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.