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Chicken and Cashews
By japaulson
Top tender chicken with an inspired Asian sauce loaded with cashews, ginger, honey, and sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (about 3 green onions)
- 1/4 cup chopped unsalted dry-roasted cashews
Caramel Pork
By japaulson
Give pork tenderloin an Asian twist by cooking in a sweet and spicy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup uncooked sushi or short-grain rice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon bottled ground fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 canned anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
- 8 lime wedges
Zinfandel-Braised Beef Brisket w/ Onions & Potatoes
By japaulson
Nutritional Information Calories:342 (25% from fat) Fat:9
- 2 cups zinfandel or other fruity dry red wine
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) beef brisket, trimmed
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- Cooking spray
- 8 cups sliced Walla Walla or other sweet onion (about 4 medium)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into (1/2-inch-thick) slices
- 2 celery stalks, cut into (1/2-inch-thick) slices
- 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, cut into quarters
- 1 1/2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley
Classic Butter cream icing (stiff)
By japaulson
Cream shortening, flavoring and water
- 1 Cup solid shortening
- 1 tsp flavoring (butter, vanilla etc)
- 2 TBS water
- 1 lb powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
- 1 TBS meringue powder
- pinch of salt (optional)
Oven-Fried Chicken Parmesan
By japaulson
Serve a classic family-favorite for an easy weeknight meal in minutes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup jarred tomato-basil pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Crab Cakes
By japaulson
Crab cakes are equal parts yummy and elegant
- 3 (1-ounce) slices white bread
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
- Cooking spray
Baby Greens w/ Glazed Walnuts, Pears & Gorgonzola
By japaulson
From Costco Cooking
- 6 Cups Baby Salad Greens
- 2 Ripe Anjou Pears, sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
- 1 cup Candied Walnuts
- Dressing
- 1 tblspn balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tspn Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 tspn Salt
- 1/4 tspn Freshly ground black pepper
- 3-4 tblspn Olive Oil
Crescent Wrapped Brie
By japaulson
Serve this elegant, yet easy, appetizer with one or more of the following toppings: chutney, jalapeño jelly, fruit...
- 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
- 1 round (8 oz) Brie cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos
By japaulson
Total: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 tacos) Nutritional Information Calories:362 Fat:13
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup thinly sliced white onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1/2 ripe peeled avocado, thinly sliced
- 4 lime wedges
Beef Broccoli Stir Fry
By japaulson
Total: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups beef mixture and 1/2 cup rice) Nutritional ...
- 2 (3 1/2-ounce) bags boil-in-bag long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry, divided
- 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, cut diagonally across grain into thin slices
- 1/2 cup lower-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce) or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon bottled ground fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 cups prechopped broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions