Marvelous Recipes

We enjoy these “light as air” garlic and herb flavored popovers with just about any dinner I serve. The batter will be very thin but that’s the way it is supposed to be!

1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium mixer bowl, combine the milk, flour, butter and salt. Beat at medium-high speed of mixer until blended. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating after each addition, just until smooth.

Stir in the garlic, thyme and parsley. Fill 12 greased muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees F. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F. and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 popovers.

Emily

A yummy, easy way to dress up everyday chicken. Put it together in the morning in your slow cooker and dinner is on the table in a jiffy!

1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts*
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon concentrate
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (13 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
1 tablespoon corn starch
3 tablespoons water

1. In a large heavy skillet, brown the chicken in the oil over medium-high heat until golden on both sides. Transfer to a slow cooker.

2. In a small bowl, combine the wine, lemon juice, bouillon, thyme, garlic and pepper; blend well. Pour mixture over chicken; place artichokes on top. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.

3. With a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and artichoke hearts. In a small bowl, combine the corn starch and water; stir into liquid in slow cooker; cook until slightly thickened. Return chicken and artichoke hearts to slow cooker and stir into the sauce. Makes 4 servings, each with 7 grams of usable carbohydrates.

* You may use boneless, skinless chicken thighs in place of the chicken breasts, if desired.

You can serve this just as it is or over rice or pasta. Carbohydrate count will be higher if using rice or pasta.

Emily

A delicious way to use up leftover turkey or chicken! A hearty and satisfying dinner that gets you out of the kitchen fast!!

2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup milk
1 (14 oz) can chicken broth
2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions; drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute celery and onions in butter until tender; about 4 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch, milk and chicken broth until smooth; stir into the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened; about 1 minute.

3. Stir in all the remaining ingredients except the cheese. Pour mixture into a 3-quart baking dish; top with the cheddar cheese.

4. Bake, uncovered at 375 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Emily

Sauteed onions give this tender, savory pork tenderloin a delicious rich sweetness. My meat-loving husband said it was very tasty!

1 (2 lb) pork tenderloin
cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups sliced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Trim fat from pork; cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin, cutting about 2/3 of the way through the meat. Place on a broiler pan sprayed with cooking spray.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter or margarine. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add thyme, salt and pepper. Spread mixture evenly over the tenderloin.

Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees F.

Makes 8 servings each containing 4 net grams of carbohydrate.

Emily