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Thai Pork Wraps - Recipe.com
By Valarie
1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 pound boneless pork chops, cut with the grain, into 1/4 x 2-inch strips
- 1 bag (16 ounces) cole slaw mix
- 2 cups shredded carrot
- 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet red chili sauce (such as Thai Kitchen)
- 10 large Bibb lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cucumber, seeded, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- Fresh mint and lime wedges
Savory Bean-Spinach Soup
By Valarie
In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine vegetable broth, tomato puree, white beans, water, rice, onion, basil, p...
- 2 14 - ounce cans vegetable broth
- 1 15 - ounce can tomato puree
- 1 15 - 16 - ounce can small white or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup uncooked converted rice
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach leaves
- Finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Mini Muffin Tin Cinnamon Rolls
By Valarie
Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a medium mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans and maple syrup
- 2 tubes store-bought crescent rolls from refrigerator section
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Nonstick spray
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Fresh Green Bean Casserole
By Valarie
Lighter version
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 5 cups sliced green beans
- 4 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 1/2 cups diced onions
- 2 cups sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Ken Gillmer's Panko Encrusted Chicken Rollatini
By Valarie
Preheat a 1/2-inch of canola oil in a cast iron skillet to 350ºF
- 6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets
- 12 slices Cappicola Ham
- 12 slices Gouda
- 24 thin stalks of Asparagus
- Canola Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 2 Eggs (whisked)
- Salt
- Pepper
Chicken Marsala - Recipe.com
By Valarie
Marsala, Italy's most famous fortified wine, gives chicken an unforgettable flavor in this low-calorie recipe
- 4 small (12 ounces total) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- Nonstick spray coating
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dry Marsala or dry sherry
Artichoke Rice Salad with Shrimp
By Valarie
In a skillet sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray, brown the instant rice and pasta mixture
- 1 (6.9-ounce) package instant rice and pasta mixture, chicken flavor ( Chicken Rice-a-Roni)
- 1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 to 4 green onions, chopped, white and green parts
- 12 to 14 pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound small or medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Korean Pulled Pork Sandwich with Asian Slaw
By Valarie
For the Korean pulled pork: Remove the pork from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (or more if you want it spicier)
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons clover honey
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 5 pound pork butt, trimmed of excess fat
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 ounces snow peas, julienned
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1/2 head Napa cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Soft sesame hamburger buns
40-Minute Hamburger Buns Recipe
By Valarie
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
By Valarie
step 1 ingredients 3 large washed unpeeled Red Potatoes (chopped into large chunks) 2 large washed unpeeled Ru...
- 3 large washed unpeeled Red Potatoes (chopped into large chunks)
- 2 large washed unpeeled Russet Potatoes (chopped into large chunks)
- 1 medium White Onion (small dice)
- 6-8 ounces Smoked Gouda or Mozzarella Cheese (chopped into small chunks)
- 1/2 pint Half and Half
- Kosher Salt
- freshly ground Black Pepper
- granulated Garlic (optional)