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 »

Discovered by Peggy Smith

Source:  Six Sisters’ Stuff

Brownies:

• 1 1/2 cups melted butter
• 3/4 cup cocoa
• 3 cups sugar
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 1/4 cups sifted flour

 

Mint Frosting Layer:

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 Tablespoons milk
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• Green food coloring 

 

Chocolate layer:

• 2 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup butter

Directions:

Whisk together melted butter and cocoa.… 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 »

For those of you observing Lent, add this recipe to your Friday repertoire. My friend Lori shared it with me a few weeks ago and it has become a staple in our house. I love it for several reasons: First off, it’s Mexican! (I even add more chili powder and cumin than the recipe calls for.… 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 »

Thanks to Pamela M. for forwarding this to me!

Source: Women’s Day

If eating 20 chicken wings makes you feel bad about yourself, try this just-as-satisfying roasted cauliflower. Cut a head of cauliflower into bite-size chunks. Whisk together ½ cup each flour and water and 1 Tbsp hot sauce. Add the cauliflower and toss to coat.… 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 »

After a few months of writing this column, I realized I haven’t offered any dessert recipes. In keeping with many of your New Year’s resolutions (and perhaps post- Super Bowl guild), I’m sharing a recipe that will both satisfy your sweet tooth and help you stay focused on your health goals. A colleague of mine brought this to a Christmas party and it was delicious – not too heavy- and it looked really elegant!… Read More »

Source: Cooking Light

It’s a quick snack to make before dinner. Throw all the ingredients into a food processor, give it a whirl, and presto–you’ve bought yourself an hour to make a meal. Healthy dippers include baby carrots, radishes, jicama, and sugar snap peas.

Ingredients 5 tablespoons water 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice $ 1/4 cup tahini (roasted sesame seed paste) 3 tablespoons olive oil $ 1/2 teaspoon salt $ 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained 1 garlic clove, crushed $ 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional) Fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional) 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted (optional)   Preparation 1.… 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 »

by Giada De Laurentis
Giada’s Feel Good Food  Yield: Serves 4  

ingredients

6 small kale leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large shallot, chopped
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Four 10-inch whole wheat tortillas
1/4 cup store-bought plain hummus
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 small lemon)
4 large eggs, chilled Directions

Cut away and discard the stem from the center of each kale leaf.… Read More »

Ingredients:

• ½ tbsp. sesame oil
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into small pieces
• 3 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 3½ tbsp. rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
• ½ tbsp. minced fresh lemongrass
• 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and chopped (divided)
• 12 small butter lettuce leaves
• ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp.

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In my family Mama always had the exact same menu every New Year’s Day for lunch. I pretty much follow my Mom’s traditions and this is what I serve every New Year’s Day:

Turnip Greens
-Representing Money…eat more greens, earn more money in the upcoming year!

Cornbread
-I think we make cornbread simply because it is so yummy with turnip greens but somthing I just read says I’ve been eating it because it represents gold.… Read More »

Mushroom Puffs

See original recipe from Southern Living

Ingredients

• 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened*
• 1 (8-oz.) can mushroom pieces and stems, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 (17.3-oz.) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
• Parchment paper
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper

 

Preparation

1. Beat cream cheese at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until smooth.

… Read More »