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BBQ Chicken Pizza
By Jackie618
Recipe from Tasty Kitchen, courtesy of Michelle (Brown Eyed Baker)
- 1 whole Pizza Crust Recipe
- 1-1/2 cup Cooked, Shredded Chicken
- 1/2 cups Barbecue Sauce, Plus 2 Tablespoons, Divided
- 4 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 whole Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
- 2 sprigs Green Onion, Thinly Sliced
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
Mediterranean Meatballs with Couscous
By Jackie618
MIX first 8 ingredients until well blended; shape into 24 balls, using about 2 Tbsp
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped stuffed green olives
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups hot cooked couscous
Lighter General Tso's Chicken
By Jackie618
Recipe from Martha Stewart Save some calories and a little cash with this DIY makeover of a popular Chinese take...
- prep: 45 minutes
- total time: 45 minutes
- 1 1/4 cups long-grain brown rice
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated and peeled
- 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 2 large egg whites
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
Lighter Chicken Potpie
By Jackie618
Recipe from Martha Stewart A handful of tweaks turn this comfort food into a smarter choice: white-meat chicken ...
- 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (12 to 14 ounces each)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 phyllo sheets (each 12 by 17 inches), thawed
Raw Chia Seed Pudding with Cinnamon
By Jackie618
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- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4 to 6 hours and rinsed
- 3 pitted, jumbo Medjool dates soaked for 4 to 6 hours in 2 cups of water (reserve soak water)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon plus extra for topping
- 1 packet of stevia (optional for added sweetness)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
By Jackie618
Recipe from Smitten Kitchen
- Cake:
- Makes an 8-inch triple-layer cake; serves 12 to 16.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch process
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup neutral vegetable oil, such as canola, soybean or vegetable blend
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanut brittle (I skipped this)
- Peanut Butter Frosting:
- Makes about 5 cups
- 10 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 5 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 2/3 cup smooth peanut butter, preferably a commercial brand (because oil doesn’t separate out)
- Chocolate-Peanut Butter Glaze:
- Makes about 1 1/2 cups
- 8 ounces seimsweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
Chicken Soup
By Jackie618
Recipe from Martha Stewart
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves, stems reserved
- 5 whole black peppercorns
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 to 2 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 (4-pound) chicken, rinsed
- Coarse salt
Baked French Toast with Raspberry Sauce
By Jackie618
Recipe from Martha Stewart This crowd-pleasing weekend brunch (prep tonight, bake tomorrow) also makes a festive...
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 thick slices challah, brioche, or other egg bread (1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 bag (10 to 12 ounces) frozen raspberries (or strawberries), thawed
- Smoked chicken sausage, warmed, for serving (optional)
Mini Bacon and Potato Frittatas
By Jackie618
Recipe from Cooking Light The Italian way with omelets, frittatas make tasty appetizers
- 1 serving: 2 frittatas, 59 cal/serving
- 2 cups finely chopped peeled baking potato (about 12 ounces)
- 5 bacon slices (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives, divided
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 7 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
Sugar-Crusted Popovers
By Jackie618
Recipe from David Lebovitz "But they are the best the day they're made; leftovers can be stored in a container and...
- For the puffs:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (250 ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup (140 g) flour
- For the sugar coating:
- 2/3 cup (130 g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (60 g) melted butter
- Softened butter, for greasing the pan