I used to make this skillet quite often when I had a sweetness craving that needed to be tamed. I "skinnied" this one up a little from the last time I made it. Unfortunately, I don't remember the source for this one. I've been making it off and on for years. I am guessing it came from Kraft.com because of the dressing in the recipe, but I'm not entirely sure. This one only takes about 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking. It's a quick, easy, and tasty weeknight meal.
Ingredients
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 medium bell peppers (you choose the colors) cut into chunks
2 cans of pineapple tidbits or chunks, drained
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 cup fat free Catalina dressing
1 1/2 cups instant rice (make sure it is instant; I didn't check that the first time I made it. Oops!)
1 lb boneless, lean pork chops (you could use bone-in, but that may change the nutritional information)
**If this looks too sweet, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes**
Directions
-heat oil in skillet at medium heat
-place chops in skillet and season to taste; cook each side until browned (4 min each side or so)
-add fruit, veggies, broth, dressing, ginger, and garlic powder. Mix well and bring to boil. Takes about 5 minutes
-stir in rice and cover
-reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes
-turn off heat and let sit for at least 5 minutes
-serve and enjoy!
Each serving is one chop and about a cup and a half of rice mixture
Nutritional Information
This makes four servings. Each serving has about420 calories, 4.9 grams of fat, 14.8 grams of fiber, and 33.7 grams protein
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Crunchy Cracker Parmesan Chicken
Came across this recipe in the latest Kraft Foods Magazine for Fall 2011. I made a couple changes and made it last night for dinner. It was pretty tasty. We paired it with sweet potato fries and steamed green beans to make for a rather colorful plate. Really tasty! But the crackers lost a bit of their crunch when I reheated it for lunch today.
Ingredients
1 1/2 boneless, skinless chicken breast; should be four pieces
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
15-20 reduced-fat Ritz crackers, crushed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
-Preheat oven to 400 degrees
-Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray
-In a shallow dish, combine the mayo and lemon juice. Stir or whisk until smooth. Let sit a few minutes.
- In another dish, combine crushed crackers, cheese, and seasoning.
- Dredge the first piece of chicken in the mayo mixture. Then roll it in the crumbs.
-Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
-Repeat for the other pieces of chicken
-Bake 20 minutes, or until cooked through
-Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
This makes 4 servings. Each serving has about 271 calories, 5.9 g fat, <.1 g fiber, and 38.7 g protein
Ingredients
1 1/2 boneless, skinless chicken breast; should be four pieces
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
15-20 reduced-fat Ritz crackers, crushed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
-Preheat oven to 400 degrees
-Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray
-In a shallow dish, combine the mayo and lemon juice. Stir or whisk until smooth. Let sit a few minutes.
- In another dish, combine crushed crackers, cheese, and seasoning.
- Dredge the first piece of chicken in the mayo mixture. Then roll it in the crumbs.
-Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
-Repeat for the other pieces of chicken
-Bake 20 minutes, or until cooked through
-Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
This makes 4 servings. Each serving has about 271 calories, 5.9 g fat, <.1 g fiber, and 38.7 g protein
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Jalapeno Poppers
I found this recipe on WeightWatchers.com and am super happy I did. I made these as an appetizer/side with dinner last night and was not disappointed. Good think my husband already removed his from the pan, or I would have been tempted to eat his too!
Ingredients
Non-stick cooking spray
1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheese (You choose. The recipe said cheddar, but I only had
mozzarella and a fiesta blend in the fridge, so I used half of each).
1/4 cup low fat cream cheese or Neufchatel cheese
1 tbsp fat-free mayonnaise
8 small jalapeno peppers or 4 medium to large ones
1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute (or if you don't have any, one egg mixed with a couple splashes
of water. This will change the nutritional info though)
7 tbsp cornflake crumbs (cornflakes crushed)
Directions
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Coat baking sheet with cooking spray
-In a medium bowl, combine shredded cheese, cream cheese, and mayo. Mix well and set aside.
-Cut peppers in half length wise. Remove seeds and membranes. Leave some if you want more heat. DO NOT TOUCH YOUR EYES. If you are afraid you will absentmindedly, you may want to wear gloves.
-Fill peppers with cheese mixture.
-Place egg in shallow dish and cornflakes in another shallow dish.
-Dip peppers in egg, both sides, and then roll the pepper in corn flakes. Place completed pepper on baking sheet.
-Bake for about 30 minutes, until filling begins to brown and/or bubble over.
Nutritional Information
This is for 8 servings, regardless of pepper size. Each serving has about 55 calories, 3 g fat, .4 g fiber, 3.2 g protein
Ingredients
Non-stick cooking spray
1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheese (You choose. The recipe said cheddar, but I only had
mozzarella and a fiesta blend in the fridge, so I used half of each).
1/4 cup low fat cream cheese or Neufchatel cheese
1 tbsp fat-free mayonnaise
8 small jalapeno peppers or 4 medium to large ones
1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute (or if you don't have any, one egg mixed with a couple splashes
of water. This will change the nutritional info though)
7 tbsp cornflake crumbs (cornflakes crushed)
Directions
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Coat baking sheet with cooking spray
-In a medium bowl, combine shredded cheese, cream cheese, and mayo. Mix well and set aside.
-Cut peppers in half length wise. Remove seeds and membranes. Leave some if you want more heat. DO NOT TOUCH YOUR EYES. If you are afraid you will absentmindedly, you may want to wear gloves.
-Fill peppers with cheese mixture.
-Place egg in shallow dish and cornflakes in another shallow dish.
-Dip peppers in egg, both sides, and then roll the pepper in corn flakes. Place completed pepper on baking sheet.
-Bake for about 30 minutes, until filling begins to brown and/or bubble over.
Nutritional Information
This is for 8 servings, regardless of pepper size. Each serving has about 55 calories, 3 g fat, .4 g fiber, 3.2 g protein
Creamy Apple Cinnamon Bowl
Last week I came across a recipe similar to this one in an email from Hungry Girl. I looked at the ingredients and decided I HAD to have it for breakfast that morning. I just looked too yummy! I made just a couple changes based on what I had in my cupboard.
Hungry Girl has some awesome and healthy recipes on her website www.hungrygirl.com as well as a collection of rockin' cook books. If you haven't discovered her yet, what are you waiting for?
Ingredients
1/2 cup low-fat small curd cottage cheese
1 tsp cinnamon sugar mixture (really it's 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp granulated
sugar. I have a dish of this pre-made for a variety of recipes, or to sprinkle on toast
occasionally)
1/4-1/2 tsp vanilla extract based on taste preference
1 crisp apple cored and cut into chunks
Directions
-Put cottage cheese, cinnamon sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Mix together.
-Top with apples
-Eat!
Optional: Add raisins, dried cranberries, walnuts, or any other dried fruits, nuts, or granola to mix it up. Just make sure you factor in the extra calories.
Nutritional Information
This makes one serving. This serving has about 195 calories, .5 g fat, 430 mg sodium, 33 g carbs, 5 g fiber, and 13.5 g protein.
Hungry Girl has some awesome and healthy recipes on her website www.hungrygirl.com as well as a collection of rockin' cook books. If you haven't discovered her yet, what are you waiting for?
Ingredients
1/2 cup low-fat small curd cottage cheese
1 tsp cinnamon sugar mixture (really it's 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp granulated
sugar. I have a dish of this pre-made for a variety of recipes, or to sprinkle on toast
occasionally)
1/4-1/2 tsp vanilla extract based on taste preference
1 crisp apple cored and cut into chunks
Directions
-Put cottage cheese, cinnamon sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Mix together.
-Top with apples
-Eat!
Optional: Add raisins, dried cranberries, walnuts, or any other dried fruits, nuts, or granola to mix it up. Just make sure you factor in the extra calories.
Nutritional Information
This makes one serving. This serving has about 195 calories, .5 g fat, 430 mg sodium, 33 g carbs, 5 g fiber, and 13.5 g protein.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Ginger-Lime Pinwheel Cookies
These cookies are amazing! They have a ton of flavor, are surprisingly easy to make as along as you have some patience, and even won me a blue ribbon at the county fair! I made a few changes from a recipe with a similar name in the Cooking Light Magazine from December 2009.
