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This is from one of my girlfriends who prefers anonymity! I was in her house when this was cooking and of course I asked to know all about the recipe because it smelled so good. She said it was a big hit so she’s sharing with us!

She told me that she used Publix Lemon Hummus and it was tastier than probably the plain would be.… Read More »

Source:  Cooking Lite

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 24 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 12 ounces)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 8 (1 1/4-ounce) wheat slider buns
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 8 small Bibb lettuce leaves

Preparation

• 1.

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Submitted by my fabulous friend, Elizabeth Julian, who found this recipe in a magazine at the pediatrician’s office! She says it is a quick and easy weeknight dinner!

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg smoked sausage, kielbasa or smoked turkey sausage
• 8 oz ziti pasta, cooked and drained
• 2 cups heavy cream (or half & half)
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup frozen peas

Preparation:

1. Cut up sausage and sauté in oil about 5 mins
2. Add cream, Cajun seasoning and peas – bring to boil.

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Source: Epicurious

• YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings
• ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes
• TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and torn into pieces
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 pound small (about 2″ diameter) tomatoes
• 1 (1/2″-thick) slice from middle of a large white onion
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo, including some of adobo
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 12 fresh corn tortillas
• 1 (1/2-pound) Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2″ cubes
• 1 pound chilled skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into roughly 1 1/2″ pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Accompaniments:

• guacamole (or use store-bought), crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata, sliced radishes, lime wedges, cilantro sprigs, tomato salsa

Preparation

Begin filling:
Preheat broiler.… Read More »

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers, rinsed
• 1/4 cup quartered Kalamata olives

Preparation:

Place flour in a shallow bowl.… Read More »

Read more at The Food Network

Ingredients:

Shrimp:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pasta:
1 pound spaghetti
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons capers, fried briefly in a little olive oil

Directions:  For the shrimp: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.… Read More »

Original Credit:  Kelly & Chris Varalla
The person who shared with Audra:  Valerie Scott

Ingredients:

• 4-6 Chicken Breasts
• Knorr Swiss Aromat Seasoning for Meat (Valerie and Audra substituted Goya Adobo All Purpose Seasoning) – To Taste
• Lemon-Pepper – To Taste
• 1/2 Cup Melted Butter
• 1 Envelope of Lipton Onion Soup Mix

Preparation:

Place boneless chicken breasts in casserole dish and sprinkle tops with seasonings. … Read More »

Makes: 4 servings

 INGREDIENTS

• 2 ounces whitefish, such as cod or tilapia
• Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
• 1/4 head Napa cabbage (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 small yellow onion, diced (1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
• 2 red Fresno peppers, diced
• Zest and juice of 1 lime (1/2 teaspoon zest, 1 tablespoon juice)
• 4 whole wheat tortillas (8-inch diameter), lightly grilled or toasted
• 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) green tomatillo sauce

PREPARATION

Season fish with salt and pepper if you like.… Read More »

Source:  Epicurious Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 3-1/2 to 4 pound pork shoulder, rinsed and cleaned
• 1 16 oz jar mild salsa
• 1 package corn or flour tortillas

Preparation

Place the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and mix.… Read More »

Source: Cooking Light

I doubled this recipe for dinner on Sunday night because I know how much my hungry teenage boys can eat.  It was so yummy that I was afraid that doubling it was not enough.  It turns out I had a few leftovers and my hubby decided not to join us at Mad Italian for DHS Baseball Spirit Night last night because he wanted to finish off the leftovers. … Read More »

Stir together 2/3 cup cooked quinoa, 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, 1 tablespoon chopped toasted almonds, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.

(250 calories)

  Makes 1 serving… Read More »

Source:  Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: divide between 4 • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 6 pts
Calories: 169 • Fat: 5.5 g • Protein: 22.8 g • Carb: 4.9 g • Fiber: 1.2 g • Sugar: 1.7 g 

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken tenderloins, 16 oz total
• 2 tsp butter
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour* (use rice flour if gluten free)
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 oz sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/3 cup fat free chicken broth
• salt and fresh pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:
Preheat oven to 200°.… Read More »