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Chicken Panini with Avocado Mayo and Tomato Jam
By EmStr89
Creamy mayo perfectly pairs with the spice in the jam!
- Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
- about 6 oz (175 g) each
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon rind
- 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika
- Avocado Mayo
- 1 large ripe avocado
- ½ cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (125 mL) chopped coriander
- ¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- ½ tsp (2 mL) sambal oelek or
- other Asian chili sauce
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
- Tomato Jam
- 1 jalapeño or serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped garlic
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) ginger, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) fish sauce
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) red-wine vinegar
- 2 lbs (1 kg) Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- Asian chili sauce, to taste
- 4 ciabatta, demi-baguette or buns
- ½ cup (125 mL) Tomato Chili Jam
Jalapeño Poppers
By EmStr89
Homemade and super delicious!
- 1 tube Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 1 package cream cheese (you won't use the whole thing, about 1 tsp per popper)
- 3 fresh jalapeños
- 5-6 strips of cooked bacon
Home Made Peanut Butter Cups
By EmStr89
Tastes just like Reese's!
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 bag (12 oz) semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
Cheesecake Stuffed Strarberries
By EmStr89
Delicious and light!
- 1 pound large strawberries
- 8 ounce block cream cheese – softened
- 3 – 4 tablespoons powdered sugar (depends on how sweet you want the filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or use almond, lemon, etc. )
- Graham cracker crumbs
Turkey Chili
By EmStr89
Perfect in a slow cooker for cold days!
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 4 (14.5 ounce) cans diced stewed tomatoes
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
- 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Tomato Basil Soup
By EmStr89
Healthy and easy!
- 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 3/4 cup water
- salt and pepper
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 small carrot, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup basil
Balsamic Chicken
By EmStr89
Healthy, Juicy chicken recipe!
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Pesto Pasta
By EmStr89
Creamy and Delicious and super easy!
- 1 container cream cheese
- 3 tbs pesto
- 1 bag penne or pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced and fried
- 1 tbs dried basil
Key Lime Pie
By EmStr89
A smooth, creamy dessert with just the right amount of tanginess!
- 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
- 3 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
Guacamole
By EmStr89
You can make this smooth or chunky depending on your tastes
- 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)