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Smothered Pork Roast with Rice
By txnurselaw
Sprinkle the pork shoulder with salt and pepper and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes
- 6-7 pound boneless pork roast (shoulder or butt)
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of canola oil
- 2 onions, halved and sliced thin
- 6 cloves of garlic, cut into thin slices
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, crushed
- 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup of all purpose flour
- 1 (32 ounce) carton of chicken broth
- Perfect boiled rice
Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese (Weight Watchers)
By txnurselaw
We enjoyed this easy and delicious macaroni and cheese
- 16 ounces macaroni (see note in description)
- 2 cups skim milk (I used 1% milk)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese (see note in description)
- 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco sauce)
Mexican Rice
By txnurselaw
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen (PBDB Collector's Issue 2009, pg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups water
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar
Garlic-Sizzled Mushrooms
By txnurselaw
2 Points per serving
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 5 cups (about 1 pound) quartered mushrooms
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 10 garlic cloves -- chopped
- 1/2 cup no-salt-added beef broth
- Dash black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Weight Watchers Greek Chicken Pitas
By txnurselaw
This recipe came from a weight watchers newsletter
- 3 cups plain fat-free yogurt, Greek style
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, thigh s
- 2/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt, Greek style
- 2 teaspoons cilantro, fresh, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 whole wheat pita pocket bread
- 2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped (es)
- 1 small cucumber, chopped
Memphis Beale Street Burger
By txnurselaw
Recipe courtesy The Neelys
- 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Neely's Dry Rub seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Butter
- 6 brioche buns
- 6 slices pepper jack cheese
- 12 slices smoked apple wood bacon, fried crisp
- 1/2 cup Neely's "Secret Sauce", recipe follows
- 1 pint cole slaw (recommended: Neely's Cole Slaw)
- 2 beef steak tomatoes, sliced
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce (recommended: Neely's BBQ sauce)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Make-Ahead Mini Chicken Pot Pies
By txnurselaw
Make-Ahead Directions 1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat
- 1 3/4 lbs. boneless, chicken breasts
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 48 oz. light & fat free chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/3 cup sliced carrots
- 1 1/3 cup finely diced celery
- 1 shallot, finely diced (optional)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup milk (1% is fine)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen petite peas
- 15 . oz. box Pillsbury Ready to Roll Pie Crust
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Country Meatloaf with Tomato Relish
By txnurselaw
2000 Television Food Network, G
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 ounces bottled ketchup
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Chicken Enchilada Casserole: 10 Points
By txnurselaw
Preheat oven to 350 º. In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the chilies, onion, garlic, parsley, pimento and ...
- 4 chicken breasts, poached and diced
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian or curly-leaf parsley
- 1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimento
- 2 cups shredded fat free Jack or Cheddar cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) lower fat cream of chicken soup mixed
- 1/2 cup skim milk
Pizza Sammies
By txnurselaw
Get a package of the frozen rolls that you thaw out to rise
- Pizza Sammies Kid Friendly Pizza
- 1 - 12 Count Package Frozen Dinner Rolls (thawed)
- 1 - Jar or Bottle of Pizza Sauce
- 1 - 8 - 12oz package Mozzarella Cheese
- Pizza Toppings of your choice,
- (pepperoni, hamburger, sausage
- black olives, onions, green peppers or just cheese)