Guiltless Easy Oven Fried Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 -10 chicken drumsticks
• 1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 3/4-1 cup breadcrumbs
• salt & pepper (or i use adobo or some garlic, salt & pepper)
• pam cooking spray

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven 350°.
• 2 skin and clean chicken.
• 3 add yogurt to clean/skinned chicken.
• 4 coat chicken pieces with yogurt.
• 5 mix seasonings with bread crumbs.
• 6 coat chicken pieces with breadcrumbs place on cookie sheet. give each piece a spray of pam.
• 7 bake for about 1 hr, start checking for doneness after 50 minutes.

Hot Raspberry Rum Toddy

Total Time: 3 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• 1 celestial seasoning raspberry zinger tea bag
• 1 -2 ounce rum, 1 if you don't want it too strong, 2 will give you a major warming of the bones
• 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 dash lemon juice
• boiling water

Recipe

• 1 boil water.
• 2 while water is boiling put cloves, cinnamon stick, tea bag, rum, sugar, and lemon juice in your favorite mug.
• 3 fill mug with boiling water, serve and enjoy!

Low Fat Low Cal Lasagna

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground chicken
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1 cup green pepper, diced
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 26 ounces marinara sauce
• 15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning (divided)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 teaspoon mexican oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces lasagna noodles (barilla no boil noodles work great!!)

Recipe

• 1 pre heat oven to 375.
• 2 in large pot brown ground chicken.
• 3 add all veggies and cook until onions are translucent.
• 4 add sauce, sugar, 1/2 tbsp italian seasoning, red pepper, oregano, worcestershire sauce, bring to a boil and then simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
• 5 meanwhile mix ricotta cheese with the egg whites, pepper and the remaining 1/2 tbsp italian seasoning.
• 6 spray a 13x9x2 pan w/ no stick cooking spray.
• 7 layer noodles cheeses and sauce as you would lasagna.
• 8 bake covered w/ foil for 30 minutes.
• 9 remove foil and bake another 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• 10 let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Hot Pizza Dip

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green peppers
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions

Recipe

• 1 combine cream cheese and italian seasoning.
• 2 spread in bottom of shallow dish, i use a ceramic pie dish.
• 3 combine cheeses and sprinkle 1/2 over cream cheese mixture.
• 4 spread pizza sauce evenly over cheese (use more if it doesn't cover) top with onions, green pepper and remaining cheese.
• 5 bake 15-18 minutes at 350 degrees.
• 6 you can also microwave until heated and bubbly.
• 7 serve with your favorite crackers.

Greek Salad With Feta Mousse

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 ounces greek feta cheese, crumbled (1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin softened in 1 1/2 tablespoons water
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 1/2 lbs heirloom tomatoes, mixed (sliced, quartered or halved)
• fleur de sel and fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 16 pitted kalamata olives, halved
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Recipe

• 1 in a small skillet, combine the feta and cream and simmer over moderate heat until the feta is slightly melted, about 1 minute. stir in the softened gelatin and transfer to a blender. puree until fairly smooth. season with pepper. scrape the mixture into a shallow bowl and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
• 2 bring the feta mousse back to room temperature, about 20 minutes. whisk the mousse until loosened. spread the mousse in the center of each plate. top with the tomatoes, lightly seasoning each layer with fleur de sel and black pepper. drizzle with the olive oil, garnish with the olives, red onion and oregano and serve.
• 3 make ahead the feta mousse can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Hidden Valley Four Cheese Pasta Bake With Spinach And Bacon #rsc

Total Time: 1 hr 49 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 4 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix
• 16 ounces cavatappi pasta, cooked per package instructions
• 3 1/2-4 cups chicken, cooked and diced
• 12 ounces apple-smoked bacon, prepared accordingly drained & crumbled
• 6 ounces baby spinach, torn and stems removed
• 5 -6 garlic cloves, finely diced
• 2 shallots, finely diced
• 1 cup havarti cheese, grated (aged)
• 1 cup fontina cheese, grated (semi-soft)
• 1/2 cup gruyere cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 cups 2% low-fat milk
• 7 ounces 2% low-fat greek yogurt
• 7 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. melt 4 tbsps of butter in a large pan over medium heat. add shallots and garlic and saute for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. whisk in flour and blend thoroughly. slowly add milk, whisking constantly until the mixture is well blended. immediately add the yogurt and 1 oz packet of hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix and continue to stir until mixture begins to thicken. once mixture is smooth, add the fontina, havarti & gruyere cheeses and blend until the cheese is melted. turn off the heat and add the spinach. once the spinach is wilted, carefully add in the diced chicken and bacon. pour the mixture into a 13 x 9 dish that is coated with cooking spray and use a spatula to spread it evenly. combine panko breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese in a bowl. melt 3 tbsps. of butter and toss with the panko mixture until thoroughly combined. spread mixture evenly on top of the casserole and bake on the middle rack for 25-35 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and mixture is bubbly.

Flawless Pressure Cooker Brown Rice

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups long brown rice
• 4 chicken bouillon cubes
• 3 dashes mrs. dash seasoning mix, original
• 3 tablespoons butter
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 spray pressure cooker with cooking oil.
• 2 add all ingredients to pressure cooker.
• 3 once pressure is achieved, set timer for fifteen minutes.
• 4 let pressure drop by its own accord and keep lid on until ready to serve.
• 5 this will yield a rice that is not dry, maintains a nice consistency and is far better than any stovetop version.

Everyday Seasoning

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons lawry's seasoned salt
• 3 tablespoons onion powder
• 3 tablespoons garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 mix all together and sprinkle on meats.
• 2 store in an air-tight covered container.

Curried Cauliflower

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 ounces cauliflower
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 dash salt

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, combine curry powder and salt.
• 2 separate florets of cauliflower and cook in boiling water until cooked, but still crisp.
• 3 drain and add to seasonings. mix to coat well.

Hidden Greek Chicken #rsc

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 wash chicken, coat in greek yogurt.
• 2 mix hidden valley ranch seaoning with the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a gallon size baggie.
• 3 put the coated chicken in and coat with bread crumb mixture, grease a 9x13 pan layer chicken pour melted butter over the top. bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until chicke is no longer pink.

Hidden Valley Artichoke Appetizer Fingers

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 8 soda crackers, crushed (unsalted tops)
• 1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley original ranch dressing mix
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup minced green onion

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350°f
• 2 in a large bowl, combine the cheese, artichoke hearts, soda crackers, seasoning mix, eggs, and green onion and stir until well mixed.
• 3 pour the mixture into a buttered 8x8-inch baking pan.
• 4 bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
• 5 let stand for 20 minutes before cutting into squares.

Italian Cannelloni

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic (about 2 cloves)
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 dash pepper
• 200 g cannelloni tubes or 200 g manicotti, can be used
• 796 ml spaghetti sauce or 796 ml homemade spaghetti sauce
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Recipe

• 1 in oil in a large frypan, cook and stir onion, garlic until the onion is tender.
• 2 add beef and lamb and continue cooking until beef is brown. remove from heat and drain excess oil.
• 3 mix in half the parmesan cheese, cream, eggs and seasonings.
• 4 when cool enough to handle, stuff uncooked cannelloni noodles with mixture. spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 3.5 litre pan. arrange stuffed cannelloni in a single layer and pour remaining sauce over, being certain to cover all the pasta.
• 5 sprinkle with the remaining parmesan and dot with butter.
• 6 cover with foil and bake at 375 f for 55 -60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. (during last 10 minutes shredded mozzeralla can be sprinkled on top and the foil removed if desired.).

Greek Salad Dressing

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon mrs. dash seasoning mix
• 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients and refridgerate at least 30 minutes prior to serving.

Hidden Valley Crab Cakes #rsc

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb jumbo lump blue crab meat or 1 lb lump crabmeat
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 teaspoons hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix
• 2 tablespoons greek yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped chives
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• salt

Recipe

• 1 1.carefully check the crab meat for any cartilage. put meat in a bowl and set it aside.
• 2 combine remaining ingredients and pour over crab meat and gently fold in the crab. only mix enough to combine ingredients and avoid breaking up the crab meat into shreds. shape into 6 crab cakes, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• 3 broil until golden brown (5 minutes each side) or deep fry at 350°f for about 2-3 minutes.

Italian Cheese Twists

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed 1 (pound)
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon marjoram
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds or 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 on a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in square. combine butter and seasonings; spread over dough. sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• 2 fold dough into thirds. cut crosswise into 24 strips,1/2 inches each. twist each strip twice; pinch ends to seal. place the strips 2-in apart on a greased baking sheet. cover and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes.
• 3 in a small bowl, beat egg and water; brush over the twists.
• 4 sprinkle with sesame seeds and /or parmesan cheese. bake at 375* for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Greek Salad With Squid

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium cucumber
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 large green pepper
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup greek olives or 1/2 cup common black olives
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper
• 1 lb squid, tubes cut into 1/2 inch rings
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then again into quarters and finally crosswise into small chunks.
• 2 core the tomatoes, then cut each into quarters, then cross into small chunks.
• 3 cut the core from the green pepper, and removed and discard the seeds and ribs inside.
• 4 cut the pepper lengthwise into 1-inchstrips, then across into chunks.
• 5 put the cucumber, tomato, green pepper, onion and olives in a large bowl and set aside.
• 6 in a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, oregano, a small pinch of salt and a generous pinch of pepper.
• 7 stir vigorously with a fork and taste the dressing for seasoning.
• 8 set aside.
• 9 bring a medium pan of salted water to a boil, add the squid rings and cook for 30 seconds.
• 10 drain immediately, rinse with cold water and drain again thoroughly.
• 11 add the squid rings to the bowl of vegetables and pour over the dressing.
• 12 stir gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with dressing; when squid is slightly warm it absorbs more flavors from the dressing.
• 13 sprinkle with the feta and set aside for about 1 hour, or let cool completely and pack into airtight containers for your picnic.

Hot Potato Salad With Kielbasa

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 6 slices bacon (more if desired)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb kielbasa
• 3 eggs, hard cooked
• pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 cook potatoes, drain and keep warm.
• 2 heat kielbasa in water to cover. retain water and keep meat warm.
• 3 brown and drain bacon. in 1/4 cup of drippings cook onion until tender. add flour to drippings and onion.
• 4 add water and vinegar. stir until thick. if too thick add additional water.
• 5 add sugar and seasonings. remove from heat. pour over warm potatoes and add kielbasa and crumbled bacon and chopped eggs.
• 6 serve or keep warm in slow cooker.

Low Fat Lasagna Roll Ups! (vegetarian Too!)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces fat-free ricotta cheese
• 4 ounces fat free parmesan
• 6 lasagna noodles
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup basil
• 1/8 cup parsley
• 1/8 cup oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup fat free mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups pasta sauce

Recipe

• 1 cook lasagna noodles and drain; no need to include salt if keep stirring.
• 2 cut noodles in half length-wise and let sit for a couple of minutes for easier handling.
• 3 in bowl, combine ricotta, egg, parmesan, basil, oregano, parsley and pepper; adjust seasoning to your tastes --- can include garlic if desired.
• 4 place 3/4 cups of pasta sauce in baking pan.
• 5 with cooled noodle, place above mixture on top to cover all of the noodle (about 3 teaspoons).
• 6 roll from closest end to you and place upward into baking pan.
• 7 complete process with rest of noodles and top with rest of pasta sauce; add mozzarella cheese on top.
• 8 bake in 180 f oven for about 15 minutes covered with al foil.
• 9 remove al foil and bake for an additional 20 - 25 minutes until lightly brown on top.
• 10 enjoy!
• 11 note: i served on bed of rocket, tomatoes, and feta.

