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Beef, Cheese and Noodle Bake
By CarolineNGa
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain
- 1 (8-ounce) package small elbow macaroni
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup pre-chopped onion
- 1 cup pre-shredded carrot
- 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- 1 pound lean ground sirloin
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) 2% reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese (such as Cracker Barrel), divided
Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans Recipe
By CarolineNGa
Will not make this recipe again - too greasy and far too many calories! These are much better if you use the tradit...
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves
Artichoke Mushroom Lasagna Recipe
By CarolineNGa
White wine adds delightful flavor to this hearty vegetarian entree
- SAUCE:
- 1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
- 1 cup chardonnay or other white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 2-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chardonnay or other white wine
- ASSEMBLY:
- 9 no-cook lasagna noodles
- 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
Pork Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce Recipe
By CarolineNGa
In a small bowl, combine the steak seasoning, rosemary and thyme; rub over meat
- HORSERADISH SAUCE:
- 1/2 teaspoon steak seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon California Olive Ranch® Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1/8 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- Dash salt and pepper
Skinny Crock Pot Taco Stew (or stove top)
By CarolineNGa
It’s a thick stew or super chunky soup and it’s absolutely delicious! So healthy and loaded with fiber thanks t...
- 1 pound (99% fat free) ground turkey breast
- 1 cup onions
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, not drained (use reduced-sodium, if possible)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can tomatoes, chopped or diced
- (14.5 oz) can Swanson’s reduced-sodium chicken broth or your favorite, see prep tip
- 1 (4 oz) can fire roasted diced green chiles, see shopping tip
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- Ingredients for Toppings: Optional
- Chopped tomatoes
- Fat-free sour cream or nonfat plain yogurt
- Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- Crushed reduced-fat tortilla chips
Harvest Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette Recipe
By CarolineNGa
Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in
- CHERRY VINAIGRETTE:
- 3 medium fresh beets (about 1 pound)
- 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup yellow grape tomatoes or pear tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
- 4 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup tart cherry preserves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken
By CarolineNGa
Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 6 to 7-Quart
- 1 (4 to 5 pound) roasting chicken
- 1 tablespoon crushed garlic (I used jarred)
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or to taste
Balsamic-Glazed Grilled Chicken Breasts
By CarolineNGa
Heat gas or charcoal grill
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (8 oz each)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Turkey Veggie Meatloaf Cups - ww = 3 pointsplus
By CarolineNGa
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- 2 cups coarsely chopped zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions
- 1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup uncooked couscous
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, or as needed
Grilled Chicken and Creamy Corn
By CarolineNGa
1. In small bowl combine olive oil and paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 fresh ears of sweet corn
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Milk
- 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil