recipe: Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Pizza
- 06/25/11 10:52 AM
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Pizza
1 lb pizza dough, thawed if frozen
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 small eggplants (about 1 lb total), sliced in 1/4 in thick
2 medium tomatoes (about 1 lb total), cut into 1" wedges
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup fresh bail leaves, torn
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Heat grill to medium. Shape the pizza dough into two 10" rounds. Place on a baking sheet and brush top of each round with 1 tsp of the oil.
Brush the eggplant slices and tomator wedges with 2 Tbsp of the oil and seaon with 1/4 tsp … (8 comments)
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recipe: Simply Ear-Resistible Treats
- 06/15/11 11:17 AM
Corn-On-The-Cobcakes with Brown Butter Cream Frosting
2 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
1-1/4 cups plus 5 Tbsp whole milk
3 tsp pure vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp pinch salt
3/4 cups (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 16 oz box confectioners sugar
16 corn holders, assorted yellow and white jelly beans, 4 yellow fruit chews (such as Starburst), black and white sanding sugar, for decorating
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 12 cup muffin tins with yellow or … (8 comments)
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recipe: Vanilla Roasted Peach Pie
- 05/28/11 08:31 AM
Vanilla Roasted Peach Pie
Crust:
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 9 sheets)
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon canola oil
Filling:
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, divided
1-1/2 cups fat-free Greek yogurt
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 vanilla bean
Topping:
1-1/2 pounds peeled, pitted peaches, cut into wedges
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, pulse crust … (6 comments)
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recipe: Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos
- 05/15/11 11:05 AM
Sweet Potato Burritos
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups canned kidney beans, drained
2 cups water
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
12 (10 inch) flo9ur tortillas, warmed
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Heat oil in a medium skillet and saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir in beans, and mash. Gradually stir in water, and heat until warm. Remove from heat and … (2 comments)
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recipe: Mocha Coffee Cake with Espresso Glaze
- 05/01/11 04:07 AM
Mocha Coffee Cake with Espresso Glaze
Cake:
Baking spray with flour
2-3/4 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3/4 cup fat free sour cream (at room temp)
3/4 cup strong freshly brewed coffee
Sugared coffee Beans:
3 tablespoons superfine sugar
1 tablespoon honey
12 whole coffee beans
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons espresso powder combined with 3 tablespoons boiling water
1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua) optional
Heat oven to 350 degree … (1 comments)
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recipe: Good Morning Crepes
- 04/24/11 10:38 AM
Good Morning Crepes
8 slices turkey bacon
Cooking spray
6 large eggs and 6 large egg whites, beaten
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 premade crepes or 10" whole wheat wraps
4 tablespoons maple syrup
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook the turkey bacon until crisp (about 4-6 minutes), turning occasionally. Remove the turkey bacon from pan; set aside. Coat pan with cooking spray; heat ovr medium high heat. Add eggs and black pepper to pan; scramble until desired degree of doneness (about 2-3 minutes), stirring well.
Arrange 2 slices turkey bacon on a premade crepe. … (0 comments)
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recipe: Spaghetti Tacos ~ Quick, Easy and Oh So Good ~
- 04/17/11 07:27 AM
Spaghetti Tacos
Cook Pasta and Sauce
In a skillet over medium-high, brown 1 lb ground turkey until done. Add taco seasoning; cook according to package instructions. Add 3 cups marinara sauce. Simmer until very hot. Cook 1/2 lb spaghetti.
Assemble Tacos
When spaghetti is done, drain and return to pot. Stir in meat sauce and 6 Tbsp salsa. Fill warm taco shells with spaghetti mixture. Garnish with some fresh chopped cilantro.
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recipe: Dripping Roast Beef Sandwiches with Melted Provolone
- 04/10/11 09:06 AM
Dripping Roast Beef Sandwiches with Melted Provolone
1 can (10-1/2 oz) Campbell's condensed French Onion Soup
1 tbsp reduced sodium Worcestershire sauce
3/4 lb thinly sliced deli roast beef
4 Pepperidge Farm Classic Soft Hoagie Rolls with Sesame Seeds
4 Slices deli provolone cheese cut in half
1/4 cup drained mild or pickled banana pepper rings
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Heat soup and Worcestershire in a 2 qt saucepan over medium high heat to a boil. Add beef and heat through, stirring occasionally.
Divide beef among rolls. Top beef mixture with cheese slices and place sandwiches onto baking … (3 comments)
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recipe: Light and Fruity Dessert perfect for Spring
- 04/01/11 09:13 AM
Looking for a light and fruity dessert? Try this one, it is delicious
Lemon and Strawberry Cream Puffs
For the puffs:
3/4 cup water
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of Salt
3/4 cup all purpose flour
4 eggs
Zest of 1 lemon
For the filling and topping:
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulls removed, cut up
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream or lemon sorbet, to fill
Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan … (7 comments)
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recipe: Cheddar and Chive Buttermilk Biscuits
- 03/26/11 07:48 AM
Cheddar and Chive Buttermilk Biscuits
2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp baking soda
6 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
4 oz extra sharp cheddar, grated 1 cup
2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
3/4 cup buttermilk
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour baking powder, salt pepper and baking soda. Add the butter and, using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut it in until the mixture … (1 comments)
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recipe: Ham-And-Cheese Stuffed Chicken
- 03/12/11 09:17 AM
Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine ham and cheese.
