Monthly Archives: December 2011
Lentil Salad
Ingredients 1 cup dried lentils, sorted 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, reduced-fat 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 green onions, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Rinse sorted … Continue reading
Posted in Salads, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged balsamic, cherry tomato, feta, feta cheese, green onion, lentil, lentils, salad, salads, sides, tomato
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Cherry Scones
Ingredients Vegetable oil spray 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup stick margarine, made with corn oil 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or … Continue reading
Posted in Breads, Breakfasts, Desserts, Holiday Challenge
Tagged allspice, cherry, cherry scones, cinnamon, dried cherries, holiday challenge, molasses, nutmeg, scone
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Sweet Potato Quick Bread
Submitted by Karen F. Ingredients 2 cups baking mix, low-fat 3/4 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup quick oats 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup cooked sweet potato 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 1/4 cup applesauce 1/4 cup … Continue reading
Posted in Breads, Breakfasts, Holiday Challenge, Snacks, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged bread, cinnamon, holiday challenge, nutmeg, quick bread, sweet potato, walnut
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Corn Soup with Roasted Peppers
Ingredients 2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups fresh, frozen, or canned no-salt-added whole-kernel corn, rinsed and drained if canned 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups fat-free milk 1 Anaheim pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Challenge, Soups & Stews
Tagged anaheim pepper, cilantro, corn, holiday challenge, monterrey jack, onion, pepper
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Healthy Chicken Fingers
Ingredients 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 2 cups cornflakes, finely crushed Dash of black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 450F. Cut chicken into 3-by-3/4-inch strips. In a shallow … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken, Entrees, Holiday Challenge
Tagged chicken, chicken fingers, cornflakes, crispy, holiday challenge
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Chocolate Trifle
Summary: Submitted by Claire P. Ingredients One sugar free pound cake or angel food cake 2 boxes of sugar free chocolate pudding 4 cups 1% milk Two tubs of sugar free Cool Whip, thawed Fresh fruit and/or sugar free candy … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Holiday Challenge
Tagged angel food cake, chocolate, chocolate pudding, chocolate trifle, holiday challenge, pound cake
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Hot Fruit Compote
Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) can of sliced peaches, in juice 1 (16-ounce) can of pear halves, in juice 1 (20-ounce) can of pineapple chunks, in juice 1 (6-ounce) jar Maraschino cherries 1/3 cup low-fat margarine 1 (16-ounce) can no-sugar-added applesauce 3 … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Fruits, Holiday Challenge
Tagged apple, cherry, dessert, fruit, fruit compote, holiday challenge, peach, pear, pecan
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Comfort Macaroni with Cheese
Ingredients 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 3 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni 1 3/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk 1 3/4 cups cottage cheese, 2 percent milk fat 1 teaspoon … Continue reading
Posted in Entrees, Holiday Challenge, Sides, Vegetarian
Tagged cheddar, cheese, dijon, holiday challenge, mac and cheese, macaroni, macaroni and cheese
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Artichoke Spinach Dip
Summary: Submitted by Suzanne L. Ingredients 2 cups frozen spinach 1 package fat free cream cheese 1 container fat free sour cream 1 (14 ounce) can artichokes, cut into pieces 1 red pepper, diced 1/2 cup low fat shredded cheddar … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Holiday Challenge
Tagged appetizers, artichoke, artichoke spinach dip, cream cheese, dips, red pepper, sour cream, spinach
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Salmon with Pumpkin Butter
Ingredients 4 (4-ounce) salmon fillets 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup pumpkin butter 1/8 cup pecans, chopped Instructions Preheat oven to 350F. Place salmon fillets in oven-safe dish. Sprinkle salt and pepper over salmon fillets. Top each fillet … Continue reading
Posted in Entrees, Holiday Challenge, Seafood & Shellfish
Tagged pecan, pumpkin, pumpkin butter, salmon, seafood
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