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Chili's Southwest Egg Rolls
By txnurselaw
This is a copycat recipe from TSR and it is so good
- 1 chicken breast fillets
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons minced red bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons minced green onions
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 2 tablespoons diced canned jalapeno peppers
- 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 5 seven inch flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup smashed fresh avocados (about half of an avocado)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 dash dried dill weed
- 1 dash garlic powder
- 1 dash pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped onions
Fried Rice, Basic
By txnurselaw
Wash and finely chop the green onion
- 1 - 2 green onions, as desired
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons oil for stir-frying, or as needed
- 4 cups cold cooked rice
- 1 - 2 tablespoons light soy sauce or oyster sauce, as desired
A Burger for Rachael
By txnurselaw
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2007
- 4 large Idaho potatoes, scrubbed
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 to 5 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, divided
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic
- 1/2 pound ground sirloin
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon grill seasoning
- 2 teaspoons fennel seed
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons capers
- Handful fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3/4 cup pitted black or green olives
- 4 slices sharp provolone or thinly sliced smoked mozzarella
- 4 crusty rolls, such as sesame Keiser rolls, split
- 2 vine ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 10 to 12 basil leaves, torn or shredded
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Pico de Gallo
By txnurselaw
Recipe courtesy Marcela Valladolid, 2009
- 1 1/2 pounds yellow or red tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 serrano chiles*, seeded and minced
- Pinch kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
Ham, Egg and Cheese Quesadillas
By txnurselaw
Melt a little butter in a large skillet
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 fajita size tortillas
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs, scrambled
- 4 slices ham
- salsa
Broiled Porterhouse with Roasted Garlic and Lemon
By txnurselaw
The night before you serve the steaks, season them liberally with salt on both sides and store in the refrigerator ...
- Two 24-ounce dry-aged prime porterhouse steaks
- Kosher salt
- 4 strips bacon or 2 tablespoons bacon fat
- Roasted Garlic Schmear, recipe follows
Mexican Lasagna
By txnurselaw
Cook sausage and ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longe...
- 1/2 pound ground mild pork sausage
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 (15-ounce) can jalapeno ranch-style pinto beans, drained
- 2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of celery soup
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 9 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 medium avocado, chopped
Sweet Potato Pie - Weight Watchers
By txnurselaw
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1/8th • Points: 5 pts Calories: 229
- 2 (1-1/2 lbs) sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp light butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup 1% milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp ground pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
Salmon Salad Sandwiches
By txnurselaw
PointsPlus® Value: 8 Serve each sandwich with some cherry tomatoes
- 7 1/2 oz canned salmon, drained and flaked
- 3 Tbsp plain fat-free yogurt
- 1/2 cup(s) cucumber(s), peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 2 medium scallion(s), thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp dill, fresh, chopped
- 1 Tbsp capers, drained
- 1/2 medium lemon(s), zested and juiced
- 5 oz whole-wheat bread, baguette variety
Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos
By txnurselaw
Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine
- 3 whole ancho chiles
- 3 whole pasilla chiles
- 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 2 to 3 chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1/2 medium white onion, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
- 3 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (untrimmed), cut into chunks
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Corn tortillas, warmed, for serving
- Assorted taco toppings, for garnish