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Summer Chicken Noodle Soup
By tcasteel2000
Everyone’s favorite classic chicken noodle soup using summer vegetables! So hearty, comforting and cozy, even in
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 yellow squash, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 sprig rosemary
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Chocolate-Peppermint Crackle Cookies
By tcasteel2000
Preparation 1. Microwave first 3 ingredients in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until ...
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate baking bars, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. butter,cut into pieces
- 1/4 tsp. table salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
- 2 lg. eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Makes about 15 cookies
Smoothie Recipes - Apple-Spinach Smoothie - RealAge
By tcasteel2000
Combine all ingredients except ice cubes in a blender; puruntil smooth
- 1 small apple, cored and chopped
- 2 packed cups baby spinach (2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice or orange juice
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
After School Pizza
By tcasteel2000
All You APRIL 2005
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 to 2 tablespoons marinara sauce
- 6 inch baguette
- oregano
- sliced pepperoni, ham, leftover chicken, crumbled bacon or cooked vegetables (optional)
Quick Pizza Dough
By tcasteel2000
Pulse flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a food processor until mixed
- 2 C all -purpose flour
- 1 pkg. quick rising yeast
- 1 t salt
- 1/2 t sugar
- 1 t evoo
- 3/4 c water
- or make a sub with WW pastry flour and reg. yeast, let it sit for the same amount of time. Add fresh rosemary and italian seasoning
White Bean and Roasted Chicken Salad
By tcasteel2000
Preparation To prepare salad, place first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir gently to combine
- SALAD
- 2 cups coarsely chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup thinly slicked red onion
- 1/3 cup sliced fresh basil
- 2 (16-oz) cans cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed
- DRESSING
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. extravirgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
peanut butter and banana quesadilla
By tcasteel2000
Snack to Boost Your Energy
- Makes 1 serving
- Mini 100% whole wheat tortilla
- 1 tbsp reduced-fat peanut butter
- 1/4 cup banana slices
- Pinch cinnamon
Kalamata Olive Tapenade (Spread or Dip)
By tcasteel2000
This is a simple, versatile tapenade
- 1/8 cup pitted kalamata olive
- 1/8 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 garlic cloves
- 1/8-1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1/16 cup olive oil
- 1/8 to taste fresh ground black pepper
- 1/8 cup of pitted canned black olives (decreases saltiness)
Salmon and Lentils with Moroccan Tomato Sauce
By tcasteel2000
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the lentils and broth to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and si...
- Salmon and Lentils With Moroccan Tomato Sauce
- Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 14 1/2 ounces reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons whole or ground fennel seed
- 1 teaspoon whole or ground coriander seed
- 3/4 teaspoon whole or ground cardamom pods
- 3/4 teaspoon whole or ground cumin seeds
- 3 whole cloves (or 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves)
- cooking spray
- 1 shallot, peeled and chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 14 1/2 ounces tomatoes, peeled, no salt
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (or to taste)
- 12 ounces wild salmon fillet (4 3-ounce fillets), boned and skinned
- 1/4 cup organic almonds, sliced, toasted, and divided (optional)
Spiced Chickpea and Tomato Soup
By tcasteel2000
Directions Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 dried hot red chiles, chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/8 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups crushed canned tomatoes, with juice
- 1/2 cup drained jarred roasted red peppers, rinsed
- 3 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
- Sour cream, for serving
- Parsley sprigs, for garnish