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SoCal Guacamole Burger
By Jac_M
Deb Wise, Cooking Light JULY 2013
- 1 ripe peeled avocado, divided
- 1 tablespoon light sour cream
- 1 tablespoon canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/3 cup chopped seeded tomato
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 4 (1 1/2-ounce) whole-grain hamburger buns
- 1 cup alfalfa sprouts
Spiced Apple Quinoa Salad
By Jac_M
1. Pour quinoa into a fine strainer and rinse well under cool running water
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons thawed frozen apple juice concentrate
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Red or Golden Delicious apple (1/2 lb.)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- Butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and crisped (optional)
- Salt
Lemon Blueberry Biscuits
By Jac_M
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients
- GLAZE:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (8 ounces) lemon yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
By Jac_M
David Bonom, Cooking Light OCTOBER 2013
- Remaining ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 8 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns, toasted
- 16 hamburger dill chips
Chicken and Black Bean Soup
By Jac_M
Place a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 18 tortilla chips
- Shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, optional
Cuban Pork Shoulder with Beans and Rice
By Jac_M
Adam Hickman, Cooking Light DECEMBER 2013
- 2 3/4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 4 oranges)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro stems
- 1 medium orange, quartered
- 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 4 center-cut bacon slices, chopped
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) bone-in pork shoulder, trimmed
- 1 pound dried black beans
- 2 1/4 cups chopped onion, divided
- 10 garlic cloves, crushed and divided
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano, divided
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 cups chopped tomato
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 2/3 cups hot cooked white rice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Almond Bonbon Cookies
By Jac_M
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy
- VANILLA ICING:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (7 ounces) almond paste
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 4-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- CHOCOLATE ICING:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
- 3 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted sprinkles
Cumin-Coriander Pork Rub
By Jac_M
Combine the kosher salt, coriander, cumin, chili powder, paprika, allspice, and black pepper in a bowl and mix th...
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 6 tablespoons ground cumin
- 4 tablespoons hot chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Indian Spiced Chickpea Wraps
By Jac_M
In a small bowl, mix raita ingredients; set aside
- RAITA:
- 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup drained unsweetened pineapple tidbits
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- WRAPS:
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt, ground cumin and ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
Bahamian Peas & Rice
By Jac_M
In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally
- 3 bacon strips, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 can (15 ounces) pigeon peas, drained
- 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 5-1/2 cups water
- 1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
- 3 cups uncooked brown rice