Trainor Family Cranberry Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 2 oranges - peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 lemon - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups cranberries, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup white sugar, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a medium bowl, whisk together the gelatin mix and boiling water until gelatin is dissolved. stir in the cold water. transfer to a gelatin mold, or keep in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
• place the oranges, lemon, apples, and cranberries into a bowl. sprinkle the sugar over the top. set aside so the fruit has time to bleed.
• when the gelatin is partially set, stir in the fruit. chill until set, preferably overnight. it becomes tastier with age!

marinated chicken and pasta salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons plum sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
• 1 teaspoon coarse grained prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced
• 1/2 cup cashews

Recipe

Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• in a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons plum sauce, 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce, sesame seeds, and basil. add chicken, and turn to coat. marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse.
• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook chicken until no longer pink, and juices run clear. drain on paper towels. allow to cool, then cut into bite-size strips.
• in a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon tomato sauce, and 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce. mix in cooked pasta, chicken, and cheddar cheese. gently stir in sliced avocado and cashews just before serving.

zesty slow cooker chicken barbecue

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
• 1/2 cup italian salad dressing
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• place chicken in a slow cooker. in a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and worcestershire sauce. pour over the chicken.
• cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low.

asian chicken salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles
• 1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
• 4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• prepare the dressing 30 minutes ahead of time by combining the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salad oil, and rice vinegar in a salad dressing carafe.
• to prepare the chinese rice noodles, heat a skillet with a few tablespoons of oil and break off a little bit of the noodles and add them to the skillet and fry them. they will puff up in the skillet, so only add a few at a time. as they begin to puff up, remove and drain them on paper towels. be sure to cook long enough as the under cooked noodles will be like eating needles. once cooked, add them to the salad mixture.
• in a large bowl combine the iceberg lettuce, cooked and shredded chicken, green onions and toasted sesame seeds. let chill about 10 minutes, and just before serving add the cooked rice noodles. serve in salad bowls and offer the dressing in a pourable container so your family can add as much dressing as they want. you can also pour the dressing over the top of the salad, toss, and serve immediately.

jamie's minestrone

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 5 carrots, sliced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 4 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red (optional)
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can green beans
• 2 cups baby spinach, rinsed
• 3 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup seashell pasta
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese for topping
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• in a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. add onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. add celery and carrots, saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
• add chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently. if desired add red at this point. reduce heat to low and add kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, the longer the better.
• fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. add macaroni and cook until tender. drain water and set aside.
• once pasta is cooked and soup is heated through place 2 tablespoons cooked pasta into individual serving bowls. ladle soup on top of pasta and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. spray with olive oil and serve.

jamie's cranberry spinach salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
• 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and let cool.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white vinegar, vinegar, and vegetable oil. toss with spinach just before serving.
• in a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.

Southwestern Caesar Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (1.27 ounce) packet dry fajita seasoning
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 anchovy fillets
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 canned chipotle pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 8 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup garlic flavored croutons
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin rings
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin rings
• 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into thin rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• sprinkle chicken breasts with fajita seasoning, and grill for about 4 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink and juices run clear. allow to cool, then slice into bite-size strips.
• in a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, sour cream, anchovies, green onions, parsley, dijon mustard, chipotle pepper, garlic, and worcestershire sauce. blend until smooth.
• place romaine lettuce in a large bowl, and top with croutons, shredded parmesan, and red, yellow, and orange pepper rings. arrange chicken on top, then pour on the dressing.