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Curried Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries
By CarolineNGa
The flavors of this salad meld as it chills
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous (about 1 [10-ounce] box)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (about 4 ounces)
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
Chicken with Mango-Raspberry Salsa Recipe
By CarolineNGa
The slight spice from the jalapeno pairs well with the sweet mango and raspberry salsa in this grilled chicken entr...
- 3/4 cup chopped peeled mango
- 1/3 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 3/4 cup fresh raspberries
Baked Zucchini
By CarolineNGa
For a great side or main entrée, this recipe is quick and delicious
- ◾Cooking Spray
- ◾2 tbsp. minced garlic
- ◾1 tbsp. Italian Seasoning
- ◾1/2 stick Unsalted Butter
- ◾4 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ◾1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, divided
- ◾1/2 cup Romano Cheese, divided
- ◾salt and pepper to taste
- ◾4 zucchini, thinly sliced
- ◾3 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
- ◾1 onion, thinly sliced
- ◾1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese
Classic Steak House Rubbed Filet Mignon
By CarolineNGa
This simple steak house rub uses the perfect combination of seasonings to turn an ordinary steak dinner into a memo...
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (1 inch thick)
- Cooking spray
Light & Healthy Classic Cornbread
By CarolineNGa
A great basic recipe for cornbread that’s very low in sugar
- 1-1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
By CarolineNGa
Rinse the turkey breast and pat dry
- 1 (6 pound) bone-in turkey breast
- 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
Slow Cooker Caramelized Chicken
By CarolineNGa
Pour the olive oil on the bottom of the slow cooker
- 2 pounds round steak or cube steak, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (not chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (for gluten-free use White Balsamic Vinegar which doesn't have caramel coloring)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon each: dried oregano, basil, and rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Ground black pepper and salt,to taste
Twice-Baked Sweet Potato (Yam) Recipe with Chipotle Pecan Streusel
By CarolineNGa
The sweetness of the sweet potatoes and added maple syrup benefit from a gentle dose of heat and salt in the chipot...
- Chipotle Pecans:
- 6 medium red-skinned sweet potatoes (also called yams)
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chile powder
- Pinch salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/3 cups pecans
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp chipotle chile powder
- Pinch salt
- Streusel:
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, slightly softened
- 2/3 cup chipotle pecans, chopped
Flavorful Mashed Potatoes Recipe
By CarolineNGa
Earthy herbs bring a full chorus of flavor to creamy red potatoes, making this side dish anything but ordinary
- 4 pounds red potatoes (about 12 medium), quartered
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
- 2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
Turkey and Veggie Alfredo Pot Pie
By CarolineNGa
Leftovers are one of the best parts of the holidays
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 jar (15 ounce) Alfredo sauce
- 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
- 1 bag (12 ounce) Green Giant® broccoli, carrots, cauliflower & cheese sauce
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 can (12 ounce) Pillsbury® Grands! Jr golden layers buttermilk biscuits
- 2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese