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Blueberry Oatmeal Bread
By CarolineNGa
Yogurt is the secret to this moist and delicious breakfast bread
- 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour
- 1 cup oats – old fashioned or quick cooking
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups low fat plain yogurt such as Stonyfield
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup blueberries – fresh or frozen
Roasted Vegetables
By CarolineNGa
"A casserole dish of seasonal vegetables that is so easy to prepare
- 1/2 small butternut squash, cubed
- 1 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
- 1/2 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 1/2 red onion, quartered
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp with Lemon Couscous
By CarolineNGa
The sweet maple syrup and salty prosciutto contrast well with the lemony flavor of the couscous
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 24 jumbo shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 6 very thin slices prosciutto or ham (about 3 1/2 ounces)
- Cooking spray
- Lemon Couscous
Sensational Sirloin Kabobs
By CarolineNGa
In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, light brown sugar, distilled white vinegar, garlic powder, seasoned salt, garlic p...
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
- 4 fluid ounces lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
- 2 pounds beef sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 green bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
- skewers
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cubed
Apple and Pear Salad with Maple Pecan Bacon and Cranberry Vinaigrette - Spicy Southern Kitchen
By CarolineNGa
A delicious salad filled with apples, grapes, pears, and gorgonzola cheese
- 8 slices thick bacon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1 large Bartlett pear, thinly sliced
- 1 large gala apple, diced
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese
- 1/2 cup canned whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chicken with Artichokes and Sundried Tomatoes
By CarolineNGa
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil for 1 minute
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, undrained
- 1 (6 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into quarters
- 1 (4 ounce) can sliced olives, drained
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
- 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
Baked Tortilla Chips
By CarolineNGa
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Italian Dressing Mix
By CarolineNGa
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic salt, onion powder, sugar, oregano, pepper, thyme, basil, parsley, celery ...
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 2 tablespoons salt
Lemon and Oregano-Rubbed Chicken Paillards
By CarolineNGa
Elizabeth Karmel, Cooking Light JULY 2004
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 5 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Cooking spray
- 4 lemon wedges
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsamic Syrup
By CarolineNGa
David Bonom, Cooking Light AUGUST 2011
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 (8-ounce) piece Cuban bread, cut in half horizontally
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 large basil leaves
- 5 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray