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SLIM SIX LAYER DIP
By arserrano
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 15-ounce cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons chili paste or your favorite hot sauce
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 ripe avocados, preferably Hass
- Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 5 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeno, stemmed and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt, preferably Greek
- 2 cups finely shredded romaine lettuce
- 3 ripe medium tomatoes, diced
HOLIDAY MOJITO
By arserrano
1. Muddle 1/2 c fresh mint sprigs in a large shaker
- 1/2 cup fresh mint sprig
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 8 dashes bitters
- 1 (12 ounce) can seltzer water
- ice
- mint (for garnish, if desired)
PEANUT BUTTER CUPS
By arserrano
THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER CUPS
- 2 X 1 3/4 cups (11.5-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 60 (1 1/2-inch) paper candy liners, separated into 30 double-lined cups
- 1/2 cup butter (we recommend LAND O LAKES® Butter)
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
TURKEY CHILI Food Network
By arserrano
In a large skillet, saute onions, garlic and bell peppers in olive oil over medium heat until onions are translucen...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped sweet onions
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow bell peppers
- 1 pound ground turkey or sliced roasted turkey
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (16-ounce) can cannellni beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
- 11/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Buttermilk Biscuits
By arserrano
Cooking Light
- 9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups) $
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder $
- 1/2 teaspoon salt $
- 5 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces $
- 3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk $
- 3 tablespoons honey $
Tortellini and Tomato Appetizer
By arserrano
Great for Christmas
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated spinach tortellini
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup prepared pesto
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
White Chili with Chicken
By arserrano
In large pot, combine beans, broth, corn, onion, chilies, wine, 1 T cilantro, garlic, cumin, and cloves
- serving size 1 2/3 cups
- 2 cans, 15 oz, great northern beans, rinced and drained
- 2 cans, 14 oz each, fat free, lower sodium chicken broth
- 2 packages, 10 oz, frozen corn
- 1 c chopped onion
- 2 cans, 5.75 oz or 4.5 oz, chopped green chilies, drained
- 1/4 c white wine, optional
- 1 T + 1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 4 c cooked chicken shredded or cut in pieces, about 1 lb
- 1 c shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese, 4 oz
Portobella Mushroom Stuffed with Cheese and Spinach
By arserrano
Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray
- 4 large portobello mushroom caps
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup prepared marinara sauce
Slow Cooker Cranberry-Maple Oatmeal WW
By arserrano
Combine all ingredients, except almonds, in a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker
- 8 cups of water
- 2 cops of steel cut oats
- 2/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 3 Tbsp toasted, slivered almonds
TURKEY, BRIE AND APPLE BUTTER SANDWICH/PANINI
By arserrano
Spread each of 4 slices of bread with 1/2 tablespoon of butter
- 8 slices stone-milled rye artisan bread, about 1/2-inch thick
- 5 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup store-bought apple butter
- 1 pound sliced fresh roasted deli turkey
- 1 thinly sliced apple
- 1/2 pound brie cheese, thickly sliced
- 1 bunch arugula, stems trimmed