Chicken Breast with Melon Relish

Chicken Breast with Melon Relish

Chicken Breast with Melon Relish

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

The topping is sweet and very flavorful, and goes well with the tender chicken breast to finish this wonderful summery dish.  This recipe is Diabetic Friendly!

             Roxanne Chan                                                                  Albany, California

 

Chicken Breast with Melon Relish Recipe

Chicken Breast with Melon Relish

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp. ground ginger

¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

¼ tsp. pepper

4 boneless skinless breast halves (6 oz. each)

1 Tbsp. canola oil

Relish:    1 cup diced cantaloupe

¼ cup finely chopped celery

1 green onion, chopped

2 Tbsp. minced fresh mint

1 Tbsp. chopped crystallized ginger

1 Tbsp. lime juice

1 Tbsp. honey

½ tsp. grated lime peel

 

In a small bowl, combine the salt, ginger, nutmeg and pepper.  Rub over both sides of the chicken.  In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170 F.  Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the relish ingredients.  Serve with chicken.              4 serving

 

(Recipe for Chicken Breast with Melon Relish was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Mushroom Broccoli Quiche

Mushroom Broccoli Quiche

Mushroom Broccoli Quiche

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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I take this dish to many of my family’s picnics because it’s always such a hit.  Serve it at any time of day.  Quiche makes a great side or meatless main course—and, of course, it’s a tasty addition to brunch.

                        Edie DeSpain                                                                     Logan, Utah

 

Mushroom Broccoli Quiche Recipe 

Mushroom Broccoli Quiche

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)

3 eggs

2 cups of 2% milk

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 cup chopped fresh broccoli

½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms

2 green onions, chopped

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese

 

Preheat oven to 425 F.  On a floured surface, roll pastry dough to fit a 9 inch pie plate.  Trim and flute.

Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil.  Fill with pie weights.  Bake 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown.  Remove foil and weights; bake 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool.  Reduce oven setting to 350 F.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and cayenne.  Stir in broccoli, mushrooms and green onions.  Sprinkle cheese over crust; pour egg mixture over cheese.  Bake 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.            8 servings

 

(Recipe for Mushroom Broccoli Quiche was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Broccoli Soup

Broccoli Soup

Broccoli Soup

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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This thick, creamy soup has wonderful broccoli flavor with just a hint of nutmeg.  When it comes to broccoli recipes, this is one of my favorite.

            Marion Tipton                                                                  Phoenix, Arizona

 

Broccoli Soup Recipe

Broccoli Soup

4 cups chicken broth

2 to 2 ½ lbs. fresh broccoli spears, cut into florets

½ cup chopped green onions

1 Tbsp. canola oil

¼ cup flour

1 tsp. salt

¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp. pepper

1 cup half-and-half

 

In a large saucepan, bring broths to a boil; add broccoli.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, sauté onions in oil until tender; stir into broth.  Remove from heat; cool 10-15 minutes.  Puree in small batches in a blender or food processor until smooth.  Return all to the saucepan; set aside.

In a small pan, combine flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper.  Slowly add cream, stirring constantly.  Bring to a boil over medium heat.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.  Gradually stir into broccoli mixture.  Return to the heat; cook over medium until heated through, stirring occasionally.         4 servings

 

(Recipe for Broccoli Soup was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

 

This recipe, Pumpkin Soup is from Diabetic Connect.  It’s COOOOLD OUTSIDE, and that means it’s time to make SOUP.  This recipe you can double…so you have it a little longer.

 

Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Pumpkin Soup

¾ cup water

1 small onion, chopped

1 can (8 oz.) pumpkin puree

1 cup unsalted vegetable broth

½ tsp. ground cinnamon

¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

1 cup fat-free milk

1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 green onion, green top only, chopped

 

In a large saucepan, heat ¼ cup of water over medium heat.  Add onions and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.  Don’t let the onion dry out.

Add remaining water, pumpkin, broth, cinnamon and nutmeg.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.  Stir in the milk and cook until hot.  Don’t boil.

Ladle into warmed individual bowls and garnish with black pepper and green onion tops.

 

(Recipe for Pumpkin Soup came from Diabetic Connect, 2014)

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Curried Chicken Balls Appetizer

Curried Chicken Balls Appetizer

Curried Chicken Balls Appetizer

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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Guests love these little chicken bites that get some zip from curry.  The savory snacks works well for any occasion, big or small.

          Judy Slotter                                                                        Alpharetta, Georgia

 

Curried Chicken Balls Appetizer Recipe

Curried Chicken Balls Appetizer

2 packages (3 oz. each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened

2 Tbsp. orange marmalade

2 tsp. curry powder

¾ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

3 cups finely chopped cooked chicken

3 Tbsp. finely chopped green onion

3 Tbsp. finely chopped celery

1 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted

 

In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until well blended.  Stir in the chicken, onion and celery.

Shape into 1 inch balls; roll in almonds.  Cover and chill until firm (can refrigerate up to 2 days).

About 5 dozen appetizers

 

(Recipe for Curried Chicken Balls Appetizer was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2013)

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