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Calzone with Assorted Meats and Cheeses
By KennySD
Walk into any salumeria; Italian delicatessen; and the aroma of countless cheeses and cured meats captivates the se...
- 2 tbls extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 thin slices salami, coarsely chopped
- 1 slice prosciutto, coarsely chopped
- 1 slice mortadella, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 recipe Neapolitan pizza dough, completed through the second rising
- all-purpose flour for dusting
- 1/4 cup tomato-basil sauce
- 1 tbls freshly grated Italian parmesan cheese
Grilled Chicken with Spicy Brazilian Tomato and Coconut Sauce
By KennySD
Redolent of ginger and jalapenos, the tomato sauce is a lively addition to plain grilled chicken
- 4 tbls cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), quartered
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Fresh-ground black pepper
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tbls minced fresh ginger
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, minced
- 1 1/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
- 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tbls chopped cilantro or parsley
Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/f
By KennySD
Even the ranch dressing gets a Cajun kick in this lively main-course salad
- For seasoning:
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- For salad dressing:
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbls chopped green onion
- 2 tbls chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbls apple cider vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
- 1 1/2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 5-oz package mixed baby greens
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup raisins
Chicken Scallopini
By KennySD
Nutritional Information Calories: 206 (20% from fat) Fat: 4
- 4 Chicken Brest, skinless, boneless
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth, fat-free, less-sodium
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 4 tsp capers
- 1 tbl butter
Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
By KennySD
Nutritional Information Calories: 132 (0
- 4 tsp cornstarch, divided
- 5 tsp Soy Sauce, low-sodium, divided
- 1 tsp Ginger, minced peeled fresh
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Shaoxing (Chinese rice wine) or dry sherry
- 1/8 tsp White Pepper
- 2 Garlic, minced
- 1 lb Chicken Breast, skinless, boneless, cut into 2 x 1/2–inch-thick pieces
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth, fat-free, less-sodium
- 1 tbl Brown Sugar
- 3 tbl Ketchup
- 2 1/2 tbl Rice Vinegar
- 2 tsp Chile Paste
- 1 tsp Dark Sesame Oil
- 1 tbl Canola Oil, divided
- 1 cup (1/2-inch) Onion, diced
- 1 cup (1/2-inch) Green Pepper, diced
- 1 cup (1/2-inch) Red Pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup (1-inch) Green Oonions
- 1 cup (1/2-inch) diced Pineapple
Pumpkin Bourbon Cheesecake
By KennySD
FOR THE CRUST: In a bowl combine the cookie crumbs, pecans, and sugars, stir in the melted butter and press the mi...
- For the Filling:
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbls cornstarch
- 2 tbls heavy cream
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbls bourbon
- For the Topping:
- 2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbls sugar
- 1 tbls bourbon
- 16 toasted pecan halves for garnish
- For the Crust:
- 3/4 cup finely ground gingersnap cookies
- 1/2 cup finely ground toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup (half stick) unsalted butter, melted
Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken
By KennySD
Nutritional Information Calories: 206 (16% from fat) Fat: 3
- 1/3 cup low-fat Buttermilk
- 1 tbl Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 2 Chicken Breast halves (about 1 lb), skinned
- 2 chicken drumsticks (about 1/2 lb), skinned
- 2 chicken thighs (about 1/2 lb), skinned
- Cooking spray
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
By KennySD
Nutritional Information Calories: 219 (19% from fat) Fat: 4
- Souvlaki:
- 3 tbl Lemon Juice
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp dried Oregano
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/2 lb Chicken Breast, skinless, boneless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium Zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into (1/2-inch-thick) slices
- Cooking spray
- Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Cucumber, peeled, seeded, and shredded
- 1/2 cup Plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 tbl Lemon Juice
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 Garlic Clove, minced
Jamaican Chicken with Mango Salsa
By KennySD
Nutritional Information Calories: 244 (9% from fat) Fat: 2
- 1/2 tsp Jamaican jerk seasoning (such as Spice Islands)
- 1/2 tsp Salt, divided
- 4 (6-ounce) Chicken Breast halves, skinless, boneless
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, minced fresh
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbl Mint, chopped fresh
- 1 tsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Lime Juice
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- 1 jar (16-ounce) jar sliced peeled Mango, drained and chopped (such as Del Monte SunFresh)
Soft Pretzels
By KennySD
1. Stir sugar into 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl
- 1 tsp White Sugar
- 1/4 cup warm Water (110 degrees F)
- 1 1/4 tsp active dry Yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm Water (110 degrees F)
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Water
- 2 tbls kosher Salt
- 1 tbls Soda Powder