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SKILLET CHICKEN WITH MARSALA & MIXED MUSHROOMS

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 cup dry Marsala wine 1 1/2 cups water 1 tub Knorr� Homestyle Stock - Chicken 2 tsp. cornstarch 4 thin sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 Tbsp. olive oil 10 ounces sliced assorted wild mushrooms 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic HERE'S HOW: Reduce Marsala wine in large skillet until syrupy consistency. Stir in water and Knorr� Homestyle Stock - Chicken and bring to a boil. Whisk in cornstarch blended with 1/4 cup water until smooth and slightly thickened. Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill in hot grill pan, turning once, until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken from grill pan; keep warm. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in another skillet and cook mushrooms until tender and starting to brown. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender. To serve, slice chicken into halves. Arrange 1/2 of the mushrooms on serving platter, then top with chicken and remaining mushrooms. Pour sauce over and sprinkle, if desired, ...

Pinoy Style Green Salad

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This is the Filipino variation of the popular garden salad. In place of olive oil, the Filipinos use fish sauce, which gives the salad a distinctly Southeast Asian flavor. This dish is super easy to prepare and pairs well with any meat or pasta dish, or you can eat it by itself as a starter.  WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 6 large iceberg lettuce leaves 2 medium tomatoes 1 thinly sliced cucumber 1 thinly sliced small onion _______ Dressing ------------ � cup sugar � cup vinegar 1 tsp fish sauce � tsp salt � tsp ground black pepper HERE'S HOW: Use your hands to tear the lettuce leaves into medium sized pieces. Cut each tomato into 12 wedges. Put all the vegetables into a large salad bowl and give it a quick toss. Combine all ingredients for the dressing and mix well so that the sugar and salt dissolve. An easy way to do this is to put all the ingredients for the dressing into a small bottle. Close the cap tightly and shake well. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss just before serving. Pr...

GREEN CHICKEN CHILI

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper 2 cloves garlic 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts [or pork tenderloin], cut into 1-inch chunks 2 cups water 1 can (15.5 oz.) cannellini beans [or white kidney beans] 1 can (4 oz.) green chilies, undrained 1 tub Knorr� Homestyle Stock - Chicken HERE'S HOW: Heat oil in 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat and cook onion and jalapeno pepper, stirring frequently, until onion is tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is almost cooked, about 4 minutes. Stir in water, beans, chilies and Knorr� Homestyle Stock - Chicken, stirring until Stock is melted. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 10 minutes. Garnish, if desired, with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro and/or lime wedges. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Serving Siz...

KNORR CHICKEN MILANESE

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 Tbsp. Knorr� Chicken flavor Bouillon 1 cup plain dry bread crumbs 2 eggs, lightly beaten 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded 1/4-inch-thick (about 1-1/4 lbs.) 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil HERE'S HOW: Combine Knorr� Chicken flavor Bouillon with bread crumbs in shallow dish. Dip chicken in eggs, then bread crumb mixture, coating well; set aside. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, turning once, until chicken is thoroughly cook and golden brown, about 5 minutes. TIP: To bake, preheat oven to 425�. Line baking pan with aluminum foil, then spray with no-stick cooking spray. Arrange chicken on pan, then lightly spray with no-stick cooking spray. Bake 15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Spice up your bread crumb coating with these easy stir in ideas. Stir desired amount into your bread crumbs to add delicious flavor: � Parmesan cheese and garlic powder � Cumin and cinnamon � Chopped cilantro and lime zest � ...

Key Lime Bars

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I saw this recipe on KSL's Studio 5 last week and knew that I had to try it. Luckily, I already had all of the ingredients so it was pretty simple to throw together. I made a couple of changes to the recipe, I think that the bars should have more crust on the bottom, I think that will make the whole bar turn out better, so instead of the half of the crumb mixture being reserved for the top, I would reserve 1/4 to 1/3 of the crust mixture. I can't wait to try this with pie fillings, I think that it would be awesome with apple, and blueberry, maybe even cherry! Key Lime Bars 1/4 cup lime juice (could use juice from 2-3 limes, I used key lime juice I found at the grocery store) 1 large egg yolk 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 10 tablespoons butter, softened slightly, but still cold 1 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup oats 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 pinch of salt To get your butter softened slightly, but still have it work, you can leave it at room temperature for about 15 min...

CHICKEN WITH WHITE WINE & CREAM SAUCE

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 Tbsp. olive oil 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (about 1-1/4 lbs.) 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic 1 package (10 oz./300 g) cremini mushrooms, halved 1 cup white wine [or water] 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tub Knorr� Homestyle Stock - Chicken 2 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves HERE'S HOW: Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken. Remove chicken and reserve drippings; set aside. Cook onion with garlic in reserved drippings, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in wine and cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Stir in Knorr� Homestyle Stock - Chicken until Stock is melted. Return chicken to skillet and simmer, covered, until chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 20 minutes.* Stir in basil. *To thicken sauce: cook unc...

ITALIAN CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS & ONIONS

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup sliced yellow onion 1 cup sliced green bell pepper 1 pack Knorr� Roasters� Roasting Bag & Seasoning Blend for Chicken - Garlic Parmesan & Italian Herb HERE'S HOW: Preheat oven to 350�. Place chicken and vegetables inside bag, then sprinkle seasoning blend over chicken and vegetables. Twist bag to close tightly, then secure with blue tie about 2-inches below the opening. Turn bag gently to spread seasoning blend over chicken and vegetables. Lay bag flat in 13 x 9-inch baking dish, arrange chicken in single layer. Bake 35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before opening. Carefully cut open bag and serve. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Serving Size: 1 serving Amount Per Serving: Calories 230 Calories from Fat 45 Total Fat 5 g Saturated Fat 1.5 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 110 mg Sodium 620 mg Total Carbs 7 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Sugars 2 g Protein 37 g Vitamin A 6 % Vitamin C 45 % Calcium 4 % Iron 6 %

WEEKDAY SKILLET CHICKEN

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 2 cups water 1 package Knorr� Asian Sides� - Chicken flavor Fried Rice 1 cup frozen vegetables [or drained canned vegetables ] 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken HERE'S HOW: Bring water to a boil in 3-quart saucepan. Stir in Knorr� Asian Sides� - Chicken flavor Fried Rice and vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered 7 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in chicken; heat through. Let stand about 2 minutes.

SMOKEY MAC & CHEESE PASTA

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 2 slices thick cut bacon 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 cup red bell pepper 1 package Knorr� Pasta Sides� - Chicken flavor 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese 2 cups rotisserie chicken HERE'S HOW: Cook bacon in 2-quart saucepan over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Stir in red peppers and onion to saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from saucepan and set aside. Prepare Knorr� Pasta Sides� - Chicken flavor in same saucepan according to package directions. Stir in chicken, cheese, peppers and onion during the last 2 minutes of cook time. Garnish, if desired, with chopped cilantro.

Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

This is an easy and delicious side dish. And the color is great. 12 ounces green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan Preheat oven to 425�F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up, then lay green beans (make sure they are dry) out on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to evenly coat. Spread out on the sheet so that all the beans lay flat and place the pan in the lower third section of oven. After baking the beans for about 10 minutes, remove the pan from oven and shake it briefly to turn the beans, then return the pan to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with grated cheese.

ZESTY CHILI DIP

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream 1 medium tomato, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 can (4 oz.) green chilies 1 package Knorr� Leek recipe mix 3 tsp. chili powder HERE'S HOW: Combine all ingredients in medium bowl; chill at least 2 hours. Stir before serving. Serve, if desired, with corn chips or cut-up vegetables. Cheese Chili Dip : Stir in 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 4 oz.) RECIPE TIP: Use this dip to make Tortilla Roll-Ups. Simply spread Zesty Chili Dip on flour tortillas, top with cut-up cooked chicken, roll-up and serve.

