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Beef Chili

Saturday, September 4th, 2010
Beef Chili
All Recipes –> Entrees –> Beef and Veal –> Beef Chili

2 teaspoon olive oil, divided
3-1/2 pounds lean, boned chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups chopped green bell pepper
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (12-ounce) can tomato paste
1 (12-ounce) bottle beer
2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
3/4 cup low-fat sour cream
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

Heat 1/2-teaspoon oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; add half of meat. Cook 10 minutes or until browned; remove from heat, and drain. Repeat procedure with remaining meat; set aside.Heat 1-teaspoon oil in pan over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, red pepper, and garlic; saut� 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chili powder and cumin; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add meat, sugar, and next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Add beans, and simmer, uncovered, an additional 40 minutes or until meat is tender. Serve with sour cream and cheese.

Makes 12 Servings
Serving Size: 12 ounces

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 330
Total Fat 11 grams
Saturated Fat 4 grams
Protein 38 grams
Carbohydrate 20 grams
Cholesterol 94 milligrams
Sodium 527 milligrams
Fiber 3 grams
Calcium 0 milligrams
Iron 0 milligrams

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Asparagus and Cream Cheese Stuffed Turkey Breast

Saturday, September 4th, 2010
Asparagus and Cream Cheese Stuffed Turkey Breast
All Recipes –> Entrees –> Chicken and Turkey –> Asparagus and Cream Cheese Stuffed Turkey Breast

4 turkey breast cutlets
12 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 5 inch pieces
4 Tablespoons fat free cream cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
2 Tablespoons skim milk
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Flatten turkey cutlets between waxed paper using a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even thickness. Microwave asparagus on high for 1 minute to soften. Combine cream cheese, garlic and spices in a small bowl and mix well. Place three asparagus spears on each cutlet and top with 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture. Roll cutlets from shorter side and secure with toothpicks.Combine egg and milk and mix well. Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese on a plate and set aside. Dip turkey rolls into egg mixture then dredge in breadcrumbs. Place in a baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink.

Makes 4 Servings
Serving Size: 1 stuffed cutlet

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 228
Total Fat 5 grams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Protein 26 grams
Carbohydrate 19 grams
Cholesterol 97 milligrams
Sodium 523 milligrams
Fiber 2 grams
Calcium 0 milligrams
Iron 0 milligrams

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Asparagus and Cream Cheese Stuffed Turkey Breast
All Recipes –> Entrees –> Chicken and Turkey –> Asparagus and Cream Cheese Stuffed Turkey Breast

4 turkey breast cutlets
12 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 5 inch pieces
4 Tablespoons fat free cream cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
2 Tablespoons skim milk
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Flatten turkey cutlets between waxed paper using a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even thickness. Microwave asparagus on high for 1 minute to soften. Combine cream cheese, garlic and spices in a small bowl and mix well. Place three asparagus spears on each cutlet and top with 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture. Roll cutlets from shorter side and secure with toothpicks.Combine egg and milk and mix well. Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese on a plate and set aside. Dip turkey rolls into egg mixture then dredge in breadcrumbs. Place in a baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink.

Makes 4 Servings
Serving Size: 1 stuffed cutlet

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 228
Total Fat 5 grams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Protein 26 grams
Carbohydrate 19 grams
Cholesterol 97 milligrams
Sodium 523 milligrams
Fiber 2 grams
Calcium 0 milligrams
Iron 0 milligrams

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Pork Fajitas

Sunday, August 29th, 2010
Pork Fajitas
All Recipes –> Entrees –> Mexican Entrees –> Pork Fajitas

1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into thin strips
1/2 onion, sliced into thin wedges
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 tomato, seeded and sliced into thin wedges
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork, onion and bell pepper and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin and oregano. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until pork is no done. Add tomatoes and saute another 1-3 minutes or until tomatoes are crisp-tender. Serve with heated tortillas and reduced fat cheddar cheese and/or sour cream.

Makes 4 Servings
Serving Size: 4 ounces pork and 4 ounces veget

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 138
Total Fat 6 grams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Protein 15 grams
Carbohydrate 5 grams
Cholesterol 36 milligrams
Sodium 36 milligrams
Fiber 1 grams
Calcium 0 milligrams
Iron 0 milligrams

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Grilled Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Marinade

Sunday, August 29th, 2010
Grilled Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Marinade
All Recipes –> Entrees –> Seafood –> Grilled Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Marinade

36 fresh or frozen raw, large shrimp peeled and deveined
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium red onion, quartered and separated
2 medium garlic bulbs
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup spicy honey mustard
4 Tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut off the top of the unpeeled garlic bulbs, just enough to expose the individual cloves. Place garlic in a small baking dish and drizzle with oil. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Cool. Squeeze garlic cloves out of the skin. Place all marinade ingredients into a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Pour 1/2-cup marinade into a separate container and refrigerate until serving.Place red and yellow bell pepper, onion and shrimp in a shallow baking dish, cover with marinade and refrigerate at least 2 hours.Spray grill rack with nonstick cooking spray and heat grill to medium heat. Alternate threading shrimp and vegetables onto 12 metal skewers, leaving a little space between each. If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes before threading with food. Discard remaining marinade. Grill uncovered 3-5 minutes per side or until shrimp is pink and firm. Place kabobs on a serving tray and drizzle with the 1/2-cup reserved marinade.

Makes 6 Servings
Serving Size: 2 skewers

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 167
Total Fat 5 grams
Saturated Fat 0 grams
Protein 11 grams
Carbohydrate 23 grams
Cholesterol 64 milligrams
Sodium 337 milligrams
Fiber 1 grams
Calcium 0 milligrams
Iron 0 milligrams

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Sangria Chicken

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
Sangria Chicken
All Recipes –> Entrees –> Chicken and Turkey –> Sangria Chicken

1/2 cup white grape juice
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 chicken breasts with bones
1 cup grape halves
1 cup coarsely chopped strawberries
1 small orange, peeled, sectioned and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup white grape juice
1/4 cup red wine
2 jalapeno chilies, seeded and finely chopped
Dash crushed red pepper

Sangria SalsaCombine grapes, strawberries and orange pieces. Place 1/2 cup of fruit mixture in blender; add grape juice and blend on high about 15 seconds or until smooth. Toss blended mixture, remaining fruit, chilies, wine and red pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.Mix remaining 1/2-cup grape juice, mustard and pepper in a rectangular microwavable dish. Add chicken, turn to coat and cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, turning chicken occasionally. Arrange chicken in dish; cover with plastic wrap, leaving one corner open to vent. Microwave chicken in marinade on high 10-12 minutes, turning chicken over after 5 minutes. Chicken is partially cooked when edges begin to turn white.Heat coals or gas grill. Place chicken on grill rack and reserve marinade for basting. Grill chicken over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning and basting occasionally. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve with Sangria Salsa.

Makes 6 Servings
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and 4 ounces sa

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 323
Total Fat 3 grams
Saturated Fat 1 grams
Protein 55 grams
Carbohydrate 14 grams
Cholesterol 137 milligrams
Sodium 195 milligrams
Fiber 2 grams
Calcium 0 milligrams
Iron 0 milligrams

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Broiled Snapper with Sweet and Sour Glaze

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
Broiled Snapper with Sweet and Sour Glaze
All Recipes –> Entrees –> Seafood –> Broiled Snapper with Sweet and Sour Glaze1/2 cup water
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup lemon juice or 1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup white wine
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, tarragon, basil, etc.)
2 pound fish filets (red snapper, cod, orange roughy, etc.)

Combine all ingredients except fresh herbs and fish in a small saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Simmer for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add fresh herbs, remove from heat and mix well. Place fish on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and broil for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Spoon sauce over fish and serve.

