It's All in the Spice

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 lg onion, halved and cut into thin wedges 1 lg clove garlic, minced 2 c (16 oz) fat-free ricotta cheese 1 c (8 oz) reduced-fat sour cream 1 jar (4 oz) chopped green chile peppers ½ c chopped fresh cilantro (optional) 2 tsp ground cumin ⅛ tsp salt 3 c salsa 8 corn tortillas (6" diameter), cut in half 1¼ c (5 oz) shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese 1. PREHEAT the oven to 350°F. Coat a 13" x 9" baking dish with cooking spray. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. 2. ADD the chicken and cook, turning several times, for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove to a medium bowl. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel. 3. COAT with cooking spray. Place over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add to the chicken in the bowl. 4. COMBINE the ricotta, sour cream, chil...

ingredients Crust: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 9 rectangular sheets) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg   Bars: Two 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, at room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup sour cream 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg directions Crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 x 8-inch square pan with parchment paper , leaving overhang for easy removal. In a medium bowl , mix the crust ingredients together and press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake in the oven until light brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Turn the oven to 325 degrees F. Bars: Using an electric mixer , blend the cream cheese with sugar. Mix until smooth and no lumps remain. Add the sour cream, eggs and vanilla,...

Ingredients 2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks dry breadcrumbs 1/2 cup milk ...

Ingredients 4     oz cream cheese (half of 8-oz package), softened 1/4 cup hot sauce or red pepper sauce 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken (1/2-inch pieces) 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz) 2 cans (8 oz each)  refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese    Directions ...

Ingredients 4 lbs pork ribs 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon hickory smoke salt ...

Ingredients Caramel 1 (14 ounce) bags caramels, unwrapped 1 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup unsalted butter ...

1 7oz. bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed 1 lb. hamburger, browned 1 pkg. taco seasoning, mixed according to directions 1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese 1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese Shredded Lettuce Sliced tomato Layer ingredients in 9 x 13 pan as listed - crushed chips, meat and seasonings, 2/3 of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes

"Need I say more...CHOCOLATE! Decadently rich and moist. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you're in Heaven." Ingredients Cake 1 (18 1/4 ounce) packages devil's food cake mix 1 (4 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix ...

Ingredients 1 small onion 1 1/2 teaspoons butter 2 lbs chopped cooked chicken breasts or 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thigh...

Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup flour ...

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 large stalks celery, diced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 cans (14 ounces each) chopped tomatoes 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup ditalini or mini conchiglie pasta 1 can (14 ounces) canellini beans, rinsed and drained 2/3 cup dry white wine Directions In a pot over medium heat, add olive oil, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and thyme. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables soften. Add tomatoes, vegetable stock, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking uncovered for 20 minutes. Add pasta and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf and add b...

Ingredients 1 quart fresh strawberries ( or more if you like) 1/2 cup sugar 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ...

Ingredients 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder ...

"For peanut butter lovers, this is a great way to use up leftover rice. White rice works fine too." Ingredients 3 eggs 2 cups cooked brown rice ...

Ingredients 7 cups water 1 (16 ounce) packages dried split peas, rinsed and sorted ( 2 1/4 Cups) 1 teaspoon salt ...

This was DELICIOUS! I was skeptical on the roast seasonings but it was incredible! You will need: Crockpot 1 packet dry Italian Seasoning Mix 1 packet dry Ranch Dressing Mix 1 packet dry Brown Gravy Mix Meat Roast 1 cup Water What to do: Mix all 3 seasoning mixes with 1 cup of water. Place roast in crock pot and pour seasoning mixture over the roast. Cover and cook on LOW heat 4-6 hours or until the roast is 160°F or hotter.

OK seriously! Serve THIS up at YOUR Superbowl party and watch your guests jaws DROP!!! Serves: 18-20 This appetizer proves that cheesecake is not just for dessert. Very good and the presentation of this is impressive. Enjoy! 3 teaspoons cornmeal 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 envelope taco seasoning 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup salsa 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (4-oz.) 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained 1/2 cup chopped ripe black olives TOPPING 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup sliced black olives 1/4 cup sliced green onion 1/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced Directions: 1 Sprinkle bottom of greased 9-inch springform pan with cornmeal; set aside. 2 In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. 3 Add the taco seasoning, sour cream and salsa. 4 Stir in the eggs, pepper jack cheese and chilies. 5 Fold in olives. 6 Pour over cornmeal. 7 Place pan on a baking sheet. 8 Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or unt...

Ingredients 1/2 lb spaghetti ( or linguini) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 ounces diced bacon ...

Ingredients 3 lbs chicken wings ( about 14-16) 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce 1/4 cup honey ...

Ingredients 26 Oreo cookies, divided 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 pint chocolate ice cream, softened ...

Ingredients 6 cups Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion 6 slices bacon 6 eggs ...

Ingredients 1 (18 1/4 ounce) packages yellow cake mix 1 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple 1 (1 ounce) package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix or 1 small ...