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Skinny Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
By CarolineNGa
Sounds pretty basic but this Asian style stir-fry tastes amazingly delicious! I can’t wait for you to try it
- Cooking spray, I like using olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces (boneless, skinless)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Cooking spray, I like using olive oil spray
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 cups broccoli, cut into florets, I used a (12 oz) bag
- 1 (12oz) bag broccoli slaw, see shopping tips
- 1 cup snap peas or Chinese pea pods, sliced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup scallions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons ginger (from a jar), see shopping tips
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar, see shopping tip
Spring Green Risotto Recipe
By CarolineNGa
•In a large saucepan, bring stock and water to a simmer; keep hot
- 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable stock
- 1 to 1-1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine or additional vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Individual Italian Frittatas Recipe
By CarolineNGa
The Italian word "frittata" refers to frying the egg-based dish in a skillet
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 medium fresh mushrooms, chopped
- 4 thinly sliced hard salami, julienned
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted sweet red pepper
- 4 Eggland's Best Eggs
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
- Dash pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh chives, optional
Layered Salad Supreme
By CarolineNGa
Show off crunchy-fresh veggies, nutritious beans, and bright greens in this pleasing salad with easy Parmesan chees...
- 5 cups torn lettuce
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups julienne-cut carrots
- 1 can (15 oz) chick peas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Grilled Lemon Yogurt Chicken
By CarolineNGa
"There is something special about what yogurt does to chicken in its smoky, sizzling time over charcoal
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (5 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon harissa
- 1 pinch salt
Potluck Chicken Casserole Recipe
By CarolineNGa
In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 cups milk
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 3 cups cooked long grain rice
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup coarsely crushed cornflakes
Four Cheese Polenta - Rachael Ray
By CarolineNGa
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups coarse cornmeal (slow-cooking polenta)
- 3 tablespoons butter, plus more for the baking dish
- A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- A few gratings of fresh nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 ounces diced soft cheese, such as goat cheese or sheep's milk ricotta
- 4 ounces diced ripe Camembert or Brie
- 4 ounces diced mild or medium Cheddar, or cow's milk melting cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- A few sprigs of fresh rosemary, for garnish
- Chopped tomato or halved cherry or grape tomatoes, for garnish
Very Lemony Chicken
By CarolineNGa
1. Place chicken in 13x9x2" glass baking dish
- 1-1/2 lb. chicken breast, skinned and fat removed
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup fresh sliced lemon peel
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Artichoke Spinach Lasagna Recipe
By CarolineNGa
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat
- ASSEMBLY:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 jar (16 ounces) roasted garlic Parmesan or roasted garlic Alfredo sauce
- 12 no-cook lasagna noodles
- 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese or feta cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon each dried oregano, parsley flakes and basil
Tex-Mex Tomato Salad
By CarolineNGa
Preheat grill to medium-high
- WHISK:
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil3 Tbsp.
- 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar2 Tbsp.
- 2 tsp. annatto powder (achiote powder)2 tsp.
- 1 tsp. dried oregano (preferably Mexican)1 tsp.
- 1 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp.
- 1 ⁄4 tsp. ground allspice1⁄4 tsp.
- 1 tsp. mayonnaise1 tsp.
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- BRUSH:
- 8 thin slices ciabatta bread8 thin slices
- 2 tsp. olive oil2 tsp.
- TOSS:
- 2 cups halved red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes2 cups
- 1 ⁄4 cup crumbled queso cotija or feta cheese1⁄4 cup
- 1 ⁄4 cup fresh cilantro leaves1⁄4 cup
- 1 Tbsp. minced scallions1 Tbsp.