Ingredients
- 10 ounces whole wheat penne
- 3 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or grape tomatoes)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3⁄4 cup fresh basil, slivered (or use 1 tsp dry)
- 1 cup olive oil
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 942.3
- Calories from Fat: 613 g
- Total Fat: 68.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2 g
- Cholesterol: 44.9 mg
- Sodium: 374.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 64.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 25.4 g
Fresh Cherry Tomato with Basil and Mozzarella…
I have found this to be an excellent way to serve whole wheat pasta. Of course you could use regular pasta…
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 lb unpeeled medium raw shrimp
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1⁄2 cup chopped green onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 (14 ounce) can fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup nonfat milk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
- 3⁄4 cup shredded 2% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1⁄2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 276.3
- Calories from Fat: 60 g
- Total Fat: 6.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Cholesterol: 104.6 mg
- Sodium: 909.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugars: 3.1 g
- Protein: 22.6 g
Shrimp and Cheese Grits
This recipe come from The Crook's Corner Restaurant in Chapel Hill, NC and The Southern Living Magazine, February 2008 edition.
Ingredients
- 6 slices soft white bread
- butter (your desired amount for spreading)
- 6 slices American cheese (or Cheddar)
- white sugar (your desired amount for sprinkling)
Nutrients
- Calories: 113.5
- Calories from Fat: 38 g
- Total Fat: 4.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 9.1 mg
- Sodium: 264.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Sugars: 1.1 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
Broiled Cheese Toast
Growing up, it seemed my parents would be quite creative when preparing weekend breakfast. We always had plenty on the table,…
Ingredients
- 1 (10 inch) flour tortillas
- butter-flavored oil, as needed
- 1⁄2 cup sliced mushrooms
- black pepper, to taste
- granulated garlic, to taste
- salt, to taste
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1⁄4 cup diced tomato
- 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese or 1 tablespoon Romano cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and rough chopped
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese or 1 cup Romano cheese, blend
- 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10 ounces prepared Alfredo sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.5 (4 ounce) package softened cream cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 1513.9
- Calories from Fat: 748 g
- Total Fat: 83.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 45.6 g
- Cholesterol: 243.4 mg
- Sodium: 3388 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 108.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 45.5 g
- Sugars: 12.9 g
- Protein: 97.8 g
Applebee’s Veggie Patch Pizza
Whenever we go to Applebee's we have to get a Veggie Patch Pizza! I discovered this recipe on Recipe Goldmine. I…
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnut halves, toasted
- 8 ounces sliced bacon
- 3 pears, sliced (Bosc work best)
- nonstick vegetable cooking spray
- 2 cups ruby port
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 1 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 12 cups mixed baby greens
- 3⁄4 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 795.3
- Calories from Fat: 592 g
- Total Fat: 65.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.8 g
- Cholesterol: 25.7 mg
- Sodium: 324.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 14.8 g
- Protein: 7.9 g
Grilled Pear Salad with Bacon, Roquefort and…
You will enjoy this salad full of lively and inviting flavors which comes from the Al Biernat’s Restaurant in Dallas, TX.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces romaine lettuce, thoroughly washed
- 6 ounces Swiss cheese, block, shaved
- 1 cup roasted cashews, salted
- 1⁄2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced
- 1 large pear, thinly sliced
- 2⁄3 cup light olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
Nutrients
- Calories: 613.9
- Calories from Fat: 395 g
- Total Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.6 g
- Cholesterol: 26.1 mg
- Sodium: 411.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 48.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
- Sugars: 33.4 g
- Protein: 12.8 g
Apple-Pear Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing
Start your meal out right or serve as light alternative to lunch. Adapted from the March 2007 edition of Southern Living…
Ingredients
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1⁄2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1⁄3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño peppers, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 8 ounces crabmeat, pasteurized, drained if necessary
- 4 8-inch whole wheat tortillas
- 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
Nutrients
- Calories: 107.9
- Calories from Fat: 43 g
- Total Fat: 4.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 31.5 mg
- Sodium: 544 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
- Sugars: 2.1 g
- Protein: 12 g
Crab Quesadillas
This recipe comes from EatingWell Magazine. These quesadillas have a creamy filling. They not only make a great meal, but also…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup whole shelled pistachios
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1⁄3 cup sugar
- 5 teaspoons orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus
- 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small shallot, minced very fine (approx. 1 TBS)
- 1 tablespoon mint leaf, fresh, minced very fine
- table salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 5 ounces lightly packed baby arugula (8 cups)
- 2 large oranges, peeled, cut into segments, segments halved and drained to remove excess juice
- 3 ounces feta, crumbled (3/4 cup)
Nutrients
- Calories: 254.3
- Calories from Fat: 132 g
- Total Fat: 14.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 13.4 mg
- Sodium: 187 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 22.2 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
Arugula Salad with Oranges, Feta and Sugared…
To save assembly time, make the pistachios ahead of time and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or you…
Ingredients
- 2 slices white bread or 2 slices brioche bread, 1/2-inch thick
- unsalted butter (melted for brushing)
- 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 slices cooked bacon, fried until crispy
- 1 egg, fried
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1⁄4 cup arugula
Nutrients
- Calories: 376.3
- Calories from Fat: 180 g
- Total Fat: 20.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.4 g
- Cholesterol: 250.5 mg
- Sodium: 907.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Sugars: 2.8 g
- Protein: 21.2 g
Morning Breakfast Panini
Use your panini maker for breakfast! Adapted from Williams-Sonoma
Ingredients
- 2 slices county-style bread, each 1/2 inch thick
- olive oil, for brushing
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (to taste)
- 3 slices cooked turkey breast, thin slices
- 2 tablespoons julienned roasted red peppers
- 1 slice Taleggio or 1 slice Monterey Jack cheese
- 1⁄4
- cup watercress, stemmed
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 251.7
- Calories from Fat: 103 g
- Total Fat: 11.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
- Sodium: 787.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
- Sugars: 4 g
- Protein: 4.4 g
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread, county-style, each 1/2 inch thick
- unsalted butter, Melted for brushing
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 358.7
- Calories from Fat: 181 g
- Total Fat: 20.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.2 g
- Cholesterol: 58.8 mg
- Sodium: 688.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Sugars: 2.5 g
- Protein: 17.8 g
Cheddar Cheese Panini
A beautiful and delicious sandwich. I like to sprinkle a little sugar over the cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 slices county-style bread, 1/2 inch thick
- olive oil, for brushing
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or to taste)
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 3 slices tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 fresh basil leaves
Nutrients
- Calories: 379.4
- Calories from Fat: 176 g
- Total Fat: 19.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
- Cholesterol: 49.5 mg
- Sodium: 726.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Sugars: 6.1 g
- Protein: 17.4 g
Caprese Panini
One of my favorites!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package linguine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
- 2⁄3 cup boiling water
- 1⁄2 lb cooked shrimp
Nutrients
- Calories: 611.9
- Calories from Fat: 340 g
- Total Fat: 37.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 23.2 g
- Cholesterol: 210.2 mg
- Sodium: 402.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 45.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Sugars: 2 g
Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese…
I love nothing better than shrimp, mushrooms and pasta bathed a rich inviting, flavorful sauce. But, if you prefer chicken, sub…
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghettini or 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 4 scallions, coarsely chopped (white and pale green parts only)
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 12 ounces container cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ounce piece parmesan cheese, coarsely chopped
- 8 -10 fresh basil leaves
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 440.6
- Calories from Fat: 176 g
- Total Fat: 19.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 28.7 mg
- Sodium: 297.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 48.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Sugars: 4.5 g
- Protein: 17.7 g
Spaghettini with Checca Sauce
I saw this recipe on Everyday Italian and simply had to try it right away! I am so glad I did…
Ingredients
- 2 slices rye bread (or pumpernickel)
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise (or desired amount)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard (your favorite variety and desired amount})
- 6 slices corned beef (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup sauerkraut
- 6 slices Swiss cheese (thinly sliced)
Nutrients
- Calories: 1297.7
- Calories from Fat: 761 g
- Total Fat: 84.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 41.6 g
- Cholesterol: 323.7 mg
- Sodium: 3709.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 49.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
- Sugars: 7.9 g
- Protein: 83 g
Open Faced Reubens
This is a very simple recipe and so good! When we have leftover corned beef on hand, the next night we…
Ingredients
- 1 (2 lb) butternut squash
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese (I like freshly grated)
- toasted pumpkin seeds or pine nuts, to garnish
- fresh parsley, to garnish
Nutrients
- Calories: 818.1
- Calories from Fat: 378 g
- Total Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 14.4 g
- Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
- Sodium: 1122.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 79.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
- Sugars: 5.4 g
- Protein: 28.7 g
Winter Risotto
Risotto is so versatile it really can be served for any occasion. Warm, comforting and even reasonably priced for large quantities…
Ingredients
- 1 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup Fontina cheese, cubed
- 1⁄2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
- 1⁄4 cup torn fresh basil
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 slices day old crusty bread (1" thick)
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, quartered
- 1⁄2 red onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds (see note)
- salt and pepper
- 1 clove garlic, halved
Nutrients
- Calories: 221.7
- Calories from Fat: 94 g
- Total Fat: 10.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 11.8 mg
- Sodium: 401.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Sugars: 2.7 g
- Protein: 6.8 g
Grilled Panzanella Salad
This is an Italian salad which uses toasted (or grilled) day old bread, like a bruschetta, tossed in with the veggies…
Ingredients
- 2 apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 unbaked pie shell
- 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1⁄2 cups whipping cream
Nutrients
- Calories: 625.2
- Calories from Fat: 465 g
- Total Fat: 51.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 27.6 g
- Cholesterol: 272.4 mg
- Sodium: 487.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 24.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Sugars: 7.5 g
- Protein: 16.8 g
Smithfield Inn’s Apple-Cinnamon Quiche
This recipe comes from the Smithfield Inn in the foothills of the Appalachians. This quiche breakfast or brunch recipe will remind…
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange, peeled and sliced into rounds (2 oranges)
- 1 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup radish, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted and slivered
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and crushed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 cups arugula, cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces
Nutrients
- Calories: 111.8
- Calories from Fat: 57 g
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 5.5 mg
- Sodium: 468.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
Citrus-Fennel Salad
From Cuisine at Home.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces peeled deveined shrimp, fresh or frozen
- 6 ounces packaged dried fettuccine or 6 ounces spinach fettuccine
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1⁄4 cup snipped parsley
Nutrients
- Calories: 342.5
- Calories from Fat: 75 g
- Total Fat: 8.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 149 mg
- Sodium: 1459.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 41.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Sugars: 5 g
- Protein: 22.9 g
Fettuccine with Herbed Shrimp
This recipe could easily be used with chicken as well. Start to finish in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 1 lb pork or 1 lb chicken
- 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
- 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope burrito seasoning mix or (1 1/2 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
- 16 flour tortillas, 7 or 8 inch
- 16 ounces Monterey Jack cheese or 16 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into sixteen 5 x 1/2 inch sticks
- salsa (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
- cooked rice (optional)
- cooking oil (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 866.9
- Calories from Fat: 575 g
- Total Fat: 63.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 29.6 g
- Cholesterol: 109.8 mg
- Sodium: 1314.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 44.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
- Sugars: 4.2 g
- Protein: 28.6 g
Make Ahead Chimichangas
Chimichangas any way you want them: right now or later, baked or fried. From BH&G
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- salt
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄2 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Nutrients
- Calories: 433.2
- Calories from Fat: 282 g
- Total Fat: 31.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 9.3 mg
- Sodium: 459.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
- Sugars: 9.3 g
- Protein: 8.1 g
Italian Eggplant (Aubergine)
I am always looking for new ways to serve vegetables. They can get to be pretty boring if you aren't willing…
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, split
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1⁄2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1⁄2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- cooked angel hair pasta
Nutrients
- Calories: 455
- Calories from Fat: 184 g
- Total Fat: 20.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
- Cholesterol: 167.7 mg
- Sodium: 1594.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 34.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
- Sugars: 19.5 g
- Protein: 32.1 g
Chicken Parmesan
This classic Italian dish starts out with two breast halves split in half -four pieces. Once flattened, they easily make four…
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup ketchup
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons yellow onions, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili in adobo, minced (or to taste)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt
- 1 lb flank steak, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (for searing)
- 1 (10 ounce) bag mixed romaine lettuce or (10 ounce) bag lettuce salad greens
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup corn chips, coarsely crumbled
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1⁄2 cup cilantro leaf
- 1⁄4 cup scallion, sliced
- sour cream
Nutrients
- Calories: 217.2
- Calories from Fat: 99 g
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4 g
- Cholesterol: 42.7 mg
- Sodium: 166.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 14.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
- Sugars: 5.9 g
- Protein: 15.8 g
Fajita Salad
This makes a beautiful layered Fajita Salad. Arrange the ingredients in a glass bowl - to show off the tiers. Very…
Ingredients
- 2 cups French bread, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Nutrients
- Calories: 561.8
- Calories from Fat: 203 g
- Total Fat: 22.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.4 g
- Cholesterol: 52.5 mg
- Sodium: 1454.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 67.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 21.1 g
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon water
- salt and pepper
- 1 10-inch flour tortilla
- 1⁄2 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄3 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 1⁄3 cup cooked ham, diced
- 2 tablespoons red bell peppers, diced
- 2 tablespoons scallions, diced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño, seeded, diced
- salsa or avocado-tomato relish (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 706.1
- Calories from Fat: 376 g
- Total Fat: 41.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 19.3 g
- Cholesterol: 468.6 mg
- Sodium: 875.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 3.2 g
- Protein: 40.6 g
Tortilla Omelet Wrap
This omelet makes an exceptional hearty breakfast or lunch. Serve with salsa or avocados and tomatoes tossed with lime juice.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (or other fresh herb)
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄2 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons Swiss cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
Nutrients
- Calories: 369.7
- Calories from Fat: 258 g
- Total Fat: 28.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.3 g
- Cholesterol: 430.7 mg
- Sodium: 402 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 0.8 g
- Protein: 24.1 g
Herb and Three Cheese Omelet
This recipe comes from Howard Helmer, the world's fastest omelet maker according to the Guinness Book. His current record is 427…
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon water
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄2 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄3 cup swiss cheese, grated
- 1⁄3 cup sauteed spinach, drained
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 strip lemon peel
Nutrients
- Calories: 382.1
- Calories from Fat: 269 g
- Total Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.8 g
- Cholesterol: 482.2 mg
- Sodium: 270.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 4.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 1.3 g
- Protein: 23.4 g
French Omelet with Spinach & Swiss Cheese
This French omelet offers a smoother, tender texture. Simultaneously shaking the pan and stirring the eggs vigorously, you will notice that…
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomato puree
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated (4 cups)
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
Nutrients
- Calories: 798.3
- Calories from Fat: 348 g
- Total Fat: 38.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 20.6 g
- Cholesterol: 114.4 mg
- Sodium: 1034.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 74 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
- Sugars: 9.1 g
- Protein: 38.8 g
Macaroni and Beef
This I have not tried but certainly does look scrumptious! From Gourmet.
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
- 1⁄4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 308.1
- Calories from Fat: 213 g
- Total Fat: 23.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 34.7 mg
- Sodium: 1404.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Sugars: 9.2 g
- Protein: 9.1 g
Creamy Garlic Dressing
Enriched with low-fat buttermilk and reduced-fat mayonnaise, this thick, garlicky dressing makes a sumptuous topping for potato, pasta or romaine salads.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups assorted sliced fresh mushrooms (such as oyster, shiitake, button, white, and/or crimini)
- 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
- 1⁄4 cup shredded Fontina cheese (1 ounce)
- 2 tablespoons assorted snipped fresh herbs (such as basil, oregano, thyme, and/or parsley)
- 5 cups French bread or 5 cups Italian bread, cubes
- 2 ounces prosciutto or 2 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped
- 4 eggs, beaten or 1 cup fat-free liquid egg product, thawed frozen or refrigerated
- 1 3⁄4 cups milk
- 1⁄2 cup single cream or 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
- fresh thyme sprig
Nutrients
- Calories: 523.8
- Calories from Fat: 183 g
- Total Fat: 20.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Cholesterol: 176.8 mg
- Sodium: 881 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 63.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 2.3 g
- Protein: 21.4 g
Mushroom and Cheese Strata
Take time to enjoy the beginning of a new day by assembling this casserole the night before and baking just before…
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash cayenne
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1⁄2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Nutrients
- Calories: 157.5
- Calories from Fat: 89 g
- Total Fat: 9.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
- Cholesterol: 29.9 mg
- Sodium: 310.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 9.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Sugars: 0.1 g
- Protein: 7 g
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sifted flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper
- 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped
Nutrients
- Calories: 33.3
- Calories from Fat: 24 g
- Total Fat: 2.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
- Sodium: 41 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.9 g
Cheese Crisps
Try this appetizer at your next dinner party!
Ingredients
- 12 large mushrooms
- 2 -3 tablespoons butter, melted
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2 tablespoon flour
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons parsley, minced
- 1⁄4 cup Swiss cheese, grated
- 1 -2 tablespoon butter, melted
Nutrients
- Calories: 93
- Calories from Fat: 82 g
- Total Fat: 9.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
- Cholesterol: 28.4 mg
- Sodium: 44.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Sugars: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
Swiss Stuffed Mushrooms
Yummy!!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
- 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup sifted flour
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
Nutrients
- Calories: 363.5
- Calories from Fat: 252 g
- Total Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17.7 g
- Cholesterol: 80.2 mg
- Sodium: 417.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Sugars: 0.3 g
- Protein: 11.7 g
Cheese Puffs
These simple appetizers can be kept frozen for months and baked when needed.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 -3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1⁄4 teaspoon onion, grated
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 2 ounces blue cheese
- 1⁄4 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1⁄4 teaspoon chives
Nutrients
- Calories: 687.3
- Calories from Fat: 362 g
- Total Fat: 40.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 25.7 g
- Cholesterol: 116.1 mg
- Sodium: 3086.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 14.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 65.4 g
Cottage Cheese Dip
Excellent dip for your next veggie tray.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 tablespoons green onions, including tops, chopped
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped fine
- 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 2 cups pecans, chopped
Nutrients
- Calories: 1618.4
- Calories from Fat: 1419 g
- Total Fat: 157.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 56.6 g
- Cholesterol: 249.5 mg
- Sodium: 674 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 40.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.8 g
- Sugars: 21.8 g
- Protein: 27.9 g
Islander Cheese Ball
Serve this delightfully refreshing cheese ball at your next gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 pint mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons A.1. Original Sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 lb crabmeat
Nutrients
- Calories: 2296.8
- Calories from Fat: 1453 g
- Total Fat: 161.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 24.4 g
- Cholesterol: 317 mg
- Sodium: 7876.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 128.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sugars: 43.8 g
- Protein: 90.2 g
Crab Spread
Your guests will rave over this!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons horseradish, drained
- 1 tablespoon sherry wine
- 1⁄2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Nutrients
- Calories: 605.6
- Calories from Fat: 437 g
- Total Fat: 48.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.7 g
- Cholesterol: 60.2 mg
- Sodium: 1028.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 8.4 g
- Protein: 8.2 g
Cheese and Bacon Puffs
Serve while hot!
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 1⁄2 ounce parmesan cheese, finely grated (1/4 cup)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 1578.6
- Calories from Fat: 1513 g
- Total Fat: 168.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 26.1 g
- Cholesterol: 18.7 mg
- Sodium: 2084.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sugars: 7.6 g
- Protein: 9.2 g
Parmesan Balsamic Vinaigrette
Nice touch to your next tossed salad!
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1⁄2 cup chopped sweet red pepper (and/or yellow sweet pepper)
- 1⁄4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
- 2 finely chopped jalapeno peppers
- 1 teaspoon shredded lime peel
- 1 (8 ounce) jar chunky salsa
- 1⁄2 medium avocado, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2⁄3 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 2/3 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1⁄3 cup chopped pitted ripe olives
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)
- 16 ounces homemade tortilla chips or 16 ounces store bought tortilla chips
Nutrients
- Calories: 118.1
- Calories from Fat: 57 g
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 5.8 mg
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
Seven Layer Super Bowl Dip
With the Super Bowl coming up, we are all looking for the best party dip! Look no further, you have found…
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened (no substitutes)
- 1⁄4 cup sour cream
- 1 clove garlic, mashed to a paste
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or 2 tablespoons whipping cream
Nutrients
- Calories: 813.2
- Calories from Fat: 710 g
- Total Fat: 78.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 231 mg
- Sodium: 1229.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 22.1 g
Creamy Blue Cheese Dip
This easy cream cheese-sour cream dip is a great way to use your favorite blue cheese -- imported Gorgonzola, Danish, or…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
- 1⁄2 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
- 1 1⁄2 cups parmesan cheese, divided (freshly grated)
- 4 cups cooked chicken, diced (or turkey)
- 12 ounces vermicelli, cooked
- 1 (6 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
Nutrients
- Calories: 629.4
- Calories from Fat: 270 g
- Total Fat: 30.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 16.6 g
- Cholesterol: 124.4 mg
- Sodium: 821.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 49.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
- Sugars: 2.2 g
- Protein: 36.7 g
Chicken Tetrazzini
Delicious way to use up some of that leftover chicken (or turkey)!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package sweet Italian sausage links
- 8 green onions, sliced (1 cup)
- 2 zucchini, diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) Italian bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (16 oz, about 8 cups)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1⁄2 cups milk
Nutrients
- Calories: 468.1
- Calories from Fat: 222 g
- Total Fat: 24.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.4 g
- Cholesterol: 210.8 mg
- Sodium: 1563.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sugars: 2.4 g
- Protein: 24.8 g
Italian Brunch Casserole
