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WW - Warm Bacon Vinaigrette - 1 PointsPlus
By CarolineNGa
This smoky dressing is great on any salad green but is especially delicious with peppery arugula
- 3 slice(s) uncooked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp uncooked shallot(s), minced
- 2 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Skinny Lemon Glazed Chicken, Sweet and Sassy
By CarolineNGa
1. In a shallow dish, add bread crumbs, garlic, salt, pepper and blend together
- 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 4 (4 oz each) chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, (1 pound total)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco Sauce (use 1-2 teaspoons if you don’t want it too spicy)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Cooking spray
Apple Salad with Mustard Dressing
By CarolineNGa
Adam Hickman, Cooking Light JANUARY 2014
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups thinly sliced Fuji apple
- 1 (5-ounce) package mixed spring greens
Greek Salsa Recipe
By CarolineNGa
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, 1-1/2 teaspoons Greek seasoning and garlic; set aside
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2-1/2 teaspoons Greek seasoning, divided
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 3/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat pita breads
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
By CarolineNGa
Recipe courtesy Daniel Green Show: Paula's Best Dishes
- 6 large dried Chinese mushrooms
- Drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 pounds lean ground chicken
- 3 tablespoons mirin or white wine
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- One 8-ounce can water chestnuts, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
- 6 spring onions (scallions), chopped
- 2 to 3 tablespoons plum sauce
- 2 to 3 heads radicchio, leaves separated
Jumble of Sweet-and-Sour Onions
By CarolineNGa
Like cranberries, this colorful medley of small onions adds a sweet-tart note to a Thanksgiving dinner
- 2 pounds mixed onions (extra-small red onions, pearl or boiling onions, and small cipollini)
- 8 small shallots (about the size of a walnut in its shell) or 4 large, separated into lobes
- 1/4 cup butter or olive oil, divided
- 2 or 3 bushy thyme sprigs, plus a few smaller sprigs for topping
- 2 Mediterranean bay leaves
- 8 fresh sage leaves, plus 3 or 4 leaves for topping
- Sea salt and pepper
- 2/3 cup port
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, such as Katz
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
- 2 About 2 cups chicken stock or water
Moroccan Dressing
By CarolineNGa
Makes 1/2 Cup (1tbsp per serving) Serve with Orange-Scented Couscous
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Marmalade Chicken
By CarolineNGa
Orange marmalade and freshly grated orange zest make a deliciously tangy sauce for quick-cooking chicken tenders
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 pound chicken tenders, (see Note)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 large shallots, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
Divine Summertime Chicken Sandwich for Two
By CarolineNGa
"Pan-fried chicken breasts with a fresh cream cheese dill spread and tomatoes and lettuce on toasty French bread, ...
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 teaspoons dried dill weed, divided
- 4 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1 leaf lettuce
- 4 thick slices French bread
Mexican Chopped Salad
By CarolineNGa
The freshest, healthiest, most summery salad
- Ingredients for the dressing:
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- freshly ground black pepper
- taste and add salt if needed
- Ingredients for the tortilla strips:
- 6 6-inch corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Ingredients for the salad:
- 1 medium head romaine lettuce , chopped in approximately 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced in 1/4-inch pieces, I used small orange-hued peppers (the mini ones). Feel free to use whichever color you want.
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced in 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 medium jicama, peeled and diced in 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, diced in 1/4-inch dice
- 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced into 1/4-inch dice
- 4 ears corn
- 1 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro, plus whole cilantro leaves for garnish, if desired