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Blueberry Breakfast Cookies
By cweeks
Preheat oven to 350. In medium bowl, stir together muffin mix, oats, almonds, cranberries, butter and egg until wel...
- 1 Package Blueberry Muffin Mix
- 3/4 C quick cooking oats
- 1/2 C chopped almonds
- 1/4 C dried cranberries
- 1/2 C butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 Can blueberries from muffin mix
Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
By cweeks
Heat the oil reserved from the tomatoes in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat
- 3/4 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, sliced, 2 tablespoons of oil reserved
- 1 pound Italian hot sausages, casings removed
- 2 (8-ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts
- 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 16 ounces fusilli pasta
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan, plus additional for garnish
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 8 ounces water-packed fresh mozzarella, drained and cubed, optional
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Loaded Alfredo with Chicken and Vegetables
By cweeks
5 Power foods
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 3 cups 2% milk
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 Tbsp Grated parmesan
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1/2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 1/4 chopped sun dried tomatoes
- 8 oz cooked chicken breast
- 12 oz fettuccine
Stuffed Turkey Peppers
By cweeks
Nutrients per stuffed turkey pepper: Calories: 350, Total Fat: 7 g, Sat
- 1/2 cup wild rice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 lb 99% lean ground turkey
- 2/3 cup low-sodium natural tomato juice
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 10 grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 assorted medium sweet bell peppers (red orange and yellow)
- 2 oz part-skim mozzarella
Lime Cilantro Rice
By cweeks
Bring the water to a boil; stir the butter and rice into the water
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad
By cweeks
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 12 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, seeds (not cores) removed
- 1/4 cup good olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 16 ounces fresh salted mozzarella
- 12 fresh basil leaves, julienned
Balsamic Chicken Cutlet over Spinach Salad with Mushrooms, Bacon and Warm Shallot Dressing
By cweeks
Coat chicken with balsamic, oil, seasoning and rosemary and set aside
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cutlets (sometimes marked "thin cut")
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, enough to just coat the breast slices
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, just eyeball it
- Grill seasoning blend, or coarse salt and pepper
- 4 stems fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped, about 2 tablespoons
- 1 pound center cut bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound fresh spinach leaves, trimmed and cleaned
- 8 gourmet white stuffing mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 8 radishes, thinly sliced
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount, plus 1 tablespoons
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 3 rounded spoonfuls Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 pound boneless chicken breast cutlets
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 2 splashes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount
- Grill seasoning, such as Montreal Seasoning by McCormick, or, coarse salt and black pepper
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves stripped from stem and finely chopped
- 4 slices center cut bacon
- 1/4 pound fresh spinach, trimmed and cleaned
- 2 gourmet white stuffing mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 red radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced on an angle
- 1/2 shallot, chopped
- 1 /4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, just eyeball it
- 1 rounded spoonful Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Beef Medallions with Spring Mashed Potatoes
By cweeks
Put the potatoes in a large pot
- 1 1/2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tsp. coarse kosher salt, plus more, to taste
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 1/2 head small savoy cabbage, cored and thinly sliced crosswise
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 lb. beef tri-tip roast, excess fat trimmed
- 2 large shallots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 Tbs. dry vermouth
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 Tbs. minced fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
Grilled Steak with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa and Tortillas
By cweeks
Bring a large saucepan two-thirds full of water to a boil over high heat
- 1/2 lb. fresh tomatillos, husks removed
- 2 to 3 serrano chilies
- 2 unpeeled garlic cloves
- 2 small ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 New York strip steaks, each about 12 oz. and 1 inch thick
- Grapeseed oil for grilling
- 8 to 12 flour tortillas, warmed
Antipasto Pasta Salad
By cweeks
1/4th of recipe (about 3 cups): 298 calories, 7g fat, 635mg sodium, 48
- 6 oz. (about 2 cups) uncooked high-fiber rotini pasta
- 2 cups finely chopped kale
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups quartered mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup light Italian dressing
- 16 slices turkey pepperoni, quartered
- 2 sticks light string cheese, cut into coins
- 1/4 cup sliced jarred pepperoncini (drained)