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Broccoli Cheese Soup

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2 1/2 cups fat free low sodium chicken broth 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli or a box of frozen broccoli 1 medium chopped carrot 1 medium rib of celery chopped 1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 cup half and half 3 Tbsp. all purpose flour Low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese 3 slices torn into pieces In a large saucepan stir together the broth, broccoli, carrot, celery, salt, pepper and nutmeg.  Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.  In a small bowl whisk together the half and half and flour.  Stir into the saucepan and simmer for 2 more minutes or until the soup thickens, stirring occasionally.  Add the cheese.  Remove from heat and stir until the cheese is melted.

Chicken, Potato & Vegetable Bake

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6 small chicken breasts half's 11/2 lb. gold potatoes (about 3) peeled and cubed 3 carrots coarsely chopped 1 onion coarsely chopped 3/4 cup zesty italian dressing (or use dressing found this web site) 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese Heat oven to 400.  Place chicken and vegetables in large baking dish and drizzle with dressing.  Bake for 1 hour until chicken is done.  Sprinkle with cheese

Easy quiche

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5 eggs 1/2 cup Bisquick 2 cups milk 1/2 cup mushrooms/ ham/ bacon/ or whatever 1 stick melted butter 1 package cut spinach Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup cheddar cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan  cheese 1/4 teaspoon Tumeric Precook spinach and melt the butter with the mushrooms to soften the mushrooms.  If not using mushrooms cook whatever meat or substitute you are using.  In a bowl combine all the ingredients and stir.  Preheat oven to 375 and pour contents into a 10 inch dish.  Bake for approximately 50 minutes or until eggs are set.  (Check with a toothpick - if inserted toothpick comes out clean it's done!)

Zesty Olives

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This is a great holiday plate that satisfy most every taste.  A little bit salt and spice mixed with olive oil and some vinegar! Ingredients Two medium to large jars of pitted green olives.  One stuffed with garlic the other with pimentos One can medium pitted black olives One medium jar of (your choice) mild/spicy/hot banana pepper rings One small jar of pearl onions (often found where alcoholic drink mixes are) Two small jars of garlic cloves Olive oil (good stuff - cold pressed virgin olive oil- don't buy the cheap shit) Garlic salt Pepper Italian Seasoning In the serving dish or in a salad bowl pour about a quarter cup of olive oil and two teaspoons of garlic salt.  With two large spoons stir until the salt is evenly distributed.  Drain all the olives, the garlic cloves, pearl onions, all but the banana pepper rings.  Put everything into the bowl and mix throughly. Pour a liberal amount of olive oil on the mixture.  Drain about half t...

Oven Baked Chicken/Green Bean/Potato Casserole

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This twist on the traditional green bean casserole used at Thanksgiving, provides a meal for two, three, four depending on the amount of chicken you use in the casserole dish.  In this illustration we cooked four chicken thighs that made two dinners for us! Ingredients: Chicken (in this case 4 thighs) Mushroom/Cream of Celery/Cream of Chicken/Creamy gravy sauce (here used two cream of chicken) bag of frozen green beans (16oz) 4 tbls olive oil French Fried Onions (handful) Salt/pepper/garlic salt 1 and 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded. Turmeric powder Two onions, two cloves of garlic Chicken spices - your choice spicy or mild 8 small whole red potatoes Heat oven to 350.  Spray pan with Pam or like substance and arrange chicken.  Cut the potatoes in half and arrange around the chicken, add olive oil to the pan.  Salt and pepper the chicken and use whatever chicken seasoning then place uncovered in the oven.  Microwave t...

Three Bean Salad

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1 (15 ounce) can   green  beans 2/3 cup  vinegar 1/3 cup  canola & olive oil mix   1/2 teaspoon  garlic  salt 1/2 teaspoon   ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon   celery seed, Italian seasoning 1 pound   wax beans 1 (15 ounce) can   kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1  red  onion, sliced into thin rings 3/4 cup   white sugar Drain the canned beans.  Into the serving bowl combine the vinegar, oil, salt, sugar and stir. Add the beans, mix, top with italian seasoning andrefrigerate  overnight

Quinoa French Onion Casserole

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Ingredients MG_1015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 1/2 red onion pressed/squeezed garlic 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups chopped broccoli 1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup French-fried onions 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1 teaspoon lemon pepper salt and ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup French-fried onions This turned out tastier and healthier than I thought it would be to be honest.  The biggest pain in the ass is cleaning the quinoa.  Seems this stuff has a coating requiring rinsing - easiest way is to let it soak for 30 minutes then rinse the quinoa until the rinse water is clear.  Then in a pot with the 2 cups of water and salt add the quinoa and bring to a boil.  Once at a boil reduce to a simmer for about 20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. In the meantime in a frying pan having cut up the onions,...