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Exquisite Pizza Sauce
By Stina
Directions In a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powd...
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
Artichoke Bruschetta
By Stina
Directions Preheat the broiler
- 1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 French baguette, cut into 1/3 inch thick slices
Turkey Lettuce Wrap Tacos with Chiles, Cumin, Cilantro, Lime and Tomato-Avocado Salsa
By Stina
Heat olive oil in heavy frying pan then add minced garlic and diced green chiles and saute about 1 minute
- For tacos:
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 tsp. minced garlic (I used minced garlic from a jar, but fresh garlic would be even better)
- 1-2 T diced green chiles (I used about half of a 4 oz. jar of diced green chiles, recipe called for fresh chiles which would be a bit hotter)
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. ground chipotle chile powder (recipe called for cayenne)
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 large bunch cilantro, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups chopped cilantro. I used 1 cup in tacos and 1/4 cup in salsa. Use more or less cilantro to taste.)
- 2 T fresh lime juice
- 2 large heads romaine lettuce (or use iceberg, Boston lettuce, or butter lettuce)
- For salsa:
- 2 medium avocados, diced
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 T fresh lime juice
- 2 T olive oil (optional)
- sea salt to taste
- Peel and dice avocado, place in glass or plastic bowl and toss with lime juice. Stir in chopped tomato, chopped cilantro, and olive oil, season to taste with salt.
Baked Tortilla Chips
By Stina
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Lighter Vidalia Onion Pie
By Stina
Prepare the pie crust according to package directions for a ready-to-fill crust
- 1 (9-inch) frozen deep-dish pie crust
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 2 medium Vidalia onions, thinly sliced (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup low-fat (1%) milk
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 slices cooked crisp turkey bacon, crumbled
No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
By Stina
Directions Grease a 9x9 inch square pan
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
New Orleans Crumb Cake
By Stina
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons shortening, melted
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
Killer Shrimp Recipe
By Stina
Add all ingredients except the wine and the shrimp to a large pot and bring to a boil Reduce to a low simmer and c...
- 2 quarts chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons rosemary
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 cup clam juice
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup chardonnay or sauvignon blanc
- 2 pounds shrimp with tails or tails and shells (messier, but more like the original!)
- 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian of French bread for dipping
Fiesta Rice Salad
By Stina
Directions 1 Put rice in a mixing bowl (rice should not be warm, let it cool completely or ref...
- Ingredients
- 1 1
- can(s)
- black beans, rinsed & drained
- 2 2
- c
- cooked brown rice
- 1 1
- red or yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 1
- green pepper, chopped
- 2 2
- stalks celery, chopped
- 3-4 3-4
- scallions, sliced
- 1 1
- c
- fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3/4 3/4
- c
- salsa
- 1/3 1/3
- c
- italian dressing
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 1
- tsp
- cumin
Easy Brown Rice Casserole with Turkey Italian Sausage and Green Bell Pepper
By Stina
Preheat oven to 375F/190C
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and finely chopped
- 2 tsp. + 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning (a blend of dried oregano, marjoram, thyme, and rosemary)
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. ground fennel (optional)
- 4 or 5 links turkey Italian sausage (1 - 1 1/4 lb.)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
- 3/4 cup low-fat cheese (I used a four cheese blend)