CREAMY CHIPOTLE LIME DIP

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 cup Hellmann's� or Best Foods� Real Mayonnaise 1 container (8 oz.) sour cream 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 2 Knorr� Chipotle MiniCubes, crumbled HERE'S HOW: Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Chill about 30 minutes to blend flavors. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro. Serve with your favorite dippers. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Serving Size: 2 Tbsp. Amount Per Serving: Calories 120 Calories from Fat 110 Total Fat 12 g Saturated Fat 3 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 15 mg Sodium 190 mg Total Carbs 1 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Sugars 1 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 2 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 0 % Iron 0 %

SANDRA'S ASIAN-STYLE STIR-FRY SAUCE (Homemade)

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An incredibly quick and easy stir-fry sauce recipe that pairs well combined with a variety of Asian meat, poultry, and vegetable stir-fry main dish meals... Prep: 10 Mins. Cook: 5 Mins. Yields: (Appx. � Cup) INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons chicken broth 3 tablespoons rice wine 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons sesame oil Pinch of white pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons granulated garlic 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 tablespoon arrowroot (or cornstarch) 2 tablespoons cold water METHOD In a bowl, combine soy sauce, broth, rice wine, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper. Dissolve arrowroot in 1/4-cup cold water (slurry), and set aside nearby. Heat all ingredients, except slurry, in a small saucepan until gently boiling. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 minute. Mix the slurry (as it will tend to settle), and add to saucepan while whisking.  Cook, whisking, until the sauce boils and thickens.  Remove from heat and use this sauce...

SANDRA'S VERSATILE SWEET ZUCCHINI BREAD RECIPE

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A very versatile recipe where you can change out certain ingredients, for example:  --*6 oz. container (Appx. 1/2 cup) Peach Yogurt  with your favorite flavor, and/or --*2 cups of zucchini with your favorite combo of fruit/berries  (i.e., apple, carrot, raspberries, bananas, etc.); and/or, --*Toasted slivered almonds to various nuts and/or the addition of  chocolate chips, raisins, dried fruit, and so on...  ~ Have fun with it, I do! ~ Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 1 Hr. "I have only used half of this huge Juneau-Alaskan-Grown zucchini and made 16 mini Versatile Sweet Zucchini Bread loaves so far. Mucho thanks to sis Nadine and friend Kathy!" Yields: (2 Regular Loaves, or 4 Mini) INGREDIENTS Wet: 3 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil *1 (6 oz. container) Peach 99% fat-free yogurt - (Or, your flavor choice); --I typically use what I have on hand, which was Yoplait (Appx. 1/2 cup) 3 teaspoons vanilla extract Dry (Sifted through a sieve atop wet ingredients): 2-3/4 cups a...

GUACAMOLE

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 2 medium avocados, peeled and mashed with a fork 1/4 cup seeded and finely chopped tomato 1/4 cup chopped green onions, rinsed and drained 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1 Knorr� Garlic MiniCube, crumbled HERE'S HOW: Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Garnish, if desired, with additional chopped green onions and serve with tortilla chips. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Serving Size: 2 Tbsp. Amount Per Serving: Calories 70 Calories from Fat 50 Total Fat 6 g Saturated Fat 1 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 80 mg Total Carbs 4 g Dietary Fiber 3 g Sugars 1 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 2 % Vitamin C 10 % Calcium 0 % Iron 2 %

SANDRA'S MAGNIFICENT 4-CHEESE LASAGNA (Serves 6)

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A smaller lasagna recipe version I created for families  consisting of fewer members. I also made a double batch; one for this evening, and another for the freezer... Prep: 30 Mins. Bake: 45 Mins. Servings: (6) INGREDIENTS Feel free to double the recipe to make it crowd-size,  or a second batch for the freezer as I did! Sauce: 1 lb. extra-lean moose burger --(Or, venison, beef, elk, caribou, buffalo, etc.,  including the option to add Italian sausage, if preferred) 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 small orange bell pepper, chopped (or your desired color) 1 garlic clove, minced Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 (24 oz. jar) prepared marinara sauce 1 cup water --(You need the addition of water so your sauce is a bit looser  when using no-bake lasagna noodles,  as they absorb quite a bit liquid while baking) 1 teaspoon  Italian herb seasoning 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Cheese Mixtu...

Blueberry Smoothies

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This is one of my very favorite ways to use up fruit. I sometimes buy fruit simply to make these awesome smoothies. Our family enjoys drinking them and I feel good that I'm giving them healthy things to eat and drink. I got this recipe several years ago from a Jello ad in a magazine and I've kind of just adapted it. There's really no set recipe. You can do it to your own taste, and I love that you can use whatever fruit combination or any kind of pudding you want to. Blueberry Smoothies Fruit - I've used raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, bananas you can use whatever you want in whatever combinations you want. If I'm using bananas I usually use 2 very ripe bananas. Usually for the berries I've used about a half of the container of strawberries and the blueberries and raspberries usually come in smaller containers, so I've used the whole thing. Blueberries and raspberries are small enough that you don't need to cut up your fruit, but if you're u...

FRUITY TROPICAL DIP

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup Hellmann's� or Best Foods� Light Mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. Lipton� Lemon Sweetened Iced Tea Mix 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 tsp. Knorr� Tomato Bouillon with Chicken flavor 1 1/2 tsp. lime juice HERE'S HOW: Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl until smooth. Serve with tortilla chips and tropical fruit dippers such as cut-up pineapple, mango and papaya. Also terrific with Hellmann's� or Best Foods� Real Mayonnaise.

SANDRA'S ADDICTING MUSHROOM and JALAPENO POPPERS with BACON

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A perfectly addicting 2-for-1 side dish/appetizer  you're able to serve  hot out of the oven  or at room temperature. Don't wait for game day to enjoy all such deliciousness... Prep: 20 Mins. Bake: 30 Mins. Yields: (14 Mushrooms-7 Halved Jalapeno Poppers, with 1 jalapeno half being chopped to add to filling) INGREDIENTS 14 medium fresh button mushrooms, stems removed; reserve stems 4 large (4" long) fresh jalapenos, stems removed, including half of the ribs and seeds after cutting in 1/2 lengthwise --(Remove more or less ribs/seeds to your desired level of spiciness) 2 strips center-cut bacon, sliced into 1/2" pieces 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 (8 oz. tub) cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup medium shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 2 green onions (both green and white parts), finely sliced 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon dry Italian seasoned bread crumbs METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degre...

CREAMY DILLED VEGETABLE DIP

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1/4 cup Hellmann's� or Best Foods� Dijonnaise� Creamy Dijon Mustard 1 package Knorr� Vegetable recipe mix 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill [or 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed] HERE'S HOW: Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours to blend flavors. Stir before serving. Serve with your favorite dippers. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Serving Size: 2 Tbsp. Amount Per Serving: Calories 50 Calories from Fat 40 Total Fat 4.5 g Saturated Fat 2.5 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg Sodium 230 mg Total Carbs 2 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Sugars 1 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 2 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 2 % Iron 0 %

FRENCH ONION DIP

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream 1/2 cup Hellmann's� or Best Foods� Real Mayonnaise 1 package Knorr� French Onion recipe mix HERE'S HOW: Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Chill, if desired. Serve with your favorite dippers. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Serving Size: 2 Tbsp. Amount Per Serving: Calories 340 Calories from Fat 310 Total Fat 34 g Saturated Fat 18 g Trans Fat 1 g Cholesterol 80 mg Sodium 270 mg Total Carbs 6 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Sugars 5 g Protein 3 g Vitamin A 20 % Vitamin C 2 % Calcium 15 % Iron 2 %

EASY VEGETABLE DIP

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 package Knorr� Vegetable recipe mix 1/2 cup Hellmann's� or Best Foods� Real Mayonnaise 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream HERE'S HOW: Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours to blend flavors. Stir before serving. Serve with your favorite dippers. Also terrific with Hellmann's� or Best Foods� Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil.

HOT SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 package (10 oz./300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, soften 3/4 cup Hellmann's� or Best Foods� Real Mayonnaise 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese [or cheddar or Swiss cheese](about 6 oz.) 1 package Knorr� Vegetable recipe mix 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 can (240 mL.) water chestnuts, drained and chopped 2 cloves garlic HERE'S HOW: Preheat oven to 350�. Combine all ingredients except 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Spoon into a 2-quart casserole, then top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake for 35 minutes or until dip is hot. Dip, dip hooray! Spanakopita Dip : Substitute feta cheese for the cheddar and omit artichoke hearts. Spoon into mini phyllo cups and bake 8 minutes or until filling puffs. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Serving Size: 2 Tbsp. Amount Per Serving: Calories 90 Calories from Fat 70 Total Fat 8 g Saturated Fat 3 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 15 mg Sodium 210 mg Total Carbs 4 g D...

