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Crunchy Avocado and Black Bean Salad
By ccavaletti
Whist together shallot, lime juice, honey, lime zest, oil, salt and ground pepper in a small bowl
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp grated lime zest
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 English cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
Chicken and Broccoli Hash
By ccavaletti
In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 1-1/2 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
- 1/2 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 c chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 c shredded cooked chicken
- 1 (8 oz) package steam-in-bag broccoli florets, cooked according to package directions
- 1 c shredded processed cheese product (like Velveeta Shreds) - I wasn't able to find Velveeta, so I just used shredded Cheddar cheese
- We thought it was a little dry, maybe add more sauce ingredients.
Tilapia with Lemon-Butter Sauce
By ccavaletti
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 (6 oz) tilapia fillets
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 8 Tbsp butter, divided
- 3/4 c dry white wine
- 1/3 c fresh lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
- 1/3 c heavy whipping cream
Smoky, Creamy Mac & Cheese
By ccavaletti
1. Cook macaroni according to pkg directions
- 2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/4 c. butter, cubed
- 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 c. 2% milk
- 1 tub (8 oz.) chive & onion cream cheese spread
- 4 oz. velveeta cheese product, cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 1/3 c. panko bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp. butter, melted
Herbed Chicken Meatloaf
By ccavaletti
Preheat oven to 350°. Sauté onion, red and green bell pepper, and celery in hot oil in a small skillet over mediu...
- 1/2 cup frozen diced onion, red and green bell pepper, and celery
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Pita rounds, split
- Toppings: sliced cucumber, sliced tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, plain yogurt, kalamata olives, lettuce leaves
Where's the Beef
By ccavaletti
Trim roast; sprinkle with steak seasoning
- ASSEMBLY:
- 1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 to 5 lbs)
- 4 tsp Montreal steak seasoning
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 small carrot, finely chopped
- 1/2 c seeded and chopped pepperoncini
- 1/2 c fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 c beef broth
- 1-1/2 c chili sauce
- 1 bottle (12 oz) beer
- 3 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 18 mini buns, split
- Additional chopped pepperoncini
- sliced red onion
- dill pickle slices
- stone-ground mustard (optional)
White Bean and Sausage Sauté
By ccavaletti
In a large skillet, sauté the sausages until they're cooked through, then slice them and set them aside
- 4 Italian sausages
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 14-1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups cooked white beans, thawed and drained, if using frozen
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Peanut Butter Pie
By ccavaletti
Mix powdered sugar and peanut butter
- 1 c powdered sugar
- 1/2 c crunchy peanut butter
- 1 box instant French vanilla pudding, prepared
- 1 baked pie crust
- 1 container Cool Whip
Mashed Cauliflower Au Gratin
By ccavaletti
Preheat oven to 350°. Place cauliflower in a stockpot; add water to cover
- TOPPING:
- 2 large heads cauliflower, broken into florets
- 1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
- 1 cup (4 ounces) Italian-style panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole
By ccavaletti
Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
- 3 c chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1-1/3 c uncooked whole-grain brown rice
- 2 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers, divided
- 1 (10-3/4 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 1/2 c salsa verde
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (I just used canned chicken)