Archive for March, 2005

Layered Bean Dip

Friday, March 25th, 2005

This is great with those sea salt pita chips from Trader Joe’s.
Layered Bean Dip
1 (16-ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup bottled salsa
1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded reduced-fat Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
Chopped cilantro (optional)
Preheat oven to 375°.
Combine beans; spread [...]

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Friday, March 25th, 2005

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
3 1/2 cups halved strawberries, divided
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 [...]

Chicken and Chips Hot Dish

Sunday, March 20th, 2005

Just like grandma used to make!
Chicken and Chips Hot Dish
4 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 4 breasts)
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons [...]

Breast of Chicken Oaxaca

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2005

I make this recipe about, oh, every four years or so. It takes a lot of prep work, so I tend to save it for special occasions. I made it last weekend for my brother’s birthday and remembered how much I like it.
Breast of Chicken Oaxaca
Chipotle sauce:
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon chicken-flavored bouillon granules
4 canned [...]

Barbecue Turkey Burgers w/Tillamook Cheese

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2005

Barbecue Turkey Burgers w/Tillamook Cheese
1/4 cup barbecue sauce, divided
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground turkey
Cooking spray
4 large leaf lettuce leaves
4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns
2 oz. sharp Tillamook cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 oz. slices
Combine the 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, breadcrumbs, and [...]

Basic Dining for the Basic Bachelor