Friday, November 29, 2013

Simple Grilled Tuscan Pork Chops - Healthy dinner recipe


Healthy dinner recipe As the name indicates, this is a quick and easy way to grill some restaurant-worthy pork chops, Tuscan-style. The recipe uses very common ingredients with great results. I don't know what else to say, so let's get on it. ...

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Creamy Pumpkin & Potato Soup


Ingredients:  You need to blend this soup after cooking. 1/2 large pumpkin, cut into rough chunks (about 3 - 4 pounds, but flexible) 2 large potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped 3 sticks celery 2 cloves of garlic (optional) 3 cups of good chicken stock 1 cup hot water Salt and black pepper to taste (add about 1 tsp...

German Turkey - Covered in bacon - packed with flavor


Calories: 883 Fat: 50 g Carbs: 3g Protein: 96g Preparation time: 25 minutes Cook time: 4 hours Yield: 1 turkey Ingredients: 1 (18 pound) whole turkey with the giblets removed 1 each: onion and carrot, peeled and cut into eight pieces 1 stalk celery, cut into three pieces 1 whole apple, stem removed 1 whole orange 1/4 cup...

Fruity Smoked Turkey - A sweet, distinct cola flavor


Calories: 635 Fat: 21g Carbs: 5g Protein: 71g Preparation time: 20 minutes Cook time: About 10 hours total Yield: 1 turkey Ingredients: 1 (10 pound) while turkey, giblets removed 4 cloves crushed garlic 2 tablespoons seasoning salt 1/2 cup butter 2 cans (12 ounces each) cola-flavored carbonated soda 1 large apple, cut into quarters 1 large onion, quartered...

Apricot-Cranberry Dip


Calories: 103 Fat: 5g Carbs: 14g Protein: 1g Preparation time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Yield: 16 servings (2 tablespoons each) Ingredients: 6 ounces fresh cranberries 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup apricot jam 1/2 cup chopped pecans 8 ounces cream cheese ...

Creamy Pumpkin Hummus


A spicy alternative to traditional dip Calories: 81 Fat: 3g Carbs: 11g Protein: 3g Preparation time: 15 minutes Chill time: 2 hours Serves: 16 (2 tablespoons each) Ingredients: 2 tablespoons tahini (or all natural peanut butter) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 garlic cloves 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cans (15 ounces each) drained garbanzo beans 2 teaspoons olive oil...

Chili-Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms


Calories: 107 Fat: 9g Carbs: 2g Protein: 4g Preparation time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Serves: 12 Ingredients:  12 large mushrooms 1/2 pound garlic-flavored bulk sausage 1 tablespoon onion, finely minced 2 minced garlic cloves 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup bread crumbs Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup heavy cream, not low-fat 1/4 cup melted butter...

Savory Celery - With cream and bleu cheese stuffing


Calories: 211 Fat: 18g Carbs: 4g Protein: 9g Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Serves: 18 Ingredients: 12 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 ounces bleu cheese, crumbled (or a cheese of choice) 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or to taste) 1 teaspoon lemon or lime...

Leek and Mushroom Stuffing


                                                          Low calorie, but full of taste Calories: 165 Fat: 4g Carbs: 26g Protein: 7g Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 2 hours Serves: 10 Ingredients: 6 cups (1/2-inch-diced) crustless...

Grandma’s Giblet Gravy - The crowning glory for Thanksgiving


Calories: 74 Fat: 7g Carbs: 2g Protein: 1g Preparation time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Serves: 10 Ingredients: 1 pack of giblets from a turkey (heart, neck, gizzard and liver) 3 cups chicken or turkey stock (from cooking the giblets) 2 onions, quartered 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped sage (or to taste)...

Cornbread Stuffing With Southwestern flavoring


Calories: 255 Fat: 4g Carbs: 44g Protein: 8g Preparation time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups chopped onion 2 sliced stalks of celery 1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth, fat-free and low sodium 1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, drained (hot...

Maple Gingerbread and Pumpkin Ice Cream


                                        Elegant and simple - absolutely crowd-pleasing Calories: 341 Fat: 12g Carbs: 52g Protein: 4g Preparation time: 20 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes/ Freeze time: 4 hours Serves: 10 Ingredients: For the gingerbread: 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups maple...

