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Cabbage Roll Soup
By lkalemba
Less than 1 point per serving on Weight Watchers Simply Filling program
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb lean ground pork
- 3/4 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
- 1 medium head cabbage, chopped (core removed)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups V8 or other vegetable juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper, to taste
Sausage and Bean Soup with Pasta
By lkalemba
If using dried beans, place them in a pot, cover with cold water and let soak for several hours or overnight
- ◾1 cup dried cannellini or cellini beans or 1 15-ounce can of any beans you like, drained
- ◾1 pound ground sausage, turkey or pork
- ◾1/2 medium onion, diced
- ◾1/2 medium carrot, diced
- ◾3 tablespoons olive oil
- ◾2 garlic cloves, minced
- ◾1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- ◾6 to 8 cups chicken broth
- ◾1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ◾1 bay leaf
- ◾salt and pepper
- ◾1 cup ditalini pasta, or any small pasta
- ◾grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Paella
By lkalemba
Instructions 1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position; heat oven to 350 degrees
- Ingredients
- 1 pound extra-large shrimp (21/25), peeled and deveined
- Olive oil 8-9medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs , each thigh trimmed of excess fat and halved crosswise
- 1 red bell pepper , seeded and cut pole to pole into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- 8 ounces Spanish chorizo , sliced 1/2 inch thick on the bias (see note)
- 1 medium onion , chopped fine (about 1 cup)
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes , drained, minced, and drained again
- 2 cups Valencia rice or Arborio
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/3cup dry white wine 1/2teaspoon saffron threads , crumbled
- 1 bay leaf 1dozen mussels , scrubbed and debearded
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas , thawed
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 lemon , cut into wedges, for serving
Spicy Roasted Pepper Yogurt Dip
By lkalemba
1. Carefully roast peppers directly over a gas flame, turning occasionally, until skin is blackened on all sides
- 1 Fresno or Red Jalapeno Chile Pepper
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 envelope Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dip Mix
Southwest Chicken with Honey Roasted Corn Salsa
By lkalemba
1. Cook rice in water as directed on box
- 2 cups uncooked instant rice
- 2 cups water
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 bag (11.8 oz) Green Giant™ Seasoned Steamers™ frozen honey roasted sweet corn or 1 bag (12 oz) Green Giant™ Valley Fresh Steamers™ Niblets™ frozen corn
- 1 1/4 cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
Fried Green Tomatoes
By lkalemba
A Southern classic, fried green tomatoes are a delicacy of early summer, before the first tomatoes are ripe
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 4 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Banana Bread
By lkalemba
Approx. 8 slices/loaf 8 points per slice on Weight Watchers
- 3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar (can easily reduce to 3/4 cup)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
Upside Down Apple Pecan Pie
By lkalemba
Directions 1. rub soft butter on bottom and sides of deep dish pie pan , place pecans round side down till cover...
- Ingredients
- 2 store bought pie crust
- 6 c cored and sliced apples
- 1 1/2 c pecan halfs
- 1 stk butter, softened
- 1 1/8 tsp cinnamon, ground
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 c brownsugar
- 1/2 c white sugar
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
- 3 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp apple pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Slow-Cooker Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
By lkalemba
1 In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and no longer pink ...
- 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 cup julienne carrots (1 1/2x1/4x1/4-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery (1 medium stalk)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso® chicken broth (4 cups)
- 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom with roasted garlic soup
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi (not frozen)
- 1 package (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen baby sweet peas, thawed
Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs
By lkalemba
For the Short Ribs: Preheat your slow cooker to high
- Slow Cooker Short Ribs:
- 6 Bone-In Short Ribs; just under 6 pounds
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion; large dice
- 1 large Jalapeño; sliced into thick rings
- 3 Cloves of Garlic; peeled and smashed
- 1 one inch piece of fresh ginger; sliced thick
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 2 Whole Star Anise
- 1 teaspoon Whole Coriander
- 1 1/2 Quarts Water
- Crunchy Kale Salad:
- 1 1/2 cups Kale; sliced very thinly
- 1 cup shaved Red Radish
- 1/4 cup shaved Red Onion
- 2 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper