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Almond-Buttermilk Hotcakes with Blackberry-Grape Sauce
By VegasBartender
The blackberry-grape sauce drizzled on these hotcakes offers sources of antioxidants that may protect against cance...
- Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons seedless blackberry jam
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved lengthwise
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
- Hotcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups nonfat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
Chicken Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa
By VegasBartender
Your family will thank you when these chicken tacos hit the table
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced peeled mango
- 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 1/3 cup prechopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
Ultimate Panini Recipe
By VegasBartender
In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 8 garlic-flavored sandwich pickle slices
- 8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Southern Fried Chicken
By VegasBartender
Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika
- 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars Recipe
By VegasBartender
In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup cold butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1-3/4 cups toffee bits, divided
Pork Medallions with Double-Apple Sauce
By VegasBartender
Half-and-half finishes the sauce of tart green Granny Smith apples and sweet cider, richly mellowing the flavors
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and each cut into 8 wedges (about 14 ounces)
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Easy Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas
By VegasBartender
Looking for a creative way to use leftover chicken? These kicked-up, easy-to-prepare enchiladas come out of the o...
- 1 1 to 350°F. Stir the oven to 350°F. Stir the soup, sour cream, picante sauce and chili powder in a medium bowl.
- 2 2 1 Stir 1 cup soup mixture, chicken and cheese in a large bowl.
- 3 3 11 2-inch the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Roll up the tortillas and place seam-side down in an 11 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. Pour the remaining soup mixture over the filled tortillas. Cover the baking dish.
- 4 4 40 Bake for 40 minutes or until the enchiladas are hot and bubbling. Top with the tomato and onion.
- 1/2 Note: Stir 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed, into the chicken mixture before filling the tortillas, if desired.
- 3 Substitution: Substitute 3 cans (4.5 ounces each) Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained, for the cooked chicken.
- Serving Serving Suggestion: Serve with iceberg lettuce salad mixed with carrots and red cabbage and a red wine vinaigrette. For dessert serve prepared refrigerated flan.
Parmesan and Artichoke
By VegasBartender
Quarter 1 lemon; place in large pan of boiling water
- 2 lemons, divided
- 2 fresh artichokes, trimmed
- 3 Tbsp. EVOO
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Mini Bacon and Potato Fittatas
By VegasBartender
Prepare them a day ahead, chill, and reheat them just before serving
- 2 c finely chopped peeled baking potato (about 12 oz.)
- 5 bacon slices (uncooked)
- 1/2 c finely chopped sweet onion
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 c chopped fresh chives, divided
- 2 Tbsp grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 7 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
- 6 Tbsp fat-free sour cream
Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole
By VegasBartender
This breakfast casserole is not only low-fat and easy to prepare, but it's also a great make-ahead breakfast or bru...
- 8 ounces ciabatta bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound turkey breakfast sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 1/4 cups fat-free milk
- 1 cup (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (8-ounce) carton egg substitute
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley