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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: NY Times | Julia Moskin
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup cottage cheese (not lowfat)
- 2 cups milk (not skim)
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- Pinch cayenne
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 pound elbow pasta, uncooked.
Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
By á-48467
In a large skillet on medium-high heat, heat two tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into super thin strips
- 1 tablespoon garlic – minced (I used about 6-7 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flake
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups alfredo sauce (see recipe here)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 lb rigatoni noodles cooked al dente
- 2 tablespoons butter Sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese and a pinch of red pepper flake for garnish.
- Recipe: http://www.centercutcook.com/spicy-chicken-rigatoni-like-buca-di-beppo/
Grilled Chicken over Tomato Alfredo Sauce
By á-4527
From: Key Ingredient
- 1 McCormick's Grill Mates Garlic Herb Wine Marinade packet
- 3 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
- 1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
- 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 8 oz penne pasta, cooked and drained
Crock Pot Ham, Macaroni and Cheese
By Lsweetnell
You can add the various cheeses you prefer
- 1 lb elbow noodles
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 egg, beaten
- 5 cups of cheese, 1/2 sharp, 1/2 mild
- 2 cups regular milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ham chunks (I just ask the deli people to cut one 1/2 inch thick slice of ham and cut it into chunks.
Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Lasagna
By felcrs0513
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 12 Whole Wheat Lasagna Noodles, uncooked
- 1 lb. Skinless Chicken Breast, cubed
- 3 Cups Hunt’s Four Cheese Spaghetti Sauce
- 1 Cup Very Mild Buffalo Wing Sauce
- 1 1/2 Cups Water
- 15 oz. Nonfat Ricotta Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Egg Substitute
- 9 Slices 2% Pepperjack Cheese
Grilled Chicken Over Lemon & Garlic Pasta
By hicksofmarvin
Heavily Adapted From food
- For the Grilled Chicken:
- For the Pasta: 4 ounces whole wheat thin spaghetti
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- freshly grated lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon (about 2-3 tablespoons)
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 (4-ounce) chicken breasts, fat removed seasoning of choice (lemon pepper, Santa Maria seasoning, Johnny's Garlic Spread, etc.)
Chicken and Broccoli Butternut Squash Pasta
By Pollin
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- For the pasta:
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled, Blade C, noodles trimmed
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- red pepper flakes
- chopped parsley, to garnish
- For the sauce:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 2 hours (up to 24), drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or more as needed to thin
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- pepper, to taste
Crispy Baked Macaroni & Cheese
By lorik
This recipe for Mac Cheese is probably one of the best for basic baked macaroni and cheese with a crispy crust made...
- Variation:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces mini penne pasta
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 bay leaf
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups grated gruyere cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- Martha Stewart's Mac & Cheese from Food 52 (serves 12):
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for dish
- 6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn or diced into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
- 5 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 4 1/2 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 18 ounces)
- 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (about 8 ounces) or 1 1/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 5 ounces)
- 1 pound elbow macaroni (or other small pasta shape)
Warm Macaroni and Veggie Salad
By ladygourmet
Preheat Oven 350 degrees: Place the peppers on a pan in the oven and roast for 20 - 25 minutes
- 2 roasted red peppers – sliced
- 1 bunch of scallions – chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 3 plum tomatoes – blanched and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped olives
- 1/2 cup fresh basil – chopped
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 lb. of your favorite macaroni
- Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
- Olive oil
Panera's Low-Fat Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
By á-1839
A Mediterranean inspired soup with chicken, orzo, spinach, carrots, oregano and basil simmered in a lemon infused c
- 8 cups fat-free chicken broth
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 ounces)
- 1 medium carrots, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 1 medium celery stalk, sliced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup orzo
- Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 1/4 cup)
Chicken and Spinach Paleo Ravioli
By á-2386
Enjoy a great dish of Chicken and Spinach Paleo Ravioli for lunch or dinner
- 4 medium to large yellow squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 (8 ounce) bag frozen spinach, thawed
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Small handful fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Caulif-redo Sauce
- Makes several cups
- 1 head of cauliflower, cored and chopped into large chunks
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 Tbsp. shredded parmesan
- 1/4 cup canned coconut milk
- salt/pepper to taste
- pinch of nutmeg
- 1 . Steam cauliflower until fork-tender.
- 2 . While cauliflower steams, heat olive oil over medium low heat in a small pot. Add shallot and saute for a few minutes, then add chicken broth and heat through.
- 3 . Add cauliflower, shallot/broth mixture, and remaining ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more coconut milk if needed.
- 4 . Serve over ANYTHING!!!!
Red Lobster's Cajun Chicken Pasta
By á-174942
Place chicken and Cajun Seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag; toss or shake to coat
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut thin strips
- 2 teaspoons Red Lobster's Cajun Seasoning (see recipe)
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 8 slices green pepper
- 8 slices sweet red pepper
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream - (to 2)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- 4 ounces linguine cooked,drained
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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