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Grilled Ginger-Lime Shrimp
By VegasBartender
Serve over rice. Calories: 204 (22% from fat) Fat: 5g (sat 0
- 1/2 c fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 c thinly sliced green onions
- 2 Tbsp. chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dark sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 32 shrimp)
- Cooking spray
Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Pockets
By VegasBartender
In a large skillet, saute spinach in 2 teaspoons oil until spinach is wilted
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese
- 2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Spinach-Cheese Bake
By VegasBartender
You can assemble the spinach and cheese casserole in less than 10 minutes by using pre-shredded cheeses
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Cooking spray
- 2 (6-ounce) packages fresh baby spinach
- 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 3/4 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
- 1 cup egg substitute
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Puffy Lobster Turnovers
By VegasBartender
Calories: 167 Fat: 9g (2g saturated fat) Cholesterol: 20mg Sodium: 169mg Carbs: 18g Fiber: 2g Protein: 5g
- 1 c chopped fresh lobster meat
- 1/4 c finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp minced fresh basil
- 1 tsp minced fresh thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1/8 tsp each salt and pepper
- 2 packages (17.3 oz each) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts
By VegasBartender
This versatile stuffed chicken breast dish is easy enough for a weeknight supper but elegant enough for company
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
- 8 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Buffalo Chex Mix
By VegasBartender
Made at Taste of Home Cooking School
- 4 c Rice Chex cereal
- 4 c Wheat Chex cereal
- 2 c Parmesan-flavored tiny fish-shaped crackers
- 2 c pretzel twists
- 6 Tbsp butter
- 2 1/2 Tbsp hot sauce
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 tsp celery seed
Grilled Peach BBQ Chicken Wings
By VegasBartender
6 wings: Calories: 906 Fat: 43g (12g saturated fat) Cholesterol: 176 mg Sodium: 1,2552 mg Carbs: 70g Fiber: 2g Prot
- 2 c store-bought barbecue sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
- 2 peaches, peeled, pitted and chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 24 chicken wings, separated at the joint and tips discarded
- 1 cup peach jam, such as Smuckers
- 1/4 c apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot, or to taste
- Scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced, for topping
Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp
By VegasBartender
Red curry paste adds plenty of spicy heat to the shrimp while the slightly sweet coconut milk smooths out the flavo...
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon red curry paste (such as Thai Kitchen)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup light coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Crumb Topped Apple Pie Recipe
By VegasBartender
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly
- FILLING:
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 5 large tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- TOPPING:
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cold butter
Berry-Chocolate Fools
By VegasBartender
Toss 1 quart quartered strawberries with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a bowl
- 1 quart quartered strawberries
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp confectioners' sugar
- 2 oz semisweet chocolate (finely chopped)