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SAVORY CARROT MUFFINS
By JoyceW-2
Great for a snack or as a vegetable side dish
- 4 spray(s) cooking spray
- 1 pound(s) uncooked carrot(s), peeled and grated
- 3 rib(s) (large) uncooked celery, trimmed, strings removed, grated
- 1 small uncooked onion(s), grated (or finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup(s) parsley, fresh, minced
- 2 oz shelled hazelnuts, about 1/3 cup, processed into powder*
- 1/4 cup(s) seasoned bread crumbs
- 4 large egg(s), well beaten
- 1/2 cup(s) low fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, or more to taste
CAULIFLOWER POPPERS
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 0 Yields about 1/2 cup per serving
- 1 spary cooking spray
- 1 head cauliflower (medium)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
MINI ITALIAN MEATLOAVES WITH PENNE AND SAUTEED ZUCCHINI
By JoyceW-2
It’s a meatball in meatloaf form
- 2 spray(s) cooking spray,
- MEATLOAVES
- 1 1/4 pound(s) uncooked lean ground beef, (93% lean/7% fat)
- 2 large egg(s)
- 1/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup(s) seasoned bread crumbs, Italian style
- 1/4 cup(s) parsley, finely chopped
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 1/2 cup(s) store-bought marinara sauce, divided
- PASTA
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 8 oz uncooked whole-wheat pasta, penne
- ZUCCHINI
- 1 tsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), thinly sliced
- 2 small uncooked zucchini, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- GARNISH
- 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
POOR MAN'S PIE
By JoyceW-2
Mom
- 1 pie crust
- medium can of sliced peaches or cherries, drained
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 small can evaporated milk (or 1/2 cup half and half)
- dash of salt
TOMATO, BASIL AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 5 Yields 1 cup per serving
- 8 ounces uncooked fusilli, or other spiral pasta
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup fresh cherry tomatoes, or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup basil, fresh, chopped
- 2 ounces whole milk low-moisture cheese, smoked, diced, about 1/2 cup
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
BAKED APPLES WITH CRUNCHY OAT TOPPING
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 4 Yields about 6 apple slices and 2 tablespoons of oat topping per serving
- Topping:
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray
- 4 large fresh apple(s), sweet-baking variety such as Gala or Rome
- 1/2 tsp SPLENDA® SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, or freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 cup(s) uncooked rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp SPLENDA® SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large egg white(s), beaten until frothy
CHICKEN TACO SALAD FOLDOVERS
By JoyceW-2
Spread tortillas with sour cream
- 8 flour tortillas (6 inch)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup drained canned corn
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup finely shredded Mexican style cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
APPLE CRISP
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 6 Yields one slice per serving
- 4 large fresh apple(s), peeled, cored, cut into 1/8-inch slices (6 cups sliced apples)
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup(s) packed light brown sugar, divided
- 6 tsp Tapioca, or other brand
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, or freshly grated nutmeg (fresh preferred)
- 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 4 Tbsp regular butter, melted
SOUTH CAROLINA COBBLER
By JoyceW-2
It's good made with fresh or frozen peaches
- 4 cups sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches, thawed
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/3 cup margarine, melted
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- vanilla ice cream, optional
BBQ CHICKEN
By JoyceW-2
The brown sugar in the sauce is the secret to this tasty chicken
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 skinless chicken thighs
- 2 skinless chicken legs