Cut a deep pocket into the thickest side of each chicken breast. Stuff each breast with ham and cheese. Close back up with wooden toothpicks.
On a plate, mix flour with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. In a bowl, lightly beat eggs. Place breadcrumbs on another plate. Coat chicken in flour mixture, then eggs, then breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess.
In a nonstick skillet, heat 4 Tbsp canola oil over medium heat. Cook chicken, turning with tongs, until brown all over, … (1 comments)
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recipe: Be BERRY Smart ~ Try This Berry Parfait
- 03/06/11 08:44 AM
BERRY PARFAIT
2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
3 tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste)
Zest of 1 lemon
1-1/2 cups berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, in any combination)
1 tablespoon sugar, optional
Whipped topping, optional
In a bowl, combine the yogurt, maple syrup, and lemon zest. Mix well; refrigerate for 1 hour.
Place the berries in a mixing bowl with the sugar, if using, and let stand.
When ready to serve, place some of the berries in the bottom of a parfait glass or bowl; top with some of the yogurt, then add more berries, a dollop of yogurt, … (0 comments)
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recipe: BEEF & PEPPER STIR-FRY
- 02/18/11 09:17 AM
BEEF AND PEPPER STIR FRY
1 cup quick cooking short grain brown rice
12 oz beef top round, thinly sliced across grain
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp, lower-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp vegetable oil
3 peppers (preferably red, yellow and orange) thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed with press
2 ripe tomatoes, cored, cut into 1/2" wedges
Prepare brown rice as label directs
In bowl, combine beef, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
In 12" skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil on medium high. Add beef in single layer. Cook, … (6 comments)
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recipe: Valentine's Day Treat! FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
- 02/12/11 02:40 AM
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
7 oz really good (45-50% cocoa) semisweet chocolate
3/4 butter
1 cup sugar, divided
4 eggs, separated
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler. Stir together half the sugar and four yolks; add to melted chocolate concoction.
Using an electric mixer; beat the egg whites; slowly add remaining 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold mixture into chocolate. Pour into a greased 9 in cake pan.
Bake 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with just a few crumbs on it. Cool 30 minutes before … (3 comments)
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recipe: Superbowl Snack Anyone? Try This One
- 02/06/11 02:35 AM
Chipotle 'n' Cheese Sliders
1 lb ground beef
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
3 Tbsp tomato paste
Salt and pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp chipotle hot sauce, like Tabasco
Olive Oil
12 dinner rolls, halved
12 leaves baby lettuce greens
3 medium vine tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices
12 mini slices medium cheddar cheese (or six regular slices, halved)
In a medium bowl, combine beef, onion, tomato paste, 2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper; use hands to mix. Make 12 patties, about 2 inches wide.
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and chipotle hot sauce until … (4 comments)
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recipe: After the Snowblowing On A Cold, Snowy Day! Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Onions Soup
- 01/29/11 05:30 AM
Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Onions Soup
2 tsp vegetable oil
2 medium onions, cut in half and thinly sliced
8 cups chicken broth
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
3/4 cup uncooked trumpet shaped pasta
2 cups roasted chicken cut into strips
Heat oil in a 10" skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until they begin to brown, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until onions are tender and caramelized, stirring occasionally. Remove skillet from heat.
Heat broth, black pepper, carrots and celery in 4 qt saucepan over … (5 comments)
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recipe: Looking For A Snack? ALMOND CRUNCH BRITTLE
- 01/15/11 09:04 AM
ALMOND CRUNCH BRITTLE
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange toasted almonds in a single layer on prepared sheet.
In a 1-quart saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture turns a light golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
Let the bubbles subside, then pour caramelized sugar over nuts. Cool 5 minutes, then refrigerate until hard, about 30 minutes.
Once mixture has hardened, top with another piece of parchment and … (1 comments)
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recipe: CHICKEN MOZZARELLA Quick, Easy and Good!
- 01/09/11 08:22 AM
CHICKEN MOZZARELLA
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
1 can (10-3/4 oz) Campbell's Healthy Request Condensed Tomato Soup
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2-1/2 cups corkscrew-shaped pasta (rotini) cooked without salt and drained (about 4 cups)
Place chicken into a 2 quart shallow baking dish. Stir the soup, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Spoon the soup mixture over the chicken.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with the … (0 comments)
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recipe: Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- 12/31/10 07:56 AM
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
1/4 cup all purpose flour
3-1/2 cups protein and calcium fortified nonfat milk, such as Skim Plus (it's thicker than regular skim milk)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tsp minced garlic
1 cup grated Romano cheese
1 cup (about half a 1lb bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1/2 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, chopped
1/2 tsp each salt and freshly ground pepper
1 plum tomato, diced
4 oz tortilla chips
A few shavings of Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
Whisk flour and milk in a … (3 comments)
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recipe: MOROCCAN CHICKEN STEW
- 12/26/10 05:28 AM
Moroccan Chicken Stew
2 tbsp Olive Oil
8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
2 med red onions, sliced
1 large green pepper, cut into 1" pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp curry powder
1 can (10-3/4 oz) Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 can (about 15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Heat oil in 5 qt saucepot over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until well browned on both sides. Remove chicken from saucepot.
Reduce heat to medium. Add onions, pepper and garlic … (4 comments)
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