Looking for something special for breakfast for overnight guests? This recipe makes a great breakfast or brunch idea! Preparation time includes…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup swiss cheese, grated (10 oz)
- 1⁄8 cup butter
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 eggs, lightly beaten
Nutrients
- Calories: 261
- Calories from Fat: 206 g
- Total Fat: 22.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.2 g
- Cholesterol: 333.6 mg
- Sodium: 156.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugars: 0.4 g
- Protein: 11.9 g
Baked Swiss Cheese Omelet
This is an excellent recipe for any weekend brunch with company or family! I serve for our Christmas Breakfast with homemade…
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or 2 lbs chicken drumsticks (or both)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6 sprigs fresh parsley
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf (not California)
- 4 carrots, cut diagonally into 1 inch-thick slices
- 2 cups frozen small whole onions, thawed and patted dry
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1⁄3 cup chicken broth
- 1 lb small boiling potato, peeled and halved (1 1/2-inch)
- 2⁄3 cup creme fraiche
- 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
- 1 cup coarsely grated gruyere
- 1 small square cheesecloth
Nutrients
- Calories: 975.2
- Calories from Fat: 554 g
- Total Fat: 61.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 25.9 g
- Cholesterol: 283 mg
- Sodium: 403.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 45.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.6 g
- Sugars: 10.8 g
- Protein: 54.3 g
Gratinéed Chicken in Cream Sauce (Poulet à…
This is a recipe I found in the March, 2001 Collector's Edition of Gourmet Magazine, the Paris issue. This is a…
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
- 6 green onions, cut into thin strips
- 2⁄3 cup whipping cream
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 9 ounces fresh linguine
- 1⁄4 cup toasted pine nuts
Nutrients
- Calories: 1072.1
- Calories from Fat: 483 g
- Total Fat: 53.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 22.7 g
- Cholesterol: 120.2 mg
- Sodium: 240.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 112.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.3 g
- Sugars: 9.7 g
- Protein: 27.5 g
Linguine with Red Peppers, Green Onions and…
On a weekday, accompany this main course with breadsticks and marinated vegetables from the deli. Wrap up with grapes and cookies.…
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth, divided
- 2 small California avocados, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 3 jalapeño peppers, unseeded and cut in half
- 1⁄2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 lb lump crabmeat, drained
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 bunch green onion, chopped
- 8 8-inch flour tortillas
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack pepper cheese (12 ounces)
Nutrients
- Calories: 1337.7
- Calories from Fat: 788 g
- Total Fat: 87.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 45.1 g
- Cholesterol: 286.2 mg
- Sodium: 2422.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 72.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.1 g
- Sugars: 3.9 g
- Protein: 67.9 g
Avocado-Crab Enchiladas with Green Sauce
This is a recipe I have not tried but really looks good! Prep time includes refrigeration time. Source: The California Avocado…
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
- 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
- 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
- shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 1⁄2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1 large tomatoes, diced
- salsa
- reduced-fat sour cream
Nutrients
- Calories: 542.3
- Calories from Fat: 109 g
- Total Fat: 12.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 36.9 mg
- Sodium: 1091.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 77.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 16.3 g
- Sugars: 4.3 g
- Protein: 30.8 g
Healthy Bean Chalupas
Found this recipe in Southern Living. Healthy and Mexican? Sounds good to me!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt
- 1 1⁄2 lbs mixed tomatoes, chopped (cherry, plum, grape, any home-grown)
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1⁄2 sweet onion, finely chopped (such as Vidalia)
- 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 8 green pimento stuffed olives, sliced
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
Nutrients
- Calories: 298.5
- Calories from Fat: 221 g
- Total Fat: 24.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 13.4 mg
- Sodium: 186.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Sugars: 8.1 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
Tomato and Avocado Salad
A great way to use your summer vegetables. The olives add an unexpected salty flavor. Could be served as a main…
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
Nutrients
- Calories: 420.3
- Calories from Fat: 186 g
- Total Fat: 20.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.8 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg
- Sodium: 707.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
- Sugars: 1.3 g
- Protein: 18.6 g
Bev’s Macaroni and Cheese
This is the recipe I have been using for Macaroni and Cheese since the beginning of time! Truly a classic and…
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 6 ounces genoa salami, cubed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄3 cup torn fresh basil leaf
- 1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 732.7
- Calories from Fat: 228 g
- Total Fat: 25.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Cholesterol: 48.9 mg
- Sodium: 1205.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 108.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15.6 g
- Sugars: 11.2 g
- Protein: 22.2 g
Penne all’Arrabbiata
I love this recipe! I make it often and enjoy it with a tossed green salad, Italian garlic bread and a…
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon water
- 4 cups gourmet salad greens
- 1/4 cup crumbled Stilton cheese or 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 4 slices French bread
Nutrients
- Calories: 240.5
- Calories from Fat: 51 g
- Total Fat: 5.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Cholesterol: 6.3 mg
- Sodium: 508.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Sugars: 4.1 g
- Protein: 8 g
Strawberry and Stilton Salad
Beautiful, light and tasty! From Cooking Light Magazine.
Ingredients
- 1 (7 ounce) can refrigerated bread dough
- cooking spray
- 3⁄4 cup grated gruyere cheese
- 8 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed and drained
- 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
- 4 cups coarsely chopped spinach
- dried tarragon
- 1⁄8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup evaporated skim milk
- 1⁄2 cup egg substitute
- cherry tomatoes, quartered (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 158.7
- Calories from Fat: 51 g
- Total Fat: 5.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 45.5 mg
- Sodium: 290.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
- Sugars: 5.7 g
- Protein: 18.9 g
Crab Florentine Quiche
From Cooking Light!
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 celery ribs, sliced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 large potato, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (16 ounce) loaf processed cheese, cubed
- 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimientos, undrained
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- celery leaves
Nutrients
- Calories: 327.6
- Calories from Fat: 168 g
- Total Fat: 18.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.3 g
- Cholesterol: 48.3 mg
- Sodium: 1240.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Sugars: 6.8 g
- Protein: 15.1 g
Cheesy Vegetable Chowder
I've made this recipe so many times and it is fantastic! It is easy to do and tastes soooo good! Give…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup dried fava beans
- 1⁄2 cup dried great northern beans
- 6 cups water
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 8 ounces savoy cabbage, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
- 1⁄2 head bibb lettuce, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- extra virgin olive oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 91.5
- Calories from Fat: 3 g
- Total Fat: 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 24.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.2 g
- Sugars: 2.8 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
Country-Style Soup (Minestra di Campagna)
Creativity with simple ingredients is one of the themes of Sicilian cooking. There's no better example than this bean and vegetable…
Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
- 5 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces orecchiette (or other small pasta)
- 1 1⁄2 cups grated Romano cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 1103.5
- Calories from Fat: 503 g
- Total Fat: 56 g
- Saturated Fat: 20.1 g
- Cholesterol: 119.1 mg
- Sodium: 2068.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 99.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12 g
- Sugars: 4.2 g
- Protein: 51 g
Spicy Pasta, Bean and Sausage Soup
Great for a cold night!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 1⁄2 lbs tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped or 3 cups diced canned tomatoes, with, juices
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta or 12 ounces fusilli
- 6 ounces arugula, tough stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
- 3⁄4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 309.1
- Calories from Fat: 58 g
- Total Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 24 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 59.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.4 g
- Sugars: 8.5 g
- Protein: 7.7 g
Penne with Arugula and Tomatoes
I found this wonderful recipe in a 1995 issue of Bon Appétit.
Ingredients
- 4 bacon, slices, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
- 1⁄2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- salt & pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 537.7
- Calories from Fat: 314 g
- Total Fat: 34.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 21.1 g
- Cholesterol: 107.9 mg
- Sodium: 1134.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 35.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 3 g
- Protein: 23.7 g
Corn Cheddar Chowder
This soup stands on it's own as a main course. Serve with Italian bread and a tossed green salad. To save…
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) can chili
- 1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) package of pre-shredded cheddar cheese or (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
Nutrients
- Calories: 220.5
- Calories from Fat: 160 g
- Total Fat: 17.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.2 g
- Cholesterol: 56.6 mg
- Sodium: 452.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugars: 1.4 g
- Protein: 9.6 g
Easy Cheesy Mexican Dip
Serve with tortilla chips at your next gathering!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried great northern beans
- 3 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olive
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 French baguette, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
- 5 -6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature (such as Montrachet)
Nutrients
- Calories: 152.3
- Calories from Fat: 58 g
- Total Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
- Sodium: 180.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 5.4 g
Bruschetta with White Beans, Tomatoes and Olives
Makes a great appetizer for parties!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup sliced stemmed fresh shiitake mushroom (about 2 ounces)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
- 8 cups coarsely chopped trimmed escarole (about 1 large bunch)
- 2 cups pasta shells (about 5 ounces)
- 2 cups skinless cooked chicken (3/4-inch pieces)
- 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 449.5
- Calories from Fat: 142 g
- Total Fat: 15.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
- Sodium: 228.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 47.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
- Sugars: 2.8 g
- Protein: 30.6 g
Pasta Shells with Chicken, Mushrooms, Escarole and…
A wonderful, tasty and healthy dish. A great way to use up leftover chicken.
Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 3 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 medium eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 large crookneck yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 1⁄4 cups peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch pieces)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs penne pasta
- 3 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 1/4 tablespoons dried basil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 405.6
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 6.6 mg
- Sodium: 124.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 67.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.2 g
- Sugars: 5.9 g
- Protein: 10 g
Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Tomatoes and Basil
This delicious recipe can be served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini, drained (white kidney beans)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- breadstick
- assorted fresh vegetable (such as carrots and Belgian endive, and blanched broccoli florets and asparagus)
Nutrients
- Calories: 612.2
- Calories from Fat: 270 g
- Total Fat: 30.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Cholesterol: 5.9 mg
- Sodium: 121.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 65.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 14.9 g
- Sugars: 0.2 g
- Protein: 23.8 g
White Bean Dip with Oregano and Parmesan…
Try a new appetizer to serve to your guests! Made with cannellini beans, this recipe should suite the health conscious. Courtesy…
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1⁄4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tostados
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1⁄2 cup sour cream
- 1 medium tomatoes, chopped
- taco sauce
Nutrients
- Calories: 202.6
- Calories from Fat: 140 g
- Total Fat: 15.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.8 g
- Cholesterol: 42.3 mg
- Sodium: 344.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
- Sugars: 3.2 g
- Protein: 9.7 g
Zucchini Tostados
A wonderful way to serve zucchini for lunch or supper!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
- 1 1⁄4 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbs milk (for glaze)
- poppy seed
Nutrients
- Calories: 241.2
- Calories from Fat: 120 g
- Total Fat: 13.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2 g
- Cholesterol: 57.8 mg
- Sodium: 406.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 22 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
- Sugars: 2.6 g
- Protein: 8.2 g
Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
Wonderful!
Ingredients
- 1 can refried beans
- 3 medium avocados
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 8 scallions
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- lemon juice
- shredded cheddar cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 201.2
- Calories from Fat: 129 g
- Total Fat: 14.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 13.9 mg
- Sodium: 163.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 5.1 g
Dan’s Favorite Tex Mex Layered Dip
Serve this at your next informal gathering. I guarantee the guys will love this one!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Velveeta cheese
- 1 quart Hellmann's mayonnaise
- 1 (5 ounce) jar horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- garlic salt (to taste)
- onion salt (to taste)
Nutrients
- Calories: 3230.4
- Calories from Fat: 2304 g
- Total Fat: 256 g
- Saturated Fat: 87.6 g
- Cholesterol: 480.6 mg
- Sodium: 10364.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 165.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Sugars: 72.9 g
- Protein: 78.1 g
Horseradish Cheese Dip
If you love horseradish, you will love this recipe! Make it for an informal occasion and serve with saltines or Cheese-Its.…
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or (15 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces small shell pasta (uncooked)
- parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 168.1
- Calories from Fat: 37 g
- Total Fat: 4.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 415.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
- Sugars: 6.3 g
- Protein: 6.1 g
Pasta Fagioli
You are going to love this one! This soup is chocked full of flavor and you can have it on the…
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breasts
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 6 slices ham
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup whipping cream
Nutrients
- Calories: 631
- Calories from Fat: 427 g
- Total Fat: 47.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 25.3 g
- Cholesterol: 203.4 mg
- Sodium: 266.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 0.7 g
- Protein: 39.2 g
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a favorite with many! It is much easier to prepare than you may think. I hope you…