Alton Brown's Buffalo Wings

Ingredients

• 12 whole chicken wings
• 3 ounces unsalted butter
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Game-Winning Dips and Healthy Tips

Touchdown Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 pounds lean ground turkey breast
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Mexican-style diced tomatoes
• 1 can (6 ounces) reduced sodium tomato paste
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup low sodium tomato juice
• 1 package Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch Dips Mix

Spicy Sausage and Linguine

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 10 small pork sausage links, cut up
• 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
• 1 jar (24 ounces) Pace Picante sauce
• 3 peppers, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 package (16 ounces)
• linguine, cooked and drained
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Parsley-Rosemary Pesto and Roasted Vegetables with Rotini and Parsley-Rosemary Pesto

Parsley-Rosemary Pesto

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed Italian parsley
• 1/3 cup packed fresh rosemary, stems removed
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1 ounce chunk Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup shredded)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Salt

Preparation

1. Place all ingredients except oil and salt in bowl of food processor. Pulse until well combined. With processor running, slowly add oil in steady stream until well combined. Add salt as desired.

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Seared Tilapia with Asparagus and Spicy Mint Gremolata

Ingredients

• 2 pounds thin, tender asparagus, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped mint leaves
• 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 tilapia fillets (about 1 pound total), halved
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus 4 teaspoons oil for drizzling

Peanut butter pancakes

Ingredients

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• 1 cup(s) multigrain pancake mix, such as Up Country Organics
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup(s) all-natural peanut butter
• 1 cup(s) milk
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1 cup(s) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter

Orange & Spice Chocolatea

Ingredients

• 2 cups skim milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 Lipton Orange & Spice Flavored Black Tea bags
• Whipped cream and chocolate curls (optional)

Tasty Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 12-ounce can evaporated whole milk
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/3 cups grated muenster cheese (4 ounces), plus 4 deli-thin slices (1 ounce)
• 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
• 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets (4 cups)
• 4 cups medium pasta shells (9 ounces)

Cooking with Tea!!

I love tea and cooking with it here are a couple of great recipes.

 

Tea-Smoked Salmon with Honey and Lavender Glaze

Ingredients

• 2 bags Tazo Chai tea
• 1 bag Tazo Wild Sweet Orange tea
• 2 tablespoons dry rice
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
• 8 ounces sockeye salmon
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 20m | Total Time: 25m

Ingredients

• 8 chicken wings (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved through the joint
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• ranch dressing, for dipping

Sausage Cheeseburger Pizza

Sausage Cheeseburger Pizza

Description
A quick appetizer than can be made into a meal, this unique recipe combines the flavors of pizza and cheeseburgers!

Ingredients

• 1 pound Bob Evans Original Recipe Sausage Roll
• 1 12-inch prepared pizza shell
• 1/2 cup yellow mustard
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 15 dill pickle slices
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

 

Twice Baked Potatoes

Notes

These potatoes still taste buttery and rich but are much lighter than the full fat version by using a small amount of butter to saute sweet leeks and some chive flavored reduced fat cream cheese. Courtesy of the foodnetwork

Ingredients

• 4 medium russet potatoes, about 6 ounces each
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 leeks, (white and light green parts), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme
• 4 ounces 1/3-less fat chive-and-onion flavored cream cheese
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish

Smart Snacks

Baked Mozzarella Sticks with Spicy Tomato Dipping Sauce
Tomato Mozzarella Skewers
Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pita Toasts
Cheesecake Lollipops
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calcium and important nutrients.
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Black Beans and Rice with Chicken and Apple Salsa

yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings

active time: 40 minutes

total time: 40 minutes

Canned beans get an upgrade thanks to garlic and spices courtesy of epicurious

• 1 cup chopped peeled Granny Smith apple
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided
• 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion, divided
• 1 teaspoon (or more) fresh lime juice
• 1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3 cups low-salt chicken broth
• 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups cooked brown or white rice
• 1 2–3-pound rotisserie chicken, skin discarded and meat shredded
• 4–6 lime wedges

Shrimp Watermelon Satay

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce or to taste
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce or to taste
• 16 shrimp jumbo, cleaned, poached and chilled
• 16 pieces 2 inch cubes seedless watermelon
• 1 serving fresh basil leaves or baby romaine leaves for garnish