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Broccoli-Bacon Salad
By CarolineNGa
A picnic favorite, this salad combines broccoli, water chestnuts, cranberries and just a little bacon for delicious...
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cups finely chopped broccoli crowns (see Cooking Tips)
- 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped
- 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Blackened Chicken Quesadillas
By CarolineNGa
For the Cajun spice blend, combine paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne, onion powder, oregano, and ...
- FOR THE CAJUN SPICE BLEND, COMBINE:
- 1 tsp. each paprika, kosher salt, and garlic powder1 tsp.
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. each black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, dried oregano, and dried thyme
- FOR THE QUESADILLAS, COOK:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5–6 oz. each)
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil1 Tbsp.
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded fontina cheese, divided
Skinny Chicken Fajitas in 30 Minutes
By CarolineNGa
1. In a microwave-safe bowl or large plate, add all sliced peppers and onions
- Ingredients for Fajitas: 2 large red bell peppers or 1 red and 1 yellow, cut into slices (about 4 cups)
- 1 large onion, cut into thin rings (about 2 cups)
- 1 pound chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) cut into strips or chunks
- 1 lemon, juiced about 2-3 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 (1.27 oz) package Lawry’s Fajita seasonings mix (do not use directions on pkg. follow instructions, below)
- 1/3 cup water plus 2 tablespoons
- 8 corn tortillas or corn & whole wheat blend tortillas, see shopping tip
- Ingredients for Topping: (optional)
- Chopped tomatoes
- Chopped romaine lettuce
- Fat-free sour cream, plain yogurt or The BEST Skinny Ranch Dressing (3 ingredients) Reduced-fat cheese, shredded
- Guacamole or avocado slices
- Salsa
Apricot-Lemon Chicken
By CarolineNGa
Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast, Oxmoor House 2009
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup apricot spread (such as Polaner All Fruit)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
Mothers Day Coleslaw
By CarolineNGa
In a large sized bowl, mix cabbage, red cabbage, bell peppers, onion and carrots
- ◾2 heads cabbage, shredded
- ◾1 small head red cabbage, shredded
- ◾1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- ◾1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- ◾1 medium onion, finely chopped
- ◾1 or 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
- ◾2 cups mayonnaise
- ◾2 Tablespoon mustard
- ◾2 Tablespoon sugar
- ◾4 Tablespoon wine vinegar
- ◾2 teaspoon pepper
- ◾2 teaspoon dried cilantro
- ◾2 teaspoon basil
- ◾2 teaspoon parsley
Slow Cooker Meaty Italian Spaghetti Sauce
By CarolineNGa
This is the absolute best spaghetti sauce!
- 2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage or ground beef
- 2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 oz)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
By CarolineNGa
Southern Living APRIL 2008
- 1 (1-lb.) pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- 3 bacon slices, cut in half crosswise
Skinny Tuna Salad
By CarolineNGa
You'll fall in love with the flavor! Light mayonnaise, dried cranberries, fresh dill and chopped apple are some of
- 1 can of white albacore tuna, (water packed) drained well, 5.25 ounces
- 1/2 cup chopped apples, such as Gala, Fuji or Honeycrisp, unpeeled
- 1/3 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup diced scallions or red onions
- 3 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Best Foods Light mayonnaise or Hellman’s Light
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 romaine lettuce leaves, optional
Yogurt Ranch Dressing
By CarolineNGa
In a medium sized bowl, combine all of the ingredients
- ◾2 cups plain yogurt
- ◾1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- ◾1/2 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder, onion powder, celery leaves, & salt
- ◾1/4 teaspoon EACH: pepper, paprika, & dill weed
- ◾1 teaspoon dry parsley, OR 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Lemony Tarragon Dill Yogurt Sauce
By CarolineNGa
Slice the onion and herbs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 green onions, sliced (or 1 T sweet onion, minced)
- 1 T fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 t fresh tarragon, finely chopped
- 1/2 t dill, dried (or 1/2 T fresh)
- 2 t ground garlic
- 1 T extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 T lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- Optional: Salt, pepper, and hot red pepper flakes to taste