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Seven Creative & Delicious Hot Dog Toppings
By Chez_Alexander
All recipes make enough topping for one hot dog
- California Pup (2 WW pts):
- 2 tsp canola mayo mixed with 2 tsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 TBS sliced avocado
- 1 TBS sliced fresh radish
- 2 tsp sunflower seeds
- Confetti Corn Dog (2 WW pts):
- 3 TBS charred corn kernels
- 2 tsp sliced green onion
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- 1 tsp jalapeno slivers
- 1 TBS crumbled cotija cheese
- Bahn Mi on a Bun (2 WW pts):
- 2 tsp mayo mixed with 1/4 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 2 TSB grated fresh carrot
- 2 TBS thinly sliced, peeled cucumber
- 1 TBS fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp chopped roasted peanuts
- Cookout Cruncher (2 WW pts):
- 2 TBS prepared coleslaw
- 3 Kettle-style potato chips, crushed
- 2 TBS baked beans
- 1 TBS thinly sliced green onions
- Pickled Pink (3 WW pts):
- 2 tsp mayo mixed with 1 tsp chopped fresh basil & 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 2 TBS sliced pickled red onion
- 1 TBS crumbled goat cheese
- 3 TBS baby arugula
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- The Hawaiian (2 WW pts):
- 3 TBS chopped fresh pineapple mixed with 1 TBS chopped cilantro and 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh onion
- 2 tsp chopped macadamia nuts
- Devil Dog (Station Square Hot Dogs, Pittsburgh, PA)(4 WW pts):
- 3 TBS prepared egg salad
- 3 plain potato chips (e.g,. Lay's), crushed
- 1 TBS thinly sliced green onion
- Tabasco sauce to taste
Tangy Pork Chops with Sweet Corn Relish
By Chez_Alexander
1. In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 6 6-ounce pork loin chops
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large white onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup San-J Sweet & Tangy Sauce
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups frozen kernel corn, thawed
- fresh, chopped parsley to garnish
German Apple Pancake
By Chez_Alexander
Batter: 1. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk
- Batter:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 TBS sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 grated nutmeg
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 2 TBS butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Apple Mixture:
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup sugar, divided (1/4 cup / 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
- 1 cup thinly sliced Granny Smith apple
- 1 TBS powdered sugar, for serving
Asparagus with Avocado-Herb Dressing
By Chez_Alexander
This dish is a beautiful celebration of the season, with crisp-tender asparagus blanketed by a creamy, very herby d...
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup whole buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, divided
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh chives, divided
- 1 1/2 ounces goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Coarsely ground black pepper (optional)
Chili-Spiced Fruit Salad with Queso Fresco
By Chez_Alexander
1. Combine sugar and water in a medium, heavy saucepan
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 large peach, peeled and sliced
- 2 TBS fresh lime juice
- 2 oz crumbled queso fresco
Sheet Pan Maple-Mustard Pork Chops & Carrots
By Chez_Alexander
You need just one pan for this satisfying weeknight dinner
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 4 (5 ounce) bone-in, center-cut pork chops ( ½ inch thick)
- 1½ pounds rainbow carrots, cut diagonally into ¼-inch slices
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Pork Chops with Herbed Goat Cheese Butter & Green Beans
By Chez_Alexander
This speedy main feels restaurant-worthy, but it couldn’t be easier or more affordable (just $2
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 ounce goat cheese, softened (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 (4-oz.) boneless pork chops (3/4 in. thick)
- 10 ounce green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Polenta Squares with Gorgonzola & Pine Nuts
By Chez_Alexander
These are also tasty with chopped dried figs or cranberries in place of the currants
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons currants
- 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Grilled Pork Chops With Shallot Butter
By Chez_Alexander
1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat
- 4 (4 oz) bone-in center-cut pork chops
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 2 tsp chives, finely chopped
- 1 tsp thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tsp rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 TBS butter, softened
- 2 1/2 tsp shallots, minced
- 1/4 tsp grated lemon rind
Strawberry-Almond Cream Tart
By Chez_Alexander
Prepare the crust and filling up to 2 days ahead for this strawberry-almond cream tart; then assemble the dessert r...
- CRUST:
- 36 honey graham crackers (about 9 sheets)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 teaspoons water
- Cooking spray
- FILLING:
- 2/3 cup light cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- TOPPING:
- 6 cups small fresh strawberries, divided
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted