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HG Leaña Colada Smoothie
By pattie_d
Crave piña colada goodness without the alcohol or the crazy-high calorie count? Good news, Thirsty! This cocktail-...
- Calories: 161
- Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 101mg
- Carbs: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 21.5g
- Protein: 5g
- 2 tsp. fat-free non-dairy powdered creamer
- 1 no-calorie sweetener packet (like Splenda or Truvia)
- 1/2 cup plain light soymilk
- 1/3 cup fat-free vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
- 1/3 cup canned crushed pineapple (not drained)
- 1/8 tsp. coconut extract
- 1 1/2 cups crushed ice or 8 - 12 ice cubes
Meatball Recipe
By pattie_d
Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 3 hoagie rolls
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
Lemongrass-Ginger “Braised” Whole Chicken with Daikon
By pattie_d
If you’re looking for a way to jazz up plain old chicken, try this Asian-inspired recipe
- 4 stalks lemongrass, white only, crushed
- 1 large hand ginger, sliced
- 1 whole fresh turmeric root, sliced or 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 medium daikon, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch batons
- 4 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 large carrots, peeled and roll-cut into 1/2-inch pieces or cut conventionally
- 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 star anise
- 3 Thai bird chilis, halved
- 1/2 cup naturally brewed soy sauce or naturally brewed gluten-free tamari sauce
- 2 qts fresh chicken stock, or low-sodium canned chicken broth, plus extra, if needed
- Canola oil for cooking
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (5-6 lb) naturally raised or organic whole chicken, wing tips folded over the back
Florentine Ravioli
By pattie_d
"This was excellent. I didn't have spinach, but I used bok choy
- The flavors of Italy are best expressed in simplicity: a dash of spices, a little oil and dinner's on the table in minutes—especially if you use frozen spinach and frozen ravioli or tortellini.
- 1 20-ounce package frozen cheese ravioli, or tortellini (4 cups)
- 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 16-ounce bag frozen chopped or whole-leaf spinach
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Carla Hall's Roasted Garlic Spread
By pattie_d
steps ingredients per step instructions 3 Whole heads of garlic Cut off tops of 3 whole head of garlic
- 3 Whole heads garlic
- Fresh Thyme
- Olive oil
- Salt
3 C Bread Recipe
By pattie_d
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1-1/2 cups flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup candied cherries, quartered
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Chicken Roasted with Balsamic Vinaigrette
By pattie_d
Whisk the vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend
- Prep Time:15 minInactive Prep Time:2 hr 0 minCook Time:1 hr 0 min
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (4-pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces (giblets, neck and backbone reserved for another use)
- 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
Molten Lava Cakes
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
- 6 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
- 2 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
Minestrone Soup with Pasta, Beans and Vegetables
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy of Robin Miller, sponsored by Visa 2009
- 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can white (cannellini or navy) beans, drained
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked ditalini pasta
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen spinach, defrosted
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
- Basil sprigs, garnish, optional
Chocolate Tasting Guide
By pattie_d
Chocolate, much like wine or cheese, can vary vastly from brand to brand, and even within brands
- Learn how to taste and select chocolate like a pro