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Grilled Parmesan-Ranch-Chicken Packs
By CarolineNGa
1. Heat gas or charcoal grill
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 to 5 oz each)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt-free garlic-herb blend
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups quartered small red potatoes
- 1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut in half lengthwise
- 1/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Summer Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
By CarolineNGa
This refreshing recipe goes well with grilled fish or chicken
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 packages (5-1/2 ounces each) torn mixed salad greens
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Monte Cristo Casserole
By CarolineNGa
Preheat oven to 375. Cut the slices of thawed French toast into 3/4 inch cubes
- 2 packages (12.5 ounces each) frozen French toast slices, thawed
- 1 cup milk
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup of thick sliced deli baked ham, diced
- 1 cup thick sliced deli roast turkey, diced
- 8 ounces or 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- powdered sugar
- 24 oz container of frozen strawberries slices, thawed and drained (see note below)
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or ice cream topping (I used my homemade freezer jam)
Citrus and Fennel Coleslaw
By CarolineNGa
Combine coleslaw mix and orange in a large bowl
- 1 package (8 ounces) coleslaw mix
- 1 large orange, peeled, chopped
- 1/4 cup Mazola® Pure Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted Spice Islands Fennel Seed
- 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Onion Salt
Low-Fat Chicken Salad Recipe with Curry & Apricots
By CarolineNGa
For the chicken, I poached two chicken breasts and then chopped the meat once it cooled
- 2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 10 dried apricots, cut into small pieces
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 1/4 tsp curry powder
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt, to taste*
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- Makes 3 cups
Spinach-Stuffed Manicotti with Vodka Blush Sauce
By CarolineNGa
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta shells as directed on box
- 1 1 1 box (8 oz) uncooked manicotti pasta shells (14 shells)
- 2 2 2 jars (25.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic garden vegetable pasta sauce
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 2 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, chopped
- 1 1 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- 1 1 to box (9 oz) Green Giant™ frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
- 2 2 2 tablespoons julienne-cut fresh basil leaves
Grandpa's Braised Beef
By CarolineNGa
Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for sauteing and drizzling
- 4 onions, very thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
- 3 pounds chuck, bottom round or top sirloin steak
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 to 5 starchy potatoes
- 1 (32-ounce) can Italian tomatoes, sliced or roughly crushed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped
- Parmigiano-Reggiano, for grating
- A few fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 loaf ciabatta, for serving
Baked Teriyaki Chicken
By CarolineNGa
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger an...
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 skinless chicken thighs
Breakfast Grilled Cheese
By CarolineNGa
Mix the cream cheese, cottage cheese and confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl
- 1/3 cup whipped cream cheese
- 1/4 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, plus more for topping
- 4 frozen waffles (untoasted)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons jam (any flavor)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more if needed
- Ground cinnamon, for topping
- Read more at http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2013/04/freezer-meal-breakfast-grilled-cheese.html#6mwRl4oqlWIqv3hP.99
French Flageolet Beans
By CarolineNGa
The night before cooking, place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with water by 1 inch
- 1 pound dried flageolet beans
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 4 ounces bacon, diced
- 2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 onions)
- 2 cups medium-diced fennel, trimmed and cored
- 2 carrots, scrubbed and medium-diced
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 2 cups canned beef or vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large sprig fresh rosemary
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper