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Tex-Mex Pasta Salad
By therman
Cooking Light
- 1 pound uncooked radiatore pasta (short coiled pasta)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 (1.25-ounce) package 40%-less-sodium taco seasoning (such as Old El Paso)
- 2 cups (8 ounces) preshredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese
- 2 cups chopped seeded tomato
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (8-ounce) container reduced-fat sour cream
- Salsa (optional)
Stuffed Sausage Cups
By therman
Erin Hansert
- 1 pound ground bulk sausage
- 4-5 green onions, sliced thinly or 1/4 cup finely chopped onion ** I used half of a small onion
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (regular or 1/3 less fat)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 packages frozen phyllo cups (such as Athens brand) **Can find at Publix, even with 3 packages I still had extra left over.
Cranberry Lemon Cocktail Punch
By therman
Bodacious Olive
- 1 – 1 1/2 cups Lemon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 bottle diet Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice
- 1 2 liter bottle Diet 7-up
- 1/2 bottle Club Soda
- 1 bag frozen fruit
- Limes, lemons, oranges sliced for garnish
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon plus 3 other variations
By therman
Cooking Light
- 3 slices center-cut bacon, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 cups presliced onion
- 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
Banana Pudding Poke Cake Recipe
By therman
Southern Living
- Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups mashed, overripe bananas (about 3 to 4 large bananas)
- HOMEMADE VANILLA PUDDING
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 tablespoon salted butter
- ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
- 4-5 large, barely ripe fresh bananas, sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 20 vanilla wafers, coarsely crushed
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Chipotle Pork
By therman
Cooking Light
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 9 large garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce
- 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 (1 1/4-pound) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
Cranberry Bliss Bars
By therman
Starbucks
- BARS
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks, very soft)
- 1 cup brown sugar (some cooks reduce this to 2/3 cup)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons orange extract or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- FROSTING
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange extract (or vanilla)
- TOPPING
- 1/3 cup craisins, chopped
- 1 -2 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
Saucy Ravioli with Meatballs
By therman
1. Lightly coat a 5 1/2- or 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 26 ounce jars spaghetti sauce with mushrooms and onions
- 2 24 ounce packages frozen ravioli
- 1 12 ounce package frozen cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Baked Ziti with Sausage
By therman
Southern Living
- 12 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
- 4 ounces pancetta or bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 (1-lb.) package ground Italian sausage
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup firmly packed torn fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 (8-oz.) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Layover Cake
By therman
Preheat overn to 350. Grease a 9x13 pan with butter or spray
- 1 can crushed pineapple
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup butter