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Simple Perfect Enchiladas
By Valarie
For the sauce: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the canola oil and flour
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- One 28-ounce can enchilada or Mexican red sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Canola oil, for frying
- 10 to 14 corn tortillas
- Two 4-ounce cans diced green chilies
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped black olives
- 3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
- Cilantro, for garnish
Slow-Cooker Minestrone
By Valarie
1. COOK BEANS: Bring beans and enough water to cover by 1 inch to low boil in medium saucepan over high heat
- 1 cup dried medium-sized white beans (see note), rinsed and picked over
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped fine
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, roughly crushed by hand
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, stemmed, leaves chopped
- 1/2 cup pasta, small soup
Pan-Fried Onion Dip
By Valarie
Cut the onions in half and then slice them into 1/8-inch thick half-rounds
- 2 large yellow onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup good mayonnaise
Ryan Scott's Slow-Cooked Creamy Mushroom Tomato Chicken Thighs
By Valarie
Arrange the onions on the bottom evenly of the slow cooker
- 1/2 cup onion, sliced
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 10-ounce package Sno White Mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 Barilla pasta sauce
- 1 Muir Glen Tomato Sauce
Peppermint Meringues
By Valarie
Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C)
- 2 egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 peppermint candy canes, crushed
Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers
By Valarie
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (about 2 cups)
- 1 small onion, minced (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup bulghur
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, cores and ribs removed
- 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium stewed tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Fall Vegetable Crock Pot Barley Soup
By Valarie
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- 1 cup
- Diced Sweet Onion
- 3 cloves
- Garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 stalks
- Celery, split and chopped
- 2 2
- Large Carrots, peeled and cut into coin shapes
- 1 1
- Red Pepper, roughly chopped
- 1 1
- Sweet Potato, peeled and chopped into 1/2" cubes
- 1/8 tsp
- Dried Thyme Leaves
- 1/8 tsp
- Dried Rubbed Sage
- 1/4 tsp
- Sea Salt
- 1/8 tsp
- Ground Black Pepper
- 2 cups
- Vegetable Broth
- 2 cup
- Water
- 1/2 cup
- Uncooked Pearl Barley
- 1 × 15.8 oz can
- Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 × 15.8 oz can
- Great Northern or Any White Beans & Juice
- 3 Tbsp
- Tomato Paste or, to taste
Hungry Girl's Caramel Apple Cinnamon Buns
By Valarie
1/8th of recipe (1 bun): 137 calories, 4g fat, 280mg sodium, 24g carbs, 0
- For the filling:
- Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped Granny Smith apple
- 1/4 cup fat-free or light caramel dip
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- dash salt
- For the buns:
- 1 package refrigerated Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations
- Seamless Dough Sheet
- For the icing:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons fat-free or light caramel dip
Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
By Valarie
Pour the vegetable oil into the bottom of a slow cooker
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast
- 1 cup barbeque sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 extra large onion, chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 8 hamburger buns, split
- 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
Fish en Papillote
By Valarie
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 1/2 red onion, julienned
- 1 zucchini, julienned
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (4-ounce) sole fillets, hake, flounder or other white fish
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 pats butter
- 1/4 cup white wine