Bruschetta Orzo Salad
Bruschetta Orzo Salad Print Type: Salad Author: Jan Tilley Ingredients 1 cup dry orzo pasta 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 small zucchini, chopped 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil Instructions Cook orzo according to package directions; drain and set aside. In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving. Notes Makes...
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Slow-Cooker Basil Chicken Print Type: Entree, Main Ingredients 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms 2 cups red and yellow bell peppers, cut into strips 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced 8 sliced bacon, cooked and chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons tapioca, crushed 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 pound fresh asparagus spears 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup snipped fresh basil 4 cups hot cooked orzo pasta 1/4 cup grated...
Read MoreCherries Jubilee
Easy Cherries Jubilee Print Type: Dessert Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can pitted Bing cherries in syrup 1 (14.5 oz) can pitted tart cherries in water 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 3 tablespoons black raspberry liqueur 3 tablespoons brandy 3 tablespoons chocolate liqueur 3 cups light vanilla ice cream Instructions Combine cherries in a heavy non-aluminum 3-quart saucepan; reserve 6 tablespoons syrup. Stir together cornstarch and reserved...
Read MoreChocolate-Kahlua Mousse Parfait
Chocolate-Kahlua Mousse Parfait Print Type: Dessert Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon very cold fat-free milk 1/4 cup Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur 1 envelope (1.5 oz) sugar-free, low fat chocolate mousse mix 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 2 chocolate graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs 1 cup thawed fat-free frozen whipped topping Instructions In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, Kahlua, mousse mix, and cocoa. With an electric mixer, whip on low...
Read MoreWin Big with 30 Minute Meals
Cooking doesn’t have to be an all day process; it can be something that you do in thirty minutes or less when you get home from work. Choose things that are precut, premixed, or frozen for your convenience. Be sure to check the food label of the premixed or frozen items to ensure that extra salt and fat has not been added in the form of sauces or seasoning. There are many side dishes and frozen vegetables that can be prepared within minutes to go with a nice piece of grilled lean meat. ...
Read MoreAcorn Squash Soup
Acorn Squash Soup Print Type: Appetizer/Snack Ingredients 3 acorn squash 3 carrots, scraped and sliced 1 medium onion, sliced 3 1/2 cups canned ready-to-use 99% fat free chicken broth, divided 1/3 cup water, divided 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sherry 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon paprika Dash of ground all spice Dash of ground red pepper 1 cup fat free half-and-half Garnish: fresh thyme...
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