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Cinnamon Walnut Pecan Pie Bites

November 12, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

These Cinnamon Walnut Pecan Pie Bites are the perfect bite-sized treat for the end of a holiday meal! This recipe is easy to double or even triple for hungry crowds at holiday parties!

Cinnamon Walnut Pecan Bites recipe plated on a fall plate
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Ingredients
  • 15 piece mini fillo shells frozen
  • 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute fat free
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon whipped butter or light buttery spread room temperature
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 drop vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon walnuts divided
  • 2 tablespoons pecans divided
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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine egg substitute, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
  4. Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped pecans and 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts into mixture. Arrange shells and evenly distribute the mixture evenly among the fillo shells.
  5. Combine remaining nuts and sprinkle them on the top of the shells (a little less than 1/2 teaspoon per shell).
  6. Bake in the oven until edges are crips, 15-18 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before serving. If you like, top each piece with a squirt of fat free whipped cream topping. Enjoy! Note: nutritional information does not include optional fat free whipped topping.
Recipe Notes

Cinnamon Walnut Pecan Pie Bites Nutrition Facts Serving size 3 bites (31g) servings per container 5 Amount per serving Calories 100 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 100 mg 4 % Total Carbohydrate 12 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 8 g Added Sugars 8 g 16 % Protein 2 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 21 mg 2 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 61 mg 2 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dessert, Desserts, fall, Holiday, Holidays, pecans, walnuts, winter

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili

October 23, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

Everyone loves a recipe that they can make so many other meals from.  This Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili can feed a hungry family and leave you with leftovers.  Store in the fridge for your next day lunch, or make a casserole, tacos or salads for dinner.  Just set the clock and go!

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco chili recipe in a bowl topped with cilantro.
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili
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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco chili recipe in a bowl topped with cilantro.
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Ingredients
  • 1 15 ounce can low sodium black beans, drained
  • 1 15 ounce can low sodium kidney beans, drained
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce unsalted
  • 2 10 ounce cans diced tomatoes with chilies
  • 1 4 ounce can chopped green chili peppers
  • 1 12 ounce package frozen yellow corn
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 1 package 30% less sodium taco seasoning or make your own (see notes for recipe link)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast skinless, boneless
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
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  1. Add drained black beans, and kidney beans in crockpot. Top with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili peppers, frozen corn, chopped onion, and seasonings. Stir all together.
  2. Place chicken breast into the mixture, completely cover the chicken.
  3. Set crock pot to cook 8-10 hours on LOW or 4-6 hours on HIGH.
  4. Pull chicken breasts out about 30 minutes before serving, shred with a fork and return to the crockpot stirring well.
  5. Serve chili with fresh chopped cilantro.
  6. Tip: Recipe makes for a large crowd or great for leftovers. Pack for your next day lunch, store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze in individual airtight containers for up to 3 months for an easy reheat meal.
  7. **If using your own homemade taco seasoning, leave out the chili powder from this recipe.
Recipe Notes

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, canned, Chicken, chili, fall, protein, Slow Cooker, taco, winter

Broccoli Salad

August 29, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

Whether your joining up with friends or having a relaxing family dinner, bring this sweet and savory Broccoli Salad with you!

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Broccoli Salad recipe in a large white serving bowl
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Ingredients
  • 4 cup broccoli florets
  • 3/4 cup real bacon bits
  • 1 large apple diced
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup shredded lowfat cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup plain nonfat, greek yogurt
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper each
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  1. Clear your area for preparation and wash your hands
  2. Whisk water, greek yogurt, salt and pepper together, set aside
  3. In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, bacon bits, apple, almonds, cheese, cranberries and raisins.
  4. Add greek yogurt mixture to broccoli mixture and toss together
  5. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bacon, broccoli, cranberries, healthy side dish, raisins, Salad, side dish, winter

Skillet Gnocchi

August 1, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

Start pasta week off with pasta made from potatoes! This Skillet Gnocchi recipe is sure to be hit with the entire family!


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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 16 ounces shelf stable gnocchi
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 6 cups spinach chopped
  • 15 ounce diced tomatoes unsalted
  • 15 ounce unsalted white kidney beans drained, and rinsed
  • 1/3 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
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  1. Clean preparation area, wash hands
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi and cook, stirring often, until it is plumped and starting to brown; about 5-7 minutes. Place cooked gnocchi in a large bowl.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of oil and onion to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and water. Cook until onion is cooked.
  4. Add spinach and cook by stirring until spinach begins to wilt
  5. Stir in tomatoes, beans, and simmer. Add gnocchi and sprinkle with both cheeses.
  6. Cook until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling; about 3 minutes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beans, fall, gnocchi, Heart Healthy, main dish, one dish meal, pasta, spinach, Vegetarian, winter

Cabbage & Meatballs

February 13, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

This cabbage & meatball recipe is going to be a new family favorite! It has the perfect balance of sweet and savory that everyone will love, and it is so simple to make!

Cabbage and Meatballs
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 head cabbage shredded
  • 2 15 oounce cans tomato sauce low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 ounce cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 giner snap cookies crushed
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  1. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg and black pepper. Form into 1 inch meatballs.
  2. Place 1/2 of shredded cabbage in a large pot, add meatballs. Spoon cranberry sauce over the meatballs and add remaining cabbage
  3. In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Pour over meatball/cabbage mixture.
  4. Simmer uncovered, 20 minutes. Stir gently being careful not to break up meatballs. Add the lemon juice and cookie crumbs. Simmer another 10-15 minutes until meatballs are completely cooked.
Recipe Notes

Cabbage & Meatballs Nutrition Facts Serving size 6 (432g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 290 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 200 mg 9 % Total Carbohydrate 42 g 15 % Dietary Fiber 6 g 21 % Total Sugars 18 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 23 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 124 mg 10 % Iron 5 mg 30 % Potassium 1131 mg 25 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, cabbage, cranberries, cranberry, fall, Heart Healthy, main dish, meatball, protein, winter

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