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Breast of Chicken Magnifique


4 whole chicken breast,
about 3 lbs,split
1/4 c.butter or margarine
2 c.sliced mushrooms (yuck)
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 large clove garlic,minced
generous dash crushed thyme
2/3 c.light cream


In a large skillet,
brown the chicken in butter;
remove.
Brown mushrooms,
Stir in soup,
garlic,
and seasonings;
add chicken.
Cover and cook over low heat
45 minutes.
Stir now and then.
Blend in cream
heat slowly.
Serve with rice mix.
Garnish with toasted,
slivered almonds.
8 Servings




BBQ CHICKEN


Makes 4-6 servings.
2-3 tablespoons oil
3-4 pounds chicken parts, skinned
2 cups prepared BBQ sauce of your choice
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions
1 large green pepper, seeded and diced


Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil
in the pressure cooker.
Brown the chicken well
on both sides
in small batches,
adding extra oil as needed.
Set the chicken aside
on a warmed platter.
Place the sauce,
onions and green pepper
in the cooker.
Stir well,
scraping up any browned bits
sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Add the chicken back into the pan,
and stir so the chicken
gets well coated on all sides.
Lock the lid in place
and over high heat,
bring to high pressure,
then adjust the heat
to maintain the high pressure.
Cook for 9 minutes,
then safely release the pressure
and remove the lid.
Serve immediately.


Greene Beans and Bacon Casserole


2 (16oz.)cans green beans,drain
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cups milk
1(28 oz.)can french fried onion rings
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional
2 oz.jar bacon bits (or bacon,fried and crumbled
1/8 tsp.pepper


Combine all ingredients
of the onion rings and bacon)
and mix; pour into casserole.
Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Top with remainng onion rings
and bacon.
Bake 5 minutes longer.



Honey Mustard Chicken a la Zip


Mix: 1/4 c. Miracle Whip
1 TBS.Dijon mustard
1 TBS.honey

Spread mixture on
boneless,split chicken breast.
Broil 5 minute's on each side.



Friendship Cup Soup


1 can tomato soup
1 can beef broth
1 can water
1/4 tsp.marjoram
1/4 tsp.thyme


Combine all ingredients.
Simmer 2 minutes,
dot with butter



Tuna Pasta Salad


Yield: 4 servings
1 c Uncooked pasta
(your kid's favorite shape
1/2 c White albacore tuna
1/2 c Frozen peas
2 T Red onion, chopped
3 T Light mayonnaise


Cook pasta according to
package directions;
drain.
Cook peas according to package
directions; drain.
Mix all ingredients.
Keep refrigerated or in a cool,
insulated lunch box
until ready to eat.


CRISP BAKED CHICKEN
   

1 tb Oil;
1 tb Lemon juice;
1 tb Wholegrain mustard;
Salt to taste;
Pepper to taste;
1 tb Dried sage;
2 tb Onion; grated
1 1/2 c Fresh bread crumbs;

Preheat the oven at 375 degrees.
Place the chicken pieces
in a greased baking dish.
Place the oil,
lemon juice, mustard,
plenty of seasoning,
sage and onion
in a screw-top jar and
shake well
until everything
is thoroughly combined.
Brush the chicken pieces
generously
with the mustard-and-onion mixture,
ensuring that they are particularly
well coated on top.
Press the soft bread crumbs
on each chicken portion as
it is brushed with the mixture
to make, even coating.
Bake the coated chicken for
50-60 minutes,
or until they are crisp
and golden outside
and thoroughly cooked
through and the juices run clear
when pierced with the tip of a knife.
Serve at once


Poultry, Main dish

Yield: 4 servings

1 1/2 lb To 2 lb chicken pieces;            -meaty breast halves, thighs            -or drumstick
1/3 c Bread crumbs;fine dry
2 tb Parsley; snipped
3/4 ts Dried Italian Seasoning;
crushed
1/2 ts Seasoned salt or salt;
1/8 ts Ground red pepper;
1/4 c All-purpose flour;
3 tb Skim milk;
Nonstick spray coating


Remove skin from chicken.
Rinse chicken; pat dry.
In a medium mixing bowl
stir together bread crumbs,
snipped parsley,
Italian Servoning,
seasoned salt or salt,
and ground red pepper.
Place four in a plastic bag.
Place milk in a shallow bowl;
set aside.
Add chicken pieces,
one at a time, to the bag;
shake to coat.
Dip in milk;
then, dip in bread crumb mixture,
pressing lightly to coat well.
Spray a 13 by 9 by
2* baking dish with non-stick coating.
Arrange chicken pieces,
meatly sides up,
in the dish.
Bake in a 375F oven
for 45 to 55 minutes
or till chicken is tender
and not longer pink. Makes 4 servings.


  Food Exhange per serving: 3 LEAN MEAT EXCHANGES + 1 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGE


Hamburger Stroganoff


2 lbs. hamburger
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup dairy sour cream
1 3 oz can sliced mushrooms, undrained
Egg Noodles


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German Hot Dish


lbs hamburger
5 potatoes (diced)
1 large jar sauerkraut
1/2 cup rice
1/4 onion
salt and pepper
2 tbsp. shortening



Brown hamburger with onion, salt and pepper. Add diced potatoes, sauerkraut, rice, shortening. Stir. Add just enough water to cover mixture. Bring to a boil and then turn down to simmer. Cover pot with lid; make sure lid is on tight. Stir 3 to 4 times during cooking. Cooking time about 45 to 60 minutes. Water will evaporate.








No-Guilt Chicken Pot Pie


1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell'sŪ
Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup
1 package (about 9 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables,
thawed (about 2 cups)
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup reduced fat all-purpose baking mix


Directions
Prep Time: 10 Min. Cook Time: 30 Min.
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In 9-inch pie plate mix soup, vegetables and chicken.
2. Mix milk, egg and baking mix.
Pour over chicken mixture.
Bake 30 minutes or until golden.
Serves 4. TIP: To thaw vegetables, microwave on HIGH 3 minutes.
PASTA TUNA SALAD

FAMILY'S FAVORITE


I use Med.Shells
Mayo & Sour Cream
Half this Half
Ita.Dressing
to taste
i use Ken's Ita.Lite
Mustard to taste Dark
Gradded Cheese Lots
Garlic Powder to taste
salt & pepper
less salt they can add extra
Pickles chopped
Purple onion chopped for color
Green Pepper only half
Lg.can of Tuna in Water (Drained)
Celery chopped


don't make it to WET.



YUMMY RASPBERRY SALAD


6oz.pkg.raspberry jello
3 oz.pkg.vanilla pudding mix
3 1/2 cups water
16 oz.sweetened raspberries,fresh or frozen
8 oz.Cool Whip


Mix jello powder and pudding mix in pan;stir in 3 1/2 cups water slowly.
Cook to boil,stirring constantly;
boil for 2 minutes.
Refrigerate until slighly jelled.
Fold in raspberries and cool whip.
Chill until set.



Easy Lemon Bars


1 PKG.of one-step angel food cake mix
1 can lemon pie filling


With a spoon,stir together cake mix and pie filling.Pour into ungreased jelly roll pan
and bake 20-25 minutes in 350 degree oven.
When cool,frost with powdered sugar
frosting flavored with lemon extract.
This freezes well.

BROWNIE CHIP COOKIES


1 pkg.fudge brownie mix
2 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 cup chocolate chips

Grease cookie sheet.In large bowl,combine brownie mix,eggs and oil. Beat with spoon about 50 strokes.Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tsp.fuls,2 inches apart,onto cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.Cookies are soaf to the touch.Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheets. If desired,frost.
NOTE:Dough may be very crumbly.


CRANBERRY MEAT LOAF


1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup cranberry sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey breast
1/2 pound hamburger
3/4 cup lite evaporated milk
4 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 cup fat free cracker crumbs
2 Tablespoons onions, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 bay leaves


Preheat oven to 350: F. In small bowl, combine brown sugar and cranberry sauce; mix well. In nonstick loaf pan, spread sauce mixture over bottom of pan. In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients except bay leaves; mix well. Shape meat mixture into loaf and apply cranberry sauce to top. Place bay leaves on top of loaf. Bake for 45 minutes or until loaf is browned. Remove bay leaves and serve. Makes 10 servings.



Low-Fat--Lasagna Pinwheels


Servings: 8
1/2 pound ground turkey or chicken
15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part skim milk mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup egg substitute
2 Tbsp fresh parsley
8 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups low-sodium pasta sauce

Preheat oven to 375. Coat rectangular 2-quart baking dish with no-stick cooking spray. Brown turkey in non-stick skillet. While turkey is cooking combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan , eggs and parsley in medium mixing bowl; stir to blend. Spread a scant 1/4 cup cheese mixture on each lasagna noodle. Roll up starting with a short end. Place seam side down in baking dish. Add pasta sauce to turkey in skillet and heat. Pour sauce over rolls in baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.




LOW-FAT CHINESE ORANGE CHICKEN>


2 Tbsp. orange juice concentrate
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsps. chicken-flavored low-sodium bouillon
1 1/2 tsps. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
3/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 red pepper, cut in strips
1/2 lb. fresh snow peas
4 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced (1 cup)
1 small onion, cut in strips
1 can, 8 ozs. sliced water chestnuts, drained'
hot cooked rice


In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, bouillon, cornstarch and ginger; mix well and set aside. Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray; place over medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet. In same skillet, stir-fry fresh vegetables about 3 minutes or until tendercrisp. Add chicken, water chestnuts and bouillon mixture; cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice. Makes 4 servings.



APRICOT CHICKEN


1/2 cup Simply Fruit Apricot
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup minced onion
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1/8 tsp oregano
1 2-lb chicken,
cut into serving pieces


In a mixing bowl, combine apricot spread, soy sauce, lemon juice, onion, parsley and oregano; set aside 1/4 cup of mixture for basting. Add chicken pieces (skinned, if desired) to remaining sauce and turn several times, coating pieces well. Refrigerate at least 5 hours or overnight; turn pieces several times. Remove from sauce and place in a single layer in pan. Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree oven 45 to 50 minutes, or until chicken is tender and lightly browned. Brush with reserved sauce several times during cooking.


SHORTCUT COLESLAW


1 can cream of celery soup
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp prepared mustard
1 tsp dry celery seed (optional)
1/2 tsp pepper
2 16-oz bags coleslaw mix


In bowl, combine first seven ingredients.
Add coleslaw mix;
toss to coat.
Cover; chill four hour


TANGY CITRUS BARBECUED SHRIMP


2-1/2 lbs unpeeled medium fresh shrimp
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 6-oz can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed and undiluted
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp pepper
************* Rinse shrimp, drain well. Place shrimp in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Combine butter and remaining ingredients, stir well. Pour butter mixture over shrimp. Basting occasionally with pan juices, bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and shells start to pull away.



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