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Fiesta Chicken Tacos with Mango & Jicama Salad
By sheilaolim
These Mexican inspired tacos are made with fresh fruits and vegetables for a family taco night everyone looks forwa
- SALAD:
- 3/4 cup jicama (3-inch) julienne-cut peeled
- 1/2 cup ripe mango, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash black pepper
- TACOS:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 pound chicken breast, skinless, boneless, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
- 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1 cup mixed salad greens
Hearty Chicken Butternut Squash & Quinoa Stew
By sheilaolim
Here's a recipe you'll be filing under Favorites
- 1 1/2 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded & chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 can (14 ounce) petite diced tomatoes
- 2/3 cup uncooked quinoa
- 3/4 cup pitted and quartered kalamata olives
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Pumpkin Cake with Maple Frosting
By sheilaolim
Yield: 8 Prep Time: 15 min prep + 30 min cooling Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes You can mix al...
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 can 15 oz. pumpkin (I buy Trader Joe’s organic)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. maple extract
Tex-Mex Pasta Salad
By sheilaolim
This kid-friendly recipe is a takeoff on macaroni and cheese; it makes a large batch that holds well for two or t...
- 1 pound uncooked radiatore pasta (short coiled pasta)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 (1.25-ounce) package 40%-less-sodium taco seasoning (such as Old El Paso)
- 2 cups (8 ounces) preshredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese
- 2 cups chopped seeded tomato
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (8-ounce) container reduced-fat sour cream
- Salsa (optional)
Banana Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins
By sheilaolim
Instructions Preheat oven to 400F and prepare a muffin pan by spraying cavities with cooking spray or lining them...
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups rolled oats (old fashioned or quick)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, mini or regular
Sautéed Chicken Breasts With Creamy Chive Sauce
By sheilaolim
Number of Servings: 4 Amount Per Serving Calories: 244 Total Fat: 9 g Saturated Fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 72 mg Sodium
- 4 piece(s) chicken, breast, boneless, skinless, (about 1 pound), trimmed of fat
- 1 teaspoon salt, Kosher, divided
- 1/4 cup(s) flour, all-purpose
- 3 teaspoon oil, olive, extra virgin, divided
- 2 large shallot(s), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
- 1/2 cup(s) wine, dry white
- 14 ounce(s) broth, reduced-sodium chicken
- 1/3 cup(s) sour cream, reduced-fat
- 1 tablespoon mustard, Dijon
- 1/2 cup(s) chives, fresh, chopped, (about 1 bunch)
Turkey Pozole Soup with Green Chlies
By sheilaolim
Pour the oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium heat
- • 2 pounds turkey meat cut into 1 inch cubes
- • 1/4 cup olive oil
- • 2 large onions, peeled and chopped
- • 2 red peppers, seeded and chopped
- • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- • 2 tablespoons Ancho chili powder
- • 2 tablespoons peeled, chopped garlic
- • 1 15 ounce can chopped green chilies
- • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- • 2 quarts chicken broth
- • 1 28 ounce can golden or white hominy
- • 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
- • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- • Sour cream
- • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peanut Butter Truffles
By sheilaolim
If you overbeat the chocolate mixture in Step 2, beat in 2 to 3 Tbsp
- 1 (12-oz.) package semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup finely chopped, lightly salted roasted peanuts
- Wax paper
Hazelnut Brownies
By sheilaolim
Nutritional Facts1 serving (1 piece) equals 311 calories, 20 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 136 mg ...
- FROSTING:
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or refrigerated hazelnut nondairy creamer
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts
Citrus Tea Punch
By sheilaolim
Prepare punch 1 day ahead Nutritional Information Amount per serving Calories: 68 Calories from fat: 1% ...
- 6 cups water, divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 family-sized tea bags
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 (6-ounce) can thawed lemonade concentrate, undiluted
- Ice Lemon slices (optional