Description:

This chili is bursting with...

Time:

35 min (15 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1/4 C vegetable oil
2 each green bell...
1 large onion, chopped
2 clove garlic cloves,...
2 tablespoon chili powder
3 can (14 1/2 to 16...
1 can (14 1/2 ounces)...
1 can (14 1/2 ounces)...
1 can (14 1/2 ounces)...
1 can (4 ounces) diced,...
1.5 cup shredded Monterey...

Directions:

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the bell peppers, onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the chili powder; cook 1 minute. Stir in the stewed tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, chiles and broth. Simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. To serve, top with cheese.

Description:

Bring the taste of Hawaii...

Time:

20 min (5 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

4 each 4" pitas
2 tablespoon olive oil or 1/2...
1 can (8 ounces)...
1 can (6 1/2 ounces)...
1/2 cup chopped green...
1 cup shredded,...

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425

Description:

Make this great appetizer...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15-ounce) can...
3 tablespoon extra-virgin...
2 tablespoon minced Italian...
2 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon...
2 clove garlic, minced...
16 small small slices...
1 can (2 ounces)...

Directions:

Mix beans, oil, parsley, onion, lemon juice, garlic and pepper in a small bowl, making make 1 cup spread. Spoon a bit on each slice of toast and top each with 2 anchovies.

Description:

Wake up with this great...

Time:

25 min (10 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Breakfast

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 1/4 ounces)...
1 can (15 ounces) wild...
1 tablespoon sugar, optional
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1  Pinch ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons cornstarch...
3 large or extra-large eggs
1/2 cup fat-free milk...
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1  Non-stick cooking...
4 slices whole-wheat bread
1/4 cup sliced almonds,...

Directions:

For the Apricot-Blueberry Topping: Drain apricots and blueberries, reserving the syrup, and set fruit aside. Combine the reserved syrup, sugar if desired, cinnamon, nutmeg and cornstarch, mixing until blended in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Slice apricots; add apricots and blueberries to the sauce. Heat through; cover and set aside.

For the French Toast: Whisk eggs, milk, sugar...

Description:

A great start to any meal,...

Time:

30 min (10 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 large sourdough...
2 can (13 3/4 ounces...
1 cup freshly grated...
1 can (4 ounces)...
2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise

Directions:

Heat oven to 400

Description:

Salsa doesn’t have to...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

Italian

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can Salsa doesn’t...
1 can (14 ounces)...
1/4 cup finely diced red...
2 clove 1/4garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red...
2 tablespoons extra-virgin...
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

Directions:

Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve as a spread

Description:

Savor the flavors of New...

Time:

45 min (15 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Dinner

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green bell...
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 clove garlic, minced
1 can (14 1/2 ounces)...
1 can (14 ounces)...
1 can (14 ounces)...
1  bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme,...
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound catfish fillets,...

Directions:

Heat oil in a large, heavy deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and celery; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.

Stir in tomatoes, broth, okra, corn, bay leaf, thyme, salt if desired, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Hot pepper sauce, to taste

Just before serving, stir in fish and cover. Cook, stirring gently 2 ...

Description:

For Mediterranean flavors,...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Salad

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 can 2 cans (14 ounces...
1 can 1 can (8 1/2...
3 tablespoon 3 tablespoons...
3 tablespoon 3 tablespoons...
1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon...
2 each 2 garlic cloves,...
1 pinch Freshly ground...
1/4 cup 1/4 cup shaved...

Directions:

Put beans, artichokes and mint in a medium bowl. In a small bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic and pepper; pour over beans and artichokes. Toss gently. To serve, top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Description:

Asian-Style Steak is...

Time:

40 min (15 min to prepare, 25 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pound lean steak...
1 can (14 1/2 ounces)...
4 each celery stalks,...
2 medium onions, sliced
1 can (4 ounces)...
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lite soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 cups fresh mung bean...
1 can (5 ounces) sliced...
1 can (5 ounces) bamboo...
3 cups cooked brown or...

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the steak strips, and cook and stir until the surfaces are seared. Add the tomatoes, celery, onions and mushrooms. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Mix the water, soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside. Add the bean sprouts, water chestnuts and bamboo shoots to the skillet; heat through. Stir in the soy sauce mixture, and keep stirring until the sauce thickens. Serve over cooked rice.

Description:

Spring is in the air....

Time:

15 min (10 min to prepare, 5 min to cook)

Meal type:

Side Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1  can (11 ounces)...
1/2  cup chopped,...
2  tablespoons...
1  tablespoon lite...
1  tablespoon sesame...
1  teaspoon freshly...
1 1/2  pounds fresh...
1/4  cup toasted,...

Directions:

Gently combine Mandarin oranges, bell pepper, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger in a small bowl. Set aside. Sauce may be prepared ahead. Cook asparagus in a covered skillet, in a small amount of water, just until tender crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Arrange asparagus on a serving platter. Spoon Mandarin-pepper sauce over the asparagus; top with almonds. * To intensify flavor, toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 5 minutes, shaking often.

Description:

This carrot cake, made with...

Time:

1 hr 15 min (15 min to prepare, 1 hr to cook)

Meal type:

Dessert

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1.5 cup all-purpose flour
1.5 cup sugar
2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 1/2 ounces)...
1 can (8 ounces)...
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dark raisins
1 each Confectioners’...

Directions:

Heat the oven to 350

Description:

Give macaroni salad a new...

Time:

15 min (15 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Salad

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

6 ounce (1 1/2 cups)...
1 can (28 ounces)...
1.5 cup sliced celery
1.5 cup coarsely chopped...
1.5 cup finely chopped...
1/2 cup bottled herb...
1/3 cup chopped, fresh...
8 each Basil or parsley...

Directions:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well, cover and refrigerate until chilled. Combine macaroni, baked beans, celery, red onion, peppers, vinaigrette and chopped basil or parsley. Cover and let stand at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.

Description:

What’s halftime without...

Time:

15 min (5 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

Mexican

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 tablespoon vegetable oil or...
2 can (10 ounces each)...
4 OZ low-fat or...
1/2 cup spicy, hot...
1/2 cup chunky bleu...

Directions:

Heat oil in a medium, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, breaking it into flakes as it cooks. Add cream cheese and stir until softened and well mixed. Remove from heat and stir in barbecue sauce and bleu cheese dressing. Serve warm for dipping.

Description:

The centerpiece of your...

Time:

1 hr 45 min (15 min to prepare, 1 hr 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

4 pound 1 chicken, washed...
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch salt and pepper...
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (16 ounces) baked...

Directions:

Preheat the grill to medium (about 350

Description:

Treat your taste buds (and...

Time:

30 min (5 min to prepare, 25 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium red-skin...
1 medium onion, coarsely...
1 pound fully trimmed,...
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian...
1/2 cup red burgundy wine
1.5 cups canned,...
1 cup drained, canned...
1 can (8 ounces) sliced...
1 can (4.5 ounces)...
1 pinch Salt and pepper,...

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and onion and sauté until lightly browned, stirring often, about 4 minutes.

Add the beef and sauté until the beef browns, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.

Add flour and Italian seasoning, and stir until the beef is coated and the flour is brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the wine and bring to a boil, stirring constantly and scraping any flour clinging to the bottom of the pan into the l...

Description:

Like to sink your teeth...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Lunch

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1/2 cup canned beets,...
2 tablespoons horseradish (use...
8 slices crusty ciabatta...
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 can (4 ounces) sliced...
2 cups shredded leaf...

Directions:

In a small bowl combine beets and horseradish to make spread; blend well. To assemble sandwich, spread beet-horseradish mixture on one side of 4 slices of bread. Arrange beef, onion, mushrooms and lettuce on top. Top with remaining slices of bread.

Description:

Serve with any grilled meat.

Time:

30 min (15 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Sauces & Seasonings

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (8 ounces)...
1 can (15 ounces) black...
1/2 cup canned pimentos,...
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 can (4 ounces) diced...
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 each chipotle pepper,...
3 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin...
1 dash Salt and pepper,...

Directions:

* Use 1 pepper from canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, if available.
** To toast, place seeds in a small skillet. Roast on medium heat for about 30 seconds, shaking the skillet, until the spice smells roasted and pops.

Grill pineapple slices on gas or charcoal grill until slices have brown grill marks, turning once. Cut into 1/2-inch dices. In a large bowl, combine pineapple with remaining ingredients except salt and pepper; mix well. Season with salt and pepper, to ...

Description:

Whirl sweet, canned peaches...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Cocktails

Notes:

SORBET FLAVOR...

Ingredients:

1 can (16 ounces)...
2 tablespoons bourbon

Directions:

Freeze the unopened can of fruit until frozen solid, at least 18 hours. Submerge the unopened can in hot water 1 to 2 minutes.

Open the can, and pour any thawed syrup into the workbowl of a food processor. Remove the other end of the can, and turn the fruit out onto a cutting surface. Cut into chunks and add to the workbowl. Process, pulsing on and off until smooth. Add bourbon and process to blend thoroughly.

Serve immediately, or spoon into a bowl, cover and fr...

Description:

Whip up this easy appetizer...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (about 8 ounces)...
1 can (about 8 ounces)...
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoon dried crushed chiles
2 tablespoon 1extra-virgin...

Directions:

Preparation:
Carefully pierce each olive several times with the tip of a small knife. Combine the black and green olives with the oregano, chiles, and olive oil, and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours for the flavors to blend. Serve chilled. They will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks.

Description:

This baked spaghetti dinner...

Time:

40 min (10 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (28 ounces)...
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1 can (4 ounces)...
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups cooked spaghetti...
1 cup part-skim...

Directions:

Heat the oven to 350�F.

Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion.

Cook and stir until the onion is soft. Stir in the tomato puree, green peper, mushrooms, garlic powder and pepper. Simmer until well blended.

Mix with the spaghetti, and place in an oven-proof casserole dish. Top with the mozzarella. Bake for 15 minutes.

Description:

Homemade, delicious and...

Time:

1 hr (20 min to prepare, 40 min to cook)

Meal type:

Dessert

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 each Non-stick cooking...
1 package 1 tube (18...
2 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces)...
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 can (8 1/2 ounces)...
1 can (8 1/2 ounces)...
1/2 cup chopped pecans or...
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoon butter or...
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup light cream

Directions:

Heat oven to 350

Description:

Wrap up the flavors of the...

Time:

1 hr (20 min to prepare, 40 min to cook)

Meal type:

Dinner

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1  large head cabbage*
1  small onion, chopped
2  medium stalks...
1  tablespoon...
1  can (15 ounces)...
1  cup canned...
1/4  cup dry breadcrumbs
1/3  cup chopped parsley

Directions:

Separate 12 large outer leaves from the cabbage head; set aside the remaining cabbage head. Remove the center vein from each leaf so it becomes more pliable. Soften the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from water with a slotted spoon; set aside until cool enough to handle.

Chop 1 cup of cabbage from the remaining cabbage head. Save any leftover cabbage to use in a salad, soup or stir-fry dish. Cook and stir the chopped cabbage, onion and celery in oil ...

Description:

Whether it's a special...

Time:

25 min (10 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 pound turkey hot dogs...
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell...
2 clove garlic, minced
6 cups cooked brown or...
2 can (14 1/2 ounces...
1 can (15 ounces)...
1 can (15 ounces) navy...
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup thinly-sliced...

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the hot dogs, onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook until the meat is browned and the onions are tender, stirring often, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the rice, tomatoes, kidney beans, navy beans, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Heat through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions, and serve immediately.

Description:

Need a protein-rich dish,...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Salad

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (16 ounces)...
1 can (14 1/2 ounces)...
1 can (14 1/2 ounces)...
1/2 small onion, chopped or...
1/4 cup dried parsley or...
1 tablespoon dried basil or...
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon lemon juice...
1 pinch Salt and pepper,...

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix kidney beans, beets, potatoes, onions, parsley and basil. Toss with olive oil and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you have a refrigerator or chilled cooler available, chill for 30 minutes before serving, or enjoy at room temperature.

Description:

ReciMeals are designed to...

Time:

15 min (15 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (10 ounces)...
1 can (8 ounces)...
1/2 cup drained, canned...
1/3 cup sliced green onions
3 tablespoon mayonnaise
1.5 tablespoon minced gingerroot
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 dash Salt and pepper,...
2 small papayas or 2...
1 each Lime or lemon wedges
2 each whole-wheat pita...

Directions:

Toss chicken, pineapple, water chestnuts and green onions in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, gingerroot, lime juice, salt and pepper. Add to chicken mixture and toss gently. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each papaya half to make a flat surface for plating; place halves on 4 serving plates. Mound chicken salad in the papaya halves. Serve with lime wedges, and 1/2 pita per serving.