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Warm Mexican Corn Salad
By CarolineNGa
Skinnytaste recipe
- 4 large fresh cobs of corn
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (more or less to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (from half a lime)
- 1 tbsp minced cilantro
- 2 tbsp scallions, minced
- 1/2 cup (40 g) cotija cheese, grated
- 5 lime wedges for serving
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup
By CarolineNGa
Creamy and delicious, this easy slow cooker broccoli cheese soup, with just 5 ingredients is a family favorite
- 3 cans (10.75 ounces each) cream of potato soup
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (12 ounces) low fat evaporated milk
- 8 ounces reduced fat velveeta cheese (about 2 cups cubed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Roasted Hazelnut Granola - by Barefoot Contessa
By CarolineNGa
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1 cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 cup roasted cashews, roughly chopped
- 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
Light Butter Roasted Chicken Recipe
By CarolineNGa
The changes made in this made over recipe slashes the fat by 70% and saturated fat by 80%, cut calories and sodium ...
- 1 broiler/fryer chicken (2-1/2 pounds), cut up and skin removed
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Green Beans with Citrus and Pecans
By CarolineNGa
Mary Catherine and Drew Curren, Southern Living NOVEMBER 2013
- 1 shallot, diced
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup cane syrup
- 2 pounds haricots verts (thin green beans)
- 2 oranges, sectioned
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Turkey Apricot Salad
By CarolineNGa
Combine turkey, celery, onion, apricots and parsley flakes in a large bowl
- 3 cups chopped, cooked turkey
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 tablespoon finely minced onion
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 2 teaspoons Spice Islands Parsley
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Poultry Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Ginger, Ground
- 1/8 teaspoon Spice Islands White Pepper, Ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
WW - Creamy Lemon Pie - 5 PointsPlus
By CarolineNGa
Rich and creamy, you'll never guess that this pie is light
- 6 whole reduced-fat cinnamon graham crackers
- 2 Tbsp salted butter
- 11 oz fat-free sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large egg(s)
- 1/2 cup(s) fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
Balsamic Roasted Pork Loin
By CarolineNGa
Dissolve steak seasoning in balsamic vinegar, then stir in olive oil
- 2 tablespoons steak seasoning rub
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless pork loin roast
Roasted Rosemary Chicken and Vegetables
By CarolineNGa
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- Sauce:
- 2 large bone-in chicken breast halves
- 2 cups baby carrots, cut in half
- 4 large parsnips, cut 1/4 inch sticks
- 1 cup crimini mushrooms, cut in half
- 1 tbs olive oil for browning chicken
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbs fresh rosemary, chopped fine
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
Tomato Slices with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar
By CarolineNGa
Recipe by Lawrys
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Tarragon Leaves
- 2 large tomatoes, cut in 8 slices total
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Lemon & Pepper Seasoning
- 1 ounce crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion