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Grilled Chicken Smothered Nachos
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To save money and calories, skip buying the grilled chicken breast at the store and make Simple Grilled Chicken ins...
- 1 oz. baked tortilla chips (Guiltless Groumet)
- 1/4 c. drained canned 50% less-sodium black beans,
- heated
- 4 oz. grilled extra-lean boneless, skinless chicken
- breast, cut into small cubes, reheated if necessary
- 2 tbsp salsa con queso, al natural if possible
- 3 tbsp finley chopped seeded tomato
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced jalapeno chile pepper
Yellow Cupcakes
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Basic Yellow Cupcake Recipe
- 2 1/3 c all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 c. butter or margarine, softened
- 1 1/4 c sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2/3 c. milk
BLT Burgers
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Yes, burgers are on the menu! But go with 96% lean ground beef (not 93%, which has almost twice the fat!)
- 4 strips extra-lean turkey bacon, each cut in half
- 1 pound 96% lean ground beef
- 4 whole grain or whole wheat hamburger buns, split
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves
- 4 large or 8 to 12 small thin tomato slices
- 4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
Dark Molten Lava Cakes
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From Bobby Deens "Not My Mama's Meals"
- MAYA NO-SUGAR-ADDED BAR:
- 2 3/4 ounces (80 grams) 100-percent dark chocolate
- 2/3 ounce (20 grams) low-fat powdered milk
- RASPBERRY COULIS:
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- MOLTEN LAVA CAKES:
- 1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for ramekins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pureed prunes (organic baby food works well for this)
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for ramekins
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Fiesta Lime Chicken
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Grilled boneless chicken breast marinated in lime juice and tequila flavors
- 1 c. water
- 1/3 c. teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 c. lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp tequila
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- DRESSING
- 1/4 c. mayonnaise
- 1/4 c sour cream
- 2 tbsp spicy, chunky salsa
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp Cajun blackening spice
- 1/4 tsp parley flakes
- 1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
- 1/8 tsp dried dill weed
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin
- 1 c. shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 2 c. crumbled corn chips.
Corrot-Ginger Sauce
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For Spa Chicken
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 shallots, minced (aobut 6 tbsp)
- 1/4 tsp gorund coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground tumeric
- 2 carrots, peeeled and sliced thin
- 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 c. hot water
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- Salt and Pepper
French Pork and White Bean Casserole
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This recipe calls for raw turkey sausage; do not use precooked sausages
- 4 slices high-quality white sandwich bread, torn into
- pieces.
- 5 tsp canola oil
- 1/2 c minced fresh parsley
- Salt and Pepper
- 2 celery ribs
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lb pork shoulder, trimmed of all visible fat and silver
- skin and cut into 1" chunks
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped medium
- 1 onion, minced (about 1c)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 lb. (about 21/2c) dried cannellini beans, rinsed,
- picked over, and soaked
- 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 lb garlic turkey sausage, sliced 1" thick
Cream Cheese Frosting
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In large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and 2 tsp of the milk with electric mixer on low speed until smoo...
- 1 package (8oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened.
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2-3 tsp mik
- 4 c. powdered sugar
Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
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What’s better than a warm, hearty bowl of soup on a cold day? Having a big batch of warm, hearty soup ready and
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
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- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 3/4 cups long grain rice (NOT quick cooking rice)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 10 oz corn
Strawberry Sweet Rolls with Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze
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Soft, sweet, fluffy rolls filled with strawberry jam and topped with a sweet and tangy cream cheese glaze are my id...
- For the Dough
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus up to 1/4 cup additional, to be added only if necessary)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce packet, I use Red Star Platinum)
- pinch salt, optional and to taste
- 1/2 cup milk (I used Trader Joe's Light Coconut Milk in a can; try buttermilk, cow, goat, almond, soy)
- For the Filling
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft - let it sit out while dough rises
- 3/4 about 3/4 cup strawberry preserves or jam (or try another flavor; blueberry, raspberry, peach, apricot)
- For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- 3 about 3 ounces (about 1/3 cup) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract