Blueberry Sauce Recipe

"Delicious, warm blueberry sauce which is fabulous on pancakes, waffles, cheesecake or ice cream! Fresh or frozen blueberries work equally well."

Prep Time: 5 Min  Cook Time: 10 Min  Ready In: 15 Min

Yield 8 servings

Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup water
1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
1.In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, 1/4 cup of water, orange juice, and sugar. Stir gently, and bring to a boil.
2.In a cup or small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water. Gently stir the cornstarch mixture into the blueberries so as not to mash the berries. Simmer gently until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract and cinnamon. Thin sauce with water if it is too thick for your liking.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 119
Total Fat: 0.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Sesame Parmesan Zucchini Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Min  Cook Time: 20 Min  Ready In: 35 Min

Yield 4 servings

Ingredients
1 medium zucchini, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with the olive oil, sesame oil, sesame seeds, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, and garlic salt. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3.Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 90
Total Fat: 8.6g
Cholesterol: 2mg

Chicken Fajita Melts Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Min  Cook Time: 25 Min  Ready In: 35 Min

Yield 8 sandwiches

Ingredients
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
8 (1/2 inch thick) slices French bread
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
1.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, and cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
2.Stir in the sliced onions and red peppers, and cook and stir for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the tomato juice and taco seasoning, and mix well. Cook mixture until the juice has thickened and the chicken is well coated with sauce, about an additional 7 minutes.
3.Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
4.Spread 2 tablespoons of salsa over each slice of French bread. Evenly spoon the chicken mixture on top of the salsa topped bread. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
5.Place sandwiches under the preheated broiler and cook for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 397
Total Fat: 16.6g
Cholesterol: 104mg

Garlic Red Potatoes Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Min  Cook Time: 40 Min  Ready In: 50 Min

Yield 4 servings

Ingredients
2 pounds red potatoes, quartered
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Place potatoes in an 8x8 inch baking dish.
3.In a small bowl combine melted butter, garlic, salt and lemon juice; pour over potatoes and stir to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over potatoes.
4.Bake, covered, in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 279
Total Fat: 12.2g
Cholesterol: 32mg

Chunky Monkey Pancakes Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Min  Cook Time: 20 Min  Ready In: 30 Min

Yield 9 pancakes

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup skim milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large banana, diced
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pecans
cooking spray

Directions
1.Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Set bowl aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the skim milk, melted butter, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in the wet ingredients, being careful not to over mix the batter. Gently fold in the banana, chocolate chips, and nuts.
2.Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the skillet, and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 128
Total Fat: 5.1g
Cholesterol: 58mg

Marinated Spicy Pork Chops Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Min  Cook Time: 20 Min  Ready In: 6 Hrs 30 Min

Yield 8 servings

Ingredients
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 center cut pork chops

Directions
1.In a large resealable bag, mix together the soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, chili sauce, and garlic powder.. Place the pork chops into the bag, carefully seal the bag, and marinate for 6-12 hours in the refrigerator. Turn the bag over about halfway through.
2.Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
3.Arrange pork chops on the lightly oiled grate, and cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 109
Total Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 36mg

Blueberry Zucchini Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Min  Cook Time: 50 Min  Ready In: 1 Hr 45 Min

Yield 4 mini-loaves

Ingredients
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2 cups shredded zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pint fresh blueberries

Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 mini-loaf pans.
2.In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueberries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans.
3.Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 461 | Total Fat: 19.9g | Cholesterol: 53mg

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff I Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Min  Cook Time: 8 Hrs  Ready In: 8 Hrs 10 Min

Yield 4 servings

Ingredients
1 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup water
4 ounces cream cheese

Directions
1.In a slow cooker, combine the meat, soup, onion, Worcestershire sauce and water.
2.Cook on Low setting for 8 hours, or on High setting for about 5 hours. Stir in cream cheese just before serving.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 505
Total Fat: 36.5g
Cholesterol: 134mg

Smooth Sweet Tea Recipe

"Southern sweet tea, perfect for hot summer days!"

Prep Time: 5 Min  Cook Time: 15 Min  Ready In: 3 Hrs 20 Min

Yield 2 quarts

Ingredients
1 pinch baking soda
2 cups boiling water
6 tea bags
3/4 cup white sugar
6 cups cool water

Directions
1.Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda into a 64-ounce, heat-proof, glass pitcher. Pour in boiling water, and add tea bags. Cover, and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
2.Remove tea bags, and discard; stir in sugar until dissolved. Pour in cool water, then refrigerate until cold.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 73
Total Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Teriyaki Marinated Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time: 10 Min  Ready In: 2 Hrs 25 Min

Yield 4 servings

Ingredients
1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions
1.In a medium bowl, mix the pineapple juice, vegetable oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and pepper. Place chicken in the bowl, and coat with the mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
2.Preheat the oven broiler.
3.Place chicken on a baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes on each side in the preheated oven, or until no longer pink and juices run clear. Discard remaining marinade.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 321
Total Fat: 15.2g
Cholesterol: 68mg