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Cat Head Biscuits
By tcasteel2000
1. MIX DOUGH Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees
- Ingredients
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 1/2-inch all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups cake flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and softened
- 4 4 1/2-inch tablespoons vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups buttermilk (see note)
Chicken-Tortilla Pie
By tcasteel2000
Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast, Oxmoor House 2009
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1/4 cup Fresh Salsa
- 1 cup spicy black bean dip (such as Guiltless Gourmet)
- 4 (8-inch) multigrain flour tortillas (such as Tumaro's)
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) reduced-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Cooking spray
Butternut Squash Risotto
By tcasteel2000
Directions In a medium heavy-bottom saucepan, melt butter over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, mixed with 1/2 cup water and heated
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, plus more for garnish
banana oat smoothies
By tcasteel2000
In a blender, combine oats, yogurt, banana, fat-free milk, honey, and cinnamon; puree until smooth
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 banana, cut into thirds
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Chicken and Avocado Ranch Burritos
By tcasteel2000
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks*
- 1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 burrito-size flour tortillas, 10 inches each
- 2 avocados, halved, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Spaghetti Squash Italian Style
By tcasteel2000
Bake the squash In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil cal.120 fat 14
- 2 lbs spaghetti squash
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt sod.760
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces zucchini
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced (romas are best)
- 1/2 cup low-fat Parmesan cheese
- 1 small lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Un-Bourbon Chicken
By tcasteel2000
Preparation Slow Cooker Preparation: Put chicken in bottom of slow cooker
- 2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, or 6-8 pieces whole chicken thighs, legs or breasts
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, or 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
White Bean Salad with Spicy Roasted Tomatoes and Broccoli
By tcasteel2000
Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 2 bunches broccoli, trimmed, florets and stems cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
- 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 pound large cherry tomatoes, halved (about 3 cups)
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups drained jarred or canned large white beans, such as large lima beans or gigande beans
- 2 ounces baby spinach (about 2 cups)
Roast Turkey Carcass Broth and Soup
By tcasteel2000
If you are too tired after entertaining family for Thanksgiving Dinner, put the carcass in a freezer bag until yo...
- For Soup,
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 lg. onions, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Sweet Potato French Fries
By tcasteel2000
Peel the sweet potato. Cut into 1/2" strips, like French fries
- Sweet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Ground pumpkin pie spice