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Paula Deen's Chicken Noodle Soup
By gvcathy
Recipe from Paula Deen. Surprised it doesn't have mayo or butter, but you can use the heavy cream if you want!
- Stock
- 1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) fryer chicken, cut up
- 3 1/2 quarts water
- 1 onion, peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 bay leaves
- 3 chicken bouillon cubes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Soup
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 2 cups sliced celery, with leafy green tops
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/3 cup cooking sherry
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 cup grated Parmesan, optional
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, optional
- Seasoning salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Frittata with Mushrooms, Linguine, and Basil
By gvcathy
Jean Kressy, Cooking Light JUNE 2004
- Cooking spray
- 3 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced leek (about 2 large)
- 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 teaspoons butter, melted
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large egg whites
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups hot cooked linguine (about 4 ounces uncooked pasta)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Stir-Fried Lemongrass Chicken
By gvcathy
1. Combine first 5 ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon sliced peeled fresh lemongrass
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced shallots
- 8 ounces haricots verts, trimmed
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 Thai chile, thinly sliced
Green St. Patrick's Day Bread
By gvcathy
This might be made in a loaf pan, but it’s definitely dessert! My St
- 1 yellow cake mix, dry mix only
- 4 egg whites
- 1 (3-ounce) package instant sugar-free, fat-free pistachio pudding mix
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 2 to 3 drops of green gel food coloring
- non-stick cooking spray
Mushroom and Spinach Skillet Strata
By gvcathy
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 450°F
- 4 oz. baguette (about a 9-inch piece), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 4 oz. cremini mushrooms, trimmed and coarsely chopped (1-1/2 cups)
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. coarsely chopped fresh thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 oz. baby spinach (4 lightly packed cups)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 oz. smoked Gouda, coarsely grated (about 3/4 cup)
CROCKPOT COQ AU VIN
By gvcathy
Cook the bacon. While that's cooking, salt & pepper the chicken, then add into the crock pot and start layering in...
- 6 - 8 chicken thighs (with bone, but no skin)
- 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
- 8 oz sliced crimini mushrooms
- 1 C baby carrots
- 1 chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves chopped/minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 C chicken broth
- 1-1/2 C burgundy, pinot noir, or other good red wine
- 2 large fresh thyme sprigs
0-Point Weight Watchers Cabbage Soup
By gvcathy
1. Spray pot with non-stick cooking spray
- 3 cups nonfat beef broth (beef is the best) or 3 cups nonfat vegetable broth (beef is the best) or 3 cups nonfat chicken broth (beef is the best)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup green beans
- 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- salt & pepper
Pork and Edamame Fried Rice
By gvcathy
Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2006
- 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice
- 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 ounces pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into thin strips
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame (green soybeans)
- 1/2 cup preshredded carrot
- 3/4 cup diagonally cut green onions
- 1/2 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices red bell pepper, each cut in half
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Thai chili sauce (such as Sriracha)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
Rosti Potatoes with Ham & Cheese
By gvcathy
Position oven rack at the lowest level
- 2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold (about 8), peeled and quartered
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions (4 scallions)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2/3 cup smoked ham, finely chopped (3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad
By gvcathy
1. Combine the first 10 ingredients in a large bowl
- 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, drained and mashed to a paste
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 small garlic clove, minced
- 7 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp
- 2 ounces whole-wheat French baguette, cut into 8 slices
- 10 cup baby romaine lettuce