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Checkerboard Cheese Sandwiches
Ingredients
1 (10-ounce) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1 (10-ounce) block Swiss cheese, grated
1 1/4 cups light or regular mayonnaise
1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
20 thin white bread slices
20 thin wheat bread slices
Garnishes: grape tomatoes and black olives, secured with wooden picks
Preparation
Stir together first 6 ingredients. Spread half of mixture evenly on half of white bread slices; top with remaining half of white bread slices. Spread remaining half of mixture evenly on half of wheat bread slices; top with remaining half of wheat bread slices.
Nutricap
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Southwest Egg Scramble
Cumin and salsa help spice up the typical, staid plate of scrambled eggs. To take this dish with you, wrap the eggs in a whole-wheat tortilla, and voila -- you have a breakfast burrito. Prep: 15 minutes Total: 15 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 diced orange bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed 1 thinly sliced scallion 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Coarse salt Ground pepper 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites 1/4 cup shredded white cheddar (1 ounce) 1/4 cup fresh prepared salsa 1/2 pitted and diced avacado 2 warmed according to package instructions whole-wheat flour tortillas (6-inch) Directions: In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium.Give 'em Grilled Cheese
I was a latecomer to the wonderful world of grilled cheese. When I was younger, I didn't eat much cheese, due to apparent insanity, and when I got a little older, I honestly thought that you couldn't make grilled cheese without using American cheese.
Sooooo not a fan of American cheese.
Bornw bag makeover
Brown bag makeover Lunches can be easy with make-ahead recipes Eric Akis, CanWest News Service Published: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 If you've had a challenging morning at work, a good lunch can certainly lift your spirits and inspire you to carry on. For some, though, the motivation to prepare such a meal is hard to stir up, particularly at times when relaxing is what you want to do. It's understandable that after a long day at the office, preparing and eating supper and getting things tidied up, the last thing many people want to do is think about what to make for lunch the next day.A 100 Calorie Treat I can get behind!
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Sonoran Shrimp Scampi
this delicious shrimp pasta dish! This is for all you seafood lovers!
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
3 poblano chiles
1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 tsp salt, divided
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
2 tbsp chopped (or thinly sliced) sun-dried tomatoes (about 3 halves)
1 tbsp lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup white wine
4 cups farfalle, preferably whole-wheat, cooked
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions:
Place chiles directly over the burners of a gas stove.
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1.Sparkling Tropical Fruit Juice Recipe taken from I Hate Counting Calories! 1 kiwi, peeled 1 orange, peeled and sectioned 1/2 mango, peeled and sliced sparkling mineral water 2.1 whole wheat pita breads, cut in half 1 medium tomatoes, sliced thin 1 cup alfalfa sprouts 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced thin 1 ripe avocados, mashed 1/4 sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp. lemon juice (or to taste) sea salt (to taste) 1/4 tsp.Whole-Wheat Pasta with Broccolini and Feta
Since I'm sitting here eating pasta with feta, I thought this was rather appropriate!
Whole-Wheat Pasta with Broccolini and Feta
From Food Network Kitchens
Total Time: 25 minutes
Makes about 4 servings
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1 bunch broccolini (about 10 ounces), stems cut into 2-inch stems, and florets
1 medium bunch radishes, trimmed and very thinly sliced
12 ounces whole-wheat rigatoni
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Directions
Put the shallots in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for about 10 minutes; drain.
A Slimmed Down Macaroni Salad
Creamy and cool, macaroni salad is a perennial summer favorite. Serves: 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 2/3 cup dry whole-wheat fusilli 2/3 cup dry regular fusilli 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 2 medium carrots, grated 1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped 3 scallions, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Cook fusilli for 10 minutes, or until al dente.
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