Description:

Stir-fries are speedy, but...

Time:

13 min (5 min to prepare, 8 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2  teaspoons...
1  medium onion,...
1  can (20 ounces)...
1  pound frozen,...
1  clove garlic, minced
1  Pinch crushed red...
1  can (14.5 ounces)...
1/4  cup canned, diced...
1  teaspoon soy sauce
3  cups hot cooked...

Directions:

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add half the oil and heat until smoking, about 10 seconds. Add the onion and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the pineapple and stir fry gently until pineapple browns lightly, about 1 minute. Move pineapple to a bowl and set aside.

Add remaining oil to the pan. Add shrimp and stir-fry until opaque, about 1 minute. Add garlic and red pepper, if desired, and stir-fry for 10 seconds.

Add the tomat...

Description:

Think “out of the box”...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 package (30 ounces)...
1 can (15 ounces) solid...
1 can (15 ounces)...
3 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or...
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour...
1/4 cup grated Parmesan...

Directions:

Place a large saucepan of water over high heat. Cover and bring to a boil. When water comes to a boil, add ravioli and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, combine pumpkin, broth, sugar, butter, garlic powder, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium saucepan, and stir to combine. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and mixture is heated through, about 10 minutes. Just before serving, stir in sour cream as des...

Description:

Perfectly easy, absolutely...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Salad

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 cups enriched or whole...
1 cup pea pods, cut in...
2 can (10 ounces each)...
1 can (5 ounces) water...
1/2 small red bell pepper,...
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2/3 cup light mayonnaise...
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted...

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions, adding the pea pods during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and cool pasta and pea pods.

In a large bowl, combine the pasta and pea pods with chicken, water chestnuts, bell pepper, red onion and carrots. Combine the mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar and salt, and toss with the salad.

Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Just before serving, fold in cashews.

Description:

ReciMeals are designed to...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Main Dish

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked rotini
1 cup pea pods, cut in...
2 can (10 ounces each)...
1 can (5 ounces) water...
1/2 small red bell pepper,...
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 cup light mayonnaise...
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted...

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions, adding pea pods during last 30 seconds of cooking. Drain and cool pasta and pea pods. In a large bowl, combine pasta and pea pods with chicken, water chestnuts, bell pepper, onion and carrots. Combine mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar and salt; toss with salad. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Just before serving, fold in cashews.

Description:

This combination of chicken...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 each Non-stick cooking...
6 each skinned and boned...
1.5 cup canned spaghetti...
1 pound zucchini, trimmed...
1 can (11 ounces) corn,...
1 can (7 ounces) sliced...
1.5 cup shredded,...

Directions:

Heat the oven to 450

Description:

Sweet and savory, a perfect...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Lunch

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (10 ounces)...
1 can (8 ounces)...
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped, unsalted...
2 each green onions,...
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon curry powder
4 each whole wheat...
4 cup fresh watercress

Directions:

Combine chicken, apricots, celery, pecans and green onions in a medium bowl. In a separate small bowl, blend mayonnaise, mustard and curry powder. Add the curried mayonnaise to the chicken mixture; toss gently. Line pita halves with watercress.

Spoon about 3/4 cup chicken mixture into each pita half. Repeat to fill other pitas.

Description:

These tangy tasty wrap...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Lunch

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 cup thinly sliced...
1 can (10 ounces)...
1 medium tomato, diced
1 can (5 ounces) sliced...
1/4 cup creamy Caesar...
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan...
4 each (8-inch) flour...

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, tomato, water chestnuts, salad dressing and Parmesan cheese. Toss until well combined. Divide the mixture evenly among the tortillas. Wrap the tortillas around the filling, and serve.

Description:

If your idea of nachos is...

Time:

9 min (5 min to prepare, 4 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

5 OZ (about 4 dozen...
1 can (9.75 oz) white...
1 cup drained and...
1 cup drained canned...
3 OZ pepper jack...

Directions:

Arrange chips on a large, microwave-safe platter.

Break the chicken in pieces and scatter over the chips. Scatter the beans over the chicken and the tomatoes over the beans. Top with an even layer of cheese and microwave at full-power until the cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Description:

ReciMeals are designed to...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Main Dish

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (10 ounces)...
1/2 cup diced onion
2 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoon pesto sauce, divided
1 each Vegetable oil spray
1 package (10 ounces)...
1 cup fresh asparagus,...
1 cup canned roasted...
1/2 cup shredded...
1 ounce feta cheese,...
2 clove garlic, minced

Directions:

Heat oven to 400

Description:

Convenience from your...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Main Dish

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small 1white onion,...
1 cup Arborio rice
1 can (15 ounces)...
1/2 cup white wine
1 can (8 ounces) peas,...
1 can (6 ounces) chunk...
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup freshly grated...
1 pinch salt and pepper...

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until onion is translucent. Add rice; stir, coating rice with olive oil and onions.

Pour in broth and wine. Simmer covered until stock is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in peas, chicken, basil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Description:

As a convenient one-dish...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced leeks
1 cup arborio rice
1 can (15 ounces)...
1/2 cup white wine
1 can (10 ounces)...
1 can (14 1/2 ounces)...
1/2 cup freshly grated...
1/4 cup chopped, fresh or...

Directions:

Heat oil in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until leeks are softened. Add rice; stir, coating rice with olive oil and leeks. Pour in broth and wine. Simmer covered until stock is absorbed and rice is still just slightly firm, about 20 minutes. Gently stir in chicken, artichokes, cheese and savory. Cover; let sit for five minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Description:

Enjoy chili in a new way,...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1  unbaked (12...
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces)...
1/3 cup chopped,...
1/3 cup shredded,...
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan...
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 can (4 ounces) sliced...
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions:

Heat oven to 425?F. Put pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza pan. Brush olive oil evenly over crust. Spread chili and tomatoes on top. Combine mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, oregano and black olives, if desired; sprinkle over pizza. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Garnish with basil.

*If chili needs thickening, simmer until the desired consistency is reached. Other varieties of chili may be substituted for vegetarian chili, such as no-bean chili or turkey chili (with...

Description:

For an easy snack, dip it!...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Snack

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 ounces) chili
1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese
1 package (16 ounces)...

Directions:

Optional toppings:
Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
Green chili peppers rinsed, seeded and chopped
Black olives
Sour cream
Guacamole

Combine the chili and cream cheese in a microwaveable bowl, cover with a vented lid and cook on high power for 3 minutes. Stir the cheese into the chili until thoroughly blended. Cook for an additional 1 minute, if needed.

Serve with the tortilla chips and if desired, an assortment of your favorite t...

Description:

Everybody loves...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Drinks

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) dark...
1 can (15 oz) apricots...
1 1/2 cups chocolate ice...
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons choopped peanuts
1 stick cinnamon, for...

Directions:

Whirl the cherries, apricots, ice cream and cinnamon in a blender, just until smooth. Add peanuts; blend 5 seconds more. Serve immediately in tall glasses. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired. Another serving option: serve the smoothie as a chilled dessert soup in a small bowl or stemmed glass.

Description:

Get the kids helping out in...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Kids

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (46 ounces)...
2 can (15 ounces each)...
1 cup seedless raisins
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1 dash Red, blue or...

Directions:

Combine the pineapple juice, fruit cocktail (beetles) and raisins (bugs) in a large pitcher. Divide the ice cream among 6 tall glasses or mugs. Pour the juice mixture over the ice cream. Stir 1 drop of food coloring into each glass, if desired. Serve immediately.

Description:

For a light meal that’s...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Salad

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (16 ounces) black...
1 can (11 ounces)...
1 can (4 ounces) mild...
1 cup thinly- sliced...
1 cup thinly- sliced...
1 cup red bell pepper,...
1/4 cup chopped, fresh...
5 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 each Romaine lettuce...

Directions:

Combine the beans, corn, chiles, =, celery, green onions, bell pepper and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.

Whisk the oil, vinegar and cumin in a separate smaller bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir until thoroughly coated. Let stand 15 minutes to blend the flavors, or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

To serve, spoon the salad onto a bed of lettuce or greens.

Description:

Give your fruit salad some...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Salad

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 can (15 1/2 ounces...
2 can (15 1/2 ounces...
1 can (4 ounces)...
1 pinch Cinnamon, to taste

Directions:

Toss all ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Description:

Any time of year, these...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Dessert

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 cups graham cracker...
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 stick butter, melted (8...
1 can Sweetened...
1 can crushed pineapple...
1 can sweetened...
1/2 cup almonds, coarsely...
1.5 cups White Chocolate...

Directions:

Heat oven to 375

Description:

For a simple dessert that...

Time:

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

Meal type:

Dessert

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can pears in heavy...
1/2 teaspoon ginger root, minced

Directions:

Place the unopened can of fruit in the freezer until solid (approximately 24 hours; can may bulge slightly). Submerge the unopened frozen can in very hot tap water for 1 minute.

Open the can and pour any thawed syrup into a food processor bowl fitted with a steel blade. Remove the frozen fruit from the can; carefully cut into 8 chunks.

Put the frozen fruit chunks into the food processor; add ginger root. Process until smooth, scraping blade and bowl as needed.