Ingredients
Ginger dough
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg yolk (save the egg white)
6 oz (measure it out) all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp ground ginger
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
dash of ground allspice
Lime dough
5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg white
2 tsp fresh lime zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 oz (measure it out) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
-To prepare Ginger dough, place 1/4 cup butter and brown sugar in a med bowl and beat until combine (about 3 min). Add molasses and egg yolk. Beat until well blended.
-In a separate bowl combine flour, ginger and next four ingredients. Whisk together. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating at a low speed until combine.
-Roll dough into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30-40 minutes.
-To prepare Lime dough, place butter and granulated sugar in a medium bowl and beat until blended, about 3 minutes. Add egg white and beat until blended. Beat in zest and vanilla, too.
-In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at a low speed until combined.
-Roll dough into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30-40 minutes.
-Unwrap ginger dough. Roll it between two sheets of plastic wrap into a rectangle about 13x18 inches. Place back in fridge and chill for 10 minutes or so. Do the same for the lime dough.
-Carefully unwrap each dough. Place plastic wrap on counter, top with ginger dough, and top that with lime dough. Darting with the long side without a clear border, slowly roll doughs, jelly roll style. This will create the pinwheel. Seal edges. Cover log with plastic wrap and freeze 30 minutes.
-Preheat oven 350 degrees.
-Unwrap dough. Cut with a sharp knife about 40 slices, about 1/4 inch thick. Place about 1 inch apart on a baking sheet (either air-bake or lined with parchment). Make 1 batch at a time for 8-9 minutes each. Cookies will look set. Cool on racks and enjoy.
Nutritional Information is for a 40 cookie batch. Each cookie will have about 81 calories, 2.8 g fat, .3 g fiber, and 1.1 g protein.
Ingredients
Ginger dough
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg yolk (save the egg white)
6 oz (measure it out) all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp ground ginger
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
dash of ground allspice
Lime dough
5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg white
2 tsp fresh lime zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 oz (measure it out) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
-To prepare Ginger dough, place 1/4 cup butter and brown sugar in a med bowl and beat until combine (about 3 min). Add molasses and egg yolk. Beat until well blended.
-In a separate bowl combine flour, ginger and next four ingredients. Whisk together. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating at a low speed until combine.
-Roll dough into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30-40 minutes.
-To prepare Lime dough, place butter and granulated sugar in a medium bowl and beat until blended, about 3 minutes. Add egg white and beat until blended. Beat in zest and vanilla, too.
-In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at a low speed until combined.
-Roll dough into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30-40 minutes.
-Unwrap ginger dough. Roll it between two sheets of plastic wrap into a rectangle about 13x18 inches. Place back in fridge and chill for 10 minutes or so. Do the same for the lime dough.
-Carefully unwrap each dough. Place plastic wrap on counter, top with ginger dough, and top that with lime dough. Darting with the long side without a clear border, slowly roll doughs, jelly roll style. This will create the pinwheel. Seal edges. Cover log with plastic wrap and freeze 30 minutes.
-Preheat oven 350 degrees.
-Unwrap dough. Cut with a sharp knife about 40 slices, about 1/4 inch thick. Place about 1 inch apart on a baking sheet (either air-bake or lined with parchment). Make 1 batch at a time for 8-9 minutes each. Cookies will look set. Cool on racks and enjoy.
Nutritional Information is for a 40 cookie batch. Each cookie will have about 81 calories, 2.8 g fat, .3 g fiber, and 1.1 g protein.
Jamaican Rum Chicken
I was really surprised by the strong flavor of this chicken. Every ingredient seems to shine through. Delicious!! The nutritional information is based on using all the sauce, but odds are you won't unless you like your chicken very saucy. Recipe was found in the Famous Brand Names Grilling and More Cookbook.
Ingredients
1/2 cup dark or spiced rum. I used Captain Morgan, but I get Sailor Jerry would be delicious too!
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
Directions
-Combine rum, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, peppers, ginger, time and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place in a gallon-sized resealable bag.
- Pour marinade over chicken and seal tightly, making sure to press the extra air out. Make sure the chicken is covered and refrigerate at least 4 hours up to over night. Turn bag often.
- Place chicken on an oiled grill and reserve remaining marinade.
-Place remaining marinade in a small saucepan on medium-high heat. Boil for five minutes and serve with the chicken.
