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Grilled Chicken Tostadas with Sweet-&-Sour Vegetables
By CarolineNGa
These grilled chicken tostadas are topped with rich mole sauce and sweet-and-sour summer vegetables and use store-b...
- 4 teaspoons chili powder, preferably made with New Mexico or ancho chiles (see Note)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- 3 dried ancho or New Mexico chiles (see Note)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 3 medium tomatoes, quartered and seeded
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups diced carrot
- 1 cup diced summer squash
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 tostada shells (see Tip)
Fruity Tuna-Salad Pita Sandwiches
By CarolineNGa
Shanelle loves easy-to-make recipes like this one
- 1 hard-cooked egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Dash of black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) tuna steak
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons minced green onions
- 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 (8-ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
- 2 (5-inch) whole-wheat pitas, cut in half
- 1 1/3 cups torn Bibb lettuce
- 8 (1/4-inch-thick) tomato slices
Red Gold All-In-One Lasagna
By CarolineNGa
•Preheat oven to 350º F
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (28 ounce) can Red Gold® Crushed Tomatoes, or 2 (14.5 ounce) cans
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Red Gold® Diced Tomatoes With Basil, Garlic & Oregano
- 1 (16 ounce) box lasagna noodles, traditional, uncooked
- 1 (15 ounce) carton low fat ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Crock Pot Oregano Rubbed Lemon Chicken
By CarolineNGa
Mix together the oregano, salt, and pepper in a little bowl and then rub this mixture into the chicken
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 lbs. chicken breast halves, boneless skinless
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 fresh lemons, squeezed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon granules
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
HBHW - Savory Citrus Avocado Salad
By CarolineNGa
In a small bowl, Whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt, then add avocados and toss together gently
- 1/2 cup light olive oil
- 3 Tbsp White wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
- 8 cups fresh salad greens
- 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
- 1 pear, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 cup green grapes, cut in half
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Shrimp & Artichoke Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipe
By CarolineNGa
THE DRESSING: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, agave nectar, salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 oz. whole wheat orzo pasta
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained & quartered
- 1/3 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
- 5 large basil leaves, thinly sliced
Green Pea Salad
By CarolineNGa
In a colander, rinse frozen peas in cold water until thawed
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and cut into strip
- 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 2 medium sweet pickles, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
- 1/8 cup lemon juice
Balsamic Rosemary Pork Loin with Roasted Potatoes
By CarolineNGa
Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pound boneless top loin pork roast
- 1 1/2 cups fresh rosemary
- 12 cloves garlic
- 3 Tbs olive oil
- 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
Bourbon Vinaigrette - Spicy Southern Kitchen
By CarolineNGa
Instructions Whisk together all ingredients except oil in a medium bowl
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinaigrette
- 1 teaspoon Dijon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup canola oil
Vanilla Vinaigrette
By CarolineNGa
Vanilla isn't just for desserts
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Spice Islands Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- dash Spice Islands White Pepper, Ground
- dash salt
- 1 cup Mazola® Canola Oil