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Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes - baked
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 2 cups dried bread crumbs, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 8 ounces ground turkey or chicken, preferably dark meat
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 8 ounces small pasta, such as pennette, shells, or elbows
- 2 cups grated Parmesan
- 1 1/2 cups grated white Cheddar
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 cups chopped broccoli, blanched,* see Cook's Note
- 1 pound asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, blanched
White Chocolate Macadamia Softies by HG
By pattie_d
Craving the decadence of white chocolate with the richness of macadamia nuts?
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (not packed)
- 2 tbsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated), or HG Alternative
- 2 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown), room temperature
- 2 tbsp. no-sugar-added applesauce
- 2 tbsp. fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tbsp. white chocolate chips, chopped
- 1/2 oz. (about 2 tbsp.) chopped macadamia nuts
Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
By pattie_d
Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cupcakes: Line baking pans (follow the size and style recommended on the packaging) with c...
- Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cupcakes
- 1 box (18 1/4 ounces) white cake mix, plus ingredients listed on package
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Grated chocolate and chopped pistachios, to garnish
- Tip: For a Rocky Road-inspired treat, omit the pistachios and use 1/3 cup each mini chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and mini marshmallows.
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Tuna Tartare
By pattie_d
- 1 pound sushi grade tuna, very fresh
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced small
- 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced small
- 2 green onions, whites only, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup ogo seaweed, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Mac and Cheese Croque Monsieur style
By pattie_d
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- Prep Time:20 minInactive Prep Time:--Cook Time:35 min
- 1/2 pound ziti
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups coarsely grated gruyere cheese (about 6 ounces)
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 slices white sandwich bread, roughly diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces thinly sliced deli-boiled ham
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
By pattie_d
Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in
- GARNISH:
- 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 20 cookies)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, divided
- 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- Chocolate syrup, caramel ice cream topping, whipped topping and additional crushed gingersnap cookies, optional
Grilled Halibut Fish Sandwiches with Tartar Sauce
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds fresh halibut, cut into 4 servings, 4 to 6 ounces each, 1-inch thick
- Vegetable or olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 teaspoons crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup mayonnaise or reduced fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 dill or half-sour pickle, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 10 blades fresh chives, chopped or 2 thin scallions thinly sliced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Few drops cayenne pepper sauce
- 4 crusty rolls, split
- 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
- 4 leaves green leaf or Boston lettuce
- Asparagus Salad, recipe follows
- 1 bag gourmet chips, preferred brand Terra chips in Yukon Gold Onion and Garlic flavor
Mango-Lime Granita
By pattie_d
Even desserts might be helpful in the battle against disease
- 3 cups chopped ripe mango (about 3 mangoes)
- 1 cup water
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Snappy Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
By pattie_d
Directions Place a greased 9-in
- GARNISH:
- 1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Whipped topping, optional
- Additional gingersnap cookies, cut into wedges, optional
Apple Pastry Squares Recipe
By pattie_d
For filling, combine sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan
- FILLING:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 5 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- PASTRY:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup cold shortening
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract