Braised Whiskey Onions

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 large onions, cut in slices about 2-inch thick
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup Bourbon

 

Directions:

1. Combine oil and butter in a heavy saucepan.
2. Heat together over high heat until butter is melted.
3. Add onions and cook for about 2 minutes.
4. Add salt, pepper, and broth.
5. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 10 minutes.
6. Add Bourbon and cook until the sauce is slightly reduced.

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Cajun Sauteed Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

 

Directions:

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag and shake to coat.
2. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat until hot.
3. Add shrimp; saute 4- 5 minutes or until shrimp are done.

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Frank's Redhot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup bleu cheese salad dressing
• 1/2 cup frank's redhot buffalo wing sauce or 1/2 cup frank's redhot original cayenne pepper sauce
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 ounces) or 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 ounces)
• 2 (9 3/4 ounce) cans swanson premium white chicken meat packed in water, drained
• assorted fresh vegetables or cracker

 

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Stir the cream cheese in a 9 inches deep dish pie plate with a fork or wish until smooth. Stir in dressing, wing sauce and blue cheese. Stir in chicken.
3. Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken mixture is hot and bubbly. Stir before serving. Serve with vegetables and crackers for dipping.

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Chinese Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 1/2 tablespoons oil
• 1 egg, lightly beaten (or more eggs if you like)
• 3 drops soy sauce
• 3 drops sesame oil
• 8 ounces cooked lean boneless pork or 8 ounces chicken, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot (very small)
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 4 cups cold cooked rice, grains separated (preferably medium grain)
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (add more if you like)  

 

Directions

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add chopped onions and stir-fry until onions turn a nice brown color, about 8-10 minutes; remove from wok.
2. Allow wok to cool slightly.
3. Mix egg with 3 drops of soy and 3 drops of sesame oil; set aside.
4. Add 1/2 tbsp oil to wok, swirling to coat surfaces; add egg mixture; working quickly, swirl egg until egg sets against wok; when egg puffs, flip egg and cook other side briefly; remove from wok, and chop into small pieces.
5. Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add selected meat to wok, along with carrots, peas, and cooked onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
6. Add rice, green onions, and bean sprouts, tossing to mix well; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
7. Add 2 tbsp of light soy sauce and chopped egg to rice mixture and fold in; stir-fry for 1 minute more; serve.
8. Set out additional soy sauce on the table, if desired.

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Heloise's Cake Mix Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 (18 ounce) box cake mix, unprepared (any flavor)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs

   

  Directions:

  
  

  1. Mix all ingredients well to remove lumps.
  2. Stir in raisins and/or nuts and/or chocolate chips if you so desire.
  3. Drop by teaspoonfuls on an ungreased baking sheet about 2-inches apart.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.

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Healthy Raspberry Dessert

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons greek nonfat plain yogurt
• 4 teaspoons blue agave nectar
• 28 raspberries
• 4 mint sprigs

   

  Directions

  
  
  1. Place 2T of yogurt on the bottom of each dish (I use a small cookie scoop so that its somewhat rounded).
  2. Place 7 raspberries on the top of each.
  3. Drizzle 1 tsp of Agave nectar over the top of each.
  4. Place 1 sprig of mint on each.
  5. Serve immediately (otherwise the sweetener will start to run to the sides of the bowl and your raspberries may "bleed" into the yogurt.
  6. Optional: This tastes nice with a little fresh mint mixed into the yogurt as well!

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Ww 0 Point Weight Watchers Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 3 cups nonfat beef broth (beef is the best) or 3 cups nonfat vegetable broth (beef is the best) or 3 cups nonfat chicken broth (beef is the best)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup green beans
• 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• salt & pepper

 

Directions

1. Spray pot with non stick cooking spray saute onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes.
2. Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano and Salt & Pepper to taste.
3. Simmer for a about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zuccini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes.
4. I have tried different variations. Leaving out green beans. Adding chopped green onions in addition to the yellow onion.
5. All very good. You can customise it a bit.

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