Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Cobb Salad


Cobb Salad
Eating Healthy in 2009. Copyright 2007, Ellie Krieger All Rights Reserved.


Yield:4 servings, serving size, about 3 cups


For the Dressing:

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the salad:

Cooking spray
1/4 pound sliced Black Forest or other smoked ham
2 hard-boiled eggs
6 cups romaine lettuce (about 6 ounces) coarsely chopped
2 cups watercress, thick stems removed
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups)
1/2 avocado, diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup cooked diced chicken breast 1 (6-ounce) breast
1/2 cup crumbled Roquefort or Blue cheese (about 2 ounces)
Directions

For the salad:

In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients and set aside.

Slice the ham into 1/2-inch strips. Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and preheat over a medium-high heat. Add the ham to the skillet and cook over stirring frequently, until the ham is warmed through and crisped, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Remove and discard the yolk from 1 of the hard boiled eggs. Chop the remaining egg white and whole egg and set aside.

In a large bowl toss the romaine and watercress with 2/3 of the dressing. Put the dressed greens onto a large serving dish. Place the tomatoes on top forming a row down the middle. In strips on either side of the tomatoes place the avocado, chicken, cheese, diced egg, and the crisped ham on top of the greens. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve.

Per Serving:
Calories 360; Total Fat 24 g; (Sat Fat 7 g, Mono Fat 13 g, Poly Fat 3 g) ; Protein 28 g; Carb 11 g; Fiber 4 g; Cholesterol 115 mg; Sodium 770 mg

Eating Healthy in 2009. Copyright 2007, Ellie Krieger All Rights Reserved.

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Philly Cheesesteak sandwich loaf


Ingredients
  • one large loaf of french bread
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz sliced roast beef
  • 9 slices provolone cheese
  • Aluminum foil
Instructions
  1. Pour olive oil in pan and heat to medium-high. Add peppers and onions and cook until onions are translucent and peppers are soft. Set aside.
  2. Cut slits about ⅕ inches apart in to the french bread but don't cut all the way through.
  3. Mix butter and the ¼ tsp of garlic powder. Use the butter mixture and spread between each slice of bread.
  4. Drop a large spoonful of peppers in to each slit and then layer with roast beef and a slice of cheese. Usually 2-3 pieces of roast beef.
  5. Once filled, spray a piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray and put the loaf of bread. Wrap the entire loaf in aluminum foil. Put in the coals of the fire or on the grate above the fire. It usually takes about 20-30 minutes for all of the cheese to melt

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Trader joes Taquito-lada Casserole


Taquito-lada Casserole

Taquito-lada Casserole

INGREDIENTS



DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425°F. While oven is heating, place taquitos in a 7x10 baking dish and pour over entire bottle of enchilada sauce. Top with Sharp Cheddar. Sprinkle with Green Onions, Olives and Chilies. Place in oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Mexican Cheese Blend. Allow to cool for 2 or 3 minutes before serving.

Trader Joes Bruschetta, Lentil and Feta Cheese Dip Recipe

TRADER JOE'S BRUSCHETTA, LENTIL & FETA CHEESE DIP RECIPE
 
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This is an easy to make recipe using 3 simple ingredients sold at Trader Joe's. It is delicious and healthy too!
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Recipe type: Appitizer
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • ½ Container Trader Giotto's Fresh Bruschetta Sauce
  • ½ Container Trader Joe's Steamed Lentils, Ready to Eat
  • ½ Container Trader Joe's Fat Free Crumbled Feta
  • Juice from ½ of a Fresh Lemon
  • ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Kosher Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper to Taste
Instructions
  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. It takes a bit of mixing to get the lentils incorporated.
  3. Place in a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of parsley.
  4. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips or slices of french bread.
  5. ENJOY!
Notes
I use the Fat Free Crumbled Feta Cheese because it happens to be delicious and I can't even tell it's fat free!