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Chocolate Chip and Banana Muffins
By KThomp0422
food & wine
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups mashed overripe bananas (about 6)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (6 ounces)
Slow Cooker Braised Pork w/ Salsa
By KThomp0422
Eating Well Mag Serve over quinoa or brown rice
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, or butt
- 1 1/2 cups prepared tomatillo salsa, (see Ingredient Note)
- 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, or ground cumin
- 3 plum tomatoes, (1/2 pound), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Espresso-Shortbread Brownie Bars
By KThomp0422
food & wine
- SHORTBREAD CRUST
- 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso beans
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- BROWNIE TOPPING
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 stick plus 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Seared Chicken with Apricto
By KThomp0422
Eating Well - Under 500 calories
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed and tenders removed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 4 fresh apricots, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon , or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Granola Cookies with Chocolate Chips
By KThomp0422
food & wine
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Pasta
By KThomp0422
Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- 8 ounces whole-wheat angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups shredded, peeled sweet potato, (about 1 medium)
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup diced plum tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar, or lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Pasta
By KThomp0422
Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- 8 ounces whole-wheat angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups shredded, peeled sweet potato, (about 1 medium)
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup diced plum tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar, or lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Pot-Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Cumin
By KThomp0422
food & wine
- 1 large eggplant (1 1/4 pounds)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup drained, canned diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars
By KThomp0422
Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups crisp brown rice cereal
- 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup chopped dried figs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Turkey Tetrazzini
By KThomp0422
Clean Eating
- 2 c. skim milk
- 1 c. low sodium chicken broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp whole peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 slice yellow onion
- 12 oz. whole wheat pasta
- Olive Oil cooking spray
- 1 lb. boneless skinless turkey breast, cubed, or 1 lb ground turkey breast
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 1/2 c. frozen peas, thawed
- 1 4oz can of no salt added mushrooms or 1 package sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 tbsp. fresh thyme, mined
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsp. low fat Parmesan Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 c. whole wheat bread crumbs