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Chicken with Lemon-Leek Linguine
By SaraB
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 6 ounces uncooked linguine
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 leek, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise, and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Pork Carnitas Gordita
By SaraB
Lightly spoon masa harina and flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife
- 1 1/2 cups masa harina
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 1/3 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- Cooking spray
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup salsa verde (green salsa)
- 1/4 cup diced peeled avocado
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup Pork Carnitas
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Cowboy Stew
By SaraB
1. Brown ground beef and onion til done
- 1-1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (14oz) cream style corn
- 1 can (14oz) hot chili with beans
- 1 can (14oz) pork and beans
- 1 can (14oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (4.5oz) diced green chiles
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream (optional)
Blackberry-Raspberry Truffle Cake
By SaraB
Very good, but make 1/2 recipe using 2 9-inch cake pans
- 2 (18.25-ounce) packages devil's food cake mix
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups light sour cream
- 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1/2 cup seedless blackberry jam
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
- Garnish: 1/4 cup blackberry and raspberry candies
Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish-and-Roasted Garlic Crust
By SaraB
Preheat oven to 350°. Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate the cloves)
- 1 whole garlic head
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
- 1/3 cup prepared horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (3-pound) beef tenderloin
Banana-Nut Cookies
By SaraB
1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2
- 2 cups uncooked regular oats
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 3 medium)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cheese Fondue
By SaraB
Mix cheeses, flour, salt, and pepper in large bowl
- 8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz. swiss cheese, shredded
- 2 Tbs flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 12 oz. beer
- dash Tabasco
- 1 1-lb loaf french bread, cut into 1" cubes
Sichuan-Style Stir-Fried Chicken With Peanuts
By SaraB
To prepare marinade, combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and chill 20 minutes
- MARINADE:
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine or sake
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- STIR-FRYING OIL:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine or sake
- 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons minced green onions
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 7 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon chile paste with garlic
- REMAINING INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 cups drained, sliced water chestnuts
- 1 cup (1/2-inch) sliced green onion tops
- 3/4 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
- 6 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
Pots de Creme au Chocolat
By SaraB
In small saucepan, cook chocolate, sugar and cream over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted...
- 2 oz sweet cooking chocolate
- 1 Tbs sugar
- 1/3 cup light cream (20%)
- 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
Panettone Muffins
By SaraB
1) Mix the dried fruit and liquid of your choice in a bowl
- 1 1/2 cups diced dried fruit*
- 1/4 cup apple juice, orange juice, rum, or a mixture
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia, to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons King Arthur Cake Enhancer, optional, for enhanced freshness
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 generous tablespoons coarse white sparkling sugar, for topping
- *Our Favorite Fruit Blend — diced apricots, raisins, pineapple cubes, chopped dates, and sweetened cranberries — is a good choice here