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Blanched Broccoli and Cheese Dipping Sauce
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Blanch the broccoli by throwing florets into boiling water for 30 seconds, then draining and pouring in...
- 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups grated mild Cheddar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun spice
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- Black pepper
Cool Cucumber Salad by Cathy Thomas
By ClaudiaJan
Mix above ingredients together and pour the following dressing over all
- 8 oz penne pasta -- cooked and drained
- 2 med cucumbers -- thinly sliced
- med onion -- thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup vinegar
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
Melinda's Corn
By ClaudiaJan
Recipe By : Allison Kenny Drain corn
- 1 can corn -- drained
- 1 8 oz. package of cream cheese
- 1 tbsp canned jalapeno peppers -- or to taste
Freezer Jam
By ClaudiaJan
Freezer Jam
- 5 cups crushed plums, peaches, or nectarines (about 3 pounds fruit), any bruised spots cut away
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (1.75 ounces) powdered, no-sugar-needed pectin
Spicy Black Bean Hummus
By ClaudiaJan
Preparation 1. Place garlic in a food processor; process until finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tahini (roasted sesame seed paste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt $
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained $
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
- Dash of crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil $
- Dash of ground red pepper
- 1 (6-ounce) bag pita chips (such as Stacy's Simply Naked)
5-Minute Microwaveable Power Breakfasts
By ClaudiaJan
Southwest Slimming Omelet
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp diced bell pepper
- 2 tbsp low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp salsa
- 1/4 sliced avocado
Fried Zucchini
By ClaudiaJan
Recipe copyright, Alex Guarnaschelli
- 4 cups canola oil
- 1 cup toasted Italian breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 3 eggs
- 1 splash cold water
- 4 medium zucchini, washed, dried, ends trimmed, cut, lengthwise, into 10 wedges like pickles
- 2 cups flour, for dredging
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika, for dusting
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Real Fruit Roll UPs
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Puree berries or chopped stone fruit, sugar, and lemon juice
- 4 cups berries or chopped stone fruit
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Homemade Taco Seasoning
By ClaudiaJan
1. In small bowl, mix all ingredients and store in airtight container
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sea salt (more or less to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Buttermilk Baked Chicken
By ClaudiaJan
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Vegetable oil, for baking sheet
- 8 slices white bread
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce
- Salt and pepper
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 1/2 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 pounds chicken parts (preferably legs, thighs, and wings), rinsed and patted dry