watermelon summer salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3/4 cup halved, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 quarts seeded, cubed watermelon
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup pitted black olive halves
• 1 cup chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place the onion slices in a small bowl with the lime juice. the acid of the lime will mellow the flavor of the raw onion. let stand for 10 minutes.
• in a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, feta cheese, black olives, onions with the lime juice, and mint. drizzle olive oil over it all, and toss to blend. dig in and be prepared for a pleasant surprise!

Best Baconless Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 cups chopped fresh broccoli
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• make the salad by tossing together the broccoli, onion, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds in a large bowl.
• whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar; pour over the salad. toss to evenly coat. chill at least 30 minutes. sprinkle with pecans before serving.

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.

Holiday Ambrosia Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
• 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
• 4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 30 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the pasta and cook until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. drain, transfer to a large bowl, and cool.
• whisk the sugar, eggs, flour, salt, and reserved pineapple juice together in a saucepan until smooth. cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens. pour over cooled pasta, and toss to coat evenly. cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 8 hours.
• stir the pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges into the pasta mixture. mix in the coconut if desired. stir in the frozen whipped topping until evenly blended. chill until serving.

Baked Chicken Reuben

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and pressed
• 4 slices swiss cheese
• 1 1/4 cups thousand island salad dressing
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. sprinkle with salt and pepper. place sauerkraut over chicken and top with cheese slices. pour dressing over all and cover dish with aluminum foil.
• bake in preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (fork can be easily inserted and juices run clear). sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
• add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

Italian Chicken Marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle italian-style salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins


• in a shallow baking dish, mix the salad dressing, garlic powder, and salt. place the chicken in the bowl, and turn to coat. marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours. (for best results, marinate overnight.)
• preheat the grill for high heat.
• lightly oil grate. discard marinade, and grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

Green Bean Bundles Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (15 ounce) cans whole green beans, drained
• 1 cup italian-style salad dressing
• 9 slices bacon, cut in half

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 12 hrs 22 mins


• in a medium bowl combine green beans and dressing; toss gently. cover and chill overnight.
• preheat oven to broil. place a rack high in the oven, about 5 inches from the top.
• drain beans; arrange in bundles of 10 to 12 beans each. wrap half a slice of bacon around each bundle, and secure with a toothpick.
• place bundles on a baking sheet and broil for 7 minutes, or until bacon is cooked.

Strawberry, Kiwi, And Spinach Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons raspberry jam
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 8 cups spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 8 strawberries, quartered
• 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• mix together raspberry vinegar, raspberry jam, and vegetable oil in a small container.
• combine spinach, nuts, strawberries, and kiwi in a salad bowl. toss with raspberry dressing.

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.

blackberry spinach salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried
• 1 pint fresh blackberries
• 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup edible flowers (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a large bowl, toss together baby spinach, blackberries, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, green onion, and walnuts. garnish with edible flowers.

kris' amazing shredded mexican beef

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (4 pound) beef bottom round roast or other lean roast
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste
• 1 cube beef bouillon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs 20 mins

Ready Time: 8 hrs 45 mins


• trim the roast of any excess fat, and cut into four pieces. rub with black pepper, and place into a slow cooker. add the onions, green chiles, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chipotle peppers, and beef bouillon. pour in enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.
• cover, and cook on high until the meat begins to fall apart, about 8 hours. add water if needed to keep the roast from drying out.
• turn the slow cooker to low, and remove meat to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. shred the meat into bite-sized pieces using two forks. return the meat to the slow cooker; cook about 20 minutes to reheat before serving.

gnocchi in fontina sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound refrigerated gnocchi
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 8 ounces italian fontina cheese, cubed
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Recipe

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


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the gnocchi, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. drain, and set aside.
• once the gnocchi goes into the pot, start the sauce, as you want the gnocchi to be done first. melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. add the shallots, and cook for a few minutes, until tender. stir in the cream, and heat to almost a boil. gradually mix in the fontina and parmesan cheeses, being careful not to boil. stir until smooth, then remove from the heat immediately, or the sauce may clump.
• place gnocchi into serving dishes, and spoon the sauce over them. garnish with chopped fresh basil.

greek orzo with feta

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
• 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 pound dried orzo pasta
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• stir together olive oil, lemon juice, olives, tomatoes, red pepper, red onion, garlic, oregano, and feta cheese in a large bowl. let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and toss the tomato mixture. sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (17.5 fluid ounce) bottle buffalo wing sauce, divided
• 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and pour in 3/4 of the wing sauce and the ranch dressing mix. cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
• once the chicken has cooked, add the butter, and shred the meat finely with two forks. pile the meat the hoagie rolls, and splash with the remaining buffalo wing sauce to serve.

sesame pasta chicken salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup light soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat a skillet over medium-high heat. add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and set aside.
• 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 pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. transfer to a large bowl.
• in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. shake well.
• pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

soccer salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 ounces blanched slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 5 slices bacon
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
• 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (such as ac'cent®)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 heads leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup chow mein noodles

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat an oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• spread the almonds and sesame seeds an ungreased baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until the almonds are just turning golden brown, about 8 minutes. set aside to cool completely. meanwhile, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, cool, and crumble.
• cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool; crumble.
• make the dressing by shaking the sugar, vinegar, monosodium glutamate, vegetable oil, and garlic in a glass jar with a sealable lid until mixed. combine the cooled almonds, sesame seeds, crumbled bacon, lettuce, and chow mein noodles in a bowl. pour the dressing overtop and gently toss until coated.

Rocket And Parma Ham Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (7 ounce) bag arugula
• 7 ounces parma ham, torn into thin strips
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• arrange arugula on a large, flat platter.
• top arugula with parma ham.
• drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.

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.

Trisha's Game Day Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup hot sauce
• 1 cup blue cheese salad dressing
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• stir together the chicken, celery, cream cheese, hot sauce, and blue cheese dressing in a 2 quart baking dish until evenly blended.
• bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. stir in the shredded cheddar cheese to serve.

Grilled Kingfish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pounds whole kingfish, gutted and washed
• 2 cups italian-style salad dressing

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• cover fish with water, refrigerate and let stand for 2 days. change water every six hours.
• two to twelve hours before fish is to be cooked, drain water and cover fish with salad dressing.
• heat a grill to medium heat. remove fish from marinade and place skin side down on grill. cook until meat is tender and flaky, about 20 minutes.

Green Bean Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place beans in a large saucepan, and cover with water. boil beans until soft but still bright green, about 15 minutes. transfer beans immediately to an ice water bath to cool. drain after 3 minutes. place beans in large bowl. toss with balsamic vinegar, stir in th olive oil.
• place the almonds in a heavy skillet over low heat; cook until golden. toss almonds into the green bean salad. serve at room temperature or chilled.

Green Bean Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place beans in a large saucepan, and cover with water. boil beans until soft but still bright green, about 15 minutes. transfer beans immediately to an ice water bath to cool. drain after 3 minutes. place beans in large bowl. toss with balsamic vinegar, stir in th olive oil.
• place the almonds in a heavy skillet over low heat; cook until golden. toss almonds into the green bean salad. serve at room temperature or chilled.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
• add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

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.

slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (17.5 fluid ounce) bottle buffalo wing sauce, divided
• 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and pour in 3/4 of the wing sauce and the ranch dressing mix. cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
• once the chicken has cooked, add the butter, and shred the meat finely with two forks. pile the meat the hoagie rolls, and splash with the remaining buffalo wing sauce to serve.

Ranch Potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 5 pounds peeled and cubed potatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 4 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

• bring a pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
• before mashing potatoes, add the cream cheese, salad dressing, cream and salt.
• beat with a mixer until smooth. serve immediately.

Cottage Cheese Potato Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 eggs
• 4 large potatoes
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup sliced radishes
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced green onion
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sliced black olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. peel once cold.
• place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. rinse the potatoes in cold water, and allow to cool. slice the cooled potatoes into a large salad bowl.
• chop 2 hard-cooked eggs into the bowl with the potatoes, and mix in the celery, radishes, green pepper, and green onion. stir together the cottage cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl, and pour over the potato mixture. toss lightly to combine, and season to taste with salt and pepper. slice the remaining hard-cooked egg, arrange the slices on top of the salad for a garnish, and sprinkle with black olives.

grilled chicken salad with seasonal fruit

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 1/3 cup red vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 heads bibb lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Recipe

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


• preheat the grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. remove from heat, cool, and slice.
• meanwhile, place pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. cook pecans until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. remove from heat, and set aside.
• in a blender, combine the red vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. process until smooth.
• arrange lettuce on serving plates. top with grilled chicken slices, strawberries, and pecans. drizzle with the dressing to serve.

Black Bean And Wild Rice Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (16 ounce) package cooked wild rice
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped cashews
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• toss the red onion, cilantro, black beans, wild rice, dried cranberries, and cashews together in a large mixing bowl.
• whisk the orange juice, olive oil, tarragon vinegar, dijon mustard, thyme, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; pour over the rice mixture in the mixing bowl and toss to coat. chill 30 minutes.

Rocket And Parma Ham Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (7 ounce) bag arugula
• 7 ounces parma ham, torn into thin strips
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• arrange arugula on a large, flat platter.
• top arugula with parma ham.
• drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
• add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

sesame pasta chicken salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup light soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat a skillet over medium-high heat. add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and set aside.
• 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 pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. transfer to a large bowl.
• in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. shake well.
• pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

Rocket And Parma Ham Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (7 ounce) bag arugula
• 7 ounces parma ham, torn into thin strips
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• arrange arugula on a large, flat platter.
• top arugula with parma ham.
• drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.

slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (17.5 fluid ounce) bottle buffalo wing sauce, divided
• 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and pour in 3/4 of the wing sauce and the ranch dressing mix. cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
• once the chicken has cooked, add the butter, and shred the meat finely with two forks. pile the meat the hoagie rolls, and splash with the remaining buffalo wing sauce to serve.

fortune cookies ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 7 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup egg whites
• 3 tablespoons water

Recipe

• preheat oven 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
• stir together sifted flour, salt, cornstarch and sugar.
• add salad oil and egg whites and stir until smooth.
• gradually stir in water just until blended.
• foil cover the cookie sheet. drop level tablespoon of batter for each of 6 cookies. use back of spoon to spread batter evenly into 4 inch circle.
• bake for about 20 minutes.
• remove one cookie at a time from the oven with a wide spatula; working quickly follow these four steps: 1. flip cookie cotton gloved hand 2. hold fortune in center of pliable cookie while folding cookie in half 3. grasp ends of cookie and draw gently down over edge of muffin pan to crease at center of cookie 4. fit cookie in muffin pan (points down) to hold shape as it cools if cookie hardens too quickly, return to oven for about 1 minute. store in airtight container.

greek salad iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small english cucumber, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 2 ounces tomato basil feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red vinegar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• in a salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, onion and olives.
• whisk together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. let sit for 1 hour, occasionally stirring to blend flavors.
• pour dressing over salad, add feta cheese and toss before serving.

sesame pasta chicken salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup light soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat a skillet over medium-high heat. add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and set aside.
• 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 pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. transfer to a large bowl.
• in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. shake well.
• pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

Tor-tunas

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
• 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
• 4 leaves lettuce (optional)
• 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• mix tuna, mayonnaise, pickle relish, onion, celery, lemon juice, and garlic salt together in a bowl. lay 1 lettuce leaf on each tortilla. spoon tuna mixture in a line across the middle of each tortilla. fold opposing edges of the tortilla to overlap the filling. roll 1 of the opposing edges around the filling in a burrito-style.

Cranberry Whip

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups ground raw cranberries
• 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1 pint heavy cream, whipped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 30 mins


• in a large bowl, mix cranberries, miniature marshmallows, and sugar. cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
• mix apples and walnuts into the cranberry mixture. fold in whipped heavy cream just before serving. serve cold.

slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (17.5 fluid ounce) bottle buffalo wing sauce, divided
• 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and pour in 3/4 of the wing sauce and the ranch dressing mix. cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
• once the chicken has cooked, add the butter, and shred the meat finely with two forks. pile the meat the hoagie rolls, and splash with the remaining buffalo wing sauce to serve.

greek salad iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small english cucumber, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 2 ounces tomato basil feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red vinegar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• in a salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, onion and olives.
• whisk together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. let sit for 1 hour, occasionally stirring to blend flavors.
• pour dressing over salad, add feta cheese and toss before serving.

Rocket And Parma Ham Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (7 ounce) bag arugula
• 7 ounces parma ham, torn into thin strips
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• arrange arugula on a large, flat platter.
• top arugula with parma ham.
• drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.

Tor-tunas

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
• 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
• 4 leaves lettuce (optional)
• 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• mix tuna, mayonnaise, pickle relish, onion, celery, lemon juice, and garlic salt together in a bowl. lay 1 lettuce leaf on each tortilla. spoon tuna mixture in a line across the middle of each tortilla. fold opposing edges of the tortilla to overlap the filling. roll 1 of the opposing edges around the filling in a burrito-style.

sesame pasta chicken salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup light soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat a skillet over medium-high heat. add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and set aside.
• 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 pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. transfer to a large bowl.
• in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. shake well.
• pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

Cranberry Whip

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups ground raw cranberries
• 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1 pint heavy cream, whipped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 30 mins


• in a large bowl, mix cranberries, miniature marshmallows, and sugar. cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
• mix apples and walnuts into the cranberry mixture. fold in whipped heavy cream just before serving. serve cold.

Cottage Cheese Potato Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 eggs
• 4 large potatoes
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup sliced radishes
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced green onion
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sliced black olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. peel once cold.
• place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. rinse the potatoes in cold water, and allow to cool. slice the cooled potatoes into a large salad bowl.
• chop 2 hard-cooked eggs into the bowl with the potatoes, and mix in the celery, radishes, green pepper, and green onion. stir together the cottage cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl, and pour over the potato mixture. toss lightly to combine, and season to taste with salt and pepper. slice the remaining hard-cooked egg, arrange the slices on top of the salad for a garnish, and sprinkle with black olives.

fortune cookies ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 7 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup egg whites
• 3 tablespoons water

Recipe

• preheat oven 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
• stir together sifted flour, salt, cornstarch and sugar.
• add salad oil and egg whites and stir until smooth.
• gradually stir in water just until blended.
• foil cover the cookie sheet. drop level tablespoon of batter for each of 6 cookies. use back of spoon to spread batter evenly into 4 inch circle.
• bake for about 20 minutes.
• remove one cookie at a time from the oven with a wide spatula; working quickly follow these four steps: 1. flip cookie cotton gloved hand 2. hold fortune in center of pliable cookie while folding cookie in half 3. grasp ends of cookie and draw gently down over edge of muffin pan to crease at center of cookie 4. fit cookie in muffin pan (points down) to hold shape as it cools if cookie hardens too quickly, return to oven for about 1 minute. store in airtight container.

Rocket And Parma Ham Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (7 ounce) bag arugula
• 7 ounces parma ham, torn into thin strips
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• arrange arugula on a large, flat platter.
• top arugula with parma ham.
• drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.

greek salad iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small english cucumber, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 2 ounces tomato basil feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red vinegar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• in a salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, onion and olives.
• whisk together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. let sit for 1 hour, occasionally stirring to blend flavors.
• pour dressing over salad, add feta cheese and toss before serving.

slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (17.5 fluid ounce) bottle buffalo wing sauce, divided
• 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and pour in 3/4 of the wing sauce and the ranch dressing mix. cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
• once the chicken has cooked, add the butter, and shred the meat finely with two forks. pile the meat the hoagie rolls, and splash with the remaining buffalo wing sauce to serve.

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.

spinach salad with peaches and pecans

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup pecans
• 2 ripe peaches
• 4 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried
• 1/4 cup poppyseed salad dressing

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). arrange pecans on a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, until they just begin to darken. remove from oven and set aside.
• peel peaches (if desired) and slice into bite-sized segments. combine peaches, spinach and pecans in a large bowl. toss with dressing until evenly coated, adding a little additional dressing, if necessary.

Ranch Potato Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup fat free ranch dressing
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• boil the potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. drain and set aside.
• in a mixing bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ranch salad dressing, celery, peas, paprika, scallions and salt and pepper.
• add the potatoes, toss and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Layered Cheddar-fruit Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 cups shredded lettuce
• 3 cups fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced
• 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 3 cups seedless grapes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a small bowl whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream and honey together.
• in a large bowl toss 1 cup of the cheese with the lettuce.
• in a 2 1/2 quart glass bowl, layer half of the lettuce mixture, peaches, remaining lettuce mixture, strawberries, grapes and remaining cheese. spread mayonnaise mixture over the top or serve on the side. chill well before serving.

watermelon salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 small watermelons
• 1 (15 ounce) can canned diced pineapple in juice, drain juice and reserve
• 1 pound seedless grapes
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 2 bananas, cut into bite-size pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• cut each watermelon in half lengthwise. hollow out the insides using a melon baller, reserving rind for later use. drain pineapple, and discard juice. cut apples in half, remove cores, and cut into bite size pieces. peel banana, and slice in to bite size pieces. rinse grapes under cold running water, and pat dry.
• in a bowl, toss together the watermelon balls, pineapple, apple, banana chunks, and grapes. divide fruit salad among the 4 reserved watermelon "bowls," and serve.

creamy beet salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 medium beets
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 5 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon red vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared dijon-style mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons dried dill weed
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Ready Time: 3 hrs


• scrub, top, and tail beets. boil in salted water about 45 minutes, or until tender. drain hot water from pot, and fill with cold water. set aside until beets are cool enough to handle.
• slice beets thinly, and transfer to a salad bowl. add onion and cucumber.
• in separate bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, horseradish, dill, and salt and pepper. pour over vegetables, and toss to combine. refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight. serve chilled.

Cindy's Tuna, Spinach, And Bacon Quiche

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup thawed frozen chopped spinach
• 1 (12 ounce) can solid tuna packed in water, drained
• 3 slices bacon strips, cooked and chopped
• 6 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• whisk together eggs, milk, blue cheese dressing, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth. fold in spinach, tuna, bacon, and swiss cheese until evenly mixed. pour into pie shell.
• bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

Easy Marinated Vegetables

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 carrot, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup italian-style salad dressing

Recipe

• bring a large pot of salted water to boil. place the broccoli and cauliflower florets into the boiling water for one minute. drain and rinse florets.
• combine broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot and italian salad dressing in a medium size mixing bowl. cover the bowl and refrigerate the vegetables for one hour.

Western Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 2 cucumbers, sliced
• 2 bunches green onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 head cauliflower, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots, chopped
• 1 head broccoli, chopped
• 1 bunch radishes, sliced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans ranch-style beans, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle ranch-style salad dressing
• 1 (13.5 ounce) package nacho-flavor tortilla chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• place the shredded lettuce in a large, flat dish. layer with cucumbers, green onions, green bell pepper, cauliflower, baby carrots, broccoli, and radishes. pour drained beans over the vegetables. cover with ranch-style dressing, and top with nacho-flavor tortilla chips. cover, and chill until serving.