Guilt- And Yoke-free Curried Deviled Eggs

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 6 hard-boiled egg whites (hard boil 6 eggs, reserve yolks for another use)
• 4 ounces egg beaters egg substitute (i used the latter) or 4 ounces pasteurized liquid egg-whites (i used the latter)
• 1/4 teaspoon mrs. dash tomato basil garlic seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise (more if you like a thinner mixture)
• 1 teaspoon patak's mild curry paste
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• paprika, to garnish
• chopped cilantro, to garnish

Recipe

• 1 pour egg beaters or liquid egg whites into a non-stick skillet, season with onion powder and mrs. dash seasoning and cook over medium heat until whites are set, about 10 minutes.
• 2 remove from pan and roughly chop in food processor.
• 3 combine mayonnaise, curry paste and lemon juice and stir until well-blended. add to the chopped egg whites and process until smooth.
• 4 spoon mixture into a sandwich-sized zip lock baggie, remove as much air as possible and seal the top. cut a 1/2-inch sized corner from the bottom of the baggie to use as a pastry bag. you could also make a cone out of waxed paper and snip the bottom tip of that, but this is my favorite method.
• 5 squeeze portions of "yoke" mixture into hard-boiled egg halves. garnish with paprika and chopped cilantro.

Italian Breakfast Biscuit

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 1/2 ounce) package large refrigerated biscuits (like grands!)
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 8 medium eggs
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°.
• 2 spray 8 jumbo muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
• 3 place one biscuit in each cup, and press into bottom and all the way up the side.
• 4 mix ricotta with italian seasonings, and place 2 tablespoons in each cup, spreading it all around the inside.
• 5 scramble each egg in a bowl (custard cup works well), then pour into a muffin cup, and season with salt and pepper.
• 6 bake for 20 minutes until the egg is set.
• 7 205 calories.

Flax Meal Pizza Crust

Total Time: 21 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup flax seed meal ("golden" flaxmeal recommended)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nu-salt
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon splenda sugar substitute
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons water
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 2 mix dry ingredients, then add egg, water, and oil.
• 3 spread batter on a silicone baking mat on a cookie sheet.
• 4 bake 8 minutes or until top is dry and bottom is crispy. flip crust over and bake an additional 5 minutes or so.
• 5 crust can be made even more crispy by heating in a pan on the stovetop after baking.
• 6 transfer to cookie sheet (minus silicone mat).
• 7 top crust with sauce, cheese, and favorite toppings.
• 8 bake until cheese is melted. broil to brown cheese and crisp pepperoni.

Italian Cheese Spread

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 loaf sweet italian bread
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic

Recipe

• 1 cut your loaf in vertical pieces.
• 2 mix your cream cheese and seasoning and garlic.
• 3 spread on bread pieces and serve!

Goat Cheese Mashed Potato Pizza With Savory Shrimp Topping

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 cups simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes
• 3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
• 1 (12 inch) prepared pizza crust
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 12 ounces small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, drained and chopped
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 425 degrees.
• 2 peel film at corner of simply potatoes package to vent and heat on high for 3 minutes in microwave. completely remove film and stir. stir in goat cheese. microwave on high for 1 additional minute.
• 3 place pizza crust on ungreased cookie sheet; brush with 1 tablespoon oil.
• 4 spread mashed potato mixture over crust.
• 5 meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet. sauté shrimp for 3 minutes. stir in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and italian seasoning; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts. scatter shrimp mixture over mashed potatoes.
• 6 bake pizza until heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.

Garbanzo Tacos

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 10 tortillas or 10 hard taco shells

Recipe

• 1 drain the garbanzo beans, reserving the liquid of one can. rinse the beans briefly under cool running water in a strainer.
• 2 pour the beans and the reserved bean liquid into a large skillet.
• 3 add the taco seasoning.
• 4 stir and let simmer approximately 10-15 minutes. mash 1/4 - 1/3 of the beans while cooking to thicken the mixture, if desired (they stay put in tortillas better this way).
• 5 use the garbanzos just like you would taco meat. try tortillas and pile it high with lettuce, tomato, salsa, and cheese, or make a figure-friendly taco salad.

Hot Red Potato

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 -10 medium red potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 1 -2 hot pepper
• 2 tablespoons cajun-louisiana seasoning blend
• 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• salt
• 1 bell pepper (optional)
• pam cooking spray

Recipe

• 1 cut the potato into med size pieces place in a glass dish. chop onion in med size pieces, slice hot pepper into thin round slices. cut bell pepper into chunks -- put all these into glass pan. place enough water in bottom of dish to make a thin layer so the potato will not stick. spinkle seasonings over potato and toss to coat. note the crushed red pepper gets pretty hot so use a little at first until you find your degre of hotness. place a clear wrap over top of glass dish and microwave for 20 min until potato is tender. take out, toss to mix, spray top with pam. place in 350 degree oven for 20 mins or until it starts to brown.

Garbanzo Stew

Total Time: 58 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 43 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup water onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 16 ounces tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 16 ounces garbanzo beans, drained &,rinsed
• 1 cup winter squash, peeled &,diced
• 1 1/4 cups spicy tomato juice
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

Recipe

• 1 place water, onion and garlic in a large pot.
• 2 cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened slightly, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add tomatoes (including tomato liquid) and seasonings.
• 4 cook for 5 more minutes.
• 5 add garbanzo beans, squash and tomato juice.
• 6 cover and cook for 30 minutes, until squash is tender.
• 7 stir in spinach and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Italian Cheese Breadsticks

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (11 ounce) can refrigerated breadstick dough
• 2 teaspoons dried italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• 1 twist breadsticks, and place on a baking sheet.
• 2 sprinkle with italian seasoning and garlic powder.
• 3 bake at 350 degrees for 10-13 minutes; sprinkle with cheese, and bake 5 additional minutes or until cheese melts and breadsticks are done.
• 4 serve with spaghetti sauce and ranch-style dressing for dipping.

Guiltless Blue Cheese Dressing

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup blue cheese (finely chopped or crumbled)
• 1/2 cup non-fat greek yogurt
• 1/2 a lemon, juice of
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• cracked black pepper
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 1 dash onion powder
• drizzle honey or agave

Recipe

• 1 1. finely chop and then break apart blue cheese into small crumbles. combine blue cheese, greek yogurt, lemon juice and vinegar in a bowl or jar and mix well. add all seasonings and a drizzle of agave or honey and stir well with fork until cheese is no longer clumping up.
• 2 if the cheese keeps getting stuck and/or clumping to the fork during stirring, just remove it and break it up and continue stirring. you need to totally mash up all the larger clumps and totally combine it so nobody picks up on the yogurt hiding in there! just keep mixing until you cant taste the yogurt.
• 3 the thickness of the dressing will vary depending on the brand of greek yogurt you use. some are really think so if necessary, add water (one tablespoon at a time) and stir until dressing reaches desired consistency.

Hot Pizza Dip

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, can use light
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup finely chopped bell pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine cream cheese, italian seasoning and garlic powder.
• 2 spread on bottom of a greased 9" pie plate.
• 3 combine cheese and sprinkle half over cream cheese.
• 4 top with pizza sauce and peppers.
• 5 sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
• 6 bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• 7 serve with tortilla chips or bread sticks.

Kansas City Bbq Rib/brisket Rub

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup paprika
• 2 tablespoons emeril's original essence (see recipe for essence)
• 4 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine breaking up any lumps that appear. use for any meat that you want to grill, rotisserie, or smoke (i.e. beef brisket, lamb loin, salmon, steak, etc). rub meat with olive oil on all sides. sprinkle rub on all sides of the meat and rub it inches
• 2 store left over rub in an airtight container.

Italian Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 1/2 lbs bulk italian sausage
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup green pepper, chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 (8 3/4 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 (2 1/4 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) package wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into strips

Recipe

• 1 in a dutch oven over medium heat, cook sausage, beef, onion and green pepper until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain.
• 2 add tomato sauce and paste, water and seasonings; bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 4 add corn and olives; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. stir in noodles.
• 5 pour into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dishes.
• 6 top with cheese.
• 7 cover and bake at 350 for 25- 30 minutes or until heated through.
• 8 yield: 16-20 servings.

Low Fat Jambalaya

Total Time: 54 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 39 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 12 ounces bay scallops, cut in half if large
• 8 ounces turkey kielbasa, casing removed & cut in bite size pieces
• 1 teaspoon canola oil or 1 teaspoon lite olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup sweet green pepper, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/3 cups salsa (your choice mild or hot)
• 1 1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a skillet and saute the onions, green pepper, celery& garlic.
• 2 cook until the veggies start to soften about 4 minutes add kielbasa, cook 2 minutes.
• 3 add all the remaining ingredients except scallops& parsley.
• 4 bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes.
• 5 stir occasionally or until the rice is cooked.
• 6 stir in the scallops& parsley cook for a further 3-5 minutes do not overcook the scallops.

Garbanzo Bean Burritos

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 small onion
• 1 (8 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1 (20 g) package taco seasoning
• 1 tomato, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 cook rice according to instructions, or use leftover rice.
• 2 dice the onion, and cook in a bit of olive oil for about 5 minutes, until it becomes clear.
• 3 add the can of chickpeas (including the water). when the liquid starts bubbling, add the spice mix. cook for about 10 minutes, or when liquid starts to become thick.
• 4 mix the cheese, rice, and beans together, put some on a tortilla, including your vegetables, wrap it up and eat it with sour cream. yum!

Hickory Lamb Loin And Beans

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (4 lb) lamb loin
• 6 ounces bacon, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
• 1 tablespoon hickory smoke salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can lima beans
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can butter beans
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
• 1 cup barbecue sauce

Recipe

• 1 slice onions and cook bacon.
• 2 combine all items in the pressure cooker.
• 3 cook on high until steaming regularly, turn down, and let cook 20 minutes.

Hot Pizza Dip

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces pizza sauce
• 2 tablespoons green peppers, chopped
• 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 combine cream cheese and italian seasoning.
• 3 spread onto the bottom of an 8 inch square baking pan.
• 4 in a small bowl, combine cheeses.
• 5 sprinkle 1/2 the mozzarella cheese mixture over cream cheese mixture.
• 6 spread pizza sauce over mozzarella cheese mixture.
• 7 sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese mixture.
• 8 top with green pepper and green onion.
• 9 bake 15-18 minutes or until bubbly.
• 10 serve with french bread or fresh vegetables.

Hot Pink! - A Spicy Chicken Dish

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 chicken breast, skinned, cut into 1/2-inch sized cubes
• 1 small tomato, cut in small pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 -2 serrano pepper, sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup fresh spinach, cut up into small pieces
• 1/2 lemon, peel and flesh minced
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon pickled beet juice (this makes the chicken "hot pink")

Recipe

• 1 chop and cut everything first. place in separate dishes.
• 2 heat skillet (i use cast iron) on medium heat until hot. add olive oil, let get warm in pan for one minute or less. add garlic, onions and in serrano peppers. turn heat to medium low. cook until onion is clear or before garlic gets brown. remove from heat and set aside.
• 3 season chicken with soy sauce and lemon pepper. mix together well. turn heat back up to medium. put the seasoned chicken in the skillet and cook chicken pieces in the oil that remained in the pan after cooking the garlic/onion/pepper mixture. add more oil if needed. cook until done. when the chicken is cooked through until there is no pink in the middle, add the pickled beet juice and stir until all the pieces are pink. add the spinach, tomatoes and garlic/onion/pepper mixture back in with the chicken. stir quickly to mix and remove immediately.
• 4 serve alone or on top of brown rice. this is a healthy and quick lunch for two to four. to cook ahead, do all the above steps, setting aside the spinach and the tomatoes to add when reheated.

Goat Cheese In Grape Leaves

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 16 grape leaves, packed in brine
• 1 crusty baguette
• 4 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
• 225 g good quality goat's cheese, cut into 8 slices
• 50 ml pesto sauce
• french baguette

Recipe

• 1 soak 8 wooden cocktail sticks in cold water for 1/2 hours rinse the vine leaves under cold running water, then soak in a bowl of cold water for 15 minutes. rinse again under running water and then repeat one more time. (the repeated rinsing, removes the saltiness of the brine).pat dry with kitchen paper towel.
• 2 to make the filling: dry-fry the pinenuts over a medium heat for about 5 minutes until they release their aroma and are a light golden brown. remove from the heat and keep aside.
• 3 lay the vine leaves out on a flat surface and place a slice of chevre in the centre of one. spread a little of the pesto on the top of the cheese then sprinkle with a few pine kernels.
• 4 fold the edges of the vine leaf over the filling and place another leaf on top. turn the parcel over and fold the ends into the centre in the same way. secure the outer flaps by threading a cocktail stick through the corners then brush the wraps with olive oil.
• 5 grill the parcels over the barbecue for 4 minutes, or until the cheese starts to melt and the leaves become a dark brown colour turning the parcels once halfway through grilling.
• 6 meanwhile, wrap the baguette in foil (or brush it with oil and place it directly on the cooking grate) and warm over direct high heat for 3 minutes, turning every minute.
• 7 to serve: open the parcels, discard the leaves and spread the melted cheese onto crusty baguettes, adding seasoning to taste.

Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons chili powder

Recipe

• 1 melt butter and cook ground beef until browned.
• 2 stir in onion and cook for 5 minutes.
• 3 drain, then stir in seasonings.
• 4 add water to cover and simmer until water is absorbed.
• 5 stir frequently.

Italian Butternut Squash And Bean Soup With Greens

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried italian seasoning
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
• 1 (1 lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, diced (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups coarsely chopped spinach (or other quick-cooking greens, such as watercress or swiss chard)

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, heat oil over medium heat until hot. add onion and italian seasoning; cook 3 minutes, or until onion is slightly tender.
• 2 add garlic; cook for 30 seconds. stir in broth, beans, squash, pepper and salt. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 stir in spinach. cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until squash and greens are tender.

Hot Pizza Dip

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces pizza sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350.
• 2 mix cream cheese and italian seasoning.
• 3 spread onto bottom of baking dish.
• 4 spread pizza sauce evenly over cream cheese.
• 5 sprinkle with part of the shredded cheeses.
• 6 next add bell pepper and onions.
• 7 then top with remaining cheese.
• 8 bake 15-18 minutes or until bubbly.
• 9 this can be microwaved.
• 10 serve with bread.
• 11 this is good with other add ins as long as they are chopped small.
• 12 for example pepperoni, sausage, olives or anything in the refrigerator.

Low Fat Italian Dressing Chicken

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup low fat zesty italian dressing
• 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano

Recipe

• 1 place breasts in a ziplock bad and dump italian dressing on top.
• 2 let marinade in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• 3 in the meantime combine all of the rub ingredients.
• 4 without wiping off excess dressing, sprinkle rub on one side of chicken and place on grill season side down.
• 5 sprinkle other side of chicken and cook indirectly for 10-12 minutes each side or until done.

Crisfield Crab Balls

Ingredients

• 1 lb crabmeat, special
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons self-rising flour
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon old bay seasoning
• 3 drops hot pepper sauce

Recipe

• 1 put crabmeat in a bowl and gently sort through it for pieces of shell with a 2-pronged fork.
• 2 remove shell.
• 3 add all ingredients and mix gently until thoroughly blended.
• 4 form into balls.
• 5 deep fry until golden.
• 6 yields about 30 balls.

Guiltless Snack Chips

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package flour tortillas
• 1/4 cup reduced-calorie italian dressing
• garlic salt
• parmesan cheese
• italian seasoning

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325°f lightly spray baking sheet with cooking oil spray.
• 2 cut each tortilla into 8 wedges. spread on baking sheet.
• 3 use a pastry brush to brush salad dressing over tops of chips.
• 4 sprinkle with garlic salt, parmesan and italian seasoning.
• 5 bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 6 cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Karela (bitter Melon Or Gourd)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb bitter melon (karela)
• 2 potatoes, peeled,cut in long strips and half cooked
• 2 chopped onions
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mango powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 rinse bitter melon.
• 2 trim on both ends as needed and scrape any blemishes or hard skin.
• 3 cut into small rounds.
• 4 heat the oil in a skillet on medium-high heat.
• 5 add karela almost in a single layer; stir and cook until brownish.
• 6 reduce the heat if they tend to burn.
• 7 add the onions, potatoes and all the seasonings; stir until the potatoes are cooked.
• 8 add the tomatoes.
• 9 cook slowly on medium low heat, half covered, stirring as needed, until everything is cooked.
• 10 variation: to make stuffed karela: mix all the seasonings for stuffing, substituting 1 teaspoon cumin powder for cumin seeds.
• 11 using a paring knife, make a long slit in each karela, from one end to another (leaving two ends and bottom of the pod intact).
• 12 keep the slit open with your thumb and use a spoon to fill the opening with the stuffing.
• 13 stuff all the karela this way.
• 14 cook karela in a wide skillet using 2 tablespoons oil, almost in a single layer, on medium heat.
• 15 stir gently so that stuffing does not come out.
• 16 when half cooked, add the onions.
• 17 reduce heat to medium low, cooking slowly, half covered or uncovered, until karela are browned.

