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Fettucini Alfredo with Bacon
By japaulson
When you're short on time and the ingredient list is short, make every ingredient the freshest and best you can fin...
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated fresh fettuccine
- 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2/3 cup (about 2 1/2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Turkey Pasta Soup
By japaulson
To ensure that the pasta cooks properly, make sure the soup is boiling when you add the ditali and that it comes ba...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup chopped 33%-less-sodium ham (about 2 ounces)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked ditali (about 4 ounces short tube-shaped macaroni)
- 3 cups chopped cooked turkey
- 3 cups thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage
Mexican Chicken Hominy Soup
By japaulson
Total: 30 minutes Hint: Add 1/2 teaspoon of Cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 3/4 cups chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can hominy, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 4 lime wedges
Artichoke Frittata
By japaulson
This dish is great as an appetizer or for brunch
- 1 4 oz jar of marinated artichoke hearts, in oil.
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 5 eggs
- 2/3 cups milk
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs, plain or Italian style
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated (I use sharp)
Jalapeno, Sausage, Jack and Egg Breakfast Braid
By japaulson
Sweet and savory make a good flavor combination for breakfast in general, so I like to serve this with a fruit garn...
- 1 (13.8-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 4 ounces chicken sausage with jalapeño peppers, chopped
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapeño peppers
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Banana (Nut) Bread
By japaulson
I like to make 1 loaf and 24 mini muffins with one recipe
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tspns baking powder
- 3/4 tspn baking soda
- 1/2 tspn salt
- 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (approx. 3)
- 1 tspn lemon juice
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup non fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Beef Daube Provencal
By japaulson
This classic French braised beef, red wine, and vegetable stew is simple and delicious
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 12 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 (2-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups chopped carrot
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1/2 cup less-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- Dash of ground cloves
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups cooked medium egg noodles (about 4 cups uncooked noodles)
Asian Glazed Chicken Thighs
By japaulson
The tasty glaze gives these chicken thighs a mahogany sheen
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chile paste (such sambal oelek)
- 10 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Bacon Pierogi Bake
By japaulson
Pierogies are yummy potato-filled dumplings you can purchase from the freezer section of most major supermarkets
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen potato and onion pierogies (such as Mrs. T's)
- Cooking spray
- 2 center-cut bacon slices, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup (3 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly diagonally sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped seeded plum tomato
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Easy Braised Brisket
By japaulson
This dish reheats beautifully—and may even be better the second day
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) beef brisket, trimmed
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained