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Border Guacamole
By pattie_d
Avocados are a heart healthy treat, and what better way to get them in than through a delicious guacamole? This sim...
- Makes 3 cups, or 6 appetizer servings
- 5 ripe California avocados
- 6 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 4 jalapeño chiles, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Peach Mini-Pies
By pattie_d
In this recipe from Dani Cone's "Cutie Pies," mini pies baked in muffin tins provide perfectly portioned desserts f...
- For the Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and chilled
- 3/4 cup ice water
- Nonstick cooking spray
- For the Filling:
- 6 to 8 peaches, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Topping:
- 1/3 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and chilled
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
Coconut Popsicles
By pattie_d
Pour the rum or pineapple juice into a tall and narrow glass
- 1/2 cup rum or pineapple juice
- 6 coconut all-fruit popsicles (recommended: Frozen Fruit)
- 1 cup demarara or turbinado sugar
Microwave Cake
By pattie_d
Directions Mix the box of cake mix, eggs, pie filling and applesauce till moist
- For 1 serving:
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/8 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1/4 eggs
- 1/8 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
- 2 teaspoons applesauce
- Then follow directions.
- For 2 servings:
- 1/8 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1/2 eggs
- 1/8 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
- 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon applesauce
Thai-Style Halibut with Coconut-Curry Broth
By pattie_d
*Available in the Asian section of most supermarkets **Steam or microwave 5 cups of washed baby spinach for 2 minut...
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 shallots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons red curry paste*, or 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon, plus more for seasoning
- 4 (6-ounce) pieces halibut fillet, skin removed
- Steamed spinach**
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 scallions, green part only, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, for serving
Oven Roasted Trout with Lemon Dill Stuffing
By pattie_d
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
- 1/8 sweet onion, minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 trout, cleaned and head removed
Grapefruit, Onion and Basil Salad
By pattie_d
From Giada DeLaurentiis, this is a light salad that is so delish, I had to make it as soon as I saw it, goes togeth...
- 2 grapefruits, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Creamed Kale with Caramelized Shallots
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped Spanish onion
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk, scalded
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 pounds kale, center stalk removed, and coarsely torn into pieces
- Caramelized Shallots, recipe follows
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
By pattie_d
Pull a fast one on the kids: In just 10 minutes, whip up the dough for these sweet, crunchy treats made with whole-...
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
- 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
Asparagus & Pear Salad Recipe
By pattie_d
In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 large pear, sliced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons prepared honey Dijon salad dressing
- 8 romaine lettuce leaves