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Stuffed Green Peppers I

Ingredients

6 green bell peppers
salt to taste
1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
water as needed

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the tops off the peppers, and remove the seeds. Cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle salt inside each pepper, and set aside.
In a large skillet, saute beef and onions for 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain off excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, rice, 1/2 cup water and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender. Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C). Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, and place peppers open side up in a baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine tomato soup with just enough water to make the soup a gravy consistency. Pour over the peppers.
Bake covered for 25 to 35 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 463 | Total Fat: 24.3g | Cholesterol: 89mg

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Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 1/3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms

Directions

Brown beef over medium heat. Drain off fat.
In a large pot, combine beef, salt, sugar, oregano, pepper, garlic powder, onion flakes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and mushrooms. Simmer at a low heat setting for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Serve sauce over spaghetti.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 557 | Total Fat: 20.3g | Cholesterol: 68mg

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BAKED ZITI WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Ingredients:

1 pound eggplant; cut in 1 inch cubes
1 large red onion; cut in 1 inch cubes
2 yellow peppers; chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Tomato sauce

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup onions; finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic; minced
1/4  teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4  teaspoon fennel seed — crushed
28 ounces canned tomatoes, crushed
1/4  teaspoon salt
1/2  teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4  teaspoon sugar
pinch thyme
2 tablespoons fresh parsley; chopped

16 ounces ziti pasta
10 ounces spinach; chopped
1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese; shredded

Directions:

Heat oven to 450F.  Toss eggplant, red onion, peppers, oil, nd salt in jellypoll pan.  Roast 30 minutes, stirring once or twice, until vegetables begin to brown. Make sauce: Heat oil in saucepan.  Add onions and cook covered over med- low heat 10 minutes.  Stir in garlic, red pepper, and fennel; cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, and thyme.  Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in parsley. Reduce oven heat to 400F. Toss ziti with vegetables, sauce and spinach in bowl. Spread in shallow 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella over top. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Appetizer — Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened
1 10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted with water squeezed out
3 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, quartered
1 6-oz. can water chestnuts, diced
One half tsp. salt
One half tsp. pepper

Directions

Combine all ingredients and place in a small baking dish. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes at 325 degrees. Serve with crackers and/or crusty bread.

The Skinny: Use light cream cheese.

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Oatmeal Waffles

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
Milk

Directions

In a large bowl, mix eggs and buttermilk. Add oats and mix well. Stir in molasses and oil. Combine flour, balking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the egg mixture. If batter becomes too thick, thin with a little milk. Pour about 3/4 cup batter onto a greased preheated waffle maker. Bake according to manufacturer’s directions. To make pancakes: Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle. Turn when bubbles begin to form on top of pancake.
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Stuffed Peppers My Way

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked Arborio rice
2 green bell peppers, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tomato, diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
Place the peppers cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender and skin starts to brown.
While the peppers are roasting, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato, and cook for 5 minutes. Spoon in the cooked rice, and stir until heated through. Remove from heat, mix in the feta cheese, and spoon the mixture into the pepper halves.
Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 402 | Total Fat: 15.3g | Cholesterol: 33mg

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TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN RUMORED FROM APPLEBEES

Ingredients:

Marinade

1 cup water
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon tequila

4 chicken breast fillets

Mexi-Ranch Dressing

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons minced tomato
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon minced canned jalapeno slices (nacho slices)
1 teaspoon minced onion
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
dash garlic powder
dash ground black pepper

1 cup shredded cheddar/monterey jack cheese blend
2 cups crumbled corn chips

Directions:

Prepare marinade by combining marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the chicken to the bowl, cover and chill for no more than 4 hours. Make the mexi-ranch dressing by combining all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well until smooth, then cover dressing and chill it until needed. When you are ready to prepare the entree, preheat the oven to high broil. Also, preheat your barbecue or indoor grill to high heat. When the grill is hot cook the marinated chicken breasts for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until they’re done. Arrange the cooked chicken in a baking pan. Spread a layer of mexi-ranch dressing over each piece of chicken (you’ll have plenty left over), followed by 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese blend. Broil the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes, or just until the cheese has melted.
Spread a bed of 1/2 cup of the tortilla strips or crumbled corn chips on each of four plates. Slide a chicken breast onto the chips on each plate and serve with your choice of rice, and pico de gallo, or salsa.

Yield: 4 Servings

Categories: Chicken, Secret
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STUFFED JALAPENO POPPERS

Ingredients

24 fresh jalapeno peppers (1 1/4 lb) medium size
1 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 8 ounce cream cheese
6 cup vegetable oil for frying
3 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups bread crumbs

Directions

Cut stem end off peppers with paring knife. (wear plastic gloves!) Carefully remove seeds and white membrane. Mix cheeses together and stuff peppers with cheese. Heat oil in deep-fat fryer to 375* or in large pot until oil registers 375*. Meanwhile, place eggs in small bowl. Place crumbs in shallow pan. Drop 4 peppers in eggs; toss to coat. Using fork, lift 1 pepper at a time out of egg, shaking off excess. Drop into crumbs; toss to coat. Place on sheet pan. When all peppers are coated, set aside for 15 min. to set up and dry. Repeat 6 more times with remaining peppers. With slotted spoon, slip peppers, 5-6 at a time, into hot oil. Fry
2-3 minutes, until golden. Remove to platter lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining peppers. Serve immediately.

Yield: 24 poppers

Category: Appetizers

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PENNE PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta
3/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds medium-large shrimp, grilled, peeled and deveined
1 pound ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, diced and seeded
1/2 pound mozarella cheese, cubed
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 cloves minced garlic
Salt to taste pepper to taste

Directions

Cook penne in rapidly boiling, salted water as directed on package until al dente. When cooked, remove from heat and drain well. Place penne in a bowl and stir in oil. Coat well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Allow to sit for 15 minutes and then serve immediately.

Yield: 8 servings

Herbalife Products – United States

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SPINACH SOUFFLE

Ingredients

1 pound fresh spinach
1/4 cup chopped fennel bulb
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
3 eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

Prepare and cook spinach as directed.  Place spinach in blender or food processor.  Cover and blend, or process, until mixture is smooth. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 4-cup souffle dish or 1-quart casserole. Heat margarine in 1-1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat until melted. Stir in flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl on high speed until stiff and dry. Beat egg yolks in medium bowl on high speed until very thick and lemon colored. Stir into white sauce mixture. Stir in spinach. Stir about one-fourth of the egg whites into sauce mixture. Fold into remaining egg whites. Carefully pour into souffle dish. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Carefully remove foil band and quickly divide souffle into servings with 2 forks. Serve immediately

Yield:  4 servings

Category: Side Dishes, Vegetables

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CHEATERS CHICKEN CACCITORE

Ingredients:

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic

Directions:

Put the chicken in the slow cooker. Top with the spaghetti sauce, green bell peppers, mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Serve!

Yield: 5 Servings

Calories 283, Protein 37g, Total Fat 5g, Sodium 742mg, Cholesterol 82mg, Carbohydrates 21g, Fiber 4g

Categories: Crockpot, Chicken, Main Dishes

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Vegan Crepes

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup melted soy margarine
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, blend soy milk, water, 1/4 cup margarine, sugar, syrup, flour, and salt. Cover and chill the mixture for 2 hours.
Lightly grease a 5 to 6 inch skillet with some soy margarine. Heat the skillet until hot. Pour approximately 3 tablespoons batter into the skillet. Swirl to make the batter cover the skillet’s bottom. Cook until golden, flip and cook on opposite side.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 252 | Total Fat: 11.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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