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Purple Cow Parfait
By ClaudiaJan
Purple Cow Parfait Purple Cow Parfait 1 servings 3 8 oz
- Purple Cow Parfait
- Purple Cow Parfait
- 1 servings
- 3 8 oz. nonfat plain yogurts
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 9 tab. Confectioners sugar
- 2 tab. Thawed frozen grape juice ( purple )
- 2 large bananas
- 4 tab. Low fat granola cereal
- 5 frozen dry pack cherries thawed and drained
- Blend two containers of yogurt, vanilla and 6 tab. Sugar. Blend remaining container, 3 tab. Sugar, and grape juice.
- Cut bananas in half crosswise; quarter each banana in half again. Stand up 4 pieces of banana in each of 4 dessert dishes.
- Spoon half of vanilla mix into dishes. Spoon on half of purple mix. Sprinkle with granola. Repeat yogurt layering. Top with remaining yogurt and cherries.
Horchata
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Bring 2 cups water, the milk, almonds, rice and cinnamon sticks to a boil in a medium saucepan over hig...
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds
- 1/2 cup white rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks, plus ground cinnamon or grated cinnamon stick for serving
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Ice, for serving
CORNED BEEF HASH WITH POACHED EGGS
By ClaudiaJan
In large bowl, place 1 cup of the potatoes and mash with a fork
- HASH
- 2 cups roughly chopped boiled red new potatoes, preferably leftover from CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE, recipe follows
- 2 cups diced leftover cooked corned beef
- 1/4 cup corned beef cooking liquid or chicken broth
- 1/2 medium yellow medium onion, grated
- 1/2 clove garlic, mashed with a fork
- 1 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- EGGS
- 4 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 fresh large eggs
GARLIC CHEESE GRITS
By ClaudiaJan
Cook grits with salt in water in saucepan until thickened
- 1 6-ounce roll garlic cheese
- 2 eggs
- 11/2 cups (about) milk
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup margarine
New England Cheese Soup
By ClaudiaJan
Melt butter over moderate heat in Dutch oven
- 1/2 stick butter -- 1/4 cup
- 1 cup celery -- chopped
- 1/2 cup onion -- chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 3 cups milk
- 3 cups chicken broth -- rich
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 lb cheddar cheese -- shredded
- salt & pepper to taste
- garlic flavored croutons
Asian Chicken and Orzo Salad
By ClaudiaJan
Cook sugar snap peas according to package directions; drain well
- 1 (9-ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas
- 1 (16-ounce) package orzo, cooked and drained
- 1 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 3 cups diced cooked chicken
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 1 (2-ounce) package slivered almonds, toasted (1/2 cup)
Migas (Tex-Mex Omelets)
By ClaudiaJan
Migas are the house specialty at the Classen Grill, a homespun diner where a bountiful breakfast (including squeeze...
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup bite-size pieces of unsalted tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 2/3 cup grated cheese (preferably Monterey Jack or cheddar)
- 1 to 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh jalapeño pepper, if desired
- Salt and pepper, to taste
South-of-the-Border Tomato Soup
By ClaudiaJan
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
- 4 pints grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 ripe hass avocado
- 1/4 cup plain reduced-fat greek yogurt
- 4 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded (1 packed cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 1/2 cups lightly crushed baked tortilla chips
Cashew Chicken Salad
By ClaudiaJan
Slice chicken strips diagonally
- 1/4-pound cooked chicken strips
- 1 (12-ounce) container cole slaw
- 1 (8.5-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
- 1/3 cup cashews, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional
Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Topper
By ClaudiaJan
In a small bowl combine avocado, cilantro, chile pepper, lime peel, lime juice, and chili powder
- 1/2 of an avocado, seeded, peeled, and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno chile pepper*
- 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 ounces fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 6 - inches white corn tortillas,** warmed according to package directions
- 3/4 cup packaged shredded cabbage with carrots (coleslaw mix)
- 1/3 cup chopped red sweet pepper
- 2 lime wedges