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Perfect Chocolate Sauce
By ClaudiaJan
So easy; makes about 5 cups: ■1- 8 to 9 oz
- So easy; makes about 5 cups:
- ■1- 8 to 9 oz. box unsweetened dark chocolate squares
- ■2 sticks butter
- ■1/2 c. light Karo corn Syrup
- ■1 c. sugar
- ■2 cans Hershey’s chocolate syrup
King Ranch Casserole
By ClaudiaJan
Chicken layered with a spicy sauce and cheese--popular in Texas and now made more healthful for Tex-Mex lovers ever...
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups diced skinless cooked chicken
- 10 corn tortillas, cut in quarters
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Lemon, Parsley & Parmesan + Pasta
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Make the pesto: In a food processor, pulse parsley, garlic, red-pepper flakes, lemon zest, and 1 teas...
- 2 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves, packed
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, plus more for garnish
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound trofie or other short, twisted pasta, such as fusilli
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Grilled Ancho-Rubbed Pork With Tomato Salsa
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Heat grill to medium-high
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ancho chili pepper or regular chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 3 pork tenderloins (about 3 1⁄2 pounds total)
- 2 pints grape tomatoes
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 to 4 jalapeño peppers, seeded and sliced
- 16 8-inch flour tortillas
Sweet Fruit and Nut Breakfast Wraps
By ClaudiaJan
Place a dollop of cream cheese on each tortilla and, working two at a time, microwave tortillas on high power until...
- cup roasted chopped nuts, pick one:
- 4 8-inch flour tortillas
- 4 ounces (about cup) light cream cheese
- 2 cups prepared fresh fruit, pick one: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, bananas, peeled peaches, nectarines, apricots or plums.
- 2 tsps honey or agave
- roasted or candied pecans or walnuts, sliced or chopped almonds, roasted or chopped hazelnuts. If nut allergies are an issue, substitute granola or Grape Nuts.
CREAM CHEESE-VANILLA FROSTING
By ClaudiaJan
Beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a small bowl until well combined
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup 1OX (confectioners') sugar
Southwestern Chili Tortilla Bake
By ClaudiaJan
Green chiles and corn brings the flavors of the Southwest to this layered tortilla casserole
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 package McCormick® Tex Mex Chili Seasoning Mix
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, undrained Substitutions available pinto or black beans, undrained
- 1 can (8 3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (4 1/2 ounces) chopped green chiles
- 6 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Pickled Radishes
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Place vegetables in a jar just large enough to hold them when packed
- 2 cups vegetables (peeled pearl onions, small radishes, or sugar snap peas)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons pickling spices (penzeys.com)
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
By ClaudiaJan
Instructions Simply mix pasta, onion and tomatoes together in a bowl Mix through the oil and season with a littl...
- 1/2 cup boiled spelt pasta, drained (60g dry weight)
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- Fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 small chicken breast (135g), pre-grilled and seasoned with Flavor God Everything Seasoning (or any garlic powder or seasoning of choice)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Olive Oil
- Drizzle of balsamic glaze
Garden Patch Dip
By ClaudiaJan
Garden Patch Dip Beat 8 oz
- Garden Patch Dip
- Beat 8 oz. pkg. Cream cheese with 2 ½ tab. Sour cream. Stir in 2 Tab. Each of minced onion, minced radish, horseradish. Add ½ cup chopped or grated carrot, salt and pepper to taste, 3 drops of lemon juice.