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DIRECTIONS
13.Heat oven to 400 F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
Add the yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes.
14.Add the chorizo, potatoes, and teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring
occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 10 minutes.
15.Stir in the parsley. Pour in the eggs and stir to distribute the ingredients. Sprinkle with the cheese
and transfer to oven.
16.Bake the omelet until puffed and brown around the edges and a knife comes out clean, about 15
minutes.
17.Divide the lettuce and red onion among plates and drizzle with the remaining oil. Cut the omelet
into wedges and serve with the salad.
Pesto Pasta With Green Beans and Potatoes
INGREDIENTS
1 1-pound box linguine or spaghetti
8ounces Yukon gold potatoes (peeled if desired)
1tablespoon kosher salt
10ounces green beans, ends trimmed
1cup store-bought pesto
1/4cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan
1/4cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, place the potatoes and salt in a large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover. Bring
to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are almost but not quite tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Add the beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes and green beans in a
colander. Let cool slightly.
5. Cut the potatoes into -inch pieces and cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces.
6. Place the pasta in a large bowl and add the potatoes, green beans, pesto, Parmesan, and pine nuts
(if using). Toss to combine.
Chicken and Quinoa Burritos
INGREDIENTS
7. 4burrito-size whole-wheat tortillas, warmed
8. 1cup shredded rotisserie chicken, warmed
9. 1cup black beans, rinsed and warmed
10.1cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
11.1cup grated Monterey Jack
12.1cup fresh cilantro sprigs
13.1/2cup low-fat Greek yogurt
14.1avocado, sliced
15.1cup corn salsa
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DIRECTIONS
18.Dividing evenly, top the warmed tortillas with the chicken, beans, quinoa, Monterey Jack, cilantro,
yogurt, and avocado.
19.Roll into burritos and serve with the salsa.
Rainbow Brookies
Ingredients
1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker brownie mix fudge
1 Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1 cup white vanilla baking chips
cup rainbow candy sprinkles
Directions
1 Heat oven to 350F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray, or line with cooking parchment
paper.
3 Make sugar cookie dough as directed on pouch. Stir in white vanilla baking chips and candy
sprinkles. Drop by spoonfuls on top of brownie batter.
4 Bake about 30 minutes or until brownies are set in middle and exposed sugar cookies are lightly
golden brown. Cool 30 minutes before serving. Cut into 5 rows by 4 rows.
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Directions
1 Heat oven to 350F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
2 In large bowl, stir sugar cookie mix, 1/2 cup softened butter, egg and flour until soft dough
forms. Stir in M&M's and candy sprinkles. Press into pie plate.
4 In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter, the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of
the milk with electric mixer on medium speed about 3 minutes or until smooth and creamy. If
needed, add remaining 1 tablespoon milk.
5 Place mixture in decorating bag fitted with star tip. Decorate sugar cookie pie as desired. Cut
into slices, and serve.
Ingredients
Cookies
1 egg
Filling
Directions
1 Heat oven to 350 F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper; set aside.
2 In medium bowl, beat cookie mix and cocoa. Add melted butter and egg; mix until soft pale
brown dough forms.
3 On lightly floured surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Use 1 1/2-inch round cutter to cut out circles
for cookie sandwiches. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
5 Use offset spatula or butter knife to spread a dollop of frosting on flat side of one cookie. Press
another cookie on frosting, flat sides together, to make a sandwich. Repeat to use remaining
cookies.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
cup shortening
1 egg
teaspoon salt
Directions
1 Mix sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter and egg in large bowl. Stir in remaining
ingredients. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
3 Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten
in crisscross pattern with fork dipped into sugar.
4 Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet.
Cool on wire rack.
1 Heat oven to 375F. Make cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 15 minutes.
2 In food processor, process half of the cookies to fine crumbs. Remove and set aside; process
remaining cookies to fine crumbs. Combine all of cookie crumb mixture in food processor. Add
cream cheese and peanut butter. Process until well combined and can be pressed into a ball, 1 to 2
minutes. Shape into 48 (1 1/4-inch) balls; place on cookie sheet lined with waxed paper.
Refrigerate 15 minutes.
4 Using 2 forks, dip and roll chilled cookie balls, one at a time, into melted chocolate. Return to
lined cookie sheet; immediately sprinkle top of each with chopped peanuts. If chocolate has cooled
too much, reheat. Refrigerate truffles about 10 minutes or until coating is set. Store covered in
refrigerator.
1 cup mayonnaise
In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the
onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before
serving, but preferably overnight.
Ingredients
8 eggs
1. lace egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove
from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water,
cool, peel and chop.
2. Place the chopped eggs in a bowl, and stir in the mayonnaise, mustard and green onion. Season
with salt, pepper and paprika. Stir and serve on your favorite bread or crackers.
Ingredients
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Whisk together 1 cup of mayonnaise, pepper, garlic powder, and celery salt until combined. Combine
the chicken, celery, cranberries, and cashews in a large bowl. Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the
chicken mixture and stir until evenly combined.
Spread 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each slice of toasted bread. Divide the chicken salad
between four of the slices of toast; top each with a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato. Complete each
sandwich with the remaining toast slices.