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Greek-Style Chicken and Roasted Potatoes
By CarolineNGa
If you’re looking for a fabulous tasting dish that makes a wonderful presentation, this recipe is for you
- Ingredients for Roasted Potatoes:
- 1 pound (1 mesh bag) teeny tiny potatoes (whole) or red potatoes cut in fours, see shopping tip
- 3/4 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and fresh ground pepper
- Ingredients to Marinate Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders, boneless, skinless
- 2 fresh lemons
- Salt and fresh ground pepper
- Ingredients for Greek Salad Salsa:
- 2 cups grape or sugar plum tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, trimmed and chopped
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped, use white and green part
- 1/3 cup Ken’s Lite Caesar Dressing or Cardini’s Light Caesar Vinaigrette, see shopping tip
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Ingredients for Topping:
- 1/3 cup fat-free feta cheese, see shopping tip
- 8 Kalamata olives, sliced
Cherry Barbecue Sauce Recipe
By CarolineNGa
"You can use fresh or frozen cherries to make this flavorful barbecue sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
Slider-Style Mini Burgers
By CarolineNGa
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 (1.25 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 24 dinner rolls, split
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles (optional)
Winning Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipe for 2
By CarolineNGa
Cook rice according to package directions
- 2/3 cup uncooked instant rice
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup French onion dip
- 3 tablespoons Daisy Brand® Sour Cream X Taste the Freshness! Dollop, dip or drizzle Daisy Brand® Sour Cream on your favorite foods. Get Recipes >
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash white pepper
- 1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
Simply Roasted Pork
By CarolineNGa
Use apple jelly in place of the apricot preserves for a slightly sweeter flavor
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (3-pound) boneless pork loin, trimmed
- Cooking spray
5 Star, Skinny Steak Salad with Dreamy Pomegranate-Balsamic Reduction Sauce
By CarolineNGa
This exquisite steak salad looks and sounds gourmet, yet so simple to make
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 shallots, chopped fine or 1/4 cup onions, chopped fine
- 1 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup pomegranate-blueberry juice, see shopping tips
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sugar raspberry preserves, see shopping tips
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds or chopped fresh strawberries, see shopping tips
- 1 pound lean top sirloin, or filets, cut into 4 pieces, see shopping tips
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup (1 oz) fat-free feta cheese, see shopping tips
Refried Beans Without the Refry
By CarolineNGa
Place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker
- 1 onion, peeled and halved
- 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
- 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 5 teaspoons salt
- 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
- 9 cups water
Angel Hair Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Goat Cheese
By CarolineNGa
Absolutely delicious... and addictive
- 1 lb angel hair pasta
- salt, a pinch
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- white wine
- 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Slow Cooker Sweet Glazed Pork Chops for 2
By CarolineNGa
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray
- 2 boneless pork chops (mine were pretty thick)
- 6 oz chili sauce
- 1/2 cup grape jelly
Classic Lemon Orzo for 2
By CarolineNGa
Classic Lemon Orzo is the perfect light dish on a hot summer day or a great addition to your favorite meat or fish ...
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 thin green onions, finely sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup orzo pasta, cooked
- 1/4 cup finely minced parsley
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese