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CHEDDAR STUFFED BURGERS
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 9 Yields 1 garnished burger per serving
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small Vidalia onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese
- 4 English muffins, split and toasted
- 1 cup thinly sliced romaine lettuce
- 16 small tomato slices
BARLEY WITH MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 4 Yields about 1 cup per serving
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 small uncooked spanish onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, shredded
- 3 cups vegetable broth, or mushroom broth
- 1 cup uncooked barley, pearl variety
- 1 teaspoon table salt, or to taste
CHOCOLATE PECAN THINS
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 2 Yields 2 cookies per serving
- 36 pieces pecan halves
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons apple butter
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
TANGY PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
By JoyceW-2
The slow cooker not only makes this an easy meal, but it keeps the pork tender, moist and loaded with flavor
- 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoons pepper
- 4 kaiser rolls, split
DILL PICKLE RELISH
By JoyceW-2
Finely chop the cucumbers and onions
- BRINE:
- 3 lbs cucumbers
- 1 whole large sweet yellow onion
- 1/4 cup pickling salt
- 3 cups vinegar
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dill seed
- 2 teaspoons mustard seed
- 2 teaspoons celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
CHICKEN AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 9 Yields 1 quesadilla, 2 tablespoons of salsa and 1 teaspoon of sour cream per serving
- 8 ounces cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 medium whole wheat tortillas, about 6 inches each
- 1/2 cup fat free black bean dip
- 6 tablespoons low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese, sharp
- 2 medium uncooked scallions, green parts only, diced
- 4 sprays cooking spray
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
POPCORN BALLS
By JoyceW-2
Anna Linsea (maternal aunt)
- 6 quarts corn, popped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- salt to taste
- 1/2 Tablespoon margarine
CLASSIC CREAMY CHEESECAKE
By JoyceW-2
Cookie crumb crust, fresh fruit topping
- CRUMB CRUST:
- 11 whole graham crackers (22 squares)
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- FILLING:
- 5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- TOPPING:
- 2 pints strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- or
- any other type of desired fruit
BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 5 Yields about 1 1/4 cups per serving
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 pound lean sirloin beef, trimmed, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 5 cups broccoli, florets (about 12 ounce bag)
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
CANNED PEACHES
By JoyceW-2
Mom 8/14/74
- Fresh peaches (15 peaches makes about 3 pints)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar