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Winter Kale Salad
By Tonya_Speed
Recipe courtesy Melissa D'Arabian
- 1 small bunch of kale, stems removed, cut or torn into small pieces
- 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 pear, peeled and sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Crumbled blue cheese, for garnish
Butternut Squash Lasagna
By Tonya_Speed
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 amaretti cookies, crumbled
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk
- Pinch nutmeg
- 3/4 cup (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 2 1/2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
Beef and Cheddar Potpie
By Tonya_Speed
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- 6 tablespoons butter, chilled
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup milk
Quinoa with Herbs and Mixed Olives
By Tonya_Speed
Rinse quinoa at least 3 times to remove its bitter resin
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa, well rinsed
- Salt
- 1/2 cup pitted and thinly sliced black and green olives
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
Open-Faced Burgers
By Tonya_Speed
NUTRITION per serving: 401 Calories; 4g Fat; 16g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 31mg Cholesterol; 172...
- Water/oil mixture
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
- 16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 pound 95% lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 English muffins, split and lightly toasted
Lemonade Cake
By Tonya_Speed
Nutrition per serving: 617 Calories; 17g Fat; 6g Protein; 113g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 106mg Cholesterol; 6...
- 1 package (2-layer size) lemon cake mix
- 1 package (4-serving size) lemon flavor instant pudding and pie filling
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 2 cups powdered (confectioners) sugar
Tuna Salad Cups
By Tonya_Speed
NUTRITION per serving: 231 Calories; 6g Fat; 27g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 36mg Cholesterol; 393...
- 2 small stalks celery, chopped
- 4 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 20 green seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 (12-oz.) can solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2/3 cup non-fat plain yogurt
- 4 large tomatoes, tops sliced off and cored
Golden Delicious Pork Chops
By Tonya_Speed
NUTRITION per serving: 327 Calories; 6g Fat; 21g Protein; 49g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 51mg Cholesterol; 149...
- 4 golden apples, cored and chopped
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ounce golden raisins
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 (4-oz.) boneless loin pork chops
- Black pepper, to taste
- Water/oil mixture
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Tabbouleh-Stuffed Tomatoes
By Tonya_Speed
NUTRITION per serving: 411 Calories; 23g Fat; 12g Protein; 45g Carbohydrate; 13g Dietary Fiber; 17mg Cholesterol; 8...
- 1 cup bulgur OR cracked wheat
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and very finely cubed
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled and very finely cubed
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large beefsteak tomatoes
- 8 cups mixed baby greens
- 1/2 cup crumbled Feta
Beefy Barley Stew
By Tonya_Speed
NUTRITION per serving: 340 Calories; 11g Fat; 31g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 62mg Cholesterol; 50...
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups chopped leeks
- 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
- 3 cloves pressed garlic
- 4 1/2 cups water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- 21 ounces low sodium beef broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked pearl barley