Archive for the ‘Make ahead’ Category

Hot Thai Noodles

This item was filled under [ Asian, Lunch, Make ahead, Pasta, Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian ]

This is a quick cold noodle dish made from healthy Soba noodles. Makes a nice side dish to the Asian Chicken Satay. I also like to pack the leftovers in my lunchbox and top the salad with an individual-sized can of Spicy Thai Chili tuna.
8 oz dry Soba noodles
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 [...]

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Tandoori Chicken

This item was filled under [ Chicken, Indian, Main Dish, Make ahead ]

This is an easy and delicious recipe. My boyfriend and my daughter both liked it; so it’s one of those rare all-family hits! It’s flavorful and tangy without being too spicy. Using boneless skinless chicken breasts keeps the fat content low, but the marinating and grilling keeps the meat wonderfully moist.
2 lbs chicken breasts (about [...]

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Tomato Sauce

This item was filled under [ Italian, Low fat, Make ahead, Pasta, Sauces, Vegetables, Vegetarian ]

This is a “work in progress” recipe. This will make a very basic, fairly bland sauce. I advise that you spice it up by adding more herbs and things at the last step. This recipe uses no fat, so it can be canned.
4 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes
2 carrots
2 stalks celery
1 large onion
14 leaves fresh basil
2 [...]

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Crockpot German Potato Salad

This item was filled under [ Crockpot, Low fat, Make ahead, Vegetables ]

Yield: 12 servings
Serving size: 1/2 cup
1/2 lb bacon, chopped
3 medium onions
5 stalks celery
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp pepper
2 lbs small red potatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Cook bacon in a frypan, stirring frequently, until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon or spatula, leaving the grease in the [...]

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Pizza Dough

This item was filled under [ Baking, Breads, Make ahead, Pizza ]

1/2 c scalded milk
1/2 c warm water
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp yeast
1 egg, beaten
2 cups flour (maybe more)
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter
fresh or dried basil
Add 1 tsp sugar and 1 Tbsp yeast to 1/2 cup water. Let stand 10 minutes. Add beaten egg to milk, plus yeast mixture. Mix well, then add flour and salt. Slowly [...]

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