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Ingredients 1 pound frozen winter-style veggies (broccoli and cauliflower) 1/2 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes or diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 1/2 cans low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth 4-5 ounces low-fat creamy cheese, such as Velveeta Light, cubed Preparation Mash up veggies or leave them whole. Place the veggies, tomatoes, and broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes. Add the cheese and let it melt as you stir it....

Ingredients Ingredients 5 cups cooked chicken (shredded) 2 (8 ounce) cream cheese 1 (12 ounce) bottle Frank’s red hot sauce 2 cups diced celery 1 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded (or cheddar) Preparation Directions 1In skillet, toss shredded chicken with Red Hot. Add cream cheese in pieces. Add celery and ranch until melted. Pour into 9 x 13 pan. Top with cheese. Bake at 350F for 20-30 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. uncooked shrimp 1 boil-in-bag Minute Jasmine Rice 1/2 stick butter 1 avocado 1 lime (or bottled lime juice) 1 ear corn 1 tbsp. olive oil 4 tbsp. grapeseed oil 1 potato garlic powder salt Preparation Set the oven to 400F. Peel shrimp if necessary. Place ear of corn in oven. Just on the rack is fine, but make sure none of the husk is hanging off. Slice potato into thin slices horizontally, like making potato chips....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups (330 ml) graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup (80 ml) butter, melted 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter 1/4 cup (60 ml) brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup (60 ml) corn syrup 1/4 cup (60 ml) raisins 2 pkgs (8 oz/250 each) Canadian Cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar 1/2 tsp (2 ml) vanilla extract 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp (100 mL) Break-Free or 2 eggs Butterscotch sauce (store-bought or homemade)...

Ingredients 2 pounds small-to-medium leeks (6 to 8) 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes 4 thyme sprigs 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (1/2 cup) Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim dark-green tops and root ends from leeks and discard; halve lengthwise. Remove thick, tough outer layers (2 to 4 total, depending on size), discarding or reserving for another use....

Ingredients 3/4 to 1 lb miniature fresh mozzarella balls 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup pesto (prepared or fav. recipe) Preparation Thread a mozzarella ball on a skewer or toothpick, then thread a tomato half onto the same toothpick, positioning it so the cut side of the tomato abuts the cheese at the end of the pick. Spoon pesto sauce into a serving bowl. Set skewers around the edge of the bowl or set them in the bowl so that both the cheese balls and the tomatoes rest in the pesto....

Ingredients 2 Mangos 2 Avocado 6oz Hearts of palm 1/2 red onion juice of 1/2 lime juice of 1/2 orange 1 Tbl. shredded Basil 1/2 Tbl. shredded Mint 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and Pepper Preparation Cut Avocado, hearts of palm and mangos into bite size chuncks. Thinly slice red onions into half moons. Toss with remaining ingredients. Serve in lettuce cups.

Ingredients CASSEROLE: 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 cup sliced celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 cups cubed cooked chicken 1/2 cup chopped salted cashews 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water & chicken bouillon cubes) 1 (10-3/4 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1-1/2 cups frozen sweet peas 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained TOPPING: 1/2 cup crisp chow mein noodles 1/4 cup coarsely chopped salted cashews Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients For the streusel: 1 cup panko 4 Tbspn unsalted butter 1/2 stick, melted 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 Tbspn finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 1/2 tspn fresh thyme leaves 1 tspn kosher salt For the gratin: 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1 medium butternut squash about 3 pounds, peeled, cut in half, and seeded 1 medium celery root, also known as celeriac about 1 pound, peeled and cut in half...

Ingredients 1 pound extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), large sea scallops, skinless fish fillets, or a combination 1 teaspoon grated lime zest from 1 lime 1/2 cup juice from 4 limes 1/2 cup juice from 4 lemons 1 small red bell pepper , stemmed, seeded, and chopped fine 1 jalapeno chile (small), stemmed, seeded, and minced 1 medium garlic clove , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)...

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Grease large cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. With pastry blender or fork, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yogurt, cheese and chives just until moistened....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt....

Ingredients 1 bag (1 lb 10 oz) frozen extra-crispy crinkle-cut French-fried potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, slices cut in half (2 cups) 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced (1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 package (17 oz) refrigerated Italian-style beef roast 6 oz provolone cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)...

Ingredients 3 cups canned pinto or kidney beans 4 cloves garlic minced 2tsp lemon zest 1.5 tsp chopped fresh sage 1 tsp salt 2 T butter or olive oil 1 LG onion chopped 1 cup rice 1.25 cups veg broth fresh gr pepper 2 T lemon juice 2 T bread crumbs .75 cup grated park cheese .75 cup sliced mozzarella cheese 1 LG egg 1 egg yolk Preparation Add garlic, zest salt and sage to beans cook onion in oil until carmelized cook rice in broth with added water and salt, stir in lemon juice when cooked....

Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey 1 packet chicken taco seasoning (or your own) Small soft corn tortilla Powder grated cotija cheese American Cheese, slices Iceberg lettuce, chopped Favorite hotsauce (pico pica, tobasco, tapatilla) Preparation Brown the turkey in a pot and drain fat. Add seasoning and water and simmer until reduced. Chop lettuce however you want it in your taco. Grate cheese like you would see about to go on your pizza, powdery....

Ingredients Corn Green beans Onions Red and green peppers Cherry tomatoes Tart vinaigrette 1/2 c white vinegar 1/4 c sugar or 2-3 Splendas 1/8 c oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Preparation The fresher the veggies, the better.

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup flour 1/2 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt 1 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup butter 4 T. water 2 packages (12 oz.) chocolate chips, divided 2 t. vanilla 4 eggs 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter with sugar and water; remove from heat. Add one package of chocolate chips and vanilla, stirring until chocolate chips have melted....

Ingredients 1 (4 1/2 pound) pork roast 1 (4 1/2 pound) hen 3 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes, undrained and chopped(I put in food processor) 1(8 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 lg onions finely chopped 2 small green peppers finely chopped 3/4 c vinegar 3/4 c sugar 1 c water 3/4 c all purpose flour 1 T salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 2-3 T hot sauce 1(20 ounce) package frozen shoepeg corn...

Ingredients ½ cup panko style bread crumbs 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted 2 teaspoons minced flat parsley 2 tsp. lemon zest 1 1/2 oz. grated gruyere cheese 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp. pepper, plus more to taste 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, rinsed, peeled and halved 6 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced 3 slices bacon, chopped 1 tbsp....

Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds cactus berries or 1 1/2 pints raspberries 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup vegetable oil plus 3 quarts for frying 1 cup hot water 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 pints vanilla ice cream Cajeta Sauce Preparation Cut away skin of cactus berries. Slice half the cactus berries into 1/2-inch pieces (if using raspberries, leave whole); puree remaining berries; toss puree with reserved berries....