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Pasta

Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) box bow tie pasta 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1/2 red pepper (diced) 1 jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (drained; or about 3/4 cup dry, rehydrated and drained) 1 cup artichoke hearts (drained well and coarsely chopped) 1/3 cup black olives (sliced) 1/3 cup basil (chopped fresh) Steps to Make It: Gather the ingredients. Cook the pasta […]

Desserts

Pineapple-Topped New York Cheesecake

What You Need: 7 graham crackers, finely crushed (about 1 cup)3 Tbsp. butter, melted1 cup plus 3 Tbsp. sugar, divided4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened1 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream1 Tbsp. vanilla4 egg s1 can (8 oz.) pineapple tidbits in juice, very well drained1/2 cup pineapple preserves Let’s Make It: Heat […]

Soups & Salads

Shredded Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients: 1 (6-inch) corn tortilla Cooking spray5 teaspoons canola oil1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini1 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped cilantro1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño1/8 teaspoon kosher salt2 garlic cloves, minced2 bay leaves1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon ground cumin4 cups reserved stock from Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted fire-roasted diced tomatoes3/4 cup canned unsalted […]

Soups & Salads

Easy Greek Salad Recipe

INGREDIENTS: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 large plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped […]

Desserts

Mango Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup non-fat milk 1 cup greek yogurt (plain, vanilla or honey will work) 1 ½ cups ice cubes 1 banana (if frozen, leave out some of the ice) 1 mango (about 1 cup chopped) ⅛ cup unsweetened coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon honey chia seeds (optional) Instructions: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, about 3 minutes. Serve with chia seeds, additional coconut, and chopped mango if desired. […]

Appetizers

Cream Cheese-Crescent Wontons

Ingredients: 1quart vegetable oil, for frying1can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent rolls16teaspoons chive and onion cream cheese (3 oz from 8-oz container) Steps: 1-In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil to 325°F. Separate crescent dough into 4 rectangles. Press seams of each rectangle together, then cut in half crosswise. Cut each square in half diagonally. 2-Place 1 […]

Seafood

Roasted Salmon, Potatoes & Green Beans

INGREDIENTS: 12 oz. small Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oilkosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1 shallot, finely chopped2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-in. pieces8 oz. green beans1 1/4 lb. skinless salmon, cut into 4 pieces1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, torn DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 450°F. On a large rimmed […]

Desserts

3-ingredient Peanut Butter Cups

Ingredients: for 6 servings 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted ½ cup creamy peanut butter(120 g) 1 cup chocolate(170 g), melted Preparation: Prepare a cupcake tin with 6 liners. Stir peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate in the bottom of each cupcake liner. Dollop 1 to 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture on […]

Dinner & Lunch

Oven Baked Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp salt Ground black pepper, to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium baking dish, place chicken, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. […]

Soups & Salads

Steak Salad with White Beans and Peppers

Ingredients: Directions1 15 ounce can navy, cannellini, or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup whole sweet piquante peppers, halved, or sliced banana peppers ½ cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 10 cups chopped lettuce 2 cups baby arugula Kosher salt and black pepper 1 pound boneless beef skirt steak, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup plain fat-free […]