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Easy Cheese Lasagna(WW)

1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (I use meatless) 6 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 (15 ounce) container fat-free ricotta cheese 1 -2 cup sliced/chopped raw vegetables (I've used zucchini,bell peppers,mushrooms,onions) 1 (8 ounce) packageshredded lowfat mozzarella cheese Directions Spray 11x7 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/3 of the sauce on bottom of dish. Arrange 3 noodles over the sauce. Top with another 1/3 of sauce,all of the riccota cheese and the vegetables,and 1/2 the mozzerella cheese. Top with remaining 3 noodles and the remaining sauce. Cover dish with foil. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining cheese,bake for another 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Slow-Cooked Family-Favorite Beef Stew

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided 1 lb small (2 1/2 to 3-inch) red potatoes, quartered 1 1/2 cups frozen pearl onions (from 16-oz package) ...

Tartiflette -- the indulgent version

Ingredients 2 lbs potatoes, boiled,peeled,and thinly sliced 1/2 lb bacon, cubed 2 onions, finely chopped ...

Ham and Cheese Noodle Casserole

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 green pepper, chopped ...

Crab Cakes With Chardonnay Cream Sauce

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Chardonnay wine or 1 3/4 cups other dry white wine 1/3 cup chopped leeks or 1/3 cup green onion 1 cup heavy whipping cream...

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

1 Tablespoon coconut oil 2 yellow onions, diced 3 stalks celery, sliced 2 teaspoons garlic, minced ¼ cup coconut flour ½ cup white wine 6 cups chicken broth 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 Tablespoon poultry seasoning 1 bay leaf 3 cups roasted chicken, chopped 2 (14 oz) cans coconut milk 1 cup pearl onions, halved 1 zucchini, diced ¼ cup parsley, chopped 1 Tablespoon lemon juice salt and pepper to taste  Melt the coconut oil in a soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions, celery and garlic. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the coconut flour and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the wine and cook until evaporated. Stir in the broth, butternut squash, sweet potato, thyme, poultry seasoning and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce to medium. Simmer the soup until the butternut squash and sweet potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Discard the t...

Honey Teriyaki Slow-Cooker Chicken

Ingredients 24 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares 1/3 cup teriyaki baste and glaze (from 12-oz bottle) 2 tablespoons honey ...

Cauliflower Bisquits

1/6th of recipe (1 biscuit): 133 calories, 3.5g total fat (2g sat fat), 353mg sodium, 18g carbs, 3g fiber, 1.5g sugars, 8.5g protein SmartPoints ® value 4* Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Cool: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup roughly chopped cauliflower or 3/4 cup riced cauliflower 1 cup whole-wheat flour 3/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 1 tbsp. whipped butter, room temperature 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. dried parsley 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. salt Dash cayenne pepper Dash paprika Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until reduced to the consistency of coarse breadcrumbs. (Even if you begin with cauliflower rice, don’t skip this step!) Place cauliflower crumbs in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave for 2 minutes. Uncover and stir. Re-cover and microwave for another 2 minutes, or until hot and soft. ...

One-Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon salt ...

Best Ever Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed, ripe 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3 cups flour ...

Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Brownies

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz)  refrigerated chocolate chip cookies 24 large chocolate-covered peanut butter cup candies, unwrapped 1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) original supreme brownie mix Water, oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box ...

Healthier Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients 3 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced into bite-size pieces Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce (certified gluten-free if necessary) 1 tablespoon Sriracha 1 tablespoon chili paste (certified gluten-free if necessary) 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 24 ounces fresh green beans, ends trimmed 1 teaspoon sesame seeds Optional garnish: crushed peanuts or cashews Directions Season chicken with salt and pepper. Set aside. Prep stir-fry sauce by mixing together soy sauce, Sriracha, chili paste and honey in a small bowl. Set aside. Place 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 tablespoon minced garlic in a large skillet or wok on medium-high heat. Add chicken, and sauté for about 5 minutes. Remove chicken (it will only be partially cooked), and set aside. Place the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil and garlic in the pan and turn to high heat. Add green beans...

Hearts Delight Eclair - Made With Puff Pastry Sheets

Ingredients 17 1/4 ounces frozen puff pastry, thawed 3 cups cold milk 1 (5 1/8 ounce) packages vanilla instant pudding mix ...

Cheesy Low-Carb Cauliflower Bake

Ingredients 1 (1 3/4-pound) cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons 2% milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 4 sliced reduced-sodium bacon, cooked, chopped and divided 2 green onions, chopped and divided Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook cauliflower florets in boiling water to cover for 8–10  minutes until tender. Drain well. Return cauliflower to pot. Add butter, and mash to desired texture. Stir in sour cream, milk, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, half of the bacon and 1 green onion. Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bacon. Bake another 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with remaining green onion. Nutrition Information Serves: 4 |  ...

Stir-Fried Cauliflower “Rice”

Ingredients 1 head cauliflower (2 pounds or 1180 grams), cut into florets 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 4 large (50 grams each) eggs, lightly beaten 2 small (100 grams) carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup (65 grams) fresh or frozen sugar snap or baby peas, thawed and drained 1/2 cup (110 grams) vegetable broth 2 tablespoons low-sodium, gluten-free soy or tamari sauce (certified gluten-free if necessary) 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 green onion, sliced diagonally Directions Place cauliflower florets, in batches, in a food processor and pulse until it is the size and texture of rice. Set aside. Heat 1/2  teaspoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add eggs; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until set. Transfer to a plate; thinly slice and set aside. Wipe skillet clean; heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil over medium heat. Add carrots, ginger, and g...

Broccoli Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked brown rice 2 cups water + 1/2 cup 1/2 inch ginger, grated 1 pound flank or sirloin steak, sliced (1/4-inch thick slices) 1 tablespoon + 2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons + 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 pound brown or shitake mushrooms, sliced 3/4 pound broccoli, chopped 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1/2 lemon, juiced Directions Prepare beef marinade by adding ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 2 teaspoons cornstarch to a bowl. Add the beef slices and mix with fingers or a spatula until well combined. Set aside for at least 10 minutes. Cook the brown rice by combining the rice with 2 cups of water and bringing to a boil, covered, over high heat. Once the water boils, give the rice a stir. Cover and lower the heat to low, allowing rice to simmer for about 45 minutes. Heat a wok or large pan over medium-hig...

Ro-tel Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients 4 -6 chicken breasts, cooked & chopped 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can chicken broth ...

Pina Colada Salad

Ingredients... 1 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple in juice 1 (3 ounce) packages instant coconut cream pudding mix 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1 (8 ounce) containers Cool Whip 3 ounces cream cheese 1/3 cup white sugar Directions Mix crushed pineapple with juice, instant pudding and coconut. Fold in Cool Whip. Cream together cream cheese and sugar in separate bowl . Then fold into other mixture; chill.

Green Beans in Cheesy Bacon Sauce (Crock Pot)

Ingredients 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen cut green beans ( I used fresh that we put in the freezer last summer) 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 (4 ounce) jars ...

Slow-Cooker Bacon Corn Chowder

Ingredients 1 lb small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 bags (12 oz each) frozen whole kernel corn 3 cups  chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) ...

Cinnamon Bread Pudding

INGREDIENTS 1 package Cinnamon Rolls, thawed 8 egg yolks 2 eggs 1 quart heavy cream 1 cup sugar Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped ½ cup golden raisins 1 teaspoon bourbon or vanilla extract PREPARATION Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a medium casserole well. Remove rolls from package, cut each roll into quarters and set aside. Using a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs with egg yolks until light and fluffy. Add cream, sugar and salt, whisking to combine thoroughly. Flavor custard with a teaspoon of bourbon or vanilla extract. Place rolls into prepared casserole and pour custard over. Dot casserole with butter and sprinkle with pecans and raisins. Bake until pudding is golden and center is set, approximately 30-40 minutes. Allow pudding to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6 Sister says: There's no need for bourbon sauce because the flavor's baked inside. The alcohol cooks out d...

Slow-Cooker Chicken Broccoli Lasagna

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets 3 cups chopped cooked chicken 3 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (14 oz) 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper ...