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Hoppin’ John

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

There are many versions of Hoppin’ John, but this is mine. 4 cups of chicken broth 1/2 cups of brown rice 4 pork chops thawed & uncooked, cut in square chunks 1 can of black-eyed peas 1 can of seasoned…

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Jamaican Jerk Pork Slow Cook

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

Borrowed from Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook, Carol Heding Munson I’m trying this out today; first time I’ve made this.I’m going to serve this with brown rice and some steamed veggies. Medium Crockery Pot Makes 4 Servings 2 cups (480 mL)…

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Grilled Flank Steak with Onions

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

From Weight Watchers Prep time: 10min Cook time: 25min Serves: 6 Value: 5 PointsPlus® Value Ingredients 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground 1…

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Classic Baked Acorn Squash

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

Stephanie has made this recipe several times in the past, so I know it’s good. I’m going to try it out with the acorn squash I bought yesterday. From Simply Recipes Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour, 15…

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Spaghetti Squash with Lemon and Capers

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

We have one of these, so I’m going to give this recipe a shot. From The Food Network. Ingredients 2 large spaghetti squash 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 8 tablespoons sweet butter 2 tablespoons capers, drained 1/4…

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Beer Slow-Cooker Chicken

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Steph Mineart — 1 Comment ↓

4-6 Chicken Breasts or 1 Whole or cut up Chicken 1 Can of any kind of Beer 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp Basil 1/2 tsp Paprika 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt *You can use whatever spices…

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Crock-Pot BBQ Ribs Recipe

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

The meat falls off the bone as you take them out of the crock pot! Ingredients: 4 pounds Ribs of your choice 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoons vinegar salt and pepper to taste 1 bottle of sweet baby rays…

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Cheese Sauce

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

From the kitchen of: David Speakman 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black or white pepper (I use white) 1 1/2 cups milk 2 cups grated cheese Preparation: Melt butter; remove from heat. Stir…

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Cooking Templates

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Steph Mineart — 1 Comment ↓

via Jezebel – Resolved: Eat Better, Not Less, for a Healthier Diet Jezebel’s article on healthy eating covers an approach that I’ve heard from many of my thin friends: What you need are a few core recipes that you’re good…

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Lemon Capellini

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

Weight Watchers 6 ounces capellini or angel-hair pasta 2 tsp olive oil 1 – 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 1. Cook the capellini according to package directions omitting…

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Parmesan Tiapia

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

1 pound of tilapia 3 egg whites 1 T. garlic powder 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese cooking spray Mix together the cheese and the garlic powder. Put the egg whites in another bowl. Spray a skillet with cooking spray and…

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Southwestern Pork Tenderloin

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

Weight Watchers 1 T. chili powder 1 1/2 t. sugar 1 t. pepper 1 t. salt 1/4 t. onion powder 1/8 t. garlic powder 1/8 t. ground cumin 1/8 t. cayenne 1 (1 1/4 pound) pork tenderloin trimmed 1 t.…

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Creamy Italian Chicken

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

servings – 6 Estimated Weight Watchers points – 3 6 (4 oz) chicken breasts one envelope dry Italian dressing one 4 oz. can of mushrooms one can of 98% fat free cream of chicken soup 8 oz. fat free cream…

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Spicy Beef Tacos

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

Weight Watchers POINTS® Value: 5 Servings: 4 (two tacos) Preparation Time: 12 min Cooking Time: 13 min Level of Difficulty: Easy 3 spray(s) cooking spray, divided 2 medium garlic clove(s), minced 3/4 pound(s) uncooked lean ground beef (with 7% fat)…

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Grilled Lemony Chicken with Asparagus

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Steph Mineart — 2 Comments ↓

Source: Cookstr 2 garlic cloves 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, about 7 ounces each 1 pound asparagus ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon herbes…

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Hot-Wing-Flavored Chicken with Ranch Sauce

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

from Healthy Soul Food Recipes, by the American Heart Association Serves 4; 3 ounces chicken and 2 tablespoons sauce per serving 2 tablespoons hot-pepper sauce, or to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 boneless, skinless…

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MJ’s ‘Up North’ Chili

Posted on February 7, 2007 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

From the the kitchen of: MJ at Friday Fishwrap. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours Yield: 8 to 10 servings Total pots to clean: 1 stock pot, bowl, cutting board and knife. Extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds…

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Tuscan-Style Baked Pork Chops

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

4 or 5 thick center-cut pork chops 3 garlic cloves, crushed 4 teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup white wine I adapted this recipe from one in the Weight…

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Dan’s Turnovers

Posted on October 4, 2006 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

These were one of the main dishes served at our friend’s wedding reception, and we enjoyed them, so we asked for the recipes. 6 filling types, recipes for 16 turnovers each. Dough: 1 lb (3.25 C) flour 1/4 lb (one…

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Chicken Over Caesar Salad

Posted on September 5, 2006 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

Two boneless, skinless chicken breasts red wine vinegar Herbs de Provence Dole Caesar Salad Kit Walnuts Sprinkle two boneless, skinless chicken breasts with Herbs de Provence seasoning on both sides. Pour a little red wine vinegar over each. Bake at…

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Chicken Piccata

Posted on September 5, 2006 by Steph Mineart — No Comments ↓

4 (6 to 7 ounces each) chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup white wine 3 tablespoons…

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