Bbq Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 (8.75 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
• 1/4 cup barbeque sauce
• 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat grill for high heat.
• lightly oil grate. grill chicken 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. remove from heat, cool, and cube.
• in a large bowl, toss together the chicken, celery, red bell pepper, onion, and corn.
• in a small bowl, mix together the barbeque sauce and mayonnaise. pour over the chicken and veggies. stir, and chill until ready to serve.

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.

bing cherry congealed salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted bing cherries, drained, juice reserved
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
• 1 (6 ounce) package cherry jell-o®
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 6 fluid ounces cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

• in a sauce pan, combine reserved cherry juice and pineapple juice to equal 1 cup. bring to boil, add gelatin and whisk together. remove from heat and add cream cheese and blend together until smooth.
• add cola and beat until mixture becomes fluffy. fold in cherries, pineapple, and nuts. pour into molded container, chill 6 to 8 hours or until firm.

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.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
• add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

refreshing mint and tuna salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
• 1 (6 ounce) package crumbled garlic and herb feta cheese
• 3 hearts of romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a large serving bowl, toss together the tuna, feta cheese, lettuce, cucumber and green onion. in a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, mint leaves, salt and pepper. pour over salad and toss gently. serve immediately.

sesame pasta chicken salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup light soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat a skillet over medium-high heat. add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and set aside.
• 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 pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. transfer to a large bowl.
• in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. shake well.
• pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

Rocket And Parma Ham Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (7 ounce) bag arugula
• 7 ounces parma ham, torn into thin strips
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• arrange arugula on a large, flat platter.
• top arugula with parma ham.
• drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.

grilled tri-tip with oregon herb rub

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
• 1 (2 1/2 pound) beef tri-tip roast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs


• mix together the salt, garlic salt, celery salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, dill, sage, and rosemary in a bowl. store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.
• use a damp towel to lightly moisten the roast with water, then pat with the prepared rub. refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, up to overnight, for the flavors to fully come together.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• place the roast the preheated grill and quickly cook until brown on all sides to sear the meat, then remove. reset the grill for medium-low indirect heat (if using charcoal, move coals to the outside edges of the grill pit).
• return the roast to the grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the desired degree of doneness has been reached, about 1 1/2 hours for medium-well. remove from the grill and cover with aluminum foil. allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving across the grain in thin slices to serve.

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.

slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (17.5 fluid ounce) bottle buffalo wing sauce, divided
• 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and pour in 3/4 of the wing sauce and the ranch dressing mix. cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
• once the chicken has cooked, add the butter, and shred the meat finely with two forks. pile the meat the hoagie rolls, and splash with the remaining buffalo wing sauce to serve.

greek-style tuna salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
• 2 teaspoons prepared greek vinaigrette salad dressing (such as kraft®)
• 3 pitted kalamata olives, chopped
• 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• mix the tuna, onion, salad dressing, olives, and feta cheese together in a bowl.

tomato, tuna, and bean salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 1 cup cooked quinoa (optional)
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, dill weed, garlic, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. add tomatoes, kidney beans, tuna, quinoa, basil, and onion; gently stir with a large spoon to coat evenly. spoon salad into serving bowls; top each with about 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese.

Cranberry-black Cherry Gelatin Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (6 ounce) package black cherry flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream, room temperature
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 cups hot water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• combine gelatin mix and hot water until the gelatin dissolves. stir in the can of cranberries and mix well. add the room temperature sour cream and stir to combine. place gelatin mixture in the refrigerator until almost set. stir in the walnuts and return to the refrigerator until the mixture is completely set.

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.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
• add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

Calabrese Style Spaghetti

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (6 ounce) package spaghetti
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 cup grated romano cheese

Recipe

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


• 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.
• immediately place pasta in a large bowl and mix in butter, garlic and cheese. after butter has completely melted, serve.