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Spunky Vegetable Pizza

Spunky Vegetable Pizza

Ingredients 3/4 cup pizza sauce 1 Italian pizza shell (large) 1 cup broccoli (chopped) 1 cup carrots (shredded) 1/2 cup bell pepper (red or green, sliced) 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, part skim (shredded) Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.…

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Stove Top Casserole

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion (small, coarsely chopped) 4 potatoes (medium, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick) 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 cups green cabbage (shredded) 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded 1/4 cup nuts (chopped) Directions 1.…

Creamy Mexican chicken enchilada black bean soup

Stove Top Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2/3 onion, chopped 1/4 cup flour 2 1/2 cups diced green chilies 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium) 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon cornstarch 8 corn tortillas (6 inch)…

Burritos Rápidos

Speedy Burritos

Ingredients 4 cups potatoes (finely chopped) 1 onion (chopped) 1 bell pepper (red or green, chopped) 3 garlic cloves (pressed or finely chopped) 2 eggs (beaten) 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cheddar cheese…

Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken

Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients 5 tablespoons tomato paste 1/3 tablespoon ketchup 2 teaspoons honey 1/3 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 4 teaspoons white vinegar 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1/8…

Soul-Healthy Cornbread

Soul-Healthy Cornbread

Ingredients 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup flour (all purpose) 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened 4 egg whites (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions 1. Preheat oven…

South of the Border Dip

South of the Border Dip

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream, non-fat 1 cup yogurt, non-fat plain 1 cup salsa Directions 1. Mix the sour cream, yogurt, and salsa. 2. Store the dip in a covered container if you don’t plan to eat it right away.…

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients 2 pounds stew meat (cut into 1 inch cubes) 1/4 cup flour (all purpose) salt and pepper (optional, to taste) 2 cups water 2 teaspoons beef bouillon (2 cubes) 1 garlic clove (finely chopped) 3 carrot (sliced) 3 potatoes…