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PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD PUDDING
By JoyceW-2
Remove crusts from baked bread and cut into cubes
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough, baked and cooled (day old)
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- whipped cream, for garnish
SWEET & SALTY BROWNIES
By JoyceW-2
Heat oven to 350° F. Microwave chocolate and margarine in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH for 2 minutes or until...
- 4 squares unsweetened chocolate
- 3/4 cup margarine
- 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts, divided
- 25 caramels
- 2 tablespoons milk
TURKEY,BEAN AND VEGETABLE CHILI
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 5 Yields about 1 1/2 cups chili per serving
- 2 sprays cooking spray
- 1 pound uncooked 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 medium uncooked onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large uncooked carrots, chopped
- 2 ribs uncooked celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow pepper, chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 29 ounces canned diced tomatoes, with mild green chiles
- 15 1/2 ounces canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces fat-free refried beans
APPLESAUCE COOKIES
By JoyceW-2
(Joyce)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 cup applesauce
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup nuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
MINI APPLE PIES
By JoyceW-2
Tasty and quick. Don't overfill the pies
- 1 refrigerated pie pastry
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into 8 pieces
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar
LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 4 Yields about 1 cup per serving
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli, small florets
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley
CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR, SWEET ONIONS, and THYME
By JoyceW-2
Sauteed or steamed spinach would be great on the side
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 pound uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, four 4-ounce pieces
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small uncooked vidalia onion, cut in half lengthwise, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon thyme or less to taste
- 2 teaspoons margarine
BAKED CHICKEN
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 3 Yields 1 chicken breast half per serving
- 1 spray cooking spray
- 1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4 ounce halves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
- 2 teaspoons rosemary
- 2 teaspoons parsley
- 1/4 cup canned chicken broth
- 2/2 medium lemon, quartered (for garnish)
SPICY SWEET POTATO OVEN FRIES
By JoyceW-2
Sweet and spicy are a fantastic duo – especially in a fry! Works well with white potatoes, too
- 1 pound(s) uncooked sweet potato(es), cut into 4-inch long X 1/2-inch-thick fries
- 2 spray(s) cooking spray
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder, chipotle variety
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 medium fresh lime(s), cut into wedges
CHEESE STRAWS
By JoyceW-2
Cut each roll in half and roll into a 15 inch rope
- 16 frozen dinner rolls, thawed but still cold
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup melted margarine
- 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- black pepper, if desired