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Blueberry Bran Muffins
By lindybug
1 muffin= 3 pts
- 1 cup each unprocessed wheat bran and all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup plain low fat yogurt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup fresh or unthawed frozen blueberries
Chicken and Orzo Frittata
By lindybug
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 30 min
- 3/4 cup orzo pasta
- 6 eggs
- 1/3 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1/4 cup creme fraiche
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed (about 2 cups)
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup diced roasted red bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chocolate-Caramel Surprise Cookies
By lindybug
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 36 pecan halves
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup firmly packed dark-brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 10 individually wrapped caramels, coarsely chopped
Crostata with Mushrooms and Pancetta
By lindybug
Prep Time: 15 min Inactive Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 25 min
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- 2 ounces diced pancetta
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (or rosemary, oregano, parsley, or a combination)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups leftover side dish vegetables (like sauteed mushrooms and shallots)
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (try a combo of smoked mozzarella and fontina)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Chocolate Cookie Bark
By lindybug
prep time: 20 min total time: 1 hr 20 min Variation: Omit peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp. peanut butter
- 1 pkg. (6 squares) BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted
- 10 OREO Cookies, crumbled, divided
- 1 pkg. (8 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted
Beef and Vegetable Stroganoff-Topped Potato
By lindybug
Prep Time: 25 min Total Time: 25 min
- 1 medium baking potato
- 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
- 4 oz beef flank steak, cut across grain into thin bite-size strips
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso® Light savory vegetable barley soup
- 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Bow Tie Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper and Cream Sauce
By lindybug
Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 1 pound uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 cup (4 ounces) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- Thinly sliced fresh basil (optional)
Zucchini Pappardelle with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette, Arugula and Feta Cheese
By lindybug
Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 5 min
- 2 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Big pinch gray salt
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 1/2 pounds zucchini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons thyme, minced
- 1 teaspoon rosemary, minced
- 1 teaspoon sweet smoked Spanish paprika
- Cherry tomatoes (20 large or 40 small)
- 2 bunches arugula
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta, preferably French (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup pitted and chopped kalamata olives (about 3 ounces)
Ghirardelli’s Wish Star Chocolate Cookie
By lindybug
Melt baking bar on double boiler and set aside
- Shortbread:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 bar (4 ounces) Ghirardelli 60 percent Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate
- Baking Bar, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dipping:
- 1 bag (11.5 ounces) Ghirardelli 60 percent Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate
- Chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
Chocolate-Dipped Snowballs
By lindybug
prep time: 30 min total time: 45 min
- 1 container (7 oz.)Dark Semi-Sweet Dipping Chocolate