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Sauce Preparation: MELT butter in a sauce pan over medium heat

  • Sauce:
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp dry thyme
  • 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic pepper
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 Tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chicken:
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced width-wise into 1/2” strips
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 small rosemary sprigs
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Vegetables:
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 bunch fresh asparagus (remove bottom inch of stem; cut remainder into 1” pieces)
  • 1 zucchini, julienne cut
  • 1 yellow summer squash, julienne cut
  • 2 roma tomatoes, cut into 1/2” pieces
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, julienne cut
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup spinach, cut into 1/2” pieces
  • 1/2 cup carrots, julienne cut
  • 1 lb farfalle pasta (bow ties), cooked according to package directions
4.1/5 (45 Votes)

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Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with seasoned ground turkey, cream cheese and refried beans smothered in a garlic tomato...

  • 20 uncooked jumbo shells (20 points)
  • 15 ounces canned tomato puree (0 Points)
  • 1 1⁄4 cups fat free salsa (0 Points)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (0 Points)
  • 2 tablespoon reduced sodium taco seasoning (2 Points)
  • 1/2 cup water (0 Points)
  • 1/4 cup Weight Watchers Reduced fat whipped cream cheese spread (6 Points)
  • 16 ounces fat free canned re-fried beans (9 Points)
  • 4 ounces green chilies, chopped (0 Points)
  • 1/3 cup Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Mexican blend shredded cheese (3 Points)
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped, optional (1 Point)
  • 1/4 cup fat free sour cream, optional (1 Point)
  • 1/2 pound uncoooked ground turkey breast (4 Points)
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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Yummy chicken salad with dried cranberries, celery, toasted pecans, and a creamy curry dressing

  • 2 1/2 cups cooked white chicken, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 to 3 medium Fuji or Gala apples, sliced into thin rounds from top to bottom
  • Lettuce leaves, for serving
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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Easy to prepare, this flavorful pork chop one pan wonder dish with an Italian twist is served alongside potatoes, g

  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 russet potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 pound)
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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A healthy and delicious take on 'fried rice' using quinoa with shrimp, peas, carrots, shelled edamame, green onions...

  • 1 cup white quinoa
  • 12 ounces medium (51 to 60) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots blend
  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame
  • 3/4 cup green onions, chopped (about 4 stalks)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger, peeled and finely minced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
4.4/5 (7 Votes)

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Step 1 - Steeping raisins in wine: In a small sauté pan or saucepan, combine the wine and raisins

  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast half(halves), each 5 to 6 ounces, cut crosswise and diagonally into 2 equal pieces
  • extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra as needed
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed
  • 1 ⁄2 cup chopped shallot(s)
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 3 ⁄4 pound cultivated mushrooms, stems trimmed, caps thinly sliced
  • 3 large fresh sage leaf(leaves), or 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, or barbecue sauce
  • 3 ⁄4 cup heavy cream
  • chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish
  • Classic Chicken Stock, or good-quality canned chicken broth, or water
4.3/5 (12 Votes)

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What could get better than fresh pesto pasta? This Inspiralized version uses zucchini noodles for a gluten-free, lo...

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 boneless chicken breast, cubed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ear of corn, kernels sliced off
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 medium zucchini, spiralized into spaghetti
  • Pesto
  • 3 cups basil leaves, packed
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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Get dinner on the table fast with this 2-ingredient recipe

  • 9 lean skinless chicken thigh filets, about 1.5-pounds
  • 1 1/2 cups chunky salsa
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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This recipe is mildly spicy, so if you can handle the heat, add another 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or just a...

  • 1 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 (4-ounce) lobster tails, removed from shell and cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can San Marzano crushed tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into "noodles"
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, freshly chopped
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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Preheat oven to 350ºF. 2 For the Filling: in a large sauté pan over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive ...

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 shallot (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound spinach
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted)
  • 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 lemon (zested)
  • crushed red pepper (optional, to taste)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 4 6-8 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to 1/4-inch)
  • Garnish
  • 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley (chopped)
  • 1 lemon (cut in wedges)
4.1/5 (8 Votes)

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Many might think it takes hours to make a delicious paella but this easy seafood paella recipe will prove that theo...

  • 4 small lobster tails (6-12 oz each)
  • Water
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cups Spanish rice or short grain rice, soaked in water for 15 minutes and then drained
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 large pinches of Spanish saffron threads soaked in 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon aloppo pepper flakes
  • Salt
  • 2 large Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 6 oz French green beans
  • 1 lb prawns or large shrimp or your choice, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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Love the sweet and savory flavors found in these Pumpkin Pancakes with Salted-Maple Syrup

  • PANCAKES:
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups Bisquick
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • SYRUP:
  • 8 ounces salted caramel ice cream topping
  • 8 ounces pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt
  • 3 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
4.3/5 (18 Votes)

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