Makes 8 Servings
Serving Size: 4 ounces

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 189
Total Fat 2 grams
Saturated Fat 0 grams
Protein 23 grams
Carbohydrate 19 grams
Cholesterol 42 milligrams
Sodium 331 milligrams
Fiber 0 grams
Calcium 0 milligrams
Iron 0 milligrams

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Chicken Dijon Potato Salad

Sunday, August 15th, 2010
Chicken Dijon Potato Salad
All Recipes –> Side Dishes –> Side Salads –> Chicken Dijon Potato Salad

1 1/2 pounds medium red potatoes
1 1/2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup light honey mustard sauce (commercially prepared)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
3 Tablespoons wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 Tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
1 medium red bell pepper, diced

Boil potatoes covered with water until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside until cool. Boil green beans for 2 minutes, drain and rinse under cold water. Combine honey mustard sauce, oil, vinegar, parsley and mustard and mix well. Place potatoes, green beans, cooked chicken and red bell pepper into a large bowl and toss to mix. Add dressing, salt and pepper to taste and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Makes 8 Servings
Serving Size: 8 ounces

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 186
Total Fat 5 grams
Saturated Fat 1 grams
Protein 13 grams
Carbohydrate 21 grams
Cholesterol 30 milligrams
Sodium 163 milligrams
Fiber 3 grams
Calcium 0 milligrams
Iron 0 milligrams

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Jerk Tenderloin

Sunday, August 15th, 2010
Jerk Tenderloin
All Recipes –> Entrees –> Pork –> Jerk Tenderloin1 Tablespoon minced onion
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons crushed thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 Tablespoons lime juice
8 (6 inch) reduced fat flour tortillas

Combine all Jerk seasoning ingredients and set aside.Place whole tenderloin in shallow roasting pan and rub with jerk seasoning. Roast at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 155 degrees. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes or until 160 degrees on a meat thermometer. Combine black beans, onion, chili powder and cumin in a small bowl and mix well. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Stir-fry bean mixture for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Add cilantro, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste and mix well. Slice pork tenderloin and serve with beans and warmed tortillas.

Makes 4 Servings
Serving Size: 4 ounces pork, 6 ounces beans an

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 566
Total Fat 11 grams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Protein 42 grams
Carbohydrate 72 grams
Cholesterol 74 milligrams
Sodium 1037 milligrams
Fiber 16 grams
Calcium 0 milligrams
Iron 0 milligrams

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Grilled Tuna Steaks

Sunday, August 8th, 2010
Grilled Tuna Steaks
All Recipes –> Entrees –> Seafood –> Grilled Tuna Steaks4 (4 ounce) tuna steaks
1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 + 1 Tablespoon + teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepperPlace tuna and onion in a shallow baking dish. Combine vinegar and next 4 ingredients and pour over tuna and onion. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator about 2 hours, turning tuna occasionally. Remove tuna from marinade and place marinade and onions in heavy duty foil and seal tightly.Coat grill of barbecue with cooking spray and place over medium-hot coals or medium heat. Place foil packet on grill and cook about 15-20 minutes or until onion is tender- turn packet frequently. Place tuna on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily. Serve tuna steaks with onion and marinade mixture spooned on top.Makes 4 Servings
Serving Size: 4 ounces tuna and 1/4 onion

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 190
Total Fat 6 grams
Saturated Fat 1 grams
Protein 27 grams
Carbohydrate 6 grams
Cholesterol 43 milligrams
Sodium 341 milligrams
Fiber 0 grams
Calcium 0 milligrams
Iron 0 milligrams

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Carrot-Nut Bread

Sunday, August 8th, 2010
Carrot-Nut Bread
All Recipes –> Desserts –> Baked Goods –> Carrot-Nut Bread

3 medium carrots, shredded
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 + 2 cup + Tablespoon reduced fat egg substitute
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom only of a loaf pan (8.5×4.5×2.5 inches) with nonstick cooking spray. Mix carrots, sugar, oil and egg substitute in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen edges of loaf from pan and remove. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Makes 24 Servings
Serving Size: 1 slice

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 91
Total Fat 4 grams
Saturated Fat 0 grams
Protein 2 grams
Carbohydrate 13 grams
Cholesterol 0 milligrams
Sodium 93 milligrams
Fiber 1 grams
Calcium 0 milligrams
Iron 0 milligrams

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