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Christmas Pinwheels
By Tonya_Speed
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam
Zesty Ginger Chicken
By Tonya_Speed
NUTRITION per serving: 304 Calories; 6g Fat; 29g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 107mg Cholesterol; 30...
- 3 pounds skinless chicken thighs
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups hot cooked brown rice
Tangy Steak Salad
By Tonya_Speed
NUTRITION per serving: 170 Calories; 7g Fat; 27g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 67mg Cholesterol; 252m...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and sliced
Tomato Sauce with Capers & Olives
By Tonya_Speed
This sauce best served with Farfalle
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic
- 2 cups chopped canned peeled tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp Capers
- 1/4 cup chopped pitted black olives
- Salt
Spicy Shrimp Soup
By Tonya_Speed
NUTRITION per serving: 404 Calories; 2g Fat; 39g Protein; 57g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 148mg Cholesterol; 8...
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-oz.) jar spicy salsa (hot or extra hot is good in this soup)
- 1 cup brown rice
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 (8-oz.) package frozen California blend mixed
- vegetables (no sauce)
- 8 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Cilantro, chopped
Gingerbread Snowmen
By Tonya_Speed
Mix molasses, brown sugar and shortening together in a bowl
- 1 1/2 cups dark molasses
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup cold water
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 7 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons water
- Red food coloring
- Snowman shaped cookie cutter
- Cake decorating tube and tips
Triple-Cheese Spirals
By Tonya_Speed
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces gemelli, cavatappi or other spiral-shaped pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup shredded yellow sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, chives and/or scallions
Creamy Italian Dip
By Tonya_Speed
Combine Italian Salad Dressing Mix with remaining ingredients in a small bowl and blend thoroughly with a wire whis...
- •2 tablespoons Italian Salad Dressing Mix
- •1/3 cup mayonnaise, sour cream, or plain yogurt
- •2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Garlic and Herb Halibut
By Tonya_Speed
NUTRITION per serving: 210 Calories; 6g Fat; 35g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 56mg Cholesterol; 5...
- Non-aerosol cooking spray
- 1/3 cup light Italian salad dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 (6-oz.) halibut fillets, about 3/4" thick
Grilled Fish on Cilantro Chili Slaw
By Tonya_Speed
Per Serving: 398 Calories; 21g Fat; 43g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 102mg Cholesterol; 137mg Sodiu...
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 (6-oz.) can diced green chilies
- 4 mahi-mahi fillets or other solid white fish
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup thinly slivered red onion, rinsed