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quarta-feira, 9 de outubro de 2013

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

terça-feira, 8 de outubro de 2013

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terça-feira, 1 de outubro de 2013

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...

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;...

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...