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Hello Can Win For Losing Group!!   Here goes the first Blog Post!!!  


It is starting to feel like fall and it is definitely the beginning of apple season.  So I'm posting an apple recipe.  This came from Sunset magazine and is only 4 points.  I haven't tried it yet, but it looks great!


Chicken with Green Apple-Chipotle Salsa
(makes 4 servings)


1 cup diced Granny Smith apple (unpeeled)
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground dried chipotle chili or cayenne
4 boned, skinned chicken breast halves
Chili spice mix (recipe follows)
1 tablespoon olive oil


1. to make salsa, in a bowl, mix apple, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, apple juice, vinegar, and chili.  Cover and chill.


2. Rinse chicken and pat dry.  Rub chili spice mix (below) all over chicken.  Grill or saute chicken breast. 


3. Transfer chicken to plates.  Serve with green apple-chipotle salsa over top.


Chili Spice mix:  In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon firmly packed brown sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne. 


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