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Jalapeno Bites by Trisha Yearwood
By CarolineNGa
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces Parmesan, grated (about 2 cups)
- 4 tablespoons seeded and chopped jalapeno peppers
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 cups dry plain breadcrumbs
WW - Greek-Style Butter Beans - 5 points plus
By CarolineNGa
This Greek side dish features beans in a robust tomato sauce
- 3 tsp olive oil, extra virgin, divided
- 1 small uncooked onion(s), chopped
- 1 small uncooked carrot(s), finely chopped
- 1/2 rib(s) (small) uncooked celery, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 8 oz canned tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 3 1/3 cup(s) canned butter beans, rinsed and drained (about 30 oz)
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Chicken Tortilla Soup
By CarolineNGa
A garnish of avocado bits, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and crisp tortilla strips adds texture and color to this ...
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, all visible fat discarded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
- 2 cups fat-free, no-salt-added chicken broth
- 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ancho powder
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips, and 1 6-inch corn tortilla, torn into pieces, divided use
- 2 to 4 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped avocado
- 1/4 medium red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
jalapeño and cheddar turkey burger
By CarolineNGa
This burger is so necessary in life
- ◾3-4 jalapeños, seeded & chopped
- ◾4 pearl tomatoes, sliced in half & squeezed*
- ◾2 cloves garlic, chopped
- ◾1/2 medium red onion, chopped
- ◾1 small bunch fresh basil
- ◾1 lb ground turkey
- ◾4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- ◾1 large egg
- ◾1/3 cup bread crumb (or oats)
- ◾1 tbs olive oil
- ◾1 tsp ground cumin
- ◾sea salt & ground pepper to taste
Tropical Chicken Burgers
By CarolineNGa
Chopped mango, jalapeño, peppers and onions all mixed together with ground chicken—it’s a perfect burger that ...
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/2 red pepper, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 mango, chopped
- 1/2 cup panko crumbs
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Beef Taco Rice Skillet
By CarolineNGa
If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, wrap tham up in a flour tortilla to serve for lunch the next day
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup thick & chunky salsa
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
- 3/4 cup shredded taco blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- sour cream, if desired
Roasted Butternut Squash & Rice Salad Recipe
By CarolineNGa
1.In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, oil and salt
- DRESSING:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons California Olive Ranch® Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 medium butternut squash (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
- 2 large sweet red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup California Olive Ranch® Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Italian-Style Turkey Meat Loaf
By CarolineNGa
All You MAY 2012
- 2 slices firm white sandwich bread, torn into small pieces
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. milk
- 2 pounds lean (93 percent) ground turkey
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 tablespoons ketchup
Mediterranean Scallops
By CarolineNGa
Serve with Artichoke Mushroom Pasta Recipe
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 2 small zucchini
- 2 plum tomatoes
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 12 oz sea scallops
- 1/4 cup shrimp scampi sauce (in the seafood section of grocery store)
Vegetable Minestrone Recipe
By CarolineNGa
In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 3/4 cup tomato juice
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1/2 cup small shell pasta
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese