Marvelous Recipes

Roasted garlic and rich sour cream give these mashed potatoes a creamy twist.

2-1/4 pounds russet potatoes
1 whole garlic bulb
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
fresh chives, cut into small pieces

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Peel potatoes and cut into even-size pieces. Place in a large pot of lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cooked through; about 20 minutes.

2. Separate garlic cloves but do not peel them. Place in a bowl, add olive oil and toss to coat. Place on a baking sheet and roast in the oven until softened, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.

3. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot; mash slightly. Add sour cream and butter. Quickly squeeze pulp from the garlic cloves into potatoes. Add salt and pepper; mash potatoes until combined and smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with chives. Makes 4 servings.

Emily

The perfect vegetable recipe to compliment your favorite meat main dish.

1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups Brussels sprouts, cut in half
1/2 pound parsnips, peeled, quartered, then cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups baby carrots

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan; stir in sage and garlic.

2. Place the remaining ingredients in an ungreased 13×9-inch baking dish; pour the butter mixture over the vegetables and stir to coat.

3. Cover with foil; bake 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake about 15 minutes longer or until the vegetables are tender. Makes 6 servings.

This recipe turned out great! The chicken and vegetables were very tender and had a wonderful flavor and it was so easy-to-make! I definitely will be making this often!

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 (13 ounce) can artichoke hearts
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup red cooking wine
4 tablespoons soy sauce

1. Place onion, green bell pepper and artichoke hearts in bottom of slow cooker.
2. Place chicken strips on top of vegetables; sprinkle with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and thyme.
3. Stir together the cooking wine and soy sauce, pour over the chicken strips.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours or until the chicken and vegetables are tender. Makes 6 servings.

Emily

A delicious alternative to the usual baked potato!

4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed
1 garlic bulb
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork; place on a baking sheet. Wrap the garlic bulb in aluminum foil and place alongside the potatoes. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the garlic is softened and browned. Allow the garlic and potatoes to cool for 15 minutes or until comfortable to handle.

2. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Leaving the skins intact, scoop the pulp into a large bowl. Slice the garlic bulb in half; squeeze out the pulp and add it to the potato pulp. Add the chicken broth, sour cream and pepper, stirring and mashing with a fork until the desired texture. Spoon the mixture into the potato skins; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and paprika.

3. Place potatoes back on the baking sheet; bake 15 minutes or until the potatoes are heated through and lightly browned. Makes 8 servings.

Emily

Tender bites of chicken in a hearty, thick, flavorful sauce served over hot cooked noodles or rice will make short work of satisfying your family’s dinnertime hunger. And it only takes a matter of minutes to have this taste tantalizing dinner ready for the table!

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 (14-1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (6.5 ounce) can mushroom stems & pieces
1 cup white cooking wine
1 teaspoon oregano
Hot cooked egg noodles or white rice
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken a few pieces at a time and shake to coat.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in the oil in small batches; transfer to a Dutch oven.

3. In a small skillet, cook the onion, garlic and green bell pepper in the butter until vegetables are tender; add to the meat in Dutch oven. Stir in the diced tomatoes, mushrooms, white cooking wine and oregano; cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve over hot cooked noodles or white rice; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Emily

Whether you are counting your carbohydrates (like some of my family members) or not, you are sure to enjoy this simple pork dinner. The combination of onion and mustard flavors give these chops real taste appeal the whole family will appreciate!

8 boneless pork loin chops
1 or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Dash of hot sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup white cooking wine
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 cup heavy cream

1. In a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brown the pork in the oil on both sides; transfer to a 5-quart slow cooker.

2. Reduce the heat to medium-low; add the onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent. Stir in the garlic, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce; sauté for 1 or 2 minutes longer. Spoon mixture on top the pork in the slow cooker.

3. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and cooking wine; pour over meat mixture in slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.

4. Remove the pork to a platter; stir the mustard and cream into the sauce in the pot.* Serve the sauce over the pork.

Makes 8 servings, each with 4 grams carbohydrate and 1 gram fiber for a total of 3 grams of effective carbohydrates.

* If you like a slightly thicker sauce, stir 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour into the mustard and cream before adding it to the sauce. This will only add a minimal amount of carbohydrate to each serving.

Emily

Your family, friends and guests alike will enjoy this rich cheesy dip. Don’t be surprised by how quickly it disappears!

1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a medium mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the cheese, onion, parsley and garlic powder until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly on the bottom of a 9-inch glass pie plate.

3. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top and bake for 15 minutes. Makes 12 servings each with 2 grams of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber and 7 grams of protein.

Emily

It doesn’t matter if you are keeping track of your carbs or not, these chops are wonderful! At least, my hubby thinks so!

1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin chops, sliced thin
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Brown the meat on both sides, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate and keep warm.

2. Add the remaining butter to the skillet; add the onion, garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until the onion and mushrooms are limp. Add the artichokes, chicken broth and mustard; stir to dislodge the tasty brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Return the pork chops to the skillet; cover and simmer for about 5 minutes. Serve the chops with the vegetables spooned over the top.

Makes 4 servings each with 6 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber for a total of 4 usable carbs and 25 grams of protein.

Emily