Daily Dish for Friday August, 14th 2020 on the fly

I am sorry this menu plan is late I am having an adjustment to doing it on a laptop.

California Chicken Wraps

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup prepared hummus

• 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)

• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast

• 1/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

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Directions

• Spread hummus on tortillas; top with chicken, peppers, cheese and basil. Roll up.

Nutrition Facts 1 each: 300 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.

Grilled Mushroom Kabobs

Ingredients

• 16 pearl onions

• 20 medium fresh mushrooms

• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• Minced fresh parsley, optional

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Directions

• In a small saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel.

• On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread mushrooms and onions, skewering mushrooms horizontally through cap. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine vinegar, butter, garlic, salt and pepper; microwave, covered, on high until butter is melted, 30-45 seconds. Whisk to combine. Reserve half the vinegar mixture for serving. Brush kabobs with remaining vinegar mixture.

• Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until vegetables are tender, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally and basting frequently with vinegar mixture. If desired, sprinkle with parsley; serve with reserved vinegar mixture.

Nutrition Facts 1 kabob: 161 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Honey-Pecan Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 3 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

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Directions

• Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings.

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, turning once. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with pecans. Cook, covered, until chicken is glazed, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts 1 chicken breast half : 382 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 436mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.

Spinach, Apple & Pecan Salad

Ingredients

• 2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach

• 1 medium apple, chopped

• 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

• 1 cup glazed pecans

• 1/2 cup chopped red onion

• 1/3 cup dried cranberries

• 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional

• DRESSING:

• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• 1/4 cup canola oil

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Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in bacon if desired.

• For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, mustard and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 109 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Makeover Fruit Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

• GLAZE:

• 5 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1-1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• TOPPINGS:

• 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups halved fresh strawberries

• 1 cup fresh blueberries

• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

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Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake until very lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

• In a small saucepan, mix glaze ingredients until smooth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly.

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust. Top with berries and mandarin oranges. Drizzle with glaze. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts 1 slice: 170 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Blueberry Gelatin Salad

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Blueberry Gelatin Salad I find myself making this blueberry jello salad often. People request this layered treat for potlucks all the time. This dish can be served as either a salad or a dessert. And preparing it a day ahead makes it taste even better! —Mildred Livingston, Phoenix, Arizona Blueberry Gelatin Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Next Recipe

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• Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

• Makes 12 servings

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Ingredients

• 2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin

• 2 cups boiling water

• 1 can (15 ounces) blueberries, drained

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

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• In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in blueberries. Pour into a 11x7-in. dish; chill until set.

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and sour cream; mix well. Spread over the gelatin layer; sprinkle with pecans. Chill several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 239 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Frosty Orange Drink

Ingredients

• 1 cup water

• 1 cup 2% milk

• 1/2 cup orange breakfast drink mix

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 10 to 12 ice cubes

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Directions

• In a blender, combine all the ingredients; cover and process until blended. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 77 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat-free milk