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Paula's Broccoli Soup
By pavaldez
Place steamed broccoli in a blender and blend until pureed
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets and steamed
- 2 cups chicken broth, or more for thinning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper
Marlene's Skillet Chicken Parmesan
By pavaldez
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 340 : Carbohydrate 13g (Sugars1g) : Total Fat 14g (Sat Fat 6g) : Prote
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 large egg
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup marinara sauce (jar or homemade)
- 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)
Chew: Clinton Kelly Chicken Pot Mini Pies
By pavaldez
Defrost the pie dough in the refrigerator overnight
- 2 Packages Pie Dough Store-bought
- 2 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Onion diced
- 1 Garlic clove minced
- 1 Sprig Thyme leaves only
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 3 Tablespoon Flour
- 1 Cup Chicken Stock
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Store bought Rotisserie Chicken picked and bones discarded
- 1 Cup Frozen Peas and Carrots thawed
- 1 egg beaten
- Vegetable Oil for frying
Chicken Tostadas
By pavaldez
Lightly spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray, and set stove to medium heat
- 3 1/2 ounces cooked chicken breast
- 1 corn tortilla
- 1/3 cup boiled or canned black beans
- 2 cups mixed chopped onions and peppers
- 1 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
- 3 tbsp salsa
Salad: Comfort Food Diet Waldorf Tuna Salad
By pavaldez
In a large bowl, combine the tuna, apple, celery, raisins, dates and walnuts
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
- 1 large red apple, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
Comfort Food Diet Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
By pavaldez
Place a third of the potatoes in a shallow 3-qt
- 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced (about 5 large potaotes)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 ounces reduced-fat Swiss cheese slices, finely chopped (3/4 cup), divided
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Sandra's Buttered Apple Cider
By pavaldez
Put the butter on a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a 1-inch-thick log; wrap and chill 1 hour
- Mix 1 stick softened butter
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon each ground nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves until combined
Emeril's Chicken Pot Pies
By pavaldez
Cut 1 carrot and 1 stalk of celery into large dice, and peel and quarter 1 yellow onion
- Pie Dough:
- 3 large carrots
- 3 stalks celery
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 1 (3-4 pound) chicken
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 cup peas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 ounces wood ear or shiitake mushrooms, finely sliced
- Essence, recipe follows
- Salt
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup (10 2/3 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup ice water
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Paula's Fried Sweet Potato Chips
By pavaldez
In a large sauce pan, heat oil to 350 degrees F
- • Vegetable oil, for frying
- • 2 large sweet potatoes, washed
- • House Seasoning, recipe follows or sugar, to taste
Vitamix: Spaghetti Sauce
By pavaldez
1. Place all ingredients except bay leaf, into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid
- 3 cups (540 g) tomatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 medium onion, quartered or about 1/2 cup chopped
- 6-ounce (227 g) can tomato paste (or 3/4 cup)
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed basil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- salt, to taste (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey
- 1 bay leaf