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Coffee Barbecue Sauce Recipe
By CarolineNGa
Brewed coffee and instant coffee granules add rich color and depth to this sweet-and-sour sauce
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups ketchup
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
WW - Mexican Beef over Polenta
By CarolineNGa
Weight Watcher = 7 Points Plus per serving
- 1 pound(s) uncooked 93% lean ground beef
- 1 small uncooked onion(s), chopped
- 14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, with chiles, drained, reserve 1 Tbsp of liquid
- 1 cup(s) canned yellow corn, drained, or frozen, thawed corn kernels
- 10 medium olive(s), Kalamata, sliced
- 2 Tbsp canned jalapeno peppers, pickled, chopped (optional)
- 3/4 tsp table salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup(s) polenta, quick-cooking
- 3 cup(s) canned chicken broth
- 1/3 cup(s) fat free salsa
- 1/3 cup(s) shredded reduced-fat Mexican-style cheese
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, or scallion, fresh, chopped (optional)
Chicken Tamale Casserole
By CarolineNGa
This recipe is even better if you spread refried beans in the casserole dish and top with the cornmeal mixture
- 1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup fat-free milk
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 (14 3/4-ounce) can cream-style corn
- 1 (8.5-ounce) box corn muffin mix (such as Martha White)
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
- Cooking spray
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce (such as Old El Paso)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
Brandied Carrots & Parsnips
By CarolineNGa
You can substitute apple juice or cider for the brandy if you prefer
- 2 2Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 2Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 2tsp. minced fresh garlic
- 12 12oz. each carrots and parsnips, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 3-inch sticks
- 2 2Tbsp. brandy
- 1 ⁄2 1/2cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1Tbsp. sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley
Skinny Orange Shredded Chicken, Baked or Crock-Pot with Weight Watchers Points | Skinny Kitchen
By CarolineNGa
Oh my this chicken dish is wonderful! It can be baked in the oven or made in a crock-pot
- 2/3 cup dry basmati brown or regular brown rice
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray’s)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger (in a jar), see shopping tip
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Warm Bacon Dressing
By CarolineNGa
Grilled shrimp top this spinach and egg salad and topped with the warm bacon dressing
- SALAD:
- 8 cups fresh, washed baby spinach, dried really well
- 3 boiled eggs, sliced
- 4 pieces of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 red onion, sliced very thin
- SHRIMP:
- 1 pound of fresh, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- DRESSING:
- 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, you can substitute cider vinegar if needed
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/3 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Garlic-Cauliflower Bake
By CarolineNGa
Heat oven to 425°F. Cook cauliflower in boiling water in large saucepan 3 to 4 min
- 10 cups small cauliflower florets
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 red pepper , finely chopped
- 2 tubs (270 g each) Philadelphia Savoury Garlic Cooking Creme
- 20 Ritz Cracker s, coarsely crushed (about 2/3 cup)
- 1 cup Kraft Tex Mex Shredded Cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Bacony Barley Salad with Marinated Shrimp
By CarolineNGa
Here's a great example of how to cook a healthy dish in minutes - simply cook the bacon in the same pan as the barl...
- 3 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup quick-cooking barley
- 1 pound peeled cooked shrimp, (21-25 per pound; thawed if frozen), tails removed, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
Baked Denver Omelet
By CarolineNGa
My family loves omelets, and this is a quick and easy one
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup chopped cooked ham
- 8 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Skinny Grilled Cheese and Roast Beef Topped With Guinness Caramelized Onions
By CarolineNGa
1. Using a microwave safe plate or bowl, add the onions and cook in microwave until tender, about 4-5 minutes
- 2 cups onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup Guinness (beer), see shopping tip
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow, spicy brown or Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons reduced fat butter
- 4 slices rye bread, see shopping tip
- 2 slices, reduced-fat Swiss or Jarlsberg cheese, each cut in half, see shopping tip
- 4 ounces lean roast beef, sliced