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Guilt Free Chicken Pasta Primavera
By pavaldez
1. Cook spaghetti according to pckage directions
- 6 oz uncooked spaghetti
- 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup,
- undiluted
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (16 oz.) frozen vegetables, thawed
- 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Comfort Food Diet Blackberry Cobbler
By pavaldez
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, tapioca and allspice
- DOUGH:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4-1/2 teaspoons quick-cooking tapioca
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 5 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/3 cup fat-free milk
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Paula's Crisp Potato Cakes
By pavaldez
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more, if needed In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, 1 cup panko, and beaten...
- Chive and Onion Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 cups left over mashed potatoes, or Chive and Onion Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, divided
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup chive and onion cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
Tex-Mex Grilling Rub
By pavaldez
1. In a blender or spice grinder, or with a mortar and pestle, grind all the ingredients together
- 1/4 Cup Kosher Salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Ina's Blueberry Sauce
By pavaldez
Combine the blueberries and vanilla sugar in a large heavy saucepan
- 1 1/2 pints fresh blueberries, rinsed
- 1 cup vanilla sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Pasta: Claire's Herb Buttered Noodles
By pavaldez
Cook the noodles according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Neely's Quick Bread
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for pan
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
- 2 tablespoons ground mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch cayenne
- 1 large egg, beaten lightly
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle light beer
- 1 cup grated smoked Gouda
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Marlene's Basic Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
By pavaldez
Marlene Says: To make a delicious Touch of Honey Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting, replace 1 tablespoon of sweetener ...
- 1/2 cup tub-style reduced fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup nonfat cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons granulated no-calorie sweetener (or 6 packets)
- 3/4 cup light whipped topping, thawed
Ina's String Beans with Garlic
By pavaldez
Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for just 1 1/2 minutes
- 1 1/2 pounds French string beans (haricots verts), both ends removed
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- Freshly ground black pepper
Salad: Coleslaw
By pavaldez
Mix dressing ingredients together until smooth and well blended
- Dressing:
- 6 C. cabbage, grated
- 1 C. carrots, grated
- 1/4 C. celery, grated
- 1/4 C. radishes, grated
- 2 Tbs. onion, grated
- 3/4 tsp. celery salt
- 3/4 tsp. caraway seed
- 1 Tbs. vinegar
- 2 Tbs. sugar
- 1 C. Miracle Whip-style salad dressing