Easy Lamb Skillet

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3/4 lb lamb tenderloin, cut into 1/8-inch strips
• 2 (3 ounce) packages lamb-flavored ramen noodles
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 3/4 inch pieces (1 cup)
• 1 cup broccoli floret
• 4 medium green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped or 2 teaspoons parsley flakes, if desired
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Recipe

• 1 preheat a 12 inch skillet or wok over medium high heat. add oil and rotate skillet or wok to coat sides. add lamb and cook approximately 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
• 2 break apart ramen noodles adding to cooked lamb along with seasoning packets and remaining ingredients. heat until mixture comes to a boil and boil for 3 to 4 minutes stirring occasionally, or until noodles or completely softened. serve immediately.

Flo's Shrimp Newburg

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups ripe olives
• 3 lbs cooked shrimp
• 1 cup butter
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup sherry wine
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika

Recipe

• 1 rough chop olives.
• 2 melt butter in dutch oven. add shrimp, stir to gently coat with butter.
• 3 add seasonings, milk, half & half, cornstarch stirring constantly until thick and smooth.
• 4 add olives and sherry, stir and serve immediately.
• 5 serve over biscuits or toast points.

Easy Lamb Chops Creole (oamc - Make Ahead)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 boneless lamb loin chops (3/4 oz thick and 6 oz each)
• 4 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
• 1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into strips
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon creole seasoning (tony chachere's is the best or see note at bottom of recipe if you don't have any on hand)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• hot cooked rice, for serving

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet (or the electric skillet works well to hold everything), heat oil over medium-high heat and brown lamb chops on both sides in batches. set aside and keep warm.
• 2 in the same skillet, saute the onions, green pepper and yellow pepper until tender (about 7-10 minutes).
• 3 reduce heat to medium and return lamb chops to skillet.
• 4 combine the soup, water, creole seasoning, pepper and salt and pour over the chops; bring to a boil.
• 5 reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until meat is tender and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
• 6 serve immediately with rice if desired.
• 7 to freeze for later:.
• 8 if freezing, allow to cool after cooking. place in a freezable container and freeze for up to 3 months.
• 9 to reheat frozen chops:.
• 10 thaw in the refrigerator overnight. place in a skillet; bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 145.
• 11 if you don't have creole seasoning, use this:.
• 12 1/4 tsp each salt, garlic powder and paprika; also a pinch each of dried thyme, ground cumin and cayenne pepper.

Italian Meatballs

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup romano cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 combine crumbs, cheese, seasonings, eggs and water, blend well.
• 2 add meat and mix together very well.
• 3 prepare cookie sheet with pan spray.
• 4 roll into balls.
• 5 place on sheet pan and bake.

Low Fat Italian Pasta Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• fat-free italian salad dressing
• 1 cup water
• 1 zucchini
• 1 roma tomato
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 chopped bell pepper
• rotini pasta
• basil
• marjoram
• rosemary
• low-fat parmesean/red pepper/ garlic seasoning
• crouton

Recipe

• 1 i cooked pasta.
• 2 meanwhile sauteed garlic, onions, bell pepper, zucchini, roma tomato together in the fat-free italian dressing and a cup of water (trying to stay away from oils and butter when possible) adding spices, basil, majoram, and rosemary.
• 3 then i added the pasta and topped with salad toppers (fat free, low cholesterol) and low-fat parmesean/ red pepper/ garlic seasoning.

Greek Salad

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes, cut into chunks
• 1 large cucumber, cut into chunks
• 2 stalks green onions, diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons low-fat feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons pitted black olives, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 1. place the first seven ingredients in a large salad bowl and toss gently.
• 2 2. drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the salad.
• 3 3. sprinkle the oregano, sea salt and black pepper on top.
• 4 4. gently stir all items again to ensure seasoning is distributed evenly and serve.
• 5 (optional: lay over a bed of romaine).

Karen's Fried Chicken

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• lawry's seasoned salt
• garlic powder
• pepper
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 cups self rising flour
• oil (for frying) or vegetable shortening (for frying)
• 2 -3 lbs chicken pieces, skin on (i usually use thighs)

Recipe

• 1 season the chicken with a small amount of garlic powder.
• 2 generously season with lawrys seasoning salt.
• 3 season with pepper to taste.
• 4 let sit in the fridge while seasoning for about 4 hours.
• 5 beat eggs with water.
• 6 put flour in large plate.
• 7 dip the chicken in the egg mixture making sure to get it nice and wet.
• 8 dip into flour and coat really well to cover all of the chicken.
• 9 fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown and crispy and until juices are running clear.
• 10 serve hot.
• 11 reheat leftovers at 350 for about 10 minutes.
• 12 this chicken is great cold too for picnics!

