Cweeks' profile page
Recipes
Dessert Nachos
By cweeks
Serving Size: 1/4th of recipe (6 loaded chips) Calories: 161 Fat: 2g Sodium: 334mg Carbs: 38g Fiber: 4g Sugar...
- 2 medium-large high-fiber flour tortillas with about 110 calories each (like La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious 100 Calorie)
- 3/4 tsp. cinnamon, divided
- 2 dashes salt, divided
- 1 tsp. powdered sugar
- One 60-calorie sugar-free or no-sugar-added vanilla pudding snack (like the kind by Jell-O)
- 1/4 cup sugar-free pancake syrup
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 tbsp. fat-free or light caramel dip (like the kinds by Marzetti)
- Optional toppings: Fat Free Reddi-wip, rainbow sprinkles
Pulled Pork with Two Chiles Tamale Pot Pie
By cweeks
Heat the dried peppers in a pot
- 8 guajillo dried peppers
- 1 quart chicken stock, homemade or store-bought
- 1 can chipotle in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander (half a palmful)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- One 3-pound boneless pork butt (shoulder), trimmed weight
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups fine to medium ground cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon fennel pollen or ground fennel
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar or hot pepper Cheddar
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
By cweeks
Preheat oven at 350 degrees F
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Whipped cream, for serving
- Zucchini ribbons, for serving
French Toast Sticks
By cweeks
Nutrients per serving (4 sticks and 1/2 tbsp maple syrup): Calories: 147, Total Fat: 3
- 6 egg whites
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 slices whole-wheat French bread, each cut into 4 4-inch (1/2-inch thick) pieces
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
Texas-Style Lasagna Recipe
By cweeks
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 package (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained [x] Natural Tomato Goodness 100% natural vine-ripened Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes are simmered with spices to provide a rich tomato flavor. Get Recipes >
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 12 corn tortillas (6 inches), torn
- 3-1/2 to 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional toppings: crushed tortilla chips, salsa and cubed avocado
Lentil Soup with Lemon
By cweeks
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
- 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- 1 pinch chili powder
Shanghai Noodle Salad
By cweeks
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat
- 1 pound fresh thick Chinese wheat noodles
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1 small zucchini, cut into matchsticks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Linguini with White Clam Sauce
By cweeks
Heat a large deep skillet over medium heat
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tin flat fillet of anchovies, drained, 6 or 7 fillets
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, 4 or 5 sprigs stripped or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup clam juice or chicken stock
- 1 can (15 ounces) fancy whole baby clams
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 pound linguini, slightly undercooked, about 6 to 7 minutes
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
- Lots of black pepper and some coarse salt
- Crusty bread, for mopping
Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole with Ham and Peas
By cweeks
Preheat the broiler to high heat
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- One 8-ounce piece deli ham, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- One 17.5-ounce package potato gnocchi
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese
Prime Rib with Cabernet Au Jus
By cweeks
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 1 Prime Rib Roast, about 6 lbs.
- 5 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Rosemary
- 1 tsp Thyme
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 Cup Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1 Cup Beef Broth or Beef Drippings