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Chili For A Crowd
By Rachel-2
Beef, Soups and Stews
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 12 ounce bottles lager beer
- 2 19 ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Corn bread
- Toppings (such as sour cream, radishes, scallions, avocados, jalapenos, cilantro, cheddar cheese and pumpkin seeds)
Apple Pie Spice
By Rachel-2
1. Combine spices in a small bowl, mix well to combine
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
By Rachel-2
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms, (about 4 ounces)
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 3/4 cup chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup quick-cooking or instant wild rice, (see Ingredient Note)
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken, or turkey (12 ounces; see Tip)
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Clam Chowder
By Rachel-2
In a heavy saucepan cook the bacon, the onion, and the celery in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, unt...
- 1 slice of lean bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 1 rib of celery, chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- a 10-ounce can whole baby clams including the liquor or two 6 1/2-ounce cans minced clams including the liquor
- 1/2 pound potatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped scallion greens
Tomato-Beet Salad
By Rachel-2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1 pound scrubbed small beets
- 2 pounds tomatoes, preferably heirloom
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Skillet Chicken Stew
By Rachel-2
Unlike a beef stew that simmers for hours, this meat and potatoes one pot meal is ready in 30 minutes!
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- dash of pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 celery ribs, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 3 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Oven Baked Zucchini Chips
By Rachel-2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 1 1 1/8" 1/4" zucchini, cut into 1/8" - 1/4" slices
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup whole grain breadcrumbs, optional Panko (homemade breadcrumb recipe)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, reduced fat
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- to or sea salt to taste
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 3 3 tablespoons low-fat milk
Zucchini Bites
By Rachel-2
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 large zucchini, grated
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour
Grilled Ratatouille & Ciabatta Salad
By Rachel-2
Prepare your dressing by combining the basil, parsley, vinegar, garlic, olive oil and salt & pepper
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 zucchini
- Olive oil, for brushing
- 1 loaf ciabatta, split in half horizontally (optional but HIGHLY recommended!)
- 12 cherry tomatoes
Easy Pasta Primavera
By Rachel-2
Mix cornstarch and 3/4 cup broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (14 ounce) can Swanson® Natural Goodness Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups broccoli flowerets
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 4 cups hot cooked thin spaghetti, cooked without salt
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese