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Chocolate Banana Soufflés
By deedavis
Soufflés are light and fluffy and made using mostly egg whites and no flour, which is great if you are on a low ca...
- 2 ripe medium bananas, mashed
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- 3 tbsp sugar
- butter flavored cooking spray
Lighter Chicken Potpie
By deedavis
A handful of tweaks turn this comfort food into a smarter choice: white-meat chicken (not dark), extra veggies, low...
- 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (12 to 14 ounces each)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 phyllo sheets (each 12 by 17 inches), thawed
Slow Cooker Savory Brisket Stew
By deedavis
Would you make it again? Makes: DIRECTIONS Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray
- to 1
- inch cubes (about 8 cups)1medium onion, cut into 1/2
- inch wedges (1 cup)1teaspoon salt1/2teaspoon pepper1can (28 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, undrained2cups Progresso® beef flavored broth (from 32
- oz carton)1cup dry red wine or Progresso® beef flavored broth14cups uncooked wide egg noodles (28 oz)1/4cup quick
- cooking tapioca
Italian Chicken Pot Pie with Basil Biscuits
By deedavis
Makes: 6 servings (about 1 cup chicken mixture and 3 biscuits each) cup baking mix DIRECTIONS In deep 1...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 3 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken)
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) Progresso® cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 cup baking mix
- 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Pork Piccata
By deedavis
Lemon, butter and capers give this dish delicious flavor
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp table salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, divided (or less to taste)
- 1 pound(s) lean pork tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 16 thin slices
- 2 1/2 tsp olive oil, divided
- 3/4 cup(s) canned chicken broth, reduced-sodium
- 1/4 cup(s) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp butter
- 1 Tbsp capers, drained
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 12 oz spinach, baby-variety
Vegetarian Taco Salad
By deedavis
Nobody will miss the meat in this colorful, zesty vegetarian taco salad
- 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1.5 cup(s) fresh corn kernels (see Tip) or frozen, thawed
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1.5 cup(s) cooked long-grain brown rice (see Tip)
- 1 can(s) (15-ounce) black, kidney, or pinto beans, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoon(s) dried oregano, divided
- 0.25 teaspoon(s) salt
- 0.5 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.33 cup(s) prepared salsa
- 2 cup(s) shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
- 1 cup(s) shredded pepper Jack cheese
- 2.5 cup(s) coarsely crumbled tortilla chips
- Lime wedges for garnish
Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette
By deedavis
Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil
- 4 lb sweet potatoes (8; preferably long)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie
By deedavis
While pumpkin pie deserves respect as a Thanksgiving icon, it's fun to shake up tradition
- 30 small gingersnap cookies, (about 7 1/2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoon(s) raisins
- 1 tablespoon(s) canola oil
- 1 cup(s) canned pumpkin puree
- .333 cup(s) packed brown sugar
- .50 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon(s) freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 cup(s) frozen low-fat vanilla ice cream, softened (see Tip, below)
Stuffed Red Bliss Potatoes
By deedavis
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes Servings: 4 servings • Size: 2 potatoes • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts ...
- 10 oz (8 small) red bliss potatoes, about 2" diameter
- 1 tbsp light Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fat free sour cream
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (or rosemary)
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan or asagio cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- paprika
Penne with Peppers and Sausage
By deedavis
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray
- 2 medium green pepper(s), cut into thin strips
- 1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
- 1 medium uncooked onion(s), thinly sliced
- 1 cup(s) fresh mushroom(s), sliced
- 1 pound(s) uncooked turkey sausage(s), spicy-Italian flavor
- 1/8 tsp dried oregano, crushed
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 3 cup(s) cooked whole wheat pasta, penne, kept hot
- 6 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese