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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
By bjnelson55
From SparkPeople
- 2 pounds (32 ounces) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup salsa, homemade or purchased
- 1 cup petite diced canned tomatoes (choose low-sodium)
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup onions, diced fine
- 1/2 cup celery diced fine
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 3 tablespoons sour cream, reduced fat
WHIPPED SWEET POTATO BAKE
By bjnelson55
Classic holiday side, topped with golden marshmallows, gets an extra kick from a bit of ground ginger
- 3 cans (15 oz) sweet potatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 3 cups Jet-Puffed miniature marshmallows
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MARSHMELLOW ROCKY ROAD MUFFINS
By bjnelson55
These moist, ultra-chocolate muffins become tiny molten marshmallow volcanoes as they bake
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (NOT Dutch process)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup buttermilk or unsweetened yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup fine quality bittersweet chocolate chips, plus more for topping
- 12 regular-size marshmallows
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
Chinese Beef Casserole Recipe
By bjnelson55
In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, undrained
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1 can (5 ounces) chow mein noodles
AUNT PATTY’S CROCKPOT FRENCH ONION SOUP
By bjnelson55
Very good
- 6 cups diced onion
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 (10 oz) cans beef broth
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 bay leaves
- Toasted French bread slices
- Grated Parmesan cheese
NO BAKE GRANOLA BARS
By bjnelson55
LINE 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides
- 2-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup PLANTERS NUT•rition™ Antioxidant Mix
- 3/4 cup PLANTERS Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
PEANUTBUTTER COOKIES
By bjnelson55
A great snack for after work or after midnight
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup premium peanut butter (not natural)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- More sugar for rolling
HERSHEY CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES
By bjnelson55
Hersheys
- 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 18 maraschino cherries, well drained and halved
- CHOCOLATE GLAZE(recipe follows)
WILD RICE SOUP
By bjnelson55
In large kettle, sauté onion, celery and carrots in margarine until onion is transparent
- 1 medium onion
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 2 cups evaporated skim milk
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
BIRYANI CHICKEN AND RICE
By bjnelson55
A biryani is a hot cooked rice dish flavored with curry
- 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked, rinsed
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. minced gingerroot
- 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1-3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp. garam masala
- 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1/2 cup ATHENOS Greek Strained Nonfat Yogurt