1959 week makeover hearty Recipes

bulk pork sausage, sliced fresh mushrooms, onion, chopped, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided, eggs, egg substitute, half-and-half cream, fat-free milk, ground nutmeg

mixed hearty greens (such as escarole, mustard greens, and kale), kumquats, cut into thin rounds, seeded, granny smith apple cider vinaigrette, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, chives, roasted salted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

lean ground beef, elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chopped celery, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, minced garlic cloves, oregano, coriander, basil, salt, black pepper, olive oil

boneless skinless chicken breast, light beer, chicken stock, barbecue sauce, minced garlic, white onion, sliced thin, oil, divided, cornstarch, water, salt, pepper, parsley flakes

raw shrimp, bay scallop, butter, divided, celery, thinly sliced, sweet red pepper, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, flour, half-and-half, nonfat milk, sherry wine or 1/4 cup chicken broth, fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, old bay seasoning (optional)

crushed pretzels (8 oz), reduced fat margarine, melted, sugar, divided, low-fat cream cheese, sugar substitute , equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar, frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed, unsweetened crushed canned pineapple, sugar-free strawberry gelatin, frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, thawed

lean beef, cut in 1-inch cubes (chicken or turkey), onion, chopped, fresh garlic cloves, minced, thyme, oregano, marjoram, basil, bay leaf, black pepper, freshly ground, water, red wine, celery, chopped, potatoes, chopped, carrots, chopped, mushrooms, chopped

hearty whole wheat bread, cucumber, partially skinned and thinly sliced, tomato, sliced, bell pepper, cut into strips (any color ), avocado, peeled,pitted and sliced, leaves red leaf lettuce or 4 leaves green leaf lettuce, muenster cheese (optional), light mayonnaise, fresh dill, chopped or 1/8-1/4 tsp dried dill

vegetable oil, carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces, parsnips, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces, onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, garlic cloves, minced, low sodium chicken broth, russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, minced fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, bay leaf, hearty white bread, lightly toasted, curly spinach, stemmed and chopped, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, frozen baby lima beans or 1 (10 oz) package peas, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper

hearty meat sauce, chopped green pepper, brown sugar, cider vinegar, low-sodium worcestershire sauce, reduced-calorie whole wheat buns

hearty meat sauce, drained canned kidney beans, seeded, chopped jalapeno pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, flour tortillas, shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, chopped avocado, chopped green onions, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, nonfat sour cream alternative

hearty meat sauce, drained canned low-sodium pinto beans, water, ground cumin, seeded, chopped jalapeno pepper, chili powder, salt, shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, chopped green onions, chopped fresh cilantro

fresh green beans, celery, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, balsamic vinegar, dill seed, cayenne pepper, black pepper, freshly ground , to taste

hamb. meat, canbells nacho cheese sauce, pace picante salsa, veleveta processed cheese cut in cubes, tortilla chips, or you favorite (make sure thay are dipping friendly, because with hearty dip, you need a hearty chip!), fresh cut chives for garnish (optional)

lasagna noodles, uncooked, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, hearty meat sauce, canned no-salt-added tomato sauce, low-fat cottage cheese, freshly grated romano cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, vegetable cooking spray, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced, italian dressing, fresh ground black pepper, garlic salt, rice, butter

head green leaf lettuce, spring onions, extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, crouton (optional), fresh parmesan cheese, grated, fresh ground pepper

almonds, bulk sage sausage, butter, minced garlic, red onion , sliced in half moons, butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes, chicken stock, baby spinach leaves, dried cranberries, chopped parsley leaves, kosher salt, cracked black pepper