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Chicken Parmesan Rollatini
By cweeks
Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine
- 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 14.5-ounce can crushed San Marzano or fire-roasted tomatoes 5 or 6 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 thin (1/8-inch-thick) chicken cutlets (4 ounces each)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 6 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg white
- Cooking spray
- Instant polenta, for serving (optional)
Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole with Cauliflower
By cweeks
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Kosher salt
- 1 small head cauliflower
- 8 ounces extra-wide egg noodles
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
- 8 ounces assorted fresh mushrooms or white mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 large or 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Freshly ground pepper
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 to 4 cups shredded Poached Chicken Breasts, recipe follows
- 1 cup panko
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Garlic Oil Sauteed Pasta with Broccoli
By cweeks
Recipe courtesy Melissa D'Arabian
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 head broccoli, sliced into very thin florets, stalk peeled and cut into matchsticks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Few tablespoons water or pasta cooking water, if needed
- 2 cups penne pasta, cooked al dente
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Apple-Cinnamon Dessert Crepe
By cweeks
Directions In a small nonstick pot on the stove, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt with 2 tbsp
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp. cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
- Dash salt
- 1/2 cup diced Fuji apple (about 1/2 apple)
- 1/8 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. reduced-fat/light cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup Cool Whip Free, thawed from frozen
- Two 9-inch ready-to-use dessert crepes (like the kind by Frieda's or Melissa's)
- 1 tsp. fat-free or light caramel dip (like the kinds by Marzetti), room temperature
- Optional: powdered sugar
Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
By cweeks
In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the yogurt and remaining sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving
- 1 1
- container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
- 1/4 1/4
- cup chopped cucumber
- 2 2
- tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 1
- tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 2 2
- teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1
- lb lean ground turkey
- 1 1
- cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
- 1/3 1/3
- cup chopped red onion
- 1 1
- tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4
- teaspoon pepper
- 1 1
- clove garlic, finely chopped
- 4 4
- whole wheat burger buns, split
- 1 1
- medium tomato, thinly sliced
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Fruit
By cweeks
For the mustard fruit: Combine the wine, sugar, vinegar and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup whole-grain mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 under-ripe pear, peeled, cored, and cut into cubes
- 1 cup dried apricots or dried cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted and ground
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 2 pork tenderloins, cleaned and silver skin removed
- 1 cup arugula, for serving
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Whole-Wheat Banana (Nut) Muffins
By cweeks
Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 very ripe bananas, peeled (the riper they are the sweeter they'll be)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Thanksgiving Turkey
By cweeks
DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons ground dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons rubbed dried sage
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 (15 pound) whole turkey, neck and
- giblets removed
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 orange, cut into wedges
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 (750 milliliter) bottle champagne
Breakfast Casserole Bites
By cweeks
Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 pieces whole-wheat sandwich bread
- 8 eggs, farmers’ market or organic recommended
- 1/2 cup milk, any kind will work but we use whole milk in our house
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 oz grated cheese, organic sharp cheddar recommended
- 1/2 lb cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon, local or organic recommended
- Also need: Foil muffin holders for baking
Pork Medallions with Cherry Pomegranate Pan Sauce Recipe
By cweeks
1. Cut each pork loin crosswise into 12 (1-inch-thick) pieces
- 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 bottle Robert Rothschild Farm Cherry Pomegranate Habanero Sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter