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Tater Tot Burger with Sriracha Sour Cream
By Samantha
In a large bowl add the tater tots, eggs, onion powder, and breadcrumbs
- 2 cups tater tots (thawed if frozen)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ cup Italian style breadcrumbs
- 2 tbs olive oil
- sliced cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp Sriracha
Mom’s Mashed Potatoes
By Samantha
Peel, rinse and dice potatoes into large chunks (I diced my medium potatoes into 6 pieces total)
- 4 lbs Russet Potatoes (about 8 medium potatoes)
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk, preferably 2% or whole
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt, then to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Campbell's Green Bean Casserole
By Samantha
Stir soup, milk, soy sauce, pepper, beans and 1 1/3 cups onions in 3-qt
- 2 (10.75 ounce) cans Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup or Campbell's Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 cups cooked cut green beans
- 2 2/3 cups French's French Fried Onions
Sweet Potato Bake
By Samantha
In a large saucepot, cover sweet potatoes with cold water
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 2 sticks (1/2 lb.) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
Samantha's Thanksgiving Stuffing
By Samantha
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 1/2 loaf of whole wheat bread, cubed
- 1 1/2 loaves white bread, cubed
- 1/2 pound salted butter, melted (this is the secret you do not speak of to your guests)
- 1 pound diced turkey sausage
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 1/2 cups cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh chopped sage
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh chopped rosemary
- 1/2teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
- 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Salt & 1 1/2 tsp Pepper to taste
Rainbow Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing
By Samantha
Combine all salad ingredients in a salad bowl, toss to combine, drizzle with Honey-Lemon Dressing (below), and top ...
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, quartered, thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber, cut in half and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- Honey-Lemon Dressing:
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher or sea salt to taste
Mediterranean Penne with Sun-dried Tomatoes
By Samantha
Cook penne according to package directions
- 5 cups cooked whole-grain penne pasta, cook until al dente
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup fat-free feta cheese
Slow Cooker Chocolate Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
By Samantha
Lightly mist the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick spray
- 8 cups whole wheat bread crumbs, torn into 1" cubes (whole wheat French bread was used in this recipe)
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (Enjoy Life Chips are gluten, soy and dairy free)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of kosher or sea salt
- 1/2 cup unrefined coconut palm sugar syrup, optional sucanat or Wild Flower honey
- 1 cup diced pecans
- 2 whole eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 cup canned lite coconut milk, optional almond milk or low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Caramel Sauce:
- 1/3 cup unrefined coconut palm sugar, optional, 100% pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2/3 cup low-fat milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Black Pepper Pasta Salad with Prosciutto, Asparagus, and Romano
By Samantha
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta or elbow macaroni
- 3 cups (1 1/2-inch) slices asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 6 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Dash of salt
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 1/2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup packed)
Skinny Rosemary Chicken and Brown Rice
By Samantha
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3-4 large chicken breasts, uncooked (I used 3, 8 ounce chicken breasts)
- 1 10 3/4 oz. can Campbell's cream of chicken soup (98% fat free)
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup brown rice (uncooked - can use Instant Rice)
- 2 cups frozen vegetables
- 1 1/2 tsp rosemary garlic blend seasoning (set aside 1/2 tsp)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp reduced fat Parmesan cheese shredded