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Slow-Cooker Cornbread Dressing
By CarolineNGa
Southern Living NOVEMBER 2005
- 4 1/2 cups cornbread crumbs
- 1 (16-ounce) package herb stuffing mix
- 2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 (14-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon rubbed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut up
Skinny, Mini Mexican Meatball Tostada Appetizers
By CarolineNGa
Delight your guests with these itty, bitty meatballs atop a mini tostada
- 1 egg, I like Eggland’s Best eggs
- 1 cup onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 (1 oz) package Lawry’s taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef or turkey, see shopping tip
Open-Faced Pimiento Cheese BLTs
By CarolineNGa
Pimiento cheese is a Southern tradition
- 2 tablespoons bottled diced pimientos, drained
- 1 tablespoon grated peeled shallots
- 2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1.25 ounces grated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1/3 cup)
- 4 (1-ounce) slices sourdough bread, toasted
- 12 tomato slices
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and halved
- 1 cup baby arugula leaves
Mediterranean Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
By CarolineNGa
In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 5 minutes or until no longer pink
- 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced quartered seeded cucumber
- 1/2 cup sliced sweet onion
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed
- 6 lettuce leaves
HBHW - My Favorite Meatloaf
By CarolineNGa
I use a food processor to chop up the dry bread first (about 4 slices, toast may be used), and then follow with the...
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs (see note below)
- 1 cup water or broth
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 onion, peeled and minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (scant)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Blueberry Tossed Salad Recipe
By CarolineNGa
In a large bowl, combine the greens, blueberries, cheese, almonds and sunflower kernels
- DRESSING:
- 8 cups torn mixed salad greens
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Skinny Taco Chili (Crock-pot or Stove-top) with Weight Watchers Points
By CarolineNGa
This is a fabulous, fiber-rich chili
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef or 99% fat-free ground turkey breast
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes or 2 (14.5-oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1-ounce), I like Lawry’s Taco Seasonings or use your favorite
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
Asian Meatballs
By CarolineNGa
These delicious sweet and slightly tangy meatballs are perfect as a Weight Watchers appetizer or as a main dish
- 1 1 1 lb extra lean ground beef (96/4)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 4 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1 1 tsp ground ginger
- 3 3 3 scallions, minced
- 1/3 1/3 2 cup, plus 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute, like Eggbeaters
- 2 2 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 2 2 tbsp honey
Lemon-Cranberry Pie Bars
By CarolineNGa
Baking pies for a large crowd can be intimidating and time-consuming, but Gail Simmons stopped by "Good Morning Ame...
- 1 cup cranberries
- 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- Baked Press-In Crust
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Rachael Ray's Poached Chicken Breasts
By CarolineNGa
Place the chicken, leek, onion, celery, carrot, lemon, parsley, dill, thyme, and bay leaf in a large pot and fill w...
- 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken breast
- 1 leek, trimmed and quartered
- 1 onion, peeled and halved
- 2 ribs celery, quartered
- 1 large carrot, peeled and quartered on an angle
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Few sprigs fresh parsley
- Few sprigs fresh dill
- Few sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 large fresh bay leaf