Nutritional information: This information is based on four servings as well as using all the sauce equally. Each serving has about 240 calories, 3 g fat, .2 g fiber, and 35. 3 g protein
Ingredients
1/2 cup dark or spiced rum. I used Captain Morgan, but I get Sailor Jerry would be delicious too!
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
Directions
-Combine rum, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, peppers, ginger, time and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place in a gallon-sized resealable bag.
- Pour marinade over chicken and seal tightly, making sure to press the extra air out. Make sure the chicken is covered and refrigerate at least 4 hours up to over night. Turn bag often.
- Place chicken on an oiled grill and reserve remaining marinade.
-Place remaining marinade in a small saucepan on medium-high heat. Boil for five minutes and serve with the chicken.
Nutritional information: This information is based on four servings as well as using all the sauce equally. Each serving has about 240 calories, 3 g fat, .2 g fiber, and 35. 3 g protein
Grilled Lime Chicken
A super easy marinade that packs some powerful flavor! Goes well with the lime cilantro rice, too :) This recipe was adapted from one found this in the Favorite Brand Name Grilling and More Cookbook.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 tsp fresh lime zest
3 tbsp lime juice
1 1/2 tbsp minced ginger root
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tsp honey
1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper depending on taste
1/4-1/2 tsp salt depending on taste
Directions
-Mix together all ingredients except the chicken in a shallow dish or gallon-sized resealable bag.
-Add chicken
-Marinate at least 2 hours or over night
-Grill chicken until done, discard marinade
Nutritional Information
This makes four servings. Each serving has about 160 calories, 2.3 g fat, 0 fiber and 35 g protein
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 tsp fresh lime zest
3 tbsp lime juice
1 1/2 tbsp minced ginger root
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tsp honey
1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper depending on taste
1/4-1/2 tsp salt depending on taste
Directions
-Mix together all ingredients except the chicken in a shallow dish or gallon-sized resealable bag.
-Add chicken
-Marinate at least 2 hours or over night
-Grill chicken until done, discard marinade
Nutritional Information
This makes four servings. Each serving has about 160 calories, 2.3 g fat, 0 fiber and 35 g protein
Carolina-Style Barbecue Chicken
This a sweet and spicy grilled bbq chicken that will have you licking your fingers. The nutritional information below is calculated as if you used up all the left over sauce. Unless you like you bbq really saucy, odds are you will have some left over. This recipe was found in my Favorite Brand Name Grilling and More Cookbook.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
3/4 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup Frank's Red Hot sauce, or another hot sauce you may prefer
2 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil based on your preference
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
-Place chicken in a gallon-sized resealable bag.
-Combine 1/2 cup of the brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, oil, Worcestershire, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour one cup of it in the bag with the chicken. Place the rest in the fridge, sealed, over night.
-Place the chicken in the refrigerator at least one hour, but better to have it marinade overnight.
-Preheat grill. Make sure it is well oiled.
-Pour remaining sauce in a small sauce pan. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Sauce will thicken.
-Grill chicken on high heat 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
-Serve sauce in saucepan with the chicken. Enjoy!
Really good with some grilled corn on the cop and a side salad or baked potatoes on the grill. Yum!
Nutritional information is for four servings and calculated with using all the sauce. Each serving would have about 350 calories, 3.5 g fat, 1.5 g fiber, and 37 g protein
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
3/4 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup Frank's Red Hot sauce, or another hot sauce you may prefer
2 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil based on your preference
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
-Place chicken in a gallon-sized resealable bag.
-Combine 1/2 cup of the brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, oil, Worcestershire, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour one cup of it in the bag with the chicken. Place the rest in the fridge, sealed, over night.
-Place the chicken in the refrigerator at least one hour, but better to have it marinade overnight.
-Preheat grill. Make sure it is well oiled.
-Pour remaining sauce in a small sauce pan. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Sauce will thicken.
-Grill chicken on high heat 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
-Serve sauce in saucepan with the chicken. Enjoy!
Really good with some grilled corn on the cop and a side salad or baked potatoes on the grill. Yum!
Nutritional information is for four servings and calculated with using all the sauce. Each serving would have about 350 calories, 3.5 g fat, 1.5 g fiber, and 37 g protein
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