HOT CHEESY SPINACH DIP

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 package (10 oz./300 g) chopped spinach leaves 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup Hellmann's� or Best Foods� Real Mayonnaise 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese [or Monterey Jack cheese (about 6 oz.)] 1 package Knorr� Vegetable recipe mix 1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts 2 cloves garlic HERE'S HOW: Preheat oven to 350�. Combine all ingredients except 1/2 cup cheddar cheese in medium bowl. Spoon into 2-quart casserole, then top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Bake 35 minutes or until heated through. Serve, if desired, with toasted french baguette rounds, sliced garlic bread, corn or tortilla chips or vegetable dippers. Spanakopita Dip : Use feta cheese instead of cheddar. Spoon into mini phyllo cups and bake 8 minutes or until filling puffs. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Serving Size: 2 Tbsp. Amount Per Serving: Calories 80 Calories from Fat 60 Total Fat 7 g Saturated Fat 2.5 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 15 mg Sodium 180 mg Total Carbs 2 g Dietary Fiber 0 ...

BAKED ARTICHOKE DIP

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WHAT YOU NEED: 1 package Knorr� Leek recipe mix 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1/2 cup Hellmann's� or Best Foods� Real Mayonnaise 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream 1 cup Swiss cheese [or mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.)] HERE'S HOW: Preheat oven to 375�. Combine all ingredients in 1-quart casserole. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with your favorite dippers. Spinach & Artichoke Dip: stir in 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked and squeezed dry. Italian Artichoke Dip: use mozzarella cheese instead of Swiss and stir in 1/4 cup drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Mexican Artichoke Dip: substitute Monterey Jack cheese for the Swiss cheese and stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and hot pepper sauce to taste. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Serving Size: 2 Tbsp. Amount Per Serving: Calories 100 Calories from Fat 80 Total Fat 9 g Saturated Fat 3.5 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 15 mg Sodium 200 mg Total Carbs 4 g Diet...

SANDRA'S AUTHENTIC PORK ADOBO

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Believe me, you can never make enough of this Pork Adobo recipe as it seems disappear in a flash... Prep: 5 mins.  Cook: 1 Hr. Servings: (6 to 8) INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. pork sirloin tip roast, trimmed, and cut into 1-1/2" cubes (Purchased in a 2-pk @ Costco; used 2/3's of a 3lb. roast) 2 tablespoons light olive oil 4 cups hot water � cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce � teaspoon organic black peppercorns 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon  organic pickling spice 1 teaspoon organic chili powder 1 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon organic ground paprika 4 tablespoons organic arrowroot powder [or cornstarch] (mixed w/1/4 cup cold water to dissolve and form slurry) --Prepared steamed rice Garnish: --Toasted sesame seeds METHOD Begin preparing steamed rice. Heat dutch oven to medium-high heat. When hot, add olive oil, then pork and sear for 5 minutes; turning and doing so on other side for an additional 5 minutes (try not t...

SANDRA'S JAPANESE RESTAURANT-STYLE SALAD and DRESSING

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This light and flavorful salad n' dressing tastes very similar to major Japanese chain restaurants and pairs stupendously with Asian main dishes... Prep: 15 Mins. Servings: (6 to 8) INGREDIENTS: Dressing (Yields 1-1/2 cups) : 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet white onion 1/2 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons ground ginger (or 2 tablespoons freshly grated) 2 tablespoons minced celery 3 tablespoons ketchup 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Sandra's Restaurant-Style Japanese Salad Dressing (Click for recipe)... Salad: 1 bunch heart of romaine, sliced into 2-1/2" x 1/4" strips 1 carrot, shredded 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced on the diagonal Garnish: --Toasted sesame seeds METHOD: Add all dressing ingredients in order listed in blender.  Place lid on top, and blend on high speed for a minimum of 30 seconds,...