Pizza Pepperoni Bites

INGREDIENTS 24 slices pepperoni 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella 1/4 c. pizza sauce 1/4 c. sliced black olives Chopped parsley, for garnish DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400º. On a cutting board, slice 4 slits in each slice of pepperoni so you can easily fold them over each other in the mini muffin tin. (Make sure to keep center intact.) Place a slice of epperoni in each muffin...

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Lemon Chicken Breasts

Ingredients 1/4 cup good olive oil 3 tablespoons minced garlic (9 cloves) 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons) 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on (6 to 8 ounces each) 1 lemon Directions Watch...

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Twice-Baked Broccoli-and-Kale-Stuffed Potatoes

Serves 2 What You'll Need: 2 russet potatoes1 cup cooked broccoli (roasted or steamed is fine)6 large tuscan kale leaves1/2 cup milk2–3 tablespoons cheddar cheese, gratedSalt and pepper, to taste What to Do: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Scrub potatoes, then poke each several times with a fork (making sure to press well into the potato flesh). Place the potatoes...

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Beetroot and sweet potato burgers

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup tri-coloured quinoa 3 brown onions 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 (260g) beetroot, peeled, grated 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground chilli 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup rolled oats 200g orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 12 x 5mm-thick slices Olive oil cooking spray 1 tablespoon white balsamic...

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Zucchini Boats on the Grill

Ingredients 2 medium zucchini  1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces 1/4 cup bacon bits 1 tablespoon minced black olives 1 jalapeno pepper, minced  3 tablespoons diced green chile peppers 1/4 cup minced onion  1/4 cup chopped tomato  6 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese  1 pinch dried basil seasoned salt to taste ground black pepper...

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Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Batter Bread

Ingredients  1 bulb garlic  1/2 teaspoon olive oil  2 cups finely chopped fresh mushrooms, such as button, cremini, or stemmed shiitake  1 tablespoon olive oil  1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F)  1 package active dry yeast  1 cup low-fat cottage cheese  1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley  1/4 cup refrigerated...

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Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/4 c. tomato paste 3 cloves garlic, crushed with press 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 3 c. lower-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 3 cans (15 oz. each) lower-sodium black beans, undrained 1 c. frozen corn Directions In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high....

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GINGERY CHICKEN SOUP WITH ZUCCHINI “NOODLES”

YIELDServes 6 ACTIVE TIME25 minutes TOTAL TIME3 hours, 40 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 medium carrots (about 1 1/4 pounds), divided 3 (3") pieces ginger, unpeeled 1 (3 1/2–4 pound) whole chicken 1 medium onion, unpeeled, cut into sixths 3 celery stalks, cut into 2" pieces 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise 1 tablespoon black peppercorns Handful of cilantro stems, plus leaves...

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Curried Lentil-Tomato Soup

YIELD 6 servings (serving size: about 1 cup soup and 2 teaspoons bacon)If it’s buried under bacon, then you know it’s got to be good. This is a yummy comfort food perfect for the winter months and appropriate for all members of your family. Ingredients4 center-cut bacon slices1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onion (1 onion)4 garlic cloves, finely chopped3 cups fat-free, lower-sodium...

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