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Artichoke Chicken Pasta Recipe
By CarolineNGa
Cook fettuccine according to package directions
- 6 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
Fruit Basket Salad
By CarolineNGa
Fresh fruit with a light glaze! This is an easy make-ahead salad that's perfect for brunch
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, juice pack
- 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons Argo® Corn Starch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Cinnamon, Ground Saigon
- 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Nutmeg, Ground
- 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Ginger, Ground
- 6 cups assorted fresh fruit, cut in bite size pieces (suggestions: bananas, apples, grapes, melon, strawberries, peaches, etc.)
Mujadara (Rice, Lentils and Caramelized Onion Pilaf)
By CarolineNGa
Mujadara (also spelled Mujadarah, Megadarra or several other variations) is delicious, inexpensive, simple to make,...
- 3 pounds white onions, sliced moderately thin
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup white wine or vermouth (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils (not red lentils or french lentils!)
- 2 cups long grain white or brown rice (I prefer the brown for a bit more character)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinammon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper
- Flat leaf parsley for serving
Sweet Onion Casserole
By CarolineNGa
Irene Lilja, Corvallis, Oregon, Cooking Light MAY 2011
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 cups chopped sweet onion (about 1 3/4 pounds)
- 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2/3 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup (1 1/3 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy - WW = 6 PointsPlus
By CarolineNGa
This easy slow cooker chicken and gravy is comfort food at its most delicious
- 6 6 to 6 2 chicken breasts (5 to 6 ounces, about 2 pounds)
- 2 2 2 packages chicken gravy mix (I used McCormick)
- 1 1 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) low fat low sodium cream of chicken soup (I used Campbell’s Healthy Request)
- 2 2 2 cups water
- to ground black pepper to taste
Crunchy Macaroni Salad Recipe for 2
By CarolineNGa
In a bowl, combine the macaroni, egg, celery and onion
- 1 cup cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped celery
- 3 tablespoons Miracle Whip
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch pepper
WW - Quick Beef with Greek Yogurt Sauce - 5 PointsPlus
By CarolineNGa
Similar to the flavors of souvlaki but much quicker and easier to make
- 1 pound(s) uncooked 93% lean ground beef
- 2 1/4 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp table salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, divided
- 1 cup(s) plain low fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup(s) English cucumber(s), diced
- 2 Tbsp mint leaves, fresh, chopped
Slow Cooker Spiced Nuts Party Mix - WW 4 Points Plus
By CarolineNGa
This slow cooker spiced nuts party mix was a winner with everyone at Sunday night’s Oscar Party! I was going to u...
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 1 envelope (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 2 cups mixed unsalted nuts
- 2 cups roasted unsalted cashews
- 2 cups walnut halves
- 2 cups unblanched whole almonds
- 3 cups bite-size cheese crackers
- 2 cups sourdough pretzel nuggets
Mediterranean Rice Salad with Shrimp
By CarolineNGa
Perfect for al fresco dining or a light lunch
- 1 package Easy Peel Raw Shrimp, thawed
- 1 bottle Tuscan Garden Herb Garlic Marinade
- 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 1/2 cup Southern Grove Pine Nuts*
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 2 cups Fit & Active Instant Brown Rice, uncooked
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Stonemill Essentials Iodized Salt, divided
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon Carlini Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 1 lemon, juiced, about 1/4 cup
- 1/4 teaspoon Stonemill Essentials Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 cup Specially Selected Feta Cheese Crumbles
- 3 cups Little Salad Bar Flat Leaf Spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
Oven Fries Recipe
By CarolineNGa
Preheat oven to 400°. Cut each potato into 12 wedges
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder