Hot and Sticky Wings-Crockpot Version

Got this from someone who claims this is truly a delicious recipe - even if the ingredients do sound a bit strange.

3 lbs chicken wings
1 (18 oz) jar apricot-pineapple preserves
1 packet taco seasoning
1/4 cup ketchup
1 jalapeno, diced

Lightly broil wings for 8 to 10 minutes while preparing the sauce. Place wings in crockpot. Pour sauce over wings and stir to coat. Cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.

Italian Roasted Snap Peas

Serve this Italian-inspired combination of sweet snap peas, leeks and tomatoes with roast chicken or garlic-rubbed grilled steaks.

Makes 4 servings, about 1/2 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 large leek, white part only, halved lengthwise and thoroughly washed
1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon dried oregano

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Cut leek halves into 2-inch lengths and then very thinly slice each piece lengthwise, yielding 2-inch-long strips. Toss the leek strips, peas, oil and salt in a medium bowl. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
3. Roast for 15 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Return to the oven and roast until the vegetables begin to brown, about 10 minutes more. Toss with oregano and serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 96 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 4 g fiber; 311 mg sodium; 135 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (45% daily value), Vitamin A (35% dv).
2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Shrimp Skewers with Mango Dipping Sauce

Set the finished skewers atop hot cooked rice tossed with chopped fresh cilantro. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water while you prepare the ingredients.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 12 ounces)
1 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp
1 medium red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
Cooking spray
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mango chutney
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic


Preparation
Preheat broiler.
Thread tomatoes, shrimp, onion, and pepper alternately onto each of 8 skewers. Place skewers on a wire rack coated with cooking spray; place rack on a roasting pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons juice; sprinkle with black pepper and salt. Broil 4 minutes or until shrimp are done, turning once.

Combine remaining 2 tablespoons juice, chutney, and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well. Serve sauce with skewers.

Yield
4 servings (serving size: 2 skewers and about 1/4 cup sauce)

Nutritional Information
CALORIES 217(10% from fat); FAT 2.4g (sat 0.5g,mono 0.4g,poly 1g); PROTEIN 25.4g; CHOLESTEROL 172mg; CALCIUM 98mg; SODIUM 522mg; FIBER 3g; IRON 3.8mg; CARBOHYDRATE 24.8g



Alison Lewis , Cooking Light, JULY 2006