Monday, February 23, 2015

Simple Baked Zucchini-Carrot Fritters

Simple Baked Zucchini-Carrot Fritters 

Ingredients:

  •     2 medium-large zucchini
  •     4 medium carrots
  •     1 medium onion
  •     zest of 2 lemons
  •     4 eggs
  •     5 oz tub Parmesan cheese, shredded
  •     ½ cup flour (your choice: whole wheat, all-purpose, almond, gluten-free, etc)
  •     salt & pepper
  •     olive oil OR parchment paper


Instructions
See full instructions on : stewartsmarket.com

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Iced Sugar Cookies

Iced Sugar Cookies 


Ingredients:
For the sugar cookies:


  •     2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  •     1 tsp. baking soda
  •     1/2 tsp. baking powder
  •     1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  •     1 cup butter, softened
  •     1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  •     1 egg, at room temperature
  •     1 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract


For the icing:

  •     1 cup confectioners (powdered) sugar
  •     2 tsp. milk (may need up to 4 tsp)
  •     2 tsp. light corn syrup
  •     1/4 tsp. almond extract
  •     red food coloring, if desired

Instructions
See full instructions on : www.asweetpeachef.com

Friday, February 20, 2015

spinach pie

spinach pie 


Ingredients

  •     1 Tbsp olive oil
  •     1 small yellow onion
  •     1 clove garlic
  •     1 cup cottage cheese
  •     ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  •     ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
  •     ½ tsp salt
  •     10-15 cranks fresh cracked pepper
  •     2 large eggs
  •     16 oz. frozen cut spinach
  •     1 sheet (8 oz.) puff pastry
  •     2 Tbsp flour for dusting
  •     1 large egg (for glaze, optional)

Instructions
See full instructions on : www.budgetbytes.com

Broccoli-Chicken Mac & Cheese

 Broccoli-Chicken Mac & Cheese 


Ingredients

  •     8oz large macaroni noodles
  •     3 cups small broccoli florets
  •     2 large chicken breasts (about 1lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
  •     salt & pepper
  •     2 teaspoons oil (I used oil from the sun-dried tomatoes)
  •     6oz Laughing Cow Lite Cheese Wedges (I used Garlic & Herb)
  •     3/4 – 1 cup milk
  •     1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Instructions
See full instructions on : iowagirleats.com

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Chicken Tamale Casserole


Chicken Tamale Casserole

Ingredients:

  •     1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese ( I used reduced fat 2% blend)
  •     ⅓ cup fat-free milk
  •     ¼ cup egg substitute
  •     1 teaspoon ground cumin
  •     ⅛ teaspoon fresh red pepper
  •     1 (14¾-ounce) can cream-style corn ( I used regular corn – I hate cream corn)
  •     1 (8.5-ounce) box corn muffin mix (I used Jiffy)
  •     1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
  •     Cooking spray
  •     1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce (such as Old El Paso)
  •     2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast ( I used a rotisserie chicken )
  •     ½ cup fat-free sour cream
For full recipe please visit quicknesayrecipes

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs

Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs 


Ingredients:

  •     1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  •     1 clove garlic
  •     1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  •     kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
  •     3 tbsp olive oil
  •     1-1/4 lbs skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  •     24 cherry tomatoes
  •     16 wooden skewers


Instructions
Read full directions on skinnytaste.com

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Chili Cornbread Bake

Chili Cornbread Bake 

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans with chili gravy
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or small white beans, drained
  • 2 (8.5 ounce)  packages Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • Milk and eggs (see corn muffin mix for amounts)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey jack cheese blend
  • Light sour cream (optional)
Instructions
Read full directions on www.fromvalerieskitchen.com