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Soup: T.G.I. Friday's Broccoli Cheese Soup
By pavaldez
1. Combine chicken broth, water, half-and-half cheese, flour, onion and pepper in a large saucepan
- Garnish:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 slices Kraft Cheddar Singles
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups broccoli florets (bite-size pieces)
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Fat Flush Homemade Salsa
By pavaldez
In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients until well blended
- 1-2 fresh, small jalapenos, minced (optional)
- 1/8 cup fresh cilantro, finely minced
- 1 / cup green pepper, finely minced
- 2 garlic clovs, finely minced
- 1 14.5-oz. can Muir Glen Diced Tomatoes, drained
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 6 scallions (white parts only), finely diced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Salad: Chef's Salad with Turkey, Avocado, and Jack Cheese
By pavaldez
1. In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, vinegar, and honey; season with salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 large head Boston lettuce
- 1 pound sliced roasted turkey breast, torn into pieces
- 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup alfalfa sprouts or pea shoots
- 6 radishes, halved and thinly sliced
- 4 carrots, cut into matchsticks
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips (1 cup)
Gina's Red Carpet Cocktails
By pavaldez
Add 1 1/2 ounces of the vodka to each champagne flute
- 1 1/2 cups vodka, chilled
- 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice, chilled
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 bottle Champagne or other sparkling white wine
- Chilled maraschino cherries, for garnish
Salmon: Pan-fried Salmon
By pavaldez
Bring the salmon to room temperature 10 minutes before cooking
- 4 (5-ounce) center-cut salmon fillets (about 1-inch-thick), skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Serving suggestions: honey mustard, horseradish mashed potatoes, mesclun greens
Emeril's Basic Pizza Dough
By pavaldez
In an electric mixing bowl, whisk the yeast, sugar, water and lard together to make a paste
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
- 1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening
- 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Olive oil
Pancakes: Gourmet Apple Cinnamon Sour Cream Pancake
By pavaldez
1. Mix the dry ingredients including the apples and cinnamon together in a large bowl
- Serve with maple syrup, cinnamon apple syrup, or maple cream syrup.
- 4 cups all-purpose flour cups
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup dry sour cream powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup grated fresh apples or 1 cup dry Fuji apples
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, whisked
- 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 3 cups cool water or enough to reach the desired consistency
Comfort Food Diet Tasty Italian Chicken
By pavaldez
In a small saucepan, saute onion and 1/8 teaspoon paprika in 1 teaspoon oil until tender
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1-1/8 teaspoons paprika, divided
- 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1-1/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
Bread: Apple Flat Bread
By pavaldez
1.Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1 pound store-bought pizza dough
- 1/4 cup apple jelly, melted
- 4 medium-sized apples, cored, peeled, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Refried Bean Dip
By pavaldez
In a saucepan, combine beans, cheese, beer, butter, onino, garlic, and chili powder
- ■1 C. refried beans
- ■1/2 C. shredded provolone cheese
- ■1/3 C. beer
- ■2 Tbs. butter
- ■1 Tbs. minced onion
- ■1 clove minced garlic
- ■2 tsp. chili powder
- ■tostada shells, broken