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HG's Kickin' Buttermilk Faux-Fried Chicken
By Venzie
MAKES 2 SERVINGS Bake for 20 minutes total In a large sealable container or plastic bag, combine buttermilk w...
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
- 1/8 tsp. paprika
- 12 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast tenders (about 10 pieces)
- 1/3 cup Fiber One bran cereal (original)
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (like the kind by Progresso)
- 1 tbsp. dry onion soup mix
- Optional: salt, to taste
HG's Sassy Wonton Tacos
By Venzie
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 8 small square wonton wrappers (often stocked near the tofu in the fridge section of the market)
- 4 oz. cooked skinless lean chicken breast, shredded
- 2 tbsp. BBQ sauce with about 45 calories per 2-tbsp. serving
- 3/4 cup dry coleslaw mix
- 2 tbsp. Newman's Own Lite Low Fat Sesame Ginger dressing (or another sesame ginger dressing with about 35 calories per 2-tbsp. serving)
- 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
French Bread Pizza
By Venzie
Skip the freezer aisle offerings—you can easily prepare our French Bread Pizza recipe at home using ingredients t...
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (24-inch) loaf French bread, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 8 even pieces
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce (see note)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Teriyaki Flank Steak with Scallions
By Venzie
The salty, sweet, spicy, and acidic flavors of soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, ginger, and rice vinegar gave t...
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 flank steak (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (see note)
Turkey & Bacon Monte Cristos
By Venzie
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 8 slices bacon
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 slices good-quality white bread
- 12 thin slices roasted or smoked turkey breast
- 8 thin slices Emmentaler Swiss Cheese
- 12 bread-and-butter pickle slices
The Biebertini
By Venzie
Blend ingredients with ice
- 1/3 cup coconut cream
- 2/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup light cream
- 1 banana
- 20 strawberries
Pork and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry (Rachael Ray)
By Venzie
Prep 20 min Cook 15 min Cut the pork into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut the slices into 1/4-inch-thick slive...
- 1 pound boneless pork loin
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1-inch pieces 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 eggplants (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup store-bought stir-fry sauce
Old Fashioned Stuffing
By Venzie
Prep Time:15 Min Cook Time: 1 Hr Ready In:1 Day 1 Hr 15 Min Allow the toasted bread to sit approximately 24 hou...
- 7-1/2 slices white bread, lightly toasted
- 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
- 1/4 large onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper to taste
Mile-High Apple Pie
By Venzie
Prep:45 minutes Cook:15 minutes:then 25-30 minutes Heat oven to 450° then to 350° Pastry:in large bowl, mix f...
- Pastry:
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups solid vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Filling:
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 6 pounds assorted crisp apples, such as Granny Smith, and Jonathan, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4-inch thick wedges
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons instant tapioca
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 4 ginger cookies, crumbled
- Glaze:
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Grilled Pizza
By Venzie
Pizza Dough In the large bowl of a heavy duty electric mixer (such as a Kitchen Aid), add the warm water
- Pizza Dough: Makes enough dough for two 10-12 inch pizzas
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F-115°F)
- 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) of active dry yeast (check the expiration date on the package)
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour (can use all-purpose but bread flour will give you a crisper crust)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Ingredients
- Pizza dough (if using our pizza dough recipe note that it makes enough dough for 2 pizzas)
- Olive oil
- Standard toppings of tomato sauce, herbs, cheese (mozzarella is the best), and maybe some thinly sliced onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, or pepperoni
- Some flour or corn meal for dusting the cookie sheet or pizza peel