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Beef, Cheese and Noodle Bake
By japaulson
This family-friendly casserole is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into children's food
- 1 (8-ounce) package small elbow macaroni
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup prechopped onion
- 1 cup preshredded carrot
- 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- 1 pound lean ground sirloin
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) 2% reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese (such as Cracker Barrel), divided
Glazed Chicken Drumsticks with Quinoa
By japaulson
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium-size onion, chopped
- 2 large ribs celery, chopped
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Mini Caprese Bites
By japaulson
1. Thread 1 tomato half, 1 piece of cheese, and another tomato half onto each skewer
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
- 10 to 14 fresh small mozzarella cheese balls, cut into thirds*
- 32 (4-inch) wooden skewers**
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Posole
By japaulson
A hominy-based stew, posole (poh-SOH-leh) is ideal for a Christmas Eve open house
- 3/4 pound dried white corn hominy
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 8 ounces boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups water
- 3 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 dried New Mexican chiles
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup slivered radishes
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 8 lime wedges
Smoky Potato Pancakes
By japaulson
Spinach salad with red onion and tangy vinaigrette is a lovely companion to these potato cakes
- 2 center-cut hickory-smoked bacon slices
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup thinly sliced leek
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds shredded peeled baking potato (about 2 large)
- 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Goat Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos with Ranchero Sauce
By japaulson
Prepare the sauce up to two days ahead, and chill
- Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 2 cups vertically sliced onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
- Jalapeños:
- Cooking spray
- 10 large jalapeño peppers (about 4 inches long)
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) block-style fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 10 corn tortillas, warmed according to package directions
Grilled Pepper Poppers
By japaulson
1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) soft goat cheese
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 16 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Corn and Bacon Chowder
By japaulson
To capture the freshness of yellow jewel-like corn without the fuss of shucking ears or cutting kernels off the cob...
- 2 bacon slices
- 1/2 cup refrigerated prechopped celery, onion, and bell pepper mix
- 2 (16-ounce) packages frozen baby gold and white corn, thawed and divided
- 2 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) reduced-fat shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (such as Cracker Barrel)
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Linguine with Two-Cheese Sauce
By japaulson
Add Roasted Chicken Add a little more flour to make sure the sauce is thick enough
- 8 ounces uncooked linguine
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
Beef and Guinness Stew
By japaulson
1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter, divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 5 cups chopped onion (about 3 onions)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
- 1 (11.2-ounce) bottle Guinness Draught
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal slices carrot (about 8 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal slices parsnip (about 8 ounces)
- 1 cup (1/2-inch) cubed peeled turnip (about 8 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley