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Hearty Pot Roast
By mrsjorn
about 1 cup per serving BASIC NUTRITIONAL VALUES calories 305, total fat 8gm, cholesterol 100mg, sodium 255mg, tot
- 1/2 cup flour
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp instant beef bouillon, or 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 lbs beef roast, ideally rump roast
- 4 medium red potatoes, cut in thirds
- 3 medium carrots, quartered
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 2 medium onions, sliced
Overnight Chicken Casserole
By mrsjorn
3" square per serving BASIC NUTRITIONAL VALUES calories 245, total fat 7gm, cholesterol 45mg, sodium 500mg, carb 2
- 10 1/2 oz of a 14 oz pkg Pepperridge Farm Herb Stuffing mix
- 1 2/3 cups hot water
- 4 cups diced chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 4 oz can sliced mushrooms, drained, or 1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced, optional
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 2 1/2 cups fat free milk, divided
- 10 3/4 can lower sodium, lower fat cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup 75% less fat shredded cheddar cheese
Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
By mrsjorn
Combine sliced onion and peppers in the bottom of a greased crockpot
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 sweet peppers, sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast or thighs
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup chicken broth, depending on preference (leave this out if you prefer a drier fajita filling)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- Squirt of lime juice
- Tortillas
- Fajita fixings
Anaheim Shrimp Scampi
By mrsjorn
Directions Place 2/3 of the scampi butter in a large saute pan over high heat and melt
- Scampi Butter, recipe follows
- 1 pound raw peeled and deveined 16 to 20 count shrimp, with tail on (recommended: tiger prawns)
- 1 tablespoon white wine
- 2 ounces Asiago cheese, cut into small chunks
- 1 avocado, large diced
- Spaghetti Squash, recipe follows
- Fresh arugula, for garnish
- 1/4 pound unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Dash white pepper
- Dash Worcestershire sauce
- 1 lemon, juiced
Asparagus and Cheese Souffle
By mrsjorn
per serving: calories 150, total fat 9gms, carbs 6gms, fiber 2 gms, protein 12 gms
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch thick
- half moon slices
- 1 pound thin asparagus, bottoms trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper strips
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- vegetable oil spray, as needed
- fresh herb sprig, opional, for garnish
Wood Grilled Oysters with Dill Butter
By mrsjorn
per serving:calories 100, total fat 8gms, carbs 3gms, fiber 0gms
- 4 small pieces natural wood: mesquite, hickory, oak recommended (if using chips, they must be soaked in water first to inhibit fast burning
- 1 dozen raw oysters on the half shell
- dill butter
Brown Butter Frosting
By mrsjorn
Melt butter in a suacepan over medium heat until it turns golden
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk
Spiced Christmas Cashews
By mrsjorn
Whisk together egg white and water in a large bowl
- 1 egg white
- 1 T water
- 2 9 3/4 oz can salted cashews
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 T chili powder
- 2 t salt
- 2 t ground cumin
- 1/2 t cayenne pepper
Best Lemonade Ever
By mrsjorn
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and one cup water
- 1 3/4 cup sugar
- 8 cups water, divided
- 1 1/2 cup lemon juice
- ice cubes
Jamaican Jerk Sea Scallops and Shrimp Brochettes
By mrsjorn
2 brochettes per serving: calories 120, total fat 5 gms, carbs 0gm, fiber 0gms, protein 16gms
- 30 (8 inch) bamboo skewers
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning (pick a brand with low carbs and sugars; walkerswood brand)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 pound (16-20) shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
- 1 pound fresh sea scallops, medium to large