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Easy, Skinny Balsamic Rosemary Chicken
By CarolineNGa
1. To make marinade: In a small pot, add vinegar, oil, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper and mix until combined
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray
- 4 (5 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (If your chicken breast are large, cut into 5 ounce sizes to equal 4 breasts)
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh rosemary springs, for garnish
Burgundy Mushrooms
By CarolineNGa
In a small saucepan, simmer the onion for 15 minutes in beef broth
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
- 2 (8 ounce) cans whole mushrooms, drained, liquid reserved from one can
- 1/3 cup Burgundy wine
WW Spanish-Inspired Grilled Shrimp - 4 PointsPlus
By CarolineNGa
Spanish paprika lends a smoky flavor to this easy recipe
- 5 tsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 tsp paprika, sweet smoked Spanish-variety (Pimenton dulce)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 pound(s) uncooked shrimp, large-size, peeled, deveined
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray
WW Crispy Onion Rings - 4 PointsPlus
By CarolineNGa
These super-crispy, baked onion rings are a dead ringer (pun intended) for the deep-fried variety
- 3 spray(s) cooking spray
- 1 cup(s) cornflake crumbs
- 1 large egg white(s)
- 1/3 cup(s) low-fat milk
- 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 large uncooked onion(s), yellow, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, separated into rings
Chicken Waldorf Salad
By CarolineNGa
Leftover cooked chicken makes this chicken Waldorf salad, loaded with apples, grapes, celery and walnuts, a snap to...
- 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast (see Tips)
- 1 medium red apple, diced
- 1 cup halved red or green grapes
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted if desired (see Tips), divided
Skinny Honey Mustard Dressing (23 calories a tablespoon)
By CarolineNGa
1. Prepare the ranch dressing
- 1 cup of The BEST Skinny Ranch Dressing (3 ingredients)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard or yellow mustard (not Dijon)
Dump Cake Assistance
By CarolineNGa
I’ve made this dessert several times in the past couple of weeks
- yellow cake mix
- can of fruit pie filling
- 1 stick of butter - melted
Pear Salad with Raspberry Cream
By CarolineNGa
Southern Living DECEMBER 2000
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup raspberry preserves
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 firm, ripe pears
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 head Bibb lettuce, torn
- 1 small head romaine lettuce, torn
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Caramel-Apple Pork Chops Recipe
By CarolineNGa
Bacon, walnuts, pork chops and a scrumptious caramelized apple and onion mixture
- 4 bacon strips, chopped
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
- 3 small tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
Turkey and Apricot Bread Salad
By CarolineNGa
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups torn hearty whole grain bread
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken, torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup dried apricots, cut in thin slivers
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
- 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 fluid ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- Cracked black pepper (optional)