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Sticky Road Chocolate Bars
By lindybug
Prep Time: 15 min Inactive Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 30 min
- For the chocolate bar:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, plus extra for the pan
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- For the glaze:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- Special Equipment: off-set spatula, parchment paper, 12 by 8 1/2-inch sheet pan
Pizza Pockets
By lindybug
Prep Time:15 min Cook Time:16 min
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces Italian turkey sausage
- 1 cup tightly-packed arugula (about 1 ounce)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (13.5-ounce) package of store-bought pizza crust (recommended: Pillsbury)
- All-purpose flour, for rolling out pizza dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade
Chicken Parmigiana
By lindybug
5 points per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
- cooking spray
- 1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly pounded (four 4-oz pieces)
- 2 large egg white(s), lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup(s) dried bread crumbs
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup(s) part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Fusilli Pasta Salad
By lindybug
1 serving= 6 pts
- 1 cup chilled cooked fusilli
- 1 cup thawed frozen broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup each sliced rehydrated sun dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
- 1 sliced red onion
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 tsp olive oil
Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
By lindybug
Place banana in freezer; freeze until firm (about an hour)
- 1 cup sliced ripe banana
- 1 cup 1% chocolate low fat milk
- 1/2 cup vanilla low fat frozen yogurt
- 2 Tbsp natural style peanut butter
- 1 (8 oz) carton vanilla low fat yogurt
Italian Beef
By lindybug
Prep Time: 10 min Inactive Prep Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 20 min
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- 1/2 cup light Italian salad dressing
- 1 1/2 cups tomato basil pasta sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup Chianti red wine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Speedy Mini Meat Loaves
By lindybug
Cook Time: 30-60 min
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup plain unseasoned bread crumbs
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Penne with Roasted Vegetables and Feta
By lindybug
1 serving= 9 pts Mix 2 cups mixed green salad with 2 tsp reduced calorie Italian dressing and serve with this di...
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 2 tsp safflower oil
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole wheat penne, cooked
- 1/4 cup crumbled reduced fat feta cheese
Gingersnaps
By lindybug
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening with an electric mixer on med-high speed for 30 seconds
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 cup light flavored molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Broccoli Soup
By lindybug
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- SOUP:
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cream
- HOMEMADE CROUTONS:
- Day old French bread
- Olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes