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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons safflower oil (or other high heat oil such as grapeseed)
- 1 cup brown rice (or white basmati)
- 1 small onion, medium dice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon safflower oil (or other high heat oil such as grapeseed)
- 1 large white onion, medium dice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 6 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth, plus more as needed
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1⁄2 bunch cilantro, minced
- kosher salt, as desired
- fresh ground black pepper, as desired
- 1 bunch scallion, green parts only, cut on bias
- 1 firm avocado, pitted, removed from skin and sliced
- corn or flour tortilla
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Nutrients
- Calories: 590.6
- Calories from Fat: 183 g
- Total Fat: 20.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 338.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 86.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 21 g
- Sugars: 8.6 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
Southwest Rice and Beans from Roberto Martin
This is a wonderful dish that serves well as a main dish, or could easily be served as a side. Full…
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Vidalia onion, chopped
- 2 cups eggplants, peeled and diced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced thin
- 1 cup yellow squash, sliced thin
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated to garnish
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Nutrients
- Calories: 321.2
- Calories from Fat: 130 g
- Total Fat: 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
- Cholesterol: 45.3 mg
- Sodium: 764.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 31.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
- Sugars: 7.7 g
- Protein: 18.4 g
Ratatouille Tortellini Bake
I love this simple and fresh recipe. You can use canned diced tomatoes, but I suggest using your fresh garden tomatoes…
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 1⁄2 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 dash ground oregano
- 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
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Nutrients
- Calories: 472.5
- Calories from Fat: 171 g
- Total Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 77.1 mg
- Sodium: 1367.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 42.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.3 g
- Sugars: 8.4 g
- Protein: 34.5 g
My Favorite Chili
I love this chili recipe! It is so easy and tastes so good! I like to serve it with shredded cheddar…
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs large russet potatoes, coarsely grated (about 4)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 large onion (about 1 pound)
- 1⁄2 cup flour
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 391.9
- Calories from Fat: 263 g
- Total Fat: 29.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 69.8 mg
- Sodium: 34.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 1.9 g
- Protein: 5.7 g
Potato Latkes
Kids love these crispy fried potato pancakes and you will, too! You can use your food processor to grate the potatoes…
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons white onions, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped and firmly packed
- 2 teaspoons fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 medium ripe Hass avocadoes (about 8 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons tomatoes, diced
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Nutrients
- Calories: 222.8
- Calories from Fat: 180 g
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 592.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
- Sugars: 1.1 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
Purely Simple Guacamole
In my opinion the fresh and simple is best when considering a guacamole recipe. I know lots of recipes add lots…
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean boneless pork, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 zucchini
- 3 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking rice
- chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedge
- Monterey Jack cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 364.9
- Calories from Fat: 90 g
- Total Fat: 10.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 44.6 mg
- Sodium: 565.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 48.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 5.4 g
- Protein: 22.4 g
Hearty Mexican Stew
Quick and satisfying, this stew is sure to please. Adapted from Southern Living
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Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 2 lbs bottom round steaks, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3⁄4 lb cremini mushrooms or 3/4 lb white button mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups brown ale or 2 cups dark beer
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon caraway seed
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
- 1 bay leaf
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Nutrients
- Calories: 312.6
- Calories from Fat: 172 g
- Total Fat: 19.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 72.6 mg
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 9.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Sugars: 3.3 g
- Protein: 24.8 g
Flemish Beef Stew
This recipe calls for a brown ale or a strong dark beer. It is recommended that you do not use a…
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1⁄4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 cups tomato cocktail juice
- 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3⁄4 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- hot pepper sauce
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Nutrients
- Calories: 177.4
- Calories from Fat: 28 g
- Total Fat: 3.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 91.5 mg
- Sodium: 757.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 23.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Sugars: 6 g
- Protein: 14.1 g
Big Ed’s Cajun Shrimp Soup
Doing a search for some exciting Cajun soups, I came up with this wonderful recipe on Allrecipes.com. I hope you will…
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Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple, cored and diced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
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Nutrients
- Calories: 81.2
- Calories from Fat: 2 g
- Total Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 391 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 21.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Sugars: 15.3 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
Pineapple Salsa
Delicious idea for a warm evening! Serve this fresh salsa with tortilla chips, stirred into hot rice or along with grilled…
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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
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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…
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
- 5 medium vidalia onions or 5 medium sweet onions, chopped
- 2 cups fresh bread cubes (about 10 slices, crusts removed)
- 1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (15 ounce) can shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
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Nutrients
- Calories: 367.7
- Calories from Fat: 183 g
- Total Fat: 20.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.7 g
- Cholesterol: 135.4 mg
- Sodium: 1261.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Sugars: 8.8 g
- Protein: 27.4 g
Vidalia Onion Soufflé
Love the taste of Vidalia onions and looking for a new and tasty way to serve them? Look no further and…
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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
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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…
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Ingredients
- 5 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices (or use baby carrots)
- 4 medium white potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 medium vidalia onion, cut into eighths
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- salt & pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 321.2
- Calories from Fat: 158 g
- Total Fat: 17.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45.8 mg
- Sodium: 541.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
- Sugars: 6.6 g
- Protein: 4 g
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Ingredients
- 1 turkey giblets, and neck from 1 turkey
- 4 cups water
- 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 egg yolks
- 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- fresh parsley sprig, garnish
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Nutrients
- Calories: 317.1
- Calories from Fat: 260 g
- Total Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17.6 g
- Cholesterol: 173.8 mg
- Sodium: 495.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 4.1 g
Perfect Giblet Gravy
You will want to drizzle this luscious gravy on everything on your plate! How can you go wrong with Southern Living?
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces flounder fillets
- 1⁄2 lb lump crabmeat
- 1⁄2 lb small shrimp, cooked and diced
- 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup cream
- 1⁄4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1⁄4 cup green onion, diced
- 1 dash white pepper
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fish stock or 2 tablespoons shrimp stock
- 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1⁄2 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
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Nutrients
- Calories: 273.6
- Calories from Fat: 174 g
- Total Fat: 19.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Cholesterol: 135.2 mg
- Sodium: 489.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Sugars: 0.4 g
- Protein: 17.2 g
Stuffed Flounder
From the Court of Two Sisters in New Orleans.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1⁄2 cup onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup seedless grapes, sliced
- 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1⁄2 cup toasted almond
- romaine lettuce or Boston lettuce
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Nutrients
- Calories: 418.4
- Calories from Fat: 192 g
- Total Fat: 21.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 82.6 mg
- Sodium: 788 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Sugars: 17.7 g
- Protein: 31.5 g
Two Sisters’ Chicken Salad
I hope you enjoy this recipe from the Court of Two Sisters in New Orleans. Prep time includes time to chill.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined (about 48)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chervil
- 1 pinch dried thyme, crumbled
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1⁄2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
- 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 pinch mace
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 409.5
- Calories from Fat: 235 g
- Total Fat: 26.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2 g
- Cholesterol: 233.8 mg
- Sodium: 756.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 1.3 g
- Protein: 26.3 g
Shrimp De Jonghe
This recipe come from a 1947 issue of Gourmet Magazine. Created at de Jonghe's restaurant in Chicago, this dish is a…
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Ingredients
- 3 stalks celery, cut up
- 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into thick slices
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 lbs roasting chickens
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 10 dried tomatoes, halves
- 12 ounces penne or 12 ounces mostaccioli pasta
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3⁄4 - 1 lb wild mushroom, sliced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- salad greens
- water or dry red wine
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Nutrients
- Calories: 754.8
- Calories from Fat: 356 g
- Total Fat: 39.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.1 g
- Cholesterol: 142.6 mg
- Sodium: 361.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 59.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.2 g
- Sugars: 9.2 g
- Protein: 41.8 g
Penne with Chicken and Wild Mushrooms
It is easiest to roast the chicken for this recipe the day before. From Better Homes and Gardens.
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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
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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.
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Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed beef broth
- 3 cups water
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans or (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
- 1 1⁄2 cups thinly sliced carrots
- 1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained
- 2 cups sliced zucchini
- 1 cup dried small shell pasta
- grated parmesan cheese (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 498.5
- Calories from Fat: 252 g
- Total Fat: 28.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.6 g
- Cholesterol: 88.5 mg
- Sodium: 1135.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
- Sugars: 4 g
- Protein: 33.9 g
Wastebasket Soup
Why is this baked version of Italian minestrone called Wastebasket Soup? It was found printed in a newspaper that was used…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄3 cup onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
- 10 ounces frozen peas, cooked and drained
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 ounces broiled canned mushrooms, sliced and drained
- 1 dash thyme
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 122.4
- Calories from Fat: 55 g
- Total Fat: 6.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Cholesterol: 15.3 mg
- Sodium: 497.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
- Sugars: 5.4 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
Company Peas
How many ways can you fix peas? I don't know, but here is a simple, yet elegant and lovely way to…
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Ingredients
- 1 - 1 1⁄2 lb fresh asparagus
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 3⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons shallots or 2 tablespoons spring onions, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped (1/2 tsp dried tarragon)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 433
- Calories from Fat: 392 g
- Total Fat: 43.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg
- Sodium: 120.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 2.7 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
Asparagus Vinaigrette
Fresh asparagus with a lovely vinaigrette.
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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
- 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 (18 ounce) packages frozen green beans, cooked and drained or (2 lb) cans green beans, drained
- 1 (2 ounce) can French-fried onions
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Nutrients
- Calories: 101.2
- Calories from Fat: 34 g
- Total Fat: 3.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 2.9 mg
- Sodium: 358.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
- Sugars: 2.8 g
- Protein: 4 g
Classic Green Bean Bake
Campbell's Soup home economists created this recipe in 1955, and it has been popular ever since. For many reasons it is…
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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
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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…
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Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen sliced okra
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen onion, seasoning blend
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- hot cooked rice (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 175.1
- Calories from Fat: 33 g
- Total Fat: 3.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 4.1 mg
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 34.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
- Sugars: 5.8 g
- Protein: 6.9 g
Okra Creole
Okra Anyone? This wonderful recipe comes from Southern Living.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salad oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 whole scallions, chopped
- 1⁄2 green pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 stalks celery, with leaves chopped
- 1 lb canned tomato
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons pepper
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 10 ounces frozen okra or 1 lb fresh okra, sliced
- 1 lb shrimp, uncooked
- 2 teaspoons gumbo file
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
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Nutrients
- Calories: 446.8
- Calories from Fat: 80 g
- Total Fat: 8.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 220.9 mg
- Sodium: 2517.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 61.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
- Sugars: 13.3 g
- Protein: 30.7 g
Cajun Gumbo
Best when prepared the day ahead.
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Ingredients
- 36 small fresh mushrooms
- 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 2⁄3 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 33.4
- Calories from Fat: 24 g
- Total Fat: 2.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 6.8 mg
- Sodium: 65.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 0.4 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
Stuffed Mushrooms
Can be used as an appetizer or serve with roast beef as a side dish.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- peanut oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 205.5
- Calories from Fat: 13 g
- Total Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
- Sodium: 513.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 40.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
- Sugars: 12.3 g
- Protein: 8.1 g
Buttermilk Batter-Fried Onion Rings
These are best served the moment they come out of the fryer. From Southern Living.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 lb beef or 1 lb pork stew meat, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
- 2 1⁄2 cups cubed potatoes
- 1 cup frozen cut green beans
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 cup sliced carrot
- 2 1⁄2 cups vegetable juice cocktail
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons snipped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 bay leaf
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1056.9
- Calories from Fat: 796 g
- Total Fat: 88.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 34.6 g
- Cholesterol: 112.5 mg
- Sodium: 694.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 52.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
- Sugars: 9.7 g
- Protein: 16.6 g
Old Fashioned Beef Stew for Your Crock…
Take the hassle out of dinner tonight by letting this scrumptious stew simmer in your crock pot all day. From BH&G.
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces white pearl onions
- 4 medium leeks, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices (white and pale green parts only)
- 2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 1⁄2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 5 carrots, cut diagonally into 1/3 inch thick slices
- 2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (baking)
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- A wide 3-quart heavy flameproof casserole (about 2 inches deep; not glass);
- a potato ricer or a food mill fitted with medium disk
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Nutrients
- Calories: 845.5
- Calories from Fat: 483 g
- Total Fat: 53.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 27.1 g
- Cholesterol: 172.1 mg
- Sodium: 1488.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 55.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.7 g
- Sugars: 10.1 g
- Protein: 32.9 g
Shepherd’s Pie
This delicious offering comes to you from Gourmet.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- canola oil
- salt
- 1 lb beef tenderloin
- 1⁄4 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons orange zest, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups watercress leaves
- 1 cup of fresh mint
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed
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Nutrients
- Calories: 790.4
- Calories from Fat: 568 g
- Total Fat: 63.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.9 g
- Cholesterol: 97.5 mg
- Sodium: 663.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 22.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Sugars: 10.3 g
- Protein: 38.4 g
Sweet and Tangy Beef Salad
This recipe was originally posted by a former Zaar member.
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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
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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…
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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
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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.…
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 1 lb assorted wild mushroom, coarsely chopped (such as crimini and stemmed shiitake)
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 1⁄2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 3⁄4 lbs white-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 2 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch-thick rounds
- 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
- 1 head bok choy, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch-wide slices
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Nutrients
- Calories: 338.9
- Calories from Fat: 71 g
- Total Fat: 7.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1187.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 54 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.7 g
- Sugars: 10.5 g
- Protein: 13.4 g
Wild Mushroom and Potato Stew
A nice vegetarian stew for a change?
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Ingredients
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1⁄2 lb tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeño chili, including seeds
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 68.8
- Calories from Fat: 48 g
- Total Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 585.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 2.8 g
- Protein: 0.9 g
Fresh Tomato and Onion Chutney
Here's a wonderful way to use some of those garden tomatoes. Very simple recipe. Preparation time includes standing time to meld…
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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)
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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…
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Ingredients
- 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
- 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1⁄2 lb bacon, fried and crumbled
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (12 -16 ounce) jar of your favorite refrigerated poppy seed dressing
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Nutrients
- Calories: 754.7
- Calories from Fat: 582 g
- Total Fat: 64.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 21.2 g
- Cholesterol: 543.4 mg
- Sodium: 1169.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sugars: 4.1 g
- Protein: 31.9 g
My Favorite Spinach Salad
We enjoy having salad for supper. This recipe is a favorite and is quite filling. This is my version of the…
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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
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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…
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Ingredients
- 1 tomatoes, diced fine
- 2 -3 tablespoons jalapeño peppers, diced fine
- 1 teaspoon cilantro
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 1 (12 ounce) can tomato juice (I use Campbell's)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 28.2
- Calories from Fat: 1 g
- Total Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 528 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 4.8 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
Spicy Jalapeño Salsa
This is the salsa recipe my husband brought back to me from a restaurant in Mexico City. I have tweaked it…
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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
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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…
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Ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 cups dried black beans, picked over
- 1 1⁄2 lbs smoked ham hock, tough outer skin and visible fat cut away and discarded
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 small red onion, chopped fine
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Nutrients
- Calories: 459
- Calories from Fat: 23 g
- Total Fat: 2.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 393.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 81.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 19.3 g
- Sugars: 5.4 g
- Protein: 29.4 g
Black Bean Soup
So delicious and easy too!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb small yellow-fleshed potato (such as Yukon Gold)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (preferably corn oil)
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 3 ears; preferably yellow and white)
- 8 ounces baby pattypan squash, trimmed and quartered
- 8 ounces frozen shelled edamame or 8 ounces baby lima beans, cooked according to package directions and cooled
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
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Nutrients
- Calories: 255.3
- Calories from Fat: 119 g
- Total Fat: 13.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 20.3 mg
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 29.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
- Sugars: 3.4 g
- Protein: 8.7 g
Summer Vegetable Succotash
From Gourmet Magazine.
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Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally
- 2 crookneck yellow squash, sliced diagonally
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 49.2
- Calories from Fat: 13 g
- Total Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 11.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 8.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Sugars: 5.2 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
Mediterranean Vegetables
Very simple and simply delicious!
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Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb celery root, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb rutabaga, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb carrot, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb parsnip, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 leeks, cut into 1-inch-thick rounds (white and pale green parts only)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic, peeled
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Nutrients
- Calories: 299.9
- Calories from Fat: 128 g
- Total Fat: 14.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 129.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 41.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
- Sugars: 12.3 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary
This one is for the veggie lovers! This recipe can be made four hours ahead and reheated when the it's time…
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Ingredients
- 4 (1/2 stick) tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1⁄2 cup diced carrot
- 1⁄2 cup diced celery
- 7 1⁄2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed, drained (about 42 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
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Nutrients
- Calories: 476.2
- Calories from Fat: 268 g
- Total Fat: 29.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
- Cholesterol: 77.3 mg
- Sodium: 450.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 47.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Sugars: 5.7 g
- Protein: 11.1 g
Corn Bisque with Red Bell Pepper and…
This simple and delicious starter gets a hint of spiciness from cayenne pepper. From Bon Appétit, 1998.
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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
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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…
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Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 10 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
- 3 cups canned crushed tomatoes, with added puree
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- additional chopped fresh parsley
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Nutrients
- Calories: 85.7
- Calories from Fat: 5 g
- Total Fat: 0.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 147.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 7.6 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
Low-Fat Vegetable Soup
A soup so delicious and easy and low fat, too! an excellent soup to serve anytime! From Bon Appetite, 1995.
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Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2 cubes
- 1⁄2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels or 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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Nutrients
- Calories: 294
- Calories from Fat: 91 g
- Total Fat: 10.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 19.9 mg
- Sodium: 481.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 45.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
- Sugars: 13.2 g
- Protein: 9.9 g
Corn and Potato Chowder
Wonderful!
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb bacon, coarsely chopped (about 8 slices)
- 1 (6 ounce) russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3⁄4 cup chopped celery
- 2 small bay leaves
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
- 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn
- 1 1⁄4 cups canned vegetable broth
- 1⁄2 cup chopped celery leaves
- 1⁄4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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Nutrients
- Calories: 360.4
- Calories from Fat: 186 g
- Total Fat: 20.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.7 g
- Cholesterol: 37.1 mg
- Sodium: 596.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
- Sugars: 4.2 g
- Protein: 10.8 g
Corn and Bacon Chowder
Yummy!
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Ingredients
- 1 turkey carcass, broken into large pieces
- 4 1⁄2 quarts water
- 1⁄3 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 pieces peeled fresh ginger root (1-inch cubes)
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 large boiling potatoes (about 1 pound total)
- 4 cups chopped onions
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk (available at Asian markets, specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets)
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1⁄3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander
- coriander sprig (to garnish)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 162.3
- Calories from Fat: 95 g
- Total Fat: 10.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 34 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 4 g
- Protein: 2.2 g
Turkey Mulligatawny Soup with Coriander
I'm always looking for wonderful ways to use leftover turkey. This is a great soup recipe from Gourmet Magazine! Soup's on!
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Ingredients
- 1 leftover smoked ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks
- 1 lb lentils, picked over and rinsed (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1⁄2 lb mushroom, chopped (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 3 onions, chopped coarse
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 1⁄2 cups beef broth
- 8 cups water
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Nutrients
- Calories: 238.8
- Calories from Fat: 13 g
- Total Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 967 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 41.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 14 g
- Sugars: 9.9 g
- Protein: 18 g
Hearty Lentil and Ham Soup
Simple to make and delicious!
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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
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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.
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Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 6 chicken thighs, with, skin, and, bones (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
- 3⁄4 cup dry red wine
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
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Nutrients
- Calories: 833.6
- Calories from Fat: 302 g
- Total Fat: 33.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.1 g
- Cholesterol: 133.8 mg
- Sodium: 833.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 75.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 16.8 g
- Sugars: 12.7 g
- Protein: 52.6 g
Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and White Beans
This is a delicious recipe and makes a comforting meal on a cold evening. Bon Appétit published this in 1999.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb andouille sausage, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise (or other fully cooked smoked spicy sausages, such as Louisiana hot links)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 5 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (with added puree)
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 lb farfalle pasta
- 1 1⁄2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 762.9
- Calories from Fat: 292 g
- Total Fat: 32.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 186.4 mg
- Sodium: 1695.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 74.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Sugars: 9.8 g
- Protein: 42.5 g
Pasta Jambalaya
Delicious and easy to prepare. For a switch, tried served with rice instead of pasta.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced thin (or ground beef)
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 2 lbs zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
- 2 green peppers, diced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- canned corn (or both, optional) (optional) or butter beans, drained (or both) (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 359.7
- Calories from Fat: 194 g
- Total Fat: 21.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 43.1 mg
- Sodium: 1745.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
- Sugars: 13.7 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
Italian Sausage Zucchini Stew
A different way to try zucchini! Delicious served over pasta with grated Parmesan Cheese or cheese stuffed tortellini.
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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 backfin crab meat, picked over
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
- 2 large eggs
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 1 dash hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoons grated onions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Nutrients
- Calories: 50
- Calories from Fat: 31 g
- Total Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
- Sodium: 45.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
Super-Rich Virginia Crab Cakes
Excellent crab cake recipe! Could be used as a main course or an appetizer. Taken from Gourmet Magazine, February, 1995 issue…
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 (1 ounce) envelope mild taco seasoning mix
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
- 1 (4 ounce) package Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- tortilla chips
- salsa
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Nutrients
- Calories: 442.5
- Calories from Fat: 210 g
- Total Fat: 23.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 71.3 mg
- Sodium: 1118.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
- Sugars: 3.6 g
- Protein: 22.1 g
Dan’s Favorite Tex Mex Skillet Dinner
My husband, Dan loves Tex Mex and this is one of his favorite dinners. Very simple to make. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs yellow squash, cut into slices 1/2-inch thick
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces crushed saltines
- 1 small onion, diced
- 8 ounces half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Nutrients
- Calories: 258
- Calories from Fat: 117 g
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
- Cholesterol: 129.9 mg
- Sodium: 490.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 28.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Sugars: 11.5 g
- Protein: 7.4 g
Battletown Yellow Squash
This is an excellent squash casserole. This recipe has been in our family for years and is a favorite!
