (such as Kalamata)
- 3-4 cloves of garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Light Pesto Sauce
By Jan_C
Only 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil; WW Points Plus 2*
- 2 Tbsp pine nuts
- 2 cup(s) basil, leaves, fresh
- 1/2 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), peeled
- 1/2 tsp table salt
Spicy Sweet Potato Chips
By Jan_C
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 1 to 2 sweet potatoes, washed and dried (1 large or 2 small)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chicken Satay with Grilled Vegetable Couscous
By Jan_C
Part of the ingredients for this recipe can be reserved to use in recipe for Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wraps
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, about 8 thighs
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- Marinade
- (use 1/2 for chicken; 1/2 for Peanut Sauce below)
- 1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 orange, zested
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 (10-inch) skewers
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- Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 of the marinade
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste
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- Couscous
- 1 (10-ounce) package couscous
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 medium red onion
- Canola oil, for brushing
Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese and Mint
By Jan_C
Place lentils in a medium saucepan and pour over enough water to cover lentils by 2 to 3 inches
- 1 cup(s) dry lentils, French green-variety, washed, picked over to remove debris
- 2 leaf/leaves bay leaf
- 1/2 small uncooked red onion(s), coarsely chopped
- 3 Tbsp mint leaves, fresh, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 cup(s) semisoft goat cheese, crumbled
Peanut Butter Bars
By Jan_C
Recipe given to me by Tony
- 2 sticks margarine
- 1 3/4 C graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 C confectioners sugar
- 1 C peanut butter
- 12 oz. chocolate chips
- 5 tbsp. margarine
Garlic and Herbed Early Peas and French Beans
By Jan_C
Combine frozen green beans and peas in a microwave-safe bowl
- 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen french cut beans
- 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen early harvest peas
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 cup red onions, slivered
- 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
- 1/4 cup cognac
- 1 (1.6-ounce) packet garlic herb sauce mix (recommended: Knorr)
- Salt and pepper
Turkey - Brine Instructions
By Jan_C
Supplies: To properly brine a turkey you need to start the night before you plan to cook
- Turkey
- 1 C. Salt to
- 1 Gal. Water
- 1 C. Sugar (or less, to taste)
Creme de Menthe Cake
By Jan_C
Prepare 1 box white cake mix as directed, except substitute 3 tablespoons Creme de Menthe flavoring or liqueur, for...
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
- 3 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur
- 1 (16 ounce) can chocolate syrup
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur