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Bacon, Egg and Toast Cups
By Valarie
Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 slices white or whole-wheat sandwich bread
- 6 slices bacon
- 6 large eggs
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Hungry Girl's Mocha-Coco Swappuccino
By Valarie
Entire recipe: 120 calories, 4
- 2 tsp. shredded sweetened coconut, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp. fat-free non-dairy powdered creamer
- 1 tsp. instant coffee granules
- 1 tsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 no-calorie sweetener packets, or more to taste
- 1/8 tsp. coconut extract
- 2 cups crushed ice or 10 to 16 ice cubes
- 2 tbsp. Fat Free Reddi-wip
- 1 tsp. light chocolate syrup
Thai-style Steak Salad with Spicy Mint Dressing
By Valarie
Makes 4 servings This is a fun summertime meal
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/3 cup finely shredded fresh mint
- 1 to 2 jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 to 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, 1 1/2-inches thick
- Kosher salt and freshly milled black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 heads Boston lettuce, rinsed and spun dry
- 2 large carrots, shredded (preferably in a food processor)
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1/4 pound sugar snap peas, blanched in boiling salted water for 30 seconds and
Slow Cooker Coq au Vin - Recipe.com
By Valarie
1. Lightly coat an unheated large skillet with cooking spray
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3 pounds chicken thighs, skinned
- 1 envelope (1/2 of a 2.2-ounce package) beefy onion soup mix
- 2 cups quartered fresh mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups frozen small whole onions
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 31/2-inch sticks
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- Hot cooked mashed potatoes (optional)
- Snipped fresh parsley (optional)
Cocktail Meatballs
By Valarie
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
- 3/4 cup chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
Lasagna
By Valarie
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the hamburger, sausage and garlic until brown
- 2 pounds hamburger
- 1 pound hot breakfast sausage
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- One 6-ounce can tomato paste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- 10 ounces lasagna noodles
- 1 pound mozzarella (mozzarella sliced cheese works great)
- 10 to 12 fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 3 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 eggs, beaten
Italian American Meatloaf (Polpettone)
By Valarie
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 cups cubes of country bread with crust
- 1 cup milk
- 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
- 2 medium stalks celery, cut into chunks
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 cup marinara sauce or pureed canned tomatoes, (see online recipe)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil -
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Stew
By Valarie
Combine the chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, chicken soup, chicken bouillon, garlic salt, celery salt, and black...
- 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes
- 10 medium red potatoes, quartered
- 1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 (26 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cubes chicken bouillon (can use up to 6 cubes)
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables
Braised Beef Brisket
By Valarie
Combine the beef consomme, soy sauce, lemon juice, liquid smoke and garlic in a large roasting pan (a disposable is...
- 2 cans beef consomme
- 1 1/2 cups soy sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 10 pounds beef brisket
- Prepared barbecue sauce, for serving, optional
Eight-Layer Casserole - Recipe.com
By Valarie
Follow the make ahead directions to get a head start on dinner with this great beef and cheese noodle casserole rec...
- 3 cups dried medium noodles (6 ounces)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 8 ounce carton dairy sour cream
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup chopped onion (1 small)
- 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)