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Cranberry Pecan Brