Yummy Tacos for Two

Eating like a celebrity now...One of Jennifer Hudson's favorite dishes Tacos for Two serves 2 (recipe found in Self Magazine September 2011) 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 tsp olive oil 1 package (9 oz) Perdue Short cuts Carved Chicken Breast Strips Grilled (I used our leftover chicken from the grill) 1 clove of garlic 1/2 cup salsa 4 whole grain taco shells 1/2 cup shredded taco cheese 1 jalapeno chile, chopped In a medium skillet, saute bell...

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Porchetta-Style Pork Loin with White Beans

An Italian-inspired recipe lends deep, rich flavor to a lean cut of pork Porchetta-Style Pork Loin with White Beans serves 6 (recipe found in Women's Health September 2011) 2 cans cannellini beans (white beans) juice of one lemon 1 Tbsp fennel seeds 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced zest of 2 oranges 1 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste 1 pork loin (about 2 lbs), preferably with a thin...

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Grilled Chicken Cutlets with Summer Succotash

A quick tasty dinner Grilled Chicken Cutlets with Summer Succotash serves 4 (recipe found in Health July/August 2011) Season 4 thin chicken cutlets with 1/4 tsp salt and pepper Grill (about 3-4 minutes each side) Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat Add in 1 cup frozen baby lima beans, thawed 1/2 cup corn 1 pint grape tomatoes I also added some mozzarella balls Cook, tossing occasionally, until tomatoes burst....

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