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CHICKEN DIVAN - Sue Hanson
By curly
1) Heat oven to 350°. 2) Arrange broccoli in greased baking dish, cooked chicken on top
- 3 lbs. chicken, boiled and cubed
- 2 – 10 oz. pkg. frozen broccoli, cooked drained
- 2 cans cream of chicken (or mushroom) soup
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 T. butter
GUACAMOLE (Williams Sonoma)
By curly
Put the tomato, onion, chilies, lime juice and the ½ tsp salt in a small bowl and smash with a pestle or fork to a...
- For the garnish:
- 1 ripe tomato, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsps finely minced white onion
- 2 serrano chilies, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus more as needed
- 2 large avocados, preferably Haas
- 2 Tbsps finely minced fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp small fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped white onion (optional)
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped ripe tomato (optional)
HEALTHY BANANA BREAD
By curly
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 5 Tbsps butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 (6 –ounce) carton vanilla low-fat yogurt
- 3/4 cup ripe mashed bananas (about 1 1/2 bananas)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- cooking spray
HOT BACON MACARONI SALAD
By curly
Cook macaroni according to package directions
- 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
- 1/4 pound sliced bacon, diced
- 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
QUICK GOLDEN POTATO SALAD
By curly
Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water
- 2-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon mustard seed
- 3 teaspoons snipped fresh dill, divided
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
CHOCOLATE-COATED PEANUT CLUSTERS
By curly
Melt chocolate. Remove from heat
- 1 pkg (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 lb. roasted Spanish peanuts
APPLE MALLOW YAMBAKE
By curly
Toss apples and nuts with combined brown sugar and cinnamon
- 2 apples, sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- Two 17-oz cans yams, drained
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups marshmallows
POT ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
By curly
1. Place all of the ingredients, except the cornstarch and the garnish, in the Crock-Pot; stir to combine
- 1 chicken (about 3 pounds), cut into 8 serving size pieces, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups defatted chicken broth
- 2 cups diced (1/2 inch) carrots
- 1 medium-sized onion, halved and slivered
- 2 tablespoons very finely minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or parsley, for garnish
CREAMY LEMON, MUSHROOM, SHRIMP AND RICE
By curly
Prepare rice according to package directions
- 1 bag Success White, Brown or Jasmine Rice
- 1 Tbsp garlic-flavored olive oil
- 16 ounces pre-sliced white mushrooms (about 6 cups)
- 1 tub (8 ounce) onion and chive-flavored cream cheese
- 1 pound cooked, peeled and devined medium-sized shrimp (about 40)
- 2 cups pre-rinsed baby spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP - Vitamix
By curly
Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid
- 1 cup (240 ml) skim or low fat milk
- 1/2 cup (38 g) shredded low fat cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups (195 g) broccoli or cauliflower, fresh or frozen, steamed
- 1 teaspoon diced onion
- 1/2 chicken or vegetable bouillon cube