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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip!
By McCarleyRHLAC
Servings: makes about 4 cups of dip Calories: 47 calories for 1/4 cup serving Weight Watchers Points Plus Value:
- 1/2 (8oz) package fat free cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (or low fat sour cream)
- 1 1/2 tbs Spicy Ranch Dry Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix (or the regular ranch dry mix will work)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or blue cheese)
- 1/2 cup Franks RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce (more or less depending on desired heat)
- 1 1/2 cup chicken, cooked and shredded (or pulled)
Twix Cookies
By McCarleyRHLAC
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Cream butter and sugar together
- 1 1/2 cups softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 15 oz caramel **See notes
- 2 cups milk choc chips
- 2 tsp shortening
Chimichangas
By McCarleyRHLAC
Estimated WW pts: 8 per Chimichanga (if baked) Frying Chimichanga will change points value
- Chimichanga:
- 2 1/2 c. Shredded Beef Filling (recipe included)
- 12 flour tortillas (7 inches in diameter)
- Vegetable oil or solid shortening, for frying
- Shredded lettuce
- 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
- Dairy sour cream or guacamole (optional)
- Shredded Beef Filling:
- 1 med. onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 c. finely chopped or shredded cooked lean beef (leftovers from a pot roast are good)
- 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
- 1 tsp. ground cumin (optional)
- 1 c. canned or homemade enchilada sauce
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
By McCarleyRHLAC
GREATFORCOOKOUT!
- 1 pound tricolor pasta
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (I like the sun-dried tomatoes that are jarred and packed in oil the best)
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn into small pieces, or 1 tablespoon dried
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 3/4 cup black or kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 teaspoons saute spice (equal parts black pepper, salt and garlic powder – I mix up a bunch of this and keep it in a small tupperware in my spice cabinet)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Cherry Crumb Cake | Full Fork Ahead
By McCarleyRHLAC
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- For the topping:
- 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for dish
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dish
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/2 cups (1 pound) fresh sour cherries, pitted, or frozen dark sweet cherries
TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
By McCarleyRHLAC
Heat broth, tomato sauce, and cream in a skillet over medium-low heat
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cups tomato pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper
2-Step Cheesy Pasta Twists
By McCarleyRHLAC
Cook hamburger meat, drain
- 6 cups cooked corkscrew-shaped pasta
- hamburger meat
- 1 jar prego sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzerela cheese
- 1/2 cup zesty italian croutons, crushed
Pork Chops with Balsamic Peppers
By McCarleyRHLAC
Servings: 4 Serving Size: 1 pork chop + 1/2 cup bell pepper mixture Calories: 215 Fat: 10
- 4 center cut pork chops
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
- 1 yellow (or orange) bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
- 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
Strawberry Cream Puff Cake
By McCarleyRHLAC
For the cream puff layer, preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- Cream Puff Base:
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2/3 cup flour
- 3 eggs
- Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
Key Lime Pie Gelato | Full Fork Ahead
By McCarleyRHLAC
To make the plain base: In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine the milk and cream
- For the plain base:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup sugar
- For the gelato:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, preferably Key lime
- 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
- 3/4 cup crushed graham crackers (about five full unbroken sheets), frozen