Hidden Valley Pizza Crust Pieces #rsc

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 large pizza dough (fresh or frozen)
• 1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix
• 1 cup canola oil or 1 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1 -2 tablespoon red pepper flakes (hot)
• 1 tablespoon dried chives

Recipe

• 1 pre- heat oven to 450.
• 2 bake pizza dough for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. allow to cool then tear or cut into pieces. uniformity is not an issue, but pieces approximately the size of a saltine cracker are easiest to handle. place the pieces into a 1 gal zip type baggy.
• 3 thoroughly mix all other ingredients and pour over the pieces in the baggy. seal the baggy and turn or shake the baggy until all pieces are thoroughly covered with the mixture. allow to stand for at least 2 hrs., or4 until the moisture is absorbed. overnight is even better.

Cretons

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/2 lb lard or 1/2 lb finely chopped lamb fatback
• 2 lbs ground lamb
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried savory
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon clove

Recipe

• 1 in large, heavy pot over low heat, cook lamb fat until browned, stirring often; set aside both browned bits and melted fat.
• 2 simmer ground lamb with water over low heat for about 1 hour. add melted fat and browned bits, onion, garlic, salt, savory, pepper, cinnamon and cloves. cover and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• 3 let mixter cool. stir well; taste and adjust seasoning. pack into small pots. cover and refrigerate. bring to room temperature before serving.

Garbanzo Bean (chick Pea) Dip - Hummus W/out Tahini

Total Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano (optional)

Recipe

• 1 blend all ingredients together.
• 2 mash or puree until smooth, adding more water as needed until the dip is at your personal desired consistancy (i like mine thick!).
• 3 cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days (the longer it sits in there, the better the flavors will blend).

Karen Barnaby's Olive Oil And Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes (about 4) or 1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes (about 4)
• sea salt
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups good quality chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large garlic clove, minced

Recipe

• 1 peel the potatoes and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
• 2 place in a deep pot and add 2 cups chicken stock . if needed, add cold water to cover potatoes.
• 3 bring to boil and add salt. cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• 4 drain potatoes well, reserving about 2/3 cup of the stock.
• 5 press the potatoes through a ricer back into the pot. if you don't have a ricer, return potatoes to the pot and mash by hand until smooth.
• 6 with a wooden spoon, slowly beat in the olive oil. add the reserved stock,a little at a time, until the potatoes are light and fluffy. you may not need all the stock.
• 7 stir in the butter and garlic and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Italian Breaded Chicken

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 -4 boneless chicken breasts
• 1 packet dried italian salad dressing mix
• 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 carton egg beaters egg substitute (or other egg substitute)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 2 cut chicken breasts in half.
• 3 lay chicken on large cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and pound with meat mallet till about 1/4 inch thick.
• 4 in medium bowl, mix egg beaters, salt, and pepper.
• 5 on large plate, mix breadcrumbs and salad dressing mix.
• 6 dip chicken in egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumb mixture.
• 7 arrange on baking sheet.
• 8 bake for 25-30 minutes.

Hidden Ranch Pesto Spicy Shrimp Pizza #rsc

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pizza dough, to make one 12-inch pizza
• 1 cup raw spinach leaves, stems removed
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons roasted almonds, sliced
• 1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley® original ranch® dressing and seasoning mix
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 large shallot, sliced thinly
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 8 ounces medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sriracha asian chili sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon finely grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 make or buy one pizza dough that will make one 12" diameter pizza. preheat oven to 500 degrees and place your pizza stone on the middle oven rack. semi pack one cup of spinach leaves with stems removed. put into a food processor. add parmesan cheese, garlic, hidden valley ranch mix, salt, pepper, almonds, and extra virgin olive oil. process, pushing sides down until a smooth puree results. set aside. heat 10" skillet between medium-low and medium heat. when heated, add 1 t. butter and 1 t. extra virgin olive oil. add shallot slices for 30 to 45 seconds. remove shallots to paper towel lined bowl. while pan is reheating, dry shrimp and then rub jerk seasoning on shrimp. sautee shrimp for 1 and 1/2 minute per side. remove to bowl and add 1 t. sriracha. set aside. take pizza dough and place on pizza peel. take 1/3 cup hidden valley pesto and evenly spread on dough. top pesto with mozzarella. add shallots and shrimp to top of pizza. sprinkle smoked paprika on top. place pizza on baking stone and bake for 6 to 7 minutes. remove from oven and sprinkle on remaining parmesan cheese. slice and enjoy.

Eva Bond's Meatloaf

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1/2 package lawrey meatloaf seasoning mix (see note below)
• 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
• water, for coating
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup water
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350.
• 2 spray a baking dish large enough to hold the meatloaf plus a little additional space, using non-stick spray.
• 3 mix the meat mixture ingredients well; mold into a loaf shape in the baking dish, making sure you leave space between the loaf and the sides of the pan to permit draining of excess oil.
• 4 with a pastry brush or your hands, moisten the top and side sof the meatloaf with cold water to prevent crumbling.
• 5 bake uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• 6 drain off the liquid from the meatloaf, and slice in the pan, leaving the slices standing vertically.
• 7 mix the sauce ingredients well, then pour over the slices of meatloaf, making sure you get some between each slice, and all over the top.
• 8 bake for an additional 30 minutes, uncovered.
• 9 note: if you can't find lawry's meatloaf seasoning you can use another commercial brand, or your own homemade.
• 10 however, note that lawry's does seem to have some flour-based filler to it also, so if what you are using does not, and it is just spices and herbs, i would suggest adding 3 or 4 tablespoons of very fine bread crumbs to the uncooked meat mixture.

