Day #14 - Making This All About Food

Carrabba: Bread Dipping Blend
(adapted from "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2" )

Ingredients:

1 tbsp fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tbsp fresh garlic
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red pepper
1/2 tsp olive lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:
1. Chop all spices and put in food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
2. After transferring spices to small dipping bowl, add in oil and lemon juice. Serve with dipping bread.

Servings: 2
Nutritional Info: 73 cals, 7g fat, 3g carbs, 1g protein
Approx Original Carrabba's Nutritional Info (based on recipe): 126 cals, 13g fat, 3g carbs, 1g protein

Carrabba: House Salad Dressing

(adapted from "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2" )

Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat free mayo
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup 1% milk
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced parsley
1 tsp lemon juice
salt
pepper

Directions:
1. Whisk in bowl. Add to lettuce. Enjoy.

Serving Size: 4
Nutritional Info: 40 cals, 2g fat, 5g carbs, 2g protein
Approx Original Carrabba's Nutritional Info (based on recipe): 209 cals, 22g fat, 1g carbs, 3g protein

Carrabba: Chicken Marsala
(adapted from "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2" )

Ingredients:

Marsala Sauce-
2 tbsp I Can't Believe it's not Butter - Light
1/2 slice prosciutto, diced
1 tsp diced shallots
1 tsp diced garlic
4oz can sliced mushroom
2 tbsp Marsala wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp diced fresh parsley
1 tbsp 1% milk
pepper

Chicken Seasoning-
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
pinch of :
oregano
thyme
parsley
garlic powder
onion powder

2 4oz chicken breasts

Directions:
1. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add prosciutto and let cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Then add shallots and garlic. Cook for another 30 seconds.
2. Then add wine, mushrooms and black pepper. Let simmer for 4 - 5 minutes. Then add cornstarch and broth. Stir well, until cornstarch dissolves, and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
3. Add parsley and milk to sauce. Cook for another 3 minutes and remove from heat and cover.
4. Prepare chicken with seasoning, then cook in skillet or grill for 3 - 5 minutes per side, or until cooked.
5. To serve, place chicken breast in middle of plate and pour half of marsala sauce on top.

Servings: 2
Nutritional Info: 208 cals, 7g fat, 6g carbs, 26g protein
Approx Original Carrabba's Nutritional Info (based on recipe): 456 cals, 32g fat, 5g carbs, 34g protein