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Tropical Meringue Tarts
By nurseliz
comfort food diets weight watchers points 4
- Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup sugar
- 1-1/4 cups cold fat-free milk
- 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
- 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
- 2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons flaked coconut, toasted
Brisket Supper With Polenta
By nurseliz
slow cook on stove 4 hours 25 minutes
- Ingredients
- 1 (5 to 5 1/2 pounds) lean beef brisket
- Sea or kosher salt and coarse black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 medium onions, halved and sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 4 fresh bay leaves
- A couple pinches ground cloves or allspice
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cup chicken or beef stock
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- Polenta
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
- 1 pound sliced mixed mushrooms
- 8 to 10 leaves fresh sage, very thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chicken stock plus 1 cup whole milk or 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons butter, optional
- 1 cup watercress or upland cress, arugula or fresh flat-leaf parsley tops, for garnish, optional
Crock Pot Bolognese Sauce
By nurseliz
Servings: 20 • Serving Size: 1/2 cup sauce • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 4 pts Calories: 146
- 4 oz pancetta, chopped (or center cut bacon)
- 1 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
- 1 large white onion, minced
- 2 celery stalks (about 3/4 cup), minced
- 2 carrots (about 3/4 cup), minced
- 2 lb 95% lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 - 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
- 3 bay leaves
- salt and fresh pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup half & half cream
Red White Beans
By nurseliz
Rachael Ray
- Ingredients
- * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- * 1 medium to large onion, chopped
- * 2 sprigs rosemary, leaves finely chopped
- * Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- * 1/4 cup tomato paste
- * 1 cup chicken stock
- * 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
Gumbo Hand Pies
By nurseliz
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the cold butter and cream cheese until combined
- For the dough:
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 8 oz cold cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- For the egg wash:
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- For the spice topping:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1 teaspoon pre-made Cajun seasoning
- For the gumbo filling:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 half of a 14.5-oz can of diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
- 1 stalk celery, chopped into small pieces
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons water or white wine
- 1 boneless skinless chicken thigh cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup smoked sausage like andouille
- 1/2 cup shelled and deveined shrimp, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup frozen or fresh okra, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped
Beef Stew with Red Wine Gravy
By nurseliz
1. Trim excess fat from beef; cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, cut into thin wedges
- 8 ounces parsnips, quartered lengthwise and halved
- 8 ounces carrots, quartered lengthwise and halved
- 8 ounces Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes), peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup Cabernet Sauvignon or beef broth
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- Chopped plum tomatoes, golden raisins, and/or red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- Crusty bread (optional)
Apple Rings
By nurseliz
Whisk egg white until foamy
- For the icing:
- 1 large egg white
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 large apples, peeled
- Canola oil for frying
- Cinnamon and sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Garbanzo Bean Pitas
By nurseliz
comfort food diet weight watchers points 6
- Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 whole wheat pita pocket halves
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing, optional
Gnocchi Alfredo
By nurseliz
Cook gnocchi according to package directions
- 2 pounds frozen potato gnocchi
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Dash ground nutmeg
- 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
- Minced fresh parsley, optional
Four Cheese-Veggie Lasagna Cups
By nurseliz
Pillsbury
- INGREDIENTS
- 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® Flaky Layers refrigerated original biscuits (8 biscuits)
- 1 bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen broccoli, carrots, cauliflower & cheese sauce
- 3/4 cup diced tomatoes with roasted garlic and onion (from 14-oz can)
- 1/3 cup Italian-style tomato paste (from 6-oz can)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (5 oz6