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Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Onion-Fig Relish Recipe
By japaulson
Caramelized onion, balsamic vinegar, and figs combine to create a subtly sweet topping for savory roasted pork
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 8 dried Mission figs
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) container refrigerated prechopped onion
Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina
By japaulson
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 cup pastina pasta (or any small pasta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup cubed chicken breast (1-inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 a small onion)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish
Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Red Wine-Mushroom Sauce
By japaulson
Stirring the mushrooms constantly helps release their juices, allowing them to caramelize quickly
- 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
- 1 (8-ounce) package presliced baby portobello mushrooms
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
Kid-tastic Pizzadillas
By japaulson
YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 1 pizzadilla and 1/4 cup sauce) HANDS-ON: 5 MINUTES TOTAL: 25 MINUTES COST PE...
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 ounce turkey pepperoni
- 1 cup marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's)
Braised Short Ribs with Egg Noodles
By japaulson
The key to getting incredibly rich flavor in a sauce made from water is to create tasty browned bits on the bottom ...
- 1 1/2 pounds beef short ribs, trimmed (4 ribs)
- 3 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup chopped carrot (about 1 large)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 quarts water
- 8 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles
Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast
By japaulson
Pair this home-style favorite with mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
- 1 (8-ounce) container refrigerated prechopped green bell pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 pounds boneless shoulder pot roast
Three Cheese Chicken Penne
By japaulson
Fresh spinach, chicken, and a combination of cheeses make this dish comforting enough for the last days of winter y...
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 3 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 3 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) carton 2% low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 cups hot cooked penne (about 8 ounces uncooked tube-shaped pasta)
- 2 cups shredded roasted skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed reduced-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup, undiluted
Beer-Braised Beef
By japaulson
An oval 3- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker works best for this recipe because of the shape of the meat
- 1 cup refrigerated prechopped onion
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound boneless top round steak, trimmed
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
- 1/2 cup light beer
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
BLT Soup
By japaulson
Shopping List: container chicken broth,Cento crushed tomatoes,spaghetti sauce mix,celery,onion,bacon,spinach
- 1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth
- 1 (29-oz.) can Cento Crushed
- Tomatoes
- 1 (1.5-oz.) package spaghetti sauce mix
- 1 cup each: chopped celery and onion
- 8 strips center cut bacon, coarsely
- chopped and divided
- 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Couscous Pilaf
By japaulson
Tomato-Feta Variation: Prepare Couscous Pilaf; decrease salt to 1/8 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 cup uncooked couscous
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat leaft parsley (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme