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Recipes
Hoisin-Grilled Chicken with Soba Noodles
By Jac_M
Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, Cooking Light JULY 2013
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 3 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- Cooking spray
- 6 ounces uncooked soba noodles
- 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved diagonally
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Fudgy Oatmeal Bars
By Jac_M
Laura Zapalowski, Cooking Light SEPTEMBER 2013
- 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Baking spray with flour
- 3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup evaporated fat-free milk
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso granules
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
Huevos Rancheros Wraps
By Jac_M
Ivy Manning, Cooking Light SEPTEMBER 2013
- 1/3 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
- 1/3 cup lower-sodium canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 ounce cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 (8-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas
Herbed Chicken & Tomatoes Recipe
By Jac_M
Recipe by Gourmet
- 8 ounces pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Basil Leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Garlic Powder, California
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Rosemary, Crushed
- 3 tablespoons flour, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 1/2 cups Kitchen Basics® Unsalted Chicken Stock
- 2 tablespoons fat free half-and-half
White Bean, Sage, and Sausage Soup
By Jac_M
Deb Wise, Cooking Light MARCH 2014
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped fennel bulb
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 20 ounces hot Italian sausage links, casings removed
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 6 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 2 cups chopped plum tomato
- 4 (14.5-ounce) cans organic cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Red Quinoa Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Dried Cranberries
By Jac_M
In a bowl, rinse the quinoa with water, rubbing it between your fingers for about 10 seconds
- 1 1/2 cups red quinoa
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 large red onion, minced
- 4 oz. arugula, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
- 4 oz. aged Gouda, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 large, crisp apple, such as Fuji or Pink Lady, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup finely sliced fennel
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Baked French Toast
By Jac_M
This French Toast has a carmel covered top and custard on the bottom
- 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1.5 inch slices
- 7 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Waldorf Turkey Pitas
By Jac_M
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients
- 2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
- 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
- 1 medium tart apple, diced
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 8 whole wheat pita pocket halves
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Vermont Baked Beans
By Jac_M
Barbara Lauterbach, Cooking Light MARCH 2008
- 1 pound dried navy beans (about 2 cups)
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced salt pork (about 4 ounces)
- 5 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup maple syrup, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
Boston Baked Beans
By Jac_M
Soak beans overnight in cold water
- 2 cups navy beans
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar