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30-Minute Meals: Sausage and Peppers
Working folks' excuse for eating frozen TV dinners and/or takeout is that they don't have time to cook. And you have to admit the excuse is getting old since we've got dozens of cookbooks and TV shows which give out healthy recipes that we can cook (and eat) in a matter of minutes. Websites like health.com also feature such recipes. Here's one from the Health website:Sausage and PeppersIngredients... [Read More]
Chili: Your Favorite Food Made Healthier
Chili is one of the most favorite and beloved foods. It seems that certain occasions are not complete without Chili. Over the years, Chili has gone through several incarnations. Several new ingredients also made their way into this popular dish - some seem rather unfit for it, like say chocolate. Now, the Chili has gone through another reincarnation, and this time it's the MayoClinic that put thei... [Read More]
BBQ Pork Tenderloin
For this recipe you will need: 3/4 pound of pork tenderloinsome sweet barbecue sauce1 cup of tomato sauce3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon of vinegar1 tablespoon of liquid smoke3 packets of Splenda sweetenerTo begin, cut the pork into 3/4" slices and pound them until they become thin. Next, heat some oil in the pan and sprinkle it with some salt and pepper as well as some Old ... [Read More]
Escargot Pizza
Italian Pizza with a haute French twist. Can you dare eating a pizza topped with "escargot"? That's "snails" in French.1 pack refrigerated French bread dough 1 1/2 lb Raclette cheese, shredded 10 oz French snails (the smaller, the better) 2 oz tomato sauce8 oz dried Chanterelle mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tbsp fresh parsley 1/2 lb butter1. Thaw the French bread dough f... [Read More]
Pita Pesto Pizza
This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is absolutely easy-to-do, combining the flavors of pesto over pita bread.2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup lightly packed parsley 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 4 cups spinach, torn 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 1/2 tbsp dried whole basil 2 6-inch whole wheat pitas 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped1. Drop garlic and parsley to the food processor wi... [Read More]
Beer Pizza
Who says that you can't mix beer in your food? This outrageous pizza recipe is a great accompaniment to what else? !1/2 tablespoon olive oil1/4 lb pepperoni sausage, diced 1/2 lb bacon, diced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 28 oz can tomato sauce1/8 tsp dried thyme1 unbaked pizza crusts 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese 1 can sliced mushrooms 4 ounce size drained 1 onion chopped 1 cup beer 1 clove garl... [Read More]
Mexican Salmon Pizza
This is a really tasty pizza recipe, and it's topped with loads of crushed tostadas-or tortilla chips-on top.Nonstick cooking spray 1 small purchased baked pizza crust, about 7 inches in diameter 1/4 cup bottled salsa or picante sauce 1/4 cup coarsely crushed tostadas 1/4 cup cooked flaked salmon 1/8 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup shredded Mexican seasoned cheese or monterey jack cheese1. Heat oven... [Read More]
Sole Capri
recipe ingredients1 cup clam juice1/4 cup dry white wine2/3 cup slivered fresh basil2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, slicedSalt and pepper, to taste4 Alaska Sole fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh, thawed, or frozen1 Tablespoon butter1 Tablespoon olive, canola, peanut or grapeseed oilLemon wedges, if desiredrecipe directionsBring clam juice and wine to a boil in a large nonstick pan; stir in basil... [Read More]
Bean Tacos
recipe ingredients1 tsp. olive oil1 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced red bell pepper1/2 cup diced green bell pepper1 Tbsp. chili powder2 tsp. dried oregano1 tsp. ground cumin1 garlic clove - minced1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 (8-ounce) can no salt added tomato sauce12 taco shells... [Read More]
Stuffed Chicken with Wild Rice
recipe ingredients3 cups nonfat chicken broth (2 cans)1 1/4 cups wild rice1 tablespoon grated orange peel2 cups red pearl onions (about 3/4 in. wide) or coarsely chopped red onions8 boned, skinned chicken breast halves (5 to 7 oz. each)1 package (about 5 oz.) garlic-herb-flavor Boursin or Alouette cheese3/4 cup orange marmaladeAbout 1 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh chives o... [Read More]