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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
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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
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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…
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons horseradish, drained
- 1 tablespoon sherry wine
- 1⁄2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
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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!
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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
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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…
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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
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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…
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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
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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!
