What You’ll Need 1 pound elbow macaroni 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups milk 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 cup crushed saltine crackers What to Do Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1/2 pound ground beef 1 medium-sized onion, chopped 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 6 hot dogs 6 hot dog buns What to Do In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, stirring often, until beef Continue Reading »
Chinese Chicken Noodle Salad INGREDIENTS Nutrition 16ounces barilla plus spaghetti 2cups diagonally sliced fresh snow peas 4cups shredded cooked chicken breasts 1cup red bell pepper, julienned 1⁄2cup green onion, sliced 1tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted 3⁄4cup teriyaki sauce 2tablespoons dark sesame oil salt and pepper, to taste chili oil (optional) DIRECTIONS Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 9 minutes. Add Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS 2medium cucumbers, thinly sliced 1⁄3cup cider vinegar 1⁄3cup water 2tablespoons granulated sugar 1⁄2teaspoon salt 1⁄8teaspoon pepper 1tablespoon minced dill weed or 1 tablespoon parsley DIRECTIONS Place cucumbers in non-reactive bowl. Mix vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper; pour over cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 3 hours. Drain; sprinkle with dill weed.
INGREDIENTS 2 1⁄2lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs 1cup creamy peanut butter 1⁄4cup low sodium soy sauce 1⁄4cup lemon juice 2tablespoons white wine vinegar 2tablespoons brown sugar 1⁄4teaspoon garlic powder 1⁄2 – 1teaspoon red pepper flakes 2teaspoons fresh grated gingerroot 1⁄4cup sliced green onion, optional for garnish (optional) DIRECTIONS Place chicken in a plastic Ziplock bag or a glass pan. In a Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS 8ounces bow tie pasta (or pasta of your choice) 2hardboiled egg, chopped 1⁄2cup celery, chopped fine 1⁄4cup fresh salsa (homemade or the refrigerated variety sold in the produce section) 2scallions, chopped 1⁄4cup buttermilk 1⁄4cup Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise) 1⁄2teaspoon garlic powder 1⁄8teaspoon cayenne pepper 1⁄2teaspoon salt 1⁄8teaspoon fresh ground black pepper DIRECTIONS Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender. Drain pasta and rinse with cold Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS 3ounces uncooked rotini pasta (spiral shaped pasta, 1 1/4 cups) 1⁄4cup light sour cream 2tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1tablespoon reduced-calorie mayonnaise 1tablespoon skim milk 1clove garlic, minced 3⁄4cup fresh broccoli florets 3⁄4cup Italian plum tomato (3 to 4 medium) 1medium carrot, finely shredded (1/2 cup) 1tablespoon chopped fresh basil DIRECTIONS Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water until Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS 3large tomatoes 1⁄4cup olive oil 1 -2garlic clove, crushed 1⁄8teaspoon dried basil 1⁄8teaspoon oregano or 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning salt and pepper DIRECTIONS In a bowl put oil and seasonings. Add tomatoes, either sliced or in small chunks. Use salt and pepper to taste, and mix well. Let marinate at room temperature at least an hour, for a few Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in syrup, drained and liquid reserved 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 cup fresh broccoli florets 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/3 cup low-sodium ketchup 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried basil What to Do Place chicken and bell pepper in slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, honey, soy Continue Reading »
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