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Maple-Mustard Baked Chicken
By CarolineNGa
Enjoy this crunchy chicken at home for a family supper or take it along on a picnic to eat cold—no forks and kniv...
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, preferably grade B
- 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4-4 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks and/or breasts), skin removed, trimmed (see Cook Tips)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat (see Cook Tips)
Skinny Blue Cheese Dressing
By CarolineNGa
1. Prepare ranch dressing
- 1 cup of The BEST Skinny Ranch Dressing (3 ingredients)
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons vinegar, white wine, champagne or your favorite white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic clove, minced
- A little black pepper
RANCH STYLE DRESSING AND DIP MIX
By CarolineNGa
Printed from COOKS
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. dried minced garlic
- 8 tsp. dried minced onion
- 2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 2 tsp. granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 2 1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
The Skinny on Slow Cooker Caribbean Black Beans
By CarolineNGa
Easy and delicious, low fat and full of fiber, these slow cooker Caribbean black beans were a hit with everyone who...
- 1 pound dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained.
- 2 mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced, divided use
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (I used jarred)
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, plus more for serving
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper
Mama's Balsamic Vinaigrette
By CarolineNGa
"This is a wonderful vinaigrette that my mother invented
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, crushed or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
WW - Chipotle Vinaigrette = 1 PointsPlus
By CarolineNGa
Perk up any salad with this Southwestern dressing
- 1 pepper from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded, or less to taste
- 4 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts
- 1 Tbsp walnut oil
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp table salt
Slow-Cooker Taco Ground Beef
By CarolineNGa
Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray
- 3 lb lean (85%) ground beef
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen chopped onions, thawed
- 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans
- 1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky medium or hot salsa
- 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
- 4 Old El Paso™ crunchy taco shells
- 2 cups shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend (8 oz)
Avocado-Onion Slaw
By CarolineNGa
In medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, vinegar and salt
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium avocado, cubed
- 1/2 cup halved and thinly sliced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2-Ingredient "Grilled" Cheese Dippers
By CarolineNGa
If there was ever a better way to eat cheese, I think we have done it! Instead of eating a grilled cheese sandwich ...
- 1 package, low-fat Cheddar cheese sticks
- 1 package Wonton wrappers
- non-stick cooking spray
Artichoke-Mushroom Pasta
By CarolineNGa
Serve with Mediterranean Scallops Recipe
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 oz pre-sliced baby portabella mushrooms
- 1 (14-oz) can quartered artichoke hearts (drained)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 (4.6-oz) box Italian herb pasta mix
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese