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MARGARITA'S
By JoyceW-2
Combine all ingredients in a blender
- 1 cup Tequila
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 2 cups liquid Margarita mix
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 tray ice cubes
SAUTEED BEEF WITH TOMATOES
By JoyceW-2
A super fast lunch or dinner
- 1 pound(s) fresh tomato(es), chopped
- 2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced (or more to taste)
- 2 Tbsp basil, parsley or mint, fresh, minced
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 pound(s) uncooked lean ground beef
QUINOA AND TOMATO SALAD
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 5 Yields 1 1/4 cups per serving
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, red or yellow
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons chives
PESTO CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
By JoyceW-2
These upscale chicken salad sandwiches are a breeze to make since they use prepared pesto and leftover or rotisseri...
- 2 Tbsp reduced-fat pesto sauce
- 2 tsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise
- 2 tsp plain fat-free yogurt
- 4 oz cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast(s), chopped
- 3 Tbsp roasted red peppers (packed in water), diced
- 4 slice(s) reduced-calorie wheat bread, toasted
- 1 cup(s) arugula, baby leaves
- 1 medium plum tomato(es), sliced
SALTED-NUT-ROLL CRISPY TREATS
By JoyceW-2
Microwave margarine in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH for 45 seconds or until melted
- 3 tablespoons margarine
- 1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows
- 6 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1 1/2 cups cocktail peanuts
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECAN TOPPING
By JoyceW-2
Best recipe so far for this--great at Thanksgiving--thanks to Rachel who found it!!
- FILLING:
- 3 lbs. sweet potatoes
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1-1 " piece of ginger, finely grated
- black pepper, to taste
- CRUMBLE TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 1/4 cup miniature marshmallows
CHOCOLATE CHERRY CREAMS
By JoyceW-2
(Joyce)
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate bits
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup maraschino cherries, drained, cut up
- 1/3 cup nuts, cut up fine
- 1 1/4 cup coconut
NO-FAIL DIVINITY
By JoyceW-2
Works every time! NOTE: You may add a small amount of food coloring at the last step to add variety to candy
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- pinch of salt
- 3 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE CAKE
By JoyceW-2
NOTES: For Black Forest cake, eliminate the frosting
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick), melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 egg whites
- 1 (16 ounce) cans chocolate frosting
BRAISED PORK CHOPS
By JoyceW-2
Warm oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 4 boneless pork loin chops, about 1 inch thick, trimmed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 small red or yellow bell peppers, quartered and cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 small red or yellow onion, halved and cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine (can substitute chicken or vegetable broth)