Karen's Recipes

Makes Approx. 3-4 Servings
You’ll need:
1 small butternut squash (about 1 lb.)
1-2 Tbsp. Thai peanut sauce
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fat-free salad croutons
Salt and pepper
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pierce squash a few times. Place squash on a baking sheet and roast, baking for about 45 minutes to an hour, until “fork tender” (fork inserts easily).
Remove [...]

Servings: 8-12
You’ll need:
1-2 lbs. chicken, precooked leftover and cut up (I used my Perfect Slow Cooker Chicken, de-boned and use only what I need*)
12 oz. wide egg noodles (cooked according to package directions, drain and set aside)
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 large onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
3-4 celery stocks, diced small
3-4 carrots, diced
24 oz. low [...]

Servings: 5-6
5-6 boneless chicken thighs, about 1.25-1.5 lbs.
2 14 oz. cans low fat chicken broth, no MSG
1 cup water
1 large onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed
1 15 oz.. can diced tomatoes
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. red-pepper flakes
3-4 oz. thinly sliced smoked [...]