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White Chicken Lasagna Soup
By cooksalot
40 minutes to prepare serves 6-8
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed, cooked
- 10 lasagna noodles, broken into small pieces
- 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (10 oz.) package frozen baby spinach, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated, to taste
- Ricotta, optional
Slow Cooker Herb Potatoes
By cooksalot
3+ hours to prepare serves 6
- 2 pounds fingerling potatoes, rinsed, halved or quartered
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon rosemary, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Chicken Breasts with Ham and Cheese
By cooksalot
Cut pounded chicken into 8 thin cutlets
- 1 lb chicken breast, cutlets pounded very thin
- 4 ounces lean boiled ham, sliced thin ( 4 slices)
- 4 ounces lowfat swiss cheese, sliced thin ( 4 slices)
- cooking spray
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large shallot, finely minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- salt and pepper
Cream Cheese and Chicken Taquitos
By cooksalot
Heat ½" oil in a sauce pan on medium heat
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 ounces ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cups salsa
- 1 1/2 cups colby jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped baby spinach, stems removed
- 12 6 inch corn tortillas
- vegetable or canola oil, for frying
Zucchini Pasta
By cooksalot
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to packaging directions, or until al dente
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 cup reduced fat cream cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 medium zucchinis, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
SLOW COOKER POTATO SOUP
By cooksalot
PREP TIME: 10 MINS COOK TIME: 4 HOURS 10 MINS TOTAL TIME: 4 HOURS 20 MINS IELD: 8-10 SERVINGS
- 6 slices cooked bacon*, diced
- 3-4 cups good-quality chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes**, peeled (if desired) and diced
- 1 medium white or yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 4 tablespoons bacon grease* (or butter)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (12-ounce) can 2% evaporated milk
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- optional toppings: thinly-sliced green onions or chives, extra shredded cheese, extra bacon, sour cream
Mom's Carrot Cake
By cooksalot
Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Yield: 8 servings
- Butter, for pans
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, optional
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 stick salted butter, room temperature
- 1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage
By cooksalot
1. Preheat oven to 350°
- 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
Baked Ham and Cheese Wraps
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 can Pillsbury™ refrigerated Classic Pizza Crust
- 3/4 lb deli ham (thinly sliced, but not shaved)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese (thinly sliced)
- Glaze
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Chai Masala
By cooksalot
Pour 6 cups water, the tea, the ginger and the cardamom into a saucepan
- 4 teaspoons strong black tea leaves, such as Assam, Keemun or English or Irish Breakfast
- 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped ginger (no need to peel)
- 2 green cardamom pods, cracked
- 1/2 cup milk
- Sugar, to taste