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Spinach & Black Bean Enchiladas
By MaryEllen
Microwave spinach for a minute or add spinach to boiling water and cook for a minute
- 8 c fresh spinach leaves - steamed
- 15-oz can black beans (no-salt)
- 1/2 c salsa
- 1/4 t ground cumin
- 1/4 t chili powder
- 6 - 6 " flour tortillas
- 1/2 c fat-free sour cream
- 2 t lime juice
- 4 oz shredded low-fat Mexican shredded cheese
- 2 Italian plum tomatoes, diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 239.6
- Total Fat: 8.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20.0 mg
- Sodium: 693.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 31.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.6 g
- Protein: 15.7 g
Tex-Mex Picadillo
By MaryEllen
If you are sick of chili and basic tacos, but still need a big batch of something, I encourage you to give this rec...
- 2 2 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 2 2 pounds ground chuck
- 1 1 1 pound ground pork
- 2 2 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 2 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 2 2 jalapeño or Anaheim peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 1 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 1/2 2 1/2 1/2 cup dark raisins
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup sliced pitted olives
- to and freshly ground pepper to taste
- to the picadillo with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
M&M Magic Bars
By MaryEllen
Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the dish
- 14 chocolate graham crackers
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 10-ounce bag mint chocolate chips
- 1 cup cocktail peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 /2 cup red and green candy-coated chocolates, such as M&M's
- 1 /2 cup coarsely chopped candy canes
- 1 /4 cup red and green sprinkles
Fried Zucchini, GF
By MaryEllen
One of the beauties of this recipe is that it is and always has been gluten-free
- 1 1 1 large zucchini, washed and sliced in thin circles
- 1 1 1 cup gluten-free cornmeal
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup granulated cane sugar
- 2 2 1/2 large eggs, beaten (or 1/2 cup dairy or non-dairy milk)
- High heat cooking oil for frying
Black Bean Soup
By MaryEllen
1. Place beans in a large saucepan with 3 cups of water
- 1 1/2 cup black beans
- 4 cup water
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 3/4 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup carrot, diced
- 6 cup beef broth
- 1 ham hock
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 10 peppercorns
- 3 garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup rice
- Servings: 8
- Nutrition Facts
- Serving size: 1/8 of a recipe (14.8 ounces).
- Reviews
- 4 stars - This came from Marcie Wehrley. Don't use a wooden spoon to stir this..it will become permanently black! Wonderful combination of flavors. - ME 1/21/2007
Pico de Gallo (Authentic Mexican Salsa)
By MaryEllen
The versatility of this salsa is limitless! Put it on grilled chicken or steak, add it to eggs, or serve with torti...
- 3 large diced tomatoes
- 1 diced medium sized onion
- 1/4 bunch of cilantro (use more or less depending on your taste)
- juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic
- 1 tsp of salt
- 2 jalapenos (or more if you prefer it hotter)
- Optional ingredients (not included in nutrition facts)
- half a cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
- Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 22.5
- Total Fat: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 297.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 5.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 0.9 g
Rao's Meatballs With Marinara Sauce
By MaryEllen
Make the sauce: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, then add the salt pork
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 ounces salt pork, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons minced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 28-ounce cans imported Italian crushed tomatoes
- 6 leaves fresh basil, torn into small pieces
- Pinch of dried oregano
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground lean beef
- 1/2 pound ground veal
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 2 cups fine dry bread crumbs
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, lightly smashed
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
By MaryEllen
Clean the mushrooms with damp paper towel and remove stems
- 2 6-ounce packages button mushrooms, medium size
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- 1 16-ounce package ground sausage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Parmesan cheese
Diana's Buttery Oatmeal Cookies
By MaryEllen
I got this recipe years ago from a website called Diana's cookies
- 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 sticks (5 oz/140g/5/8 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies/Bars, GF
By MaryEllen
Always choose “instant” or “quick” oats (certified gluten-free, of course!) when baking oatmeal cookies