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BOEUF BOURGUIGNON SOUP
By Clarabell
1. Season ribs with 1/2 t salt and some pepper
- 4 Bone-in short ribs (2 inches thick, 2 pounds total)
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 t cornstarch
- 3 T extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms, quartered
- 3 carrots, 2 finely chopped and 1 cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 3 shallots
- 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
- 2 strips bacon, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 T tomato paste
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 c dry red wine, such as Burgundy
- 8 c homemade or store bought low-sodium beef stock
- 2 c water
BUMPY CHICKEN
By Clarabell
1. In a 10 - 12-inch nonstick frying pan, stir mushrooms, onion , and garlic over medium-high heat until mushrooms...
- 2 c finely chopped mushrooms (6oz)
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 T Dijon mustard
- 2 T capers drained
- 1 t balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 t hot sauce
- 2 T reduced-fat or regular mayonnaise
- Parsley sprigs
- Salt
RICH AND HEARTY SLOW-COOKED PASTA SAUCE
By Clarabell
6 points w/o pasta or cheese
- 1 T olive oil
- 1/2 pound chicken Italian sausage (bulk or removed from casings)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 6-8 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, quartered and cut in large dice
- 2 medium zucchini, quartered and cut in large dice
- 2 14.5-ounce cans diced, fire-roasted tomatoes, with juice
- 1 14.5-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/4 c tomato paste
- 1/2 c capers
- 1 t sugar
- 1 t kosher salt
- 1/2 t smoked paprika
- 1 t dried basil
- 1 t dried oregano
SPICE-INFUSED BASMATI RICE
By Clarabell
Bundle bay leaf, cinnamon, and clove in a small piece of cheesecloth; tie with kitchen twine to form a sachet
- 1/2 fresh bay leaf
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 1 whole clove
- 1 c basmati rice
- 2 c water
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Avocado Dressing
By Clarabell
In blender container or work bowl of food processor combine all ingredients and process until smooth, scraping down...
- 3/4 c buttermilk
- 3 ounces pitted very ripe avocado, pared and chopped
- 1/3 c reduced-calorie mayonnaise
- 1/4 c sour cream
- 1 T lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/8 t white pepper
SWEET POTATO CHIPS
By Clarabell
Place the sliced potatoes in a bowl
- 2 pounds yam or sweet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 2 T cold pressed safflower oil
- 2 T spicy, salt-free vegetable seasoning
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP
By Clarabell
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1 large head of cauliflower, broke into small florets, stems chopped
- 1/4 c melted coconut il or olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 - 3 T Thai red curry paste - depending on preferred spice level
- 1 small lemon, tested (about 1 t)
- 1/2 c white wine
- 1 1/2 c vegetable broth or stock
- 1 can (14oz) let coconut milk
- 1/2 t sugar
- 1 T rice vinegar
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 c chopped green onions/chives
- 1 T chopped fresh basil
- thinly sliced hot peppers, optional
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
By Clarabell
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and coarsely minced
- Lemon juice from half a lemon
- Olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- Minced rosemary
TURKEY MEATBALLS IN PAPRIKA TOMATO SAUCE
By Clarabell
1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat
- 3 T extra virgin olive oil
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- One 14.5 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- One 12-oz jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 2 T paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 c unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 1/2 pounds ground dark meat turkey
WILD RICE STUFFING
By Clarabell
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 c chopped celery
- 1 c chopped onion
- 1 c uncooked wild rice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 c fat-free, less sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 T chopped fresh sage
- 1 c uncooked long-grain brown rice
- 1/2 c dried sweet cherries or dried cranberries
- 1/2 c chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 c chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper