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Chilled Avocado Soup with Seared Chipolte Shrimp
By japaulson
YIELD: 8 servings HANDS-ON: 19 MINUTES TOTAL: 30 MINUTES COURSE: Appetizers, Soups/Stews
- SOUP:
- 3 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups diced peeled avocado (about 2)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- LIME CREAM:
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- SHRIMP:
- 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce Cooking spray
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Grill-Braised Clams and Chorizo in Tomato Saffron Broth
By japaulson
YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: about 6 clams, about 1 cup broth, and 1 bread slice) HANDS-ON: 25 MINUTES TOTAL
- 3 cups hickory wood chips, divided
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 7 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 poblano chile
- 1 ear shucked corn
- Cooking spray
- 4 green onions
- 1 (6-ounce) link dry-cured Spanish chorizo, cut in half lengthwise
- 24 littleneck clams (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 (3/4-inch-thick) slices Italian or French bread
Peanut Crusted Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
By japaulson
Pick up a container of fresh pineapple chunks in the produce section of the supermarket; chop into half-inch pieces...
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
- 1 (1-ounce) slice white bread
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets
- 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
- Cooking spray
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Dan Dan Noodles
By japaulson
1. Cook noodles in 6 quarts boiling water for 3 minutes
- 1 pound frozen fresh wide Chinese egg noodles, thawed
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 8 ounces lean ground pork
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup thinly diagonally sliced green onions
- 1 1/4 cups chopped seeded peeled cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sweet Potatoes
By japaulson
To prepare this a day ahead, cook the sweet potatoes; combine with brown sugar, butter, and vanilla
- 2 1/2 pounds jewel yams, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
Bacon Ranch and Chicken Mac and Cheese
By japaulson
A tablespoon of flour stabilizes the milk so that you can bring the sauce to a boil
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 slice applewood-smoked bacon
- 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
- 1/3 cup condensed 45% reduced-sodium 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded six-cheese Italian blend (such as Sargento)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded colby-Jack cheese
Panko Crusted Chicken Legs
By japaulson
Rinse the chicken legs and pat dry with paper towels
- 12 chicken legs
- 1/4 cup sake
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, plus 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup peanut oil, plus more for greasing baking sheet
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 scallions, sliced thin
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon red chili sauce, such as Srirachi Hot Chili Sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
Herbed Mashed Potatoes
By japaulson
1.Place potatoes in a large pot; cover with cold water by 1 inch, and add 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Coarse salt
- 1 3/4 cups half-and-half
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
Mashed Potatoes with Bacon & Cheddar
By japaulson
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 8 ounces bacon (about 10 slices)
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 small onion, grated on the large holes of a box grater, juice reserved
- 1/2 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Ginger-Soy Chicken Thighs with Scallion Rice
By japaulson
If you can't find ginger preserves, you can substitute 1/2 cup apricot preserves plus 2 teaspoons grated peeled fre...
- 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 (2-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup ginger preserves
- 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced