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Peanut Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables
By Valarie
In a 4-quart Dutch oven, cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding vegetables for the last 2 minutes o...
- 6 ounces dried multigrain spaghetti
- 1 16 - ounce package frozen sugar snap stir-fry vegetable blend
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 cups Shredded Chicken Master Recipe (see Recipe Center)
- 1/3 cup chopped peanuts and/or sliced green onion (optional)
Pizza in a Pot - Recipe.com
By Valarie
1. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is brown and onion is tender
- 1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage or lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
- 1 15 ounce can pizza sauce with cheese
- 1 14 1/2 ounce can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
- 2 cups frozen (yellow, green, and red) peppers and onion stir-fry vegetables
- 1 4 1/2 ounce jar (drained weight) sliced mushrooms, drained, or one 2.25-ounce can sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
- 1 16 ounce loaf Italian bread or French baguette, halved lengthwise
- 1 8 ounce package (2 cups) shredded pizza cheese
Chocolate Hazelnut Ricotta Crepes
By Valarie
In a large bowl, whisk together the two Flours and a pinch of Salt
- For Hazelnut Crepes
- 1/2 cup Hazelnut Flour
- 1/4 cup AP Flour
- 1 pinch of Salt
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 2 Eggs
- 4 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- Olive Oil, for pan
- For Chocolate Hazelnut Ricotta Filling
- 2 cups Ricotta, drained
- 1 cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 pinch of Salt
- 1/2 cup Hazelnuts, toasted and chopped for garnish
Sloppy Potatoes
By Valarie
Yields: 4 Preparation Preheat oven to 425ºF
- Share:
- 4 large Russet or sweet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin, a scant palmful
- 1 tablespoon coriander, a scant palmful
- 1 tablespoon chili powder, a scant palmful
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup tomato passata or purée
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped scallions and chopped pickles, for garnish
Worcestershire Burgers with Swiss, Mushrooms & Ranch Dressing
By Valarie
Preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle pan over medium-high heat
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
- 1/4 About 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons grated onion
- Coarse salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 deli slices (not too thin) Emmentaler cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup dry sherry
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dill, parsley, chives and thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 4 brioche or other soft rolls, split
Mini Onion Quiches
By Valarie
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
- 3/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped green onion with tops
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
Korean Beef Stir-Fry
By Valarie
Combine mirin, soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl
- 3 tablespoons mirin, (see Note)
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 8 ounces flank steak, trimmed of fat and very thinly sliced against the grain (see Tip)
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoons chopped jalapeno pepper, or to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
- 4 cups mung bean sprouts
- 1 6-ounce bag baby spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, (see Tip), optional
Layered Mexican Bake - Recipe.com
By Valarie
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
- 1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 green peppers, chopped
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 1/2 cups chunky red salsa
- 2 10 ounce packages frozen corn
- 6 high-fiber whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
- 1 1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus - Recipe.com
By Valarie
An easy, tasty, low-fat meal
- 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp in shells or 8 ounces chilled cooked shrimp
- 1 pound thin stalks fresh asparagus
- 8 ounces dried linguini
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil
- Salt
- ground black pepper
Tender Slow Cooked Pork Roast
By Valarie
Place pork roast into a slow cooker
- 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard