Blackened Tilapia Sandwich 1/4 cup sweet paprika2 tbsp ground thyme2 tsp onion powder1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground red pepper1/2 cup 1 stick butter, melted4 10-ounce tilapia fillets4 Kaiser buns (split, buttered and toasted)Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise (recipe available at http://www.chris.kosovich.com)Store-bought salsa In a shallow dish, combine first 6 ingredients.Pour melted butter into another [...]

Chicken Quesadillas 16 oz skinless chicken breast (fat trimmed)cuminoreganogarlic powdersalt and fresh peppercooking spray1/2 small onion (cut into strips)1 bell pepper (red or green cut into strips)1 clove garlic (minced)1 tbsp oil1-1/3 cup Weight Watchers Mexican blend shredded cheese1 cup avocado-mango salsa8 flour tortillas Slice chicken breast in half so you have 4 cutlets. Season [...]

Chicken a la Criolla in Slowcooker Adapted from the SkinnyTaste wbsite. 10 2 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed1 small onion (diced)2 garlic cloves (crushed)1 bell pepper (chopped or sliced)4 plum tomatoes2 tbsp alcaparrado or pitted spanish olives8 oz can tomato sauce1/4 tsp oregano1/4 tsp cuminsalt to taste1-2 bay leaf1/4 cup chopped cilantro (plus [...]

Pollo in Potacchio A great chicken dish that can also be made in a slowcooker. Adapted from the SkinnyTaste website. 10 skinless chicken thighs (with bone)kosher salt and fresh black pepper3 - 4 small sprigs fresh rosemary1 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)5 garlic cloves (chopped)1 celery stalk (chopped)1 carrot [...]

Italian Beef Stew in Slowcooker Adapted from Better Homes & Garden. 2 Tbsp cooking oil (divided)2 lb beef round roastSaltPepper1 large onion (sliced into thin wedges)2 large carrots (cut into 2 inch pieces (split in half if they)8 oz red potatoes (skin-on, quartered)1 14.5 oz can reduced-fat/sodium chicken broth6 oz tomato paste1 cup red wine4 [...]

Baked Meatballs Tomato Sauce:1/2 onion (finely diced)1 clove garlic (minced)1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes2 Tbsp. tomato paste1 28 oz. can San Marzano or other good-quality whole tomatoes2 Tbsp. fresh basil (chopped)1 tsp. salt (plus more as needed)1/2 tsp. pepperMeatballs:1 lb. lean ground beef (or half beef/half pork)1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano [...]

Glazed Meat Loaf Inspired by my favorite test kitchen, this recipe has some slight variations, but quite similar. Meat Loaf Ingredients3 oz Monterey Jack cheese (grated on the small holes of a box grater (about 1 cup))1 tbsp unsalted butter1 medium onion (chopped fine (about 1 cup))1 medium celery rib (chopped fine (about 1/2 cup))2 [...]

Tomatillo Chicken and Black Bean Tacos in Slow Cooker 1 medium onion (chopped)2 chipotle peppers in adobo (roughly chopped)6 oz store-bought tomatillo (green salsa)5 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)1 tbsp brown sugar1/2 tsp Mexican oregano2 15- oz cans black beans (drained and rinsed)1/2 tsp kosher salt2-1/2 lbs boneless (skinless chicken thighs or breasts, trimmed)12 small corn [...]

Spinach Pesto Lasagna 3 cups ricotta cheese1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 large egg2 10- oz packages frozen chopped spinach (thawed, squeezed dry)1 7- oz package prepared pesto4 cups bottled chunky pasta sauce12 no-boil lasagna noodles from one 8-ounce package2 cups grated Fontina cheese Blend ricotta and Parmesan in medium bowl.Season cheeses with salt and pepper; [...]

A delicious side item with solid garlic flavor. Course Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Olive Oil 2 pounds medium-size unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes (each cut into wedges)6 tbsp olive oil (divided)8 large garlic cloves (peeled, halved)1 tsp chopped fresh thyme Boil potato wedges until very tender, about 15 minutes.Meanwhile, heat 5 tablespoons oil [...]