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Paula's Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic
By pavaldez
Trim asparagus. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, zest and paprika and stir with a fork
- 1 pound asparagus
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Hungry Girl Grilled Graceland Special
By pavaldez
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 277 calories, 12g fat, 385mg sodium, 39g carbs, 7
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat peanut butter, room temperature
- 2 slices light white bread
- 1/2 medium banana, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread, room temperature, divided
Salad: Comfort Food Diet Spiral Pasta Salad
By pavaldez
- MARJORAM VINAIGRETTE:
- 1 package (12 ounces) spiral pasta
- 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Muffins: Chunky Banana Bran Muffins
By pavaldez
Combine the bran and buttermilk and set aside
- 1 cup unprocessed wheat bran
- 1 cup buttermilk (shaken)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup large-diced bananas
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place paper liners into 1 (10 or 12-cup) muffin tin.
Ina's Meat Loaf
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 3 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup canned chicken stock or broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (81 percent lean)
- 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs (recommended: Progresso)
- 2 extra-large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)
Pasta: Comfort Food Diet Creamy Noodles
By pavaldez
Cook spaghetti according to package directions
- 8 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
- 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
- 3 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Daisy's New Style Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos Estilo Nuevo)
By pavaldez
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small Spanish onion, cut into medium dice
- 2 cloves garlic, whacked with the side of a knife and peeled
- 1 pound dried black beans
- 1 smoked ham hock or smoked turkey wing
- 1 bunch cilantro, washed
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Good quality tortilla chips, for serving
- Thinly sliced red radishes, for serving, optional
Sandra's Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes
By pavaldez
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 4 Roma tomatoes, thickly sliced
- 2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil leaves
Marlene's Iced Tea Leomonade
By pavaldez
1. In a medium sized mug or glass measuring cup, steep the tea bag in very hot water for 3 minuts
- 1 Black tea Bag
- 3/4 cup very hot water
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons granulated sweetener (or 4 packets)
- 3/4 cup crushed ice
- Leomon wedge (optional)
Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake
By pavaldez
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 1-1/4 sticks (10 Tbsp.) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Tbsp. golden syrup (such as Lyle's) or dark corn syrup
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 2 eggs
- Zest of 2 small oranges (1 Tbsp.) and juice of 1 small orange (3 Tbsp.)