Easy Cheesy Vegetable Chowder

EasyCheesy Vegetable ChowderServes22/3 Cup Water1/3 Cup Uncooked RegularLong-Grain White Rice2 Cups Fat-Free (Skim) Milk� Teaspoon Chili Powder2 Ounces Reduced-Fat PreparedCheese Product (From 16-Ounce Loaf), Cubed2 Cups (From 1-Pound Bag) FrozenCauliflower, Carrots and Snow Pea Pods (Or Other Combination), Thawed,Drained In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling; stir in rice. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Cook about 5 minutes … [Read more...]

Chocolate-Cherry Soy Smoothie

Chocolate-CherrySoy SmoothieServes21 Ripe Small Banana, Peeled, CutInto 2-Inch Chunks1 � Cups Chocolate-FlavoredSoymilk or Chocolate-Flavored Fat-Free (Skim) Milk� Cup Frozen Pitted Cherries� Teaspoon Almond Extract Freeze banana chunks 2 hours. In blender, place frozen banana chunks and remaining ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. Serve immediately.Tip:Beready to make this easy, tasty smoothie by freezing ripe bananasearlier. Frozen strawberries … [Read more...]

Cinnamon-Raisin Snack Mix

Cinnamon-RaisinSnack MixServes62 Tablespoons Sugar� Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon2 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine1 Cup Corn Chex Cereal1 Cup Rice Chex Cereal1 Cup Wheat Chex Cereal� Cup Raisins, Dried Cranberriesor Dried CherriesIn small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; set aside.In medium microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on high about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in cereals until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.Sprinkle half of the sugar mixtu … [Read more...]

Ropa Vieja Stew

Easy RopaVieja StewServes82 Pounds Boneless Beef ChuckRoast, Cut in Half2 Tablespoons Olive Oil2 Large Onions, Coarsely Chopped2 Large Green Peppers, CoarselyChopped4 Jalapeno Peppers, Seeded andMinced1 Habanero Pepper, Seeded andMinced3 Cans (14-1/2 Ounces Each) DicedTomatoes, Undrained� Cup Water6 Garlic Cloves, Minced2 Tablespoons Minced FreshCilantro4 Teaspoons Beef BouillonGranules2 Teaspoons Pepper1 � Teaspoons Ground Cumin1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano� Cup Pimiento-Stuffed Olives,Coars … [Read more...]

Bagel Tuna Melt

BagelTuna MeltServes21Whole-Grain or Whole Wheat Bagel, Cut in Half1Can (6 Ounces) Tuna in Water, Drained2Tablespoons Reduced-Fat Mayonnaise or Salad Dressing1Teaspoon Yellow Mustard1Medium Green Onion, Sliced (1 Tablespoon)�Medium Apple, Thinly Sliced2Slices Reduced-Fat Process Sharp Cheddar Cheese Set oven control to broil. On cookie sheet, place bagel halves, cut sides up. Broil with tops 4 to 5 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until desired brownness. In small bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise … [Read more...]

Hawaiian Quesadillas

HawaiianQuesadillasServes24Flour Tortillas (7 Inch)2Teaspoons Reduced-Fat Mayonnaise or Salad Dressing3Ounces Thinly Sliced Cooked Ham, Cut Into Strips�Cup Well-Drained Crushed Pineapple (From 8-Ounce Can)�Cup Chopped Green Bell Pepper�Cup Finely Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 Ounce)In 12-inch nonstick skillet, place tortilla. Spread with 1 teaspoon of the mayonnaise. Top with half of the ham, pineapple, bell pepper and cheese. Top with second tortilla. Cook over medium heat 2 to 4 minut … [Read more...]

Breakfast Tortilla Casserole

BreakfastTortilla Casserole Serves6-8 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin OliveOil 1 Pound Chorizo or Other HotSausage, Removed From Casing and Crumbled 1 Medium Onion, Finely Chopped 1 Red Bell Pepper, Cored, Seededand Finely Chopped 1 Green Bell Pepper, Cored,Seeded and Finely Chopped 4 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped 4-Ounce Can Chopped Green Chiles 1 1/2 Tablespoons Chili Powder 1 Tablespoons Butter 12 Large Eggs 2 Cups Half-and-Half 2 Cups Grated Sharp CheddarCheese 1/2 Cup Chopped … [Read more...]

Raspberry-White Chocolate Tart

Raspberry-WhiteChocolate TartServes81 (6 Ounces) Gingersnap CookiePie Crust9 Ounces White Chocolate, Choppedand Melted, Divided3/4 Cup Heavy Cream1 Pint (12 Ounces) Raspberries,Rinsed and Dried Have ready a 9 1/2-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Crumble the cookie pie crust into a medium bowl and microwave until warm, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir until completely broken up. Dump the warm crumbs into the tart pan and press evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Refrigerate until … [Read more...]