Hickory Smoked Lamb Butts

Total Time: 3 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• lamb, butts
• jack's old south hickory dry rub seasonings
• yellow mustard
• brown sugar
• garlic powder
• apple juice

Recipe

• 1 trim and season the lamb butt's and let them sit wrapped in the refrigerator over night. this allows the seasoning to get into the meat.trim most of the excess fat off the lamb butts.
• 2 rub the butt's down with good old yellow mustard. the mustards flavor will drastically change when smoked. shake on some garlic powder. next liberally coat the lamb butts with jack's old south hickory dry rub.now sprinkle on a generous amount of brown sugar and rub it in good. turn the butt's and repeat the seasoning steps above.
• 3 once the lamb butt's are seasoned, wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
• 4 next morning -- get an early start as this cook may take anywhere from 10 to 14 hours depending on the size of the butt's and the fat content. i started at 5 am for this cook.
• 5 pre-heat your smoker to 225 degrees. once the smokers going you can remove the lamb butt's from the refrigerator and unwrap them. pour some tree top apple juice into a cup. using a sterile flavor injector, start injecting the the meat every 2" to 3" and slowly draw the needle back as you inject. this will evenly distribute the injection throughout the meat.
• 6 once your smoker has come up to temp and the lamb is injected place them in your smoker evenly space apart. if your cooker has a hotter area place the largest piece of meats in that area. now close the lid and let them slow cook for 2 to 3 hours.
• 7 place some apple juice in a clean misting bottle. use this to mist the lamb butts every 2 to 3 hours. slow cook the lamb butt's until the internal temperature reaches 205 degrees. then remove them from the cooker and place them in a aluminum pan and cover with foil. let stand 45 minutes to allow the juices to distribute and the meat to cool a bit. using a fork begin pulling the meat apart. it should pull apart very easy. pick out and toss any pieces of fat you wish not to consume. most the fat should be mostly cooked down at this point.
• 8 serve with a pan of beans and you might want to put them in the smoker while the butt's are cooling. a pan of honey cornbread is another great side. if you like your pulled lamb memphis style, well pile on some slaw on top of that mountain of lamb then add the top bun!

Karen's Dill Dip

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon accent seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2-2 teaspoons dill weed

Recipe

• 1 mix everything together well.
• 2 chill for 4 hours or overnight to allow everything to marinate.
• 3 serve.

Crevettes Saute St Lucia - French Creole Style Sauteed Prawns

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 12 large prawns, peeled with tails left on
• salt and pepper, for seasoning
• 2 teaspoons green peppercorns, crushed
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 100 g butter
• 1 lime, juice of
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• chopped parsley
• salt and pepper
• olive oil
• red peppers or green peppers or yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 lime, quartered for garnish

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in small frying pan and add the seasoned prawns. when the prawns are sealed, put in a hot oven for five minutes.
• 2 after removing the pan from the oven, add your butter, parsley, garlic, green peppercorns, worcestershire sauce and lime juice.
• 3 mix together until the sauce is creamy, then serve on a hot plate. garnish with strips of peppers and lime.

Duggar Family Taco Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 3 lbs ground turkey
• 3 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, chopped
• 3 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning
• 3 (1 ounce) packages dry ranch dressing mix
• 3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans hominy, undrained
• 9 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
• 6 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
• grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips for serving

Recipe

• 1 brown the ground turkey, seasoned as you like (salt, pepper, onion).
• 2 stir in the chilis, seasoning mix, ranch dressing mix, hominy, tomatoes, beans, and 5 cups of water.
• 3 bring to a boil. simmer for 30 minutes.
• 4 to serve, put crushed tortilla chips in bottom of bowl. add soup, then top with grated cheddar cheese and sour cream. yum!

Hidden Valley ® Holiday Turkey

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 12 lbs turkey, rinsed well, patted dry, giblets and liver removed (12-14 lb turkey)
• 2 (1 ounce) packets hidden valleyâ® original ranchâ® buttermilk recipe salad dressing mix (1 ounce each)

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350°f.
• 2 in a small bowl, mix the butter together with one of the packets of seasoning mix until well blended.
• 3 with clean hands, carefully separate the breast skin from the breast by moving your hand underneath the skin. spread the butter mixture evenly under the skin. sprinkle the remaining packet of seasoning mix all over the turkey.
• 4 roast the turkey covered for 3 hours, then uncover and cook for another 30 minutes or until juices run clear and an internal temperature of 165°f is reached.

Hidden Valley Minestrone Pasta Bake

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) box rigatoni pasta
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen assorted vegetables
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch salad dressing mix
• 1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, well drained
• 1 cup canned red beans, rinsed and well drained
• salt

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
• 2 in a large bowl whisk the eggs, together with milk and seasoning mix.fold in half of the mozzarella, all of the pasta, mixed vegetables, and beans. spoon the mixture into an oiled 13x9x2-inch baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
• 3 bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
• 4 let stand uncovered for five minutes before serving.

Coney Island Hot Dogs With Damn €“ Good Garlic Sauce

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2/3 cup firmly packed chopped garlic
• 14 1/2 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 12 ounces ground chuck, cooked and crumbled
• 4 -6 large hot dog buns, split but not separated
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temp
• 4 -6 large hot dogs, grilled
• 1 small sweet onion
• tangy yellow mustard (for serving)

Recipe

• 1 to make the sauce -.
• 2 in a skillet, saute the onion in the olive oil over medium-low heat until translucent. add the garlic and stir one to two minutes, do not brown.
• 3 in a large saucepan over medium heat combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, garlic mixture, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, paprika and salt. bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer, continue to simmer about 1 1/2 hours (until thick). stir in crumbled meat. taste and adjust seasoning with salt and chili powder.
• 4 to assemble the hot dogs –.
• 5 heat a large skillet over medium heat, butter the buns and toast until golden. add hot dogs to buns, spoon sauce and garnish with onion and mustard.
• 6 variation –.
• 7 damn – good sloppy joe
• 8 cook the sauce as described above using 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, simmer long enough to spread on a sandwich.