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Archive for March, 2008

Tuesday
Mar 25,2008

Chicken with Green Olives & Prunes

The delicious combination of sweet, tart and savory flavors makes a simple dish the star of a weeknight meal. Serve with whole-wheat couscous, to soak up the tasty sauce, and North African Spiced Carrots.

Chicken with Green Olives & Prunes Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives, such as Spanish, Cerignola or cracked green
1/4 cup chopped pitted prunes (dried plums)
Freshly ground pepper to taste

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Sunday
Mar 23,2008

Weight Watchers Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe - 4 points

Weight Watchers Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
8 ounces fresh mushrooms
1-2 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chicken broth
2-3 tablespoons flour
1 cup light cream (or evaporated milk)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

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Friday
Mar 21,2008

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This is a nice alternative to the usual apple pie. The apple and caramel flavors mix together great!

Weight Watchers Caramel Apple Tart recipe
Makes 8 servings

Caramel Apple Tart recipe Ingredients

2 medium tart green apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
1 pre-made refrigerated pie crust
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup caramel apple dip
2 tablespoons apple jelly
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
powdered sugar

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Friday
Mar 21,2008

Green Beans with Caramelized Red Onions

For an attractive presentation, trim the stem ends of the beans, leaving the pointed ends intact. Most fresh beans today do not require stringing, as the fibrous string has been bred out of them.

Green Beans with Caramelized Red Onions Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium red onions (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 16 wedges each
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

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Friday
Mar 21,2008

Chicken Salad Wraps

Guaranteed crowd-pleasers, these wraps are perfect for leftover grilled chicken. The distinctive salty flavor from the fish sauce is balanced by fresh mint and lemon juice.

Chicken Salad Wraps Ingredients

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup fish sauce (see Ingredient note)
1/4 cup sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
8 6-inch flour tortillas
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
3 cups shredded cooked chicken (12 ounces)
1 large ripe tomato, cut into thin wedges
1 cup grated carrots (2 medium)
2/3 cup chopped scallions (1 bunch)
2/3 cup slivered fresh mint

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