Twenty Minute Cassoulet

Makes 8 servings 1 pound smoked kielbasa sausages or turkey sausage, cut in half lengthwise, sliced 1 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans great northern beans, drained, rinsed 1 (15-ounce) can light red kidney beans, […]

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Oven Chicken Cordon Bleu

Makes 4 servings 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 2 teaspoons Dijon style mustard 4 teaspoons chopped fresh chives 4 very thin slices cooked ham (about 3/4 ounce each) 4 very thin slices Swiss cheese (about 3/4 ounce each) 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 1/3 cup cornflakes crumbs 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1. Heat oven […]

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Spinach Gnocchi

Makes 3 servings 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 (9-ounce) package frozen spinach in a pouch, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 cup mashed potatoes 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese 1/8 teaspoon white peppers 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce 1. In large bowl, combine flour and all […]

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Busy Day Casserole

Makes 4 servings 1 onion medium chopped 1 green bell pepper chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground beef extra-lean 1 1-pound can tomatoes 2 cups water 2 cups egg noodles uncooked 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground 1 8-ounce can corn whole kernel corn, drained 1 […]

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Fettuccine with Breaded Chicken

Makes 4 servings 1 pound breaded chicken fillets 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta 3/4 cup butter 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon white peppers 1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg,  if desired 1.  Prepare breaded chicken fillets as directed on package. 2. Cook fettuccine to […]

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Pepper Corned Beef Hash

Makes 4 servings 1 tablespoon oils 2 cups cubed cooked corned beef * 2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add all remaining ingredients; mix […]

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Party Chicken Fajitas

Makes 8 servings 1 1/2 teaspoons oils 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1/2 large onion, sliced 1/2 large red bell pepper, sliced 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 2 tablespoons lime juice 8 (8 to 10-inch) flour tortillas 1 cup shredded lettuce 1/2 large tomato, chopped 1/2 cup salsa 1/2 cup […]

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Sloppy Joes

Makes 6 servings 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey 2/3 cup onions, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup green peppers, chopped 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 hamburger bun per serving 1.  Microwave crumbled meat, onions, celery and green pepper on HIGH for […]

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Broccoli Chicken

Makes 2 servings 2 cups broccoli 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 green onion 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 egg 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil, to taste 1 teaspoon pepper, to taste SAUCE: 2 tablespoons chicken broth 1/2 tablespoon splenda 1 teaspoon rice cooking wine 1 teaspoon cornstarch, […]

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Vegetable Lo Mein

Makes 8 servings 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup minced scallion 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 peeled carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices 3 stalks celery, cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1-1/2 cups broccoli florets 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 tablespoon […]

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Stuffed Green Peppers

Makes 4 servings 1/3 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 2/3 cup water 4 large green bell peppers 1 pound ground beef 1/4 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons chopped onions 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 1/4 cup ketchup 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves […]

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