Watermelon Slush

"fabulous and so easy.....add a shot of gin for the adults!!! " INGREDIENTS 3 cups diced watermelon 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup crushed ice 1/2 cup water PREPARATION Blend watermelon, lime juice, sugar, ice and water in a blender until smooth. NUTRITION Per serving: 48 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 1...

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Chocolate & Nut Butter Bites

Sweet satisfaction in seconds! INGREDIENTS 8 1/4-ounce squares bittersweet chocolate 4 teaspoons almond, cashew or pistachio butter PREPARATION Top each chocolate square with 1/2 teaspoon nut butter of your choice (almond, cashew, pistachio). NUTRITION Per serving: 79 calories; 6 g fat ( 2 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 6 g added sugars; 1...

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Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup crunchy natural peanut butter 1/4 cup finely chopped salted pretzels 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted PREPARATION Combine peanut butter and pretzels in a small bowl. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Roll the peanut butter mixture into 20 balls (about 1 teaspoon each). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper and freeze until very firm, about 1 hour. Roll the frozen balls in melted...

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Mini Brie and Apple Quiches

Celebrate the flavors of fall with our best fall recipes for entertaining. Mini Brie & Apple Quiches INGREDIENTS 30 mini phyllo shells (two 1.9-ounce packages; see Note) 1/2 medium apple, peeled and finely diced 5 large eggs 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch of freshly ground pepper Pinch of ground nutmeg 4 ounces Brie (1/2 small wheel), cut into 30 squares PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange phyllo shells...

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Mom’s Apple Squares

INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar, plus 3/4 cup, divided 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter 5 tablespoons canola oil 1/3 cup ice water 1 large egg, separated 4 cups thinly sliced firm tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Empire or Cortland, peeled if desired 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon PREPARATION Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose...

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Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce {Healthy}

INGREDIENTS 2 5-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and tenders removed (see Tip) 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium shallot, minced 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps 2 tablespoons dry vermouth, or dry white wine 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, or scallion greens PREPARATION Season chicken with pepper...

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Spiced Apple-Pear Sauce

The natural sweetness of fresh apples and pears makes this homemade sauce a standout over the store-bought version. Lemon juice adds brightness and keeps the fruit from browning, and cinnamon and nutmeg lend warm spice notes.Ingredients3 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces3 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice6 cinnamon sticks1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1...

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Baked Chicken Breasts With Parmesan Crust

Ingredients2 tablespoons dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, choppedKosher salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 ounces each)3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese3/4 cup panko or dried coarse baguette breadcrumbsCooking sprayDirectionsPreheat the oven to 450 degrees F.Mix the mustard, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cayenne in a medium bowl. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat completely;...

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 cup white sugar1 cup light brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup canned pumpkin puree3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 cups (12-ounce bag) milk chocolate chips, not semisweetNonstick cooking spray or parchment paperDirectionsHeat the oven...

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Quinoa Chili {Vegetarian}

Ingredients 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced (1 3/4 cup) 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 1 1/2 - 2 cups water (or chicken broth if not making vegetarian) 1 (7 oz) can diced green chiles 2 1/2 Tbsp chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, or to...

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Caprese Lasagna Roll Ups

Ingredients 8 lasagna noodles, uncooked 14 oz freshly shredded, low-moisture part skim Mozzarella cheese, divided 3/4 cup Ricotta cheese 1 large egg white 1/3 cup freshly, finely shredded Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/4 oz) freshly ground black pepper 3 - 4 medium Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/6 inch thick slices) 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish 1 cup marinara sauce, recipe follows Simple Marinara Sauce 2 Tbsp extra...

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Calzone Bites easy recipe

Ingredients15 Athens® Mini Fillo Shells15 slices of pizza pepperoni¼ cup pizza sauce¾ cup finely shredded mozzarella5 ounces pizza dough (1/2 tube)Directions1 teaspoon Italian seasoningPlace the shells on an ungreased baking sheet. Press one slice of pepperoni into each shell. Evenly distribute the pizza sauce among the shells followed by the cheese.Roll out the pizza dough to the approximate size of the shell tray. With a small, round cookie...

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Healthy Mozzarella Sanduich

Give yourself a treat! This is healthy, but don’t eat it everyday; it still has cheese in it! It’s all about moderation :) Ingredients Whole grain bread Low-fat Mozzarella cheese sliced thick Tomato slices White onion slices Turkey Bacon (optional!!) Green onions cut up Directions Pretty self explanatory but here it is. Put slices of thick mozzarella on bread and put in the oven on broil. Watch it (it won’t take long) until...

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