Shake-A-Pudding
Ingredients 2 cups milk (skim or low-fat 1%) 1 carton pudding mix (3 1/2 ounce box, instant vanilla) 2 banana (peeled, sliced or other sliced fruit) Directions 1. Place 2 cups of milk in a quart jar with tight-fitting lid.…
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Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients 2 potatoes, large with skin, diced 1/3 cup milk, skim 1/2 pound ground turkey, 85% lean 2 tablespoons flour 1 package frozen mixed vegetables (10 ounces) 1 can vegetable stock, low sodium (14.5 ounces) shredded cheese (optional) Directions 1.…
Short Cut Lasagna
Ingredients 1 jar spaghetti sauce (low sodium, 28 ounces) 7 ounces dry lasagna noodles (can use 6-8) 1 container ricotta cheese (part-skim, 15 ounces or cottage cheese) 2 cups mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated) Directions 1.…
Skillet Noodles and Beef
Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounce) 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon basil 3 cups noodles, uncooked, 1/2 inch wide 1 package spinach,…
Skillet Pasta Dinner
Ingredients 1/2 pound ground turkey, 85% lean (or ground sausage or beef) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced (approximately 1 teaspoon) 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounce) 1 cup water 8 ounces uncooked tube pasta (ziti, penne, or…
Sanchico Tuna Salad
Ingredients 1 can chunk light tuna (in water, 6.5 ounce can) 1 cup Roma tomatoes (diced) 1/4 cup red onions (diced) 1 large avocado (diced) 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 large mango…
Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Butternut Squash
Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped) 4 large eggs 2 cups low-fat milk 1/2 cup shredded low-sodium mozzarella or cheddar cheese 4 cups bread (stale or dried) 3 cups chopped raw kale 2 cups frozen…
Savory Meatloaf Muffins
Ingredients 1 egg 1/2 cup non-fat milk 3/4 cup oats 1 pound lean ground beef 3 tablespoons onion (chopped) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cheese (any variety) (grated) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.…
Scalloped Potatoes and Chicken with Fennel
Ingredients 4 medium red potatoes (about 1.5 to 2 pounds) 1 fennel bulb with fronds 2 garlic cloves (minced) 2 large chicken breasts cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine or butter (melted) 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim)…
Sensational Six-Layer Dinner
Ingredients 2 potatoes (medium, sliced)2 cups carrot (sliced)1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 cup onion (sliced)1 pound ground beef, 90% lean (browned and drained)1 1/2 cups green beans1 can tomato soup Directions Notes For variation, use peas or corn instead of green…