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Grilled Portobello Burger with Onion Jam
By pattie_d
Put the yogurt in a paper towel-lined strainer set over a bowl, set aside to drain and thickened, about 60 minutes
- 2/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 medium-large red onions, thinly sliced (about 2 pounds)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 large portobello mushrooms, (about 1 pound) stemmed
- Lettuce leaves
- 4 whole grain buns, or whole wheat English muffins, split and toasted
Chocolate Caramel Bars
By pattie_d
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- FOR THE CRUST:
- 4 1/2 ounces (9 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for parchment
- 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- FOR THE CHOCOLATE CARAMEL:
- 10 1/2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped (2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon sea salt, preferably fleur de sel
Peach Sorbet Melba
By pattie_d
his version of peach Melba is sure to please every one with its light fruit sorbet and a spoon of raspberry sauce i...
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pkg. (10 ounces) frozen raspberry
- 1 pt. peach, raspberry or strawberry sorbet
- 1 pkg. (10 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Shells, prepared according to package directions
- 1 can (16 ounces) sliced peach in extra light syrup, drained
Cucumbers Stuffed with Lump Crab Meat
By pattie_d
High quality lump crab meat is now available year‐round in jars and cans and works well in this recipe
- 2 English cucumbers
- 4 ounces lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon ketchup
- 6 small orange segments, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons red wine or sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Optional: Edible Flowers, for garnish
Tortilla Dessert Cups Recipe
By pattie_d
In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
- 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup cold fat-free milk
- 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips, melted
Polenta & Vegetable Bake
By pattie_d
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- 2 2 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 1 1 1 small zucchini, finely diced
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup water
- 10 10 10 ounces baby spinach
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce, preferably lower-sodium
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 14 14 6 ounces prepared polenta, sliced lengthwise into 6 thin slices
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella, divided
Buttery Whole-Wheat Paratha (Indian FlatBreas)
By pattie_d
Directions In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt
- 1 cup whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for bowl
- Nigella (black onion) seeds (optional)
MARTHASTEWART.COM
By pattie_d
After baking, this pizza is topped with an abundance of colorful tomatoes -- it's practically a salad!
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 pound pizza dough, thawed if frozen
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 large tomato, preferably heirloom, cut into half-moons
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, for serving
Cinnamon Toast Pancakes
By pattie_d
Grease a griddle or large skillet with vegetable oil spray and heat over medium-high heat
- Cinnamon Sprinkle :
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup milled flax seed
- 1/4 cup bulk sugar substitute
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp bulk sugar substitute
- Butter (may use light, trans-fat free buttery spread)
- Fresh blueberries or strawberries, for garnish
Pumpkin Pasta
By pattie_d
The sweet, fibrous flesh of autumn pumpkins just begs to be roasted
- 1/2 small sugar pumpkin
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 pound whole-grain pasta
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 minced anchovies (optional)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese