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Almost Hands-Free Dill Pickles
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Place the cucumbers in a 1-quart jar or some other container with a tight-fitting lid
- 4 Kirby cucumbers (about 1 pound), quartered lengthwise
- 3/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla), thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon dill seed
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- kosher salt
Applebee's Lemonade
By ClaudiaJan
Sparkling Water (not tonic water, like Perrier) Mix first three togther
- 1 Quart water
- 1 Cup sugar
- 1 Cup FRESH lemon juice
REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
By ClaudiaJan
I was extra-impatient for my pickles, so I used very thinly-sliced vegetables
- I added ¼ tsp fennel seeds, yellow mustard seeds, and pink peppercorns to each jar,
- A handy rule for brine is a 2-to-1 proportion of vinegar and water, and about 1 ½ teaspoons salt per pint jar. For my two pint jars of pickles, I used ¾ cup vinegar, 1 ½ cups water, and 3 teaspoons salt.
Glazed Lemon Pound Cake
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
- 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- Zest of 2 lemons, finely grated
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs
- Lemon Glaze
Mexican Beef 'N Rice Skillet
By ClaudiaJan
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 c. white rice
- 1 15-oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 c. corn, fresh, frozen, or canned corn
- 1 4-oz. can green chilis
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- kosher salt
- 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar and Monterey jack
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Homemade Walking Tacos
By ClaudiaJan
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or canola oil
- 8 ounces uncooked ground turkey breast
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped red sweet pepper
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 5 100-calorie packages nacho cheese-flavor tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 2/3 cup diced tomato
- 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 5 teaspoons light sour cream
CARROT CAKE COOKIES
By ClaudiaJan
CARROT CAKE COOKIES Makes about 45 sandwiches Carrot cake is among everyone’s favorite desserts, ...
- CARROT CAKE COOKIES
NO BAKING REQUIRED - BALL-GAME SQUARES
By ClaudiaJan
1. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil letting ends extend above pan on 2 sides
- 20 caramels (from a 14-ounce bag), unwrapped
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons srick butter or margarine
- (not spread)
- 5 cups unsalted popped corn
- (purchased or yield from about
- 3 tablespoons kernels)
- 2/3 cup mixed salted nuts, coarsely
- chopped
- 1/2 cup dark raisins
Balsamic Roasted Chicken w/peppers & Onions
By ClaudiaJan
Don't let the amount of balsamic vinegar throw you: Its mild acidity, combined with the pan drippings from the ro...
- 2 Whole Chickens, 3 1/2 To 3 3/4 Pounds Each -- Quartered
- 1 Tsp Salt -- Divided
- 1/4 Tsp Pepper -- Freshly Ground
- 3 Pounds Green, Red And Yellow Peppers -- Cut Into 1" Strips
- 5 Med Onions -- Quarted
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2/3 Cup Chicken Broth
- 2/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Garlic -- Minced
- 1 1/2 Tsp Oregano
- 1/2 Tsp Rosemary -- Crushed
Cheeseburger Mac Attack
By ClaudiaJan
Directions In a bowl, combine turkey, ketchup, and onion
- Prep:
- PER SERVING (1/8th of recipe, about 1 cup): 179 calories, 5.75g fat, 512mg sodium, 19g carbs, 2g fiber, 3.5g sugars, 12.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 5*
- 5 minutes
- Cook:
- 10 minutes plus 3 - 4 hours (high) or 7 - 8 hours (low)
- Ingredients
- 5 oz. (about 1 1/4 cups) uncooked elbow macaroni with at least 2g fiber per 2-oz. serving
- 10 oz. raw lean ground turkey
- 2 tbsp. ketchup
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
- 24 oz. (about 6 cups) frozen cauliflower and low-fat cheese sauce (like the kind by Green Giant)
- 3 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Optional: salt and black pepper