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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Hummus And Prosciutto Wrap

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 12 thin slices prosciutto
  • 4 10-inch low carb whole wheat tortillas
  • 1/2 cup hummus spread, divided
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced - divided
  • 4 small tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup torn lettuce leaves, divided

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 23 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • arrange the prosciutto slices on the baking sheet so they don't touch, and bake them in the preheated oven until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. remove from the oven, and let cool.
  • stack the tortillas on a plate and microwave them on high until warmed and pliable, 20 to 30 seconds.
  • spread each tortilla with 2 tablespoons of hummus spread, and top each with 3 slices of crisped prosciutto per wrap. place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of the prosciutto, and spread 1/4 of the avocado slices per wrap on the cheese. top each wrap with 1 sliced tomato and about 1/4 cup of torn lettuce leaves.
  • fold the bottom of each tortilla up about 2 inches to enclose the filling, and roll the wrap tightly into a compact cylinder.

Homemade Crispy Seasoned French Fries

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup water, or as needed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • slice potatoes into french fries, and place into cold water so they won't turn brown while you prepare the oil.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. while the oil is heating, sift the flour, garlic salt, onion salt, (regular) salt, and paprika into a large bowl. gradually stir in enough water so that the mixture can be drizzled from a spoon.
  • dip potato slices into the batter one at a time, and place in the hot oil so they are not touching at first. the fries must be placed into the skillet one at a time, or they will clump together. fry until golden brown and crispy. remove and drain on paper towels.

Fast And Easy Ricotta Cheese Pizza With Mushrooms, Broccoli, And Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
  • 1 (3 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat an oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. cook the chicken in the butter until no longer pink and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.
  • combine the ricotta cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. heat in microwave for 1 minute; stir to combine. spread the mixture over the pizza crust. scatter the mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza. arrange the cooked chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms evenly on top of the pizza.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

And Gouda And Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 sweet onion (such as vidalia), minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shredded gouda cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add sweet onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. stir garlic into the onion; cook and stir together until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. pour light into the saucepan, bring to a simmer, and cook until onion is completely tender, about 10 minutes.
  • stir chicken broth into the mixture; bring to a boil. stream milk into the saucepan while stirring to form the base of the soup.
  • heat 1/4 cup butter in a microwave-safe bowl in microwave oven until melted and hot, 30 to 60 seconds. stir flour into the melted butter until the mixture binds into a roux; pour into the soup. cook and stir soup until it begins to simmer and thicken, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • remove soup from heat. melt gouda cheese and cheddar cheese into the soup a handful at a time, stirring each addition into the liquid until smooth; season with black pepper. ladle soup into bowls; garnish with bacon and chives to serve.

California Club Chicken Wraps

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • chipotle mayonnaise:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • wraps:
  • 2 large spinach tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 haas avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, cut into chunks

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 min Ready Time: 16 mins

  • whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, and chipotle chiles together in a bowl.
  • cook tortillas in the microwave until warm and pliable, about 30 seconds.
  • spread 1 tablespoon chipotle mayonnaise down the center of each tortilla. spread 1/2 the lettuce, 1/2 the monterey jack cheese, 1/2 the avocado, 1/2 the bacon, 1/2 the red onion, 1/2 the tomato, and 1/2 the chicken, respectively, in the center of each tortilla. fold opposing edges of the tortilla to overlap the filling. roll 1 of the opposing edges around the filling into a wrap.

Amy's Triple Decker Turkey Bacon Sandwich

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 slices white bread
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 lettuce leaves
  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • 3 slices turkey bacon
  • 3 slices cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 mins Ready Time: 7 mins

  • toast the bread slices.
  • spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on each slice. layer bottom slice with lettuce, tomato, turkey bacon, and cheese. spread another thin layer of mayonnaise on the cheese; repeat layers twice. top with second slice of bread. heat in microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until cheese is melted.