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 4 servings Nutrition Information 270 calories, 6...
read moreSlow-Cooker Basil Chicken
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 Parmesan cheese Instructions In slow-cooker,...
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 syrup. Stir together sugar and allspice; add to cherries,...
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 speed until blended. Slowly increased the mixer to...
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. Frozen spinach and mixed vegetables are very...
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 sprigs Instructions Cut each squash in half...
read more5 Hour Stew
5 Hour Stew Print Type: Stew Author: Jan Tilley Ingredients 2 pounds USDA select boneless rump roast 2 cups carrots, sliced 2 cups potatoes, cubed 2 cups celery, chopped 2 cups onion, chopped 2 cups V8 juice + 4 cups water 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons each sugar and salt 2 bay leaves 3 tablespoons minute tapioca Instructions Cut roast into 1-inch cubes Mix all ingredients together in large oven-proof casserole. Bake at 250 degrees for 5 hours. Remove bay leaves and serve. Notes Makes 8...
read moreCilantro Lime Pork Tacos
Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos Print Type: Entree Ingredients 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips (1/4” x 3”) 1/2 teaspoon salt & black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup thinly sliced onion 1/2 cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 8 corn tortillas (fresh are best) 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped 1/2 cup chopped tomato 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice Instructions Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Add oil to pan. Add pork; brown for 5 minutes. Remove...
read moreChocolate-Applesauce Cake
Chocolate-Applesauce Cake Print Type: Dessert Ingredients 1/2 cup Crisco Shortening 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 (16 oz.) jar applesauce 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt Topping 1/2 cup pecans 1 cup chocolate chips 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3 tablespoons cocoa Instructions In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs and applesauce, beating well. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, salt, soda and cocoa. Add to applesauce mixture; blend well. Pour into a...
read moreTexas Caviar
Texas Caviar Print Type: Appetizer, Snack Ingredients 1/2 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 (8 oz.) bottle low-fat zesty Italian dressing 2 (15 oz.) cans black-eyed peas, drained 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped Optional: Serve with baked tortilla chips Instructions In a large bowl, mix together onion, green bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cherry...
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