Citrus Pound Cake


                                                     Lime, grapefruit and orange! Calories: 319 Fat: 17g Carbs: 33g Protein: 4g Preparation time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Yield: One 10-inch cake Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk 3 teaspoons each: grapefruit,...

Asparagus Packets-Wrapped in bacon and roasted to perfection


Calories: 24 Fat: 16g Carbs: 2g Protein: 1g Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Serves: 12 Ingredients: 36 asparagus spears (3 per person), cleaned with woody sections removed 1 pound bacon slices 1 cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese Cooking spray Garlic salt and pepper to taste For the optional dipping sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Italian...

Mornay Cauliflower


Calories: 91 Fat: 3g Carbs: 10g Protein: 8g Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut medium florets 1 1/4 cups low-fat milk, divided 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (do not use selfrising) 1/2 cup each: cottage cheese and Swiss cheese 1/4 teaspoon each: salt and pepper 3 tablespoons...

Sweet Potato Gnocchi


Smothered with a maple-brown butter sauce Calories: 240 Fat: 11g Carbs: 30g Protein: 5g Preparation time: 40 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Serves: 8 ...

New Jersey Oyster Pie


Calories: 463 Fat: 31g Carbs: 32g Protein: 12g Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Yield: One 9-inch pie Ingredients: 3 slices thick bacon 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (not self-rising) 3/4 cup milk 18 oysters, shucked and drained; reserve the liquid 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 2 unbaked 9-inch pie...

Wolverine Turkey


Calories: 548 Fat: 24g Carbs: 2g Protein: 68g Preparation time: 10 minutes Cook time: 4 hours Yield: 1 turkey Ingredients: 1 (12 - pound) whole turkey, giblets removed 6 tablespoons butter, divided into patties 4 cups lukewarm water 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon 2 tablespoons parsley, dried 2 tablespoons minced onion 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning ...

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Easy Pork Ragù


Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs boneless pork piece (can used minced pork instead) trimmed and cut in large chunks 15oz canned tomatoes 1 big carrot, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp tomato sauce 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried oregano ¾ lbs penne pasta salt and black pepper to taste grated Parmesan cheese...

Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple


Ingredients: 1 Tbsp oil 1 pound chicken breasts (skinless) ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1 diced onion 1 diced green capsicum bell pepper 1 diced red capsicum capsicum bell pepper 1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp ginger, freshly grated 1 cup diced pineapple 1 cup beans, broccoli or cauliflower ...

Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew


Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin removed 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in large chunks (optional) ½ lb Portobello mushrooms, chopped or halved 2 big onions, peeled and sliced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 1 cup dry white wine 2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped salt and black pepper to taste ...

Creamy White Wine Beef


Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs round steak ½ onion 25oz sour cream 8oz mushrooms 1 Tbsp dried chives 1 garlic clove ¼ cup dry white wine 1 Tbsp flour ½ cup fresh dill, roughly cut salt and black pepper to taste ...

Beef Tacos


Ingredients: 2 lbs beef flank, sliced 1 onion 1 carrot, shredded 2 bell peppers (one green, the other red or yellow) 1 jalapeno salt and black pepper to taste other seasoning by your choice (chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin etc) corn tortillas avocado salsa sauce lime juice or fresh lime ...

Mexican Chicken Soup


Ingredients: 10oz chicken meat (about 4 small single pieces of breast meat) 8oz Mexican style canned tomatoes 14 oz chicken broth (about 2 small cups) 3 cloves garlic, minced and roasted 1 avocado, chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cups yellow, green and red bell peppers, chopped 1 jalapeno chile pepper, sliced ½ cup black olives 1 cup...

Pumpkin Cheesecake in a jar


Ingredients 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 2 cups gingersnap crumbs (plus a little extra for sprinkling on top if you so desire) 2 tablespoons butter Whipped cream ...

Crock-Pot Ham and Swiss Dip


Ingredients 1 8oz Cream Cheese, cubed 2/3 Cup Mayonnaise 2 Cups Diced Cooked Ham 2 Cups Shredded Swiss Cheese 1 Tablespoon Spicy Brown Mustard 1 Load of Rye Bread ...

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Great collection of Houses


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