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Spicy Sausage and Penne Casserole
By sheilaolim
Serve this flavorful one-dish meal with a tossed salad and biscuits for a delicious everyday meal
- 8 ounces mini penne pasta or elbow macaroni
- 12 to 16 ounces smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs tossed with 1/2 cup parmesean cheese
Sour cream Cheddar macaroni Salad
By sheilaolim
In large pan cook macaroni in a large amount of boiling salted water until tender, drain, cool until room temperatu...
- 16 oz pkg med. shell macaroni
- 2 c. cubed cheddar cheese
- 1 c. chopped celery
- 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
- 1/4 c. chopped onion
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1 c. salad dressing or mayonnaise
- 1/4 c. milk
- 1/2 c. sweet relish
- 1 1/2 tsp. prepared mustard
- 4 tsp. vinegar
- 1 tsp. celery salt
- pepper
Italian Mac and Cheese - Pressure Cooker
By sheilaolim
Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 4-6
- 16 oz. (500 g.) Pipes, Elbow Macaroni, Penne or short tubular Pasta that can scoop up the cream sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 2 tsp. Sea Salt
- 8 oz (250 g). Sheep or Cow Milk Ricotta
- 1 sprig of Parsley or Basil, finely chopped
- Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano , grated
Chicken Kung Pao Zoodles
By sheilaolim
If you're spiralizer has more than one spiral blade, use the thicker setting to replicate a thicker noodle feel
- For the sauce:
- 2 medium zucchini, about 8 oz each, ends trimmed
- 1 teaspoon grapeseed or canola oil
- 6 oz skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ground ginger
- 2 tbsp crushed dry roasted peanuts
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced scallions along diagonal
- 1 1/2 tbsp reduced soy sauce (tamari for gluten free)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp hoisin sauce
- 2 1/2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tbsp Sambal Oelek Red Chili Paste (or more to taste)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Green Chili Chicken Stew
By sheilaolim
Though loaded with chiles and peppers, this stew has a gentle heat
- 1 chicken (3 to 4 lbs.), cut into 8 pieces
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 5 teaspoons salt
- 1 package (1 lb.) frozen corn, defrosted and drained
- 2 green bell peppers, halved, stemmed, and seeded
- 4 Anaheim or New Mexico green chiles, halved, stemmed, and seeded
- 4 serrano chiles, halved, stemmed, and seeded
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 large yellow onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 cans (12 to 15 oz. each) posole or hominy, drained
- 2 cans (15 oz. each) white beans, drained
- 1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatillos, drained and roughly chopped
- Lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and tortilla chips
Pecan Cheesecake Pie
By sheilaolim
The pecan topping on this cheesecake pie adds a nice crunch to the characteristic creaminess of this popular desse...
- 1/2 (15-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs, divided
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup light corn syrup
Thai Beef Stir-Fry
By sheilaolim
The Skinny 313 calories, 20 g fat (8 g saturated), 14 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein
- BEEF
- 3 oz beef tenderloin
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- STIR FRY
- 1/4 green onion (chopped)
- 4 broccoli florets
- 4 slices yellow peppers
- 1/8 cup bean sprouts
- 8 snow peas
- 1/4 celery stick (sliced)
- 2 cherry tomatoes
- 3 shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
- salt and pepper to taste
Crawfish Enchiladas
By sheilaolim
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 2 cups cooked crawfish tail meat (about 12 ounces)
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Hot and Sour coconut soup
By sheilaolim
Infuse a simple base of canned chicken broth with authentic Thai flavors of ginger, cilantro, garlic, and lemongras...
- 1/2 cup (1-inch) slices peeled fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 garlic cloves, halved
- 2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (10-inch) stalks fresh lemongrass, each cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
- 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole straw mushrooms, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup snow peas, halved crosswise
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
By sheilaolim
Note: To freeze, follow directions for kneading dough and shape into 2 balls
- 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (100° to 110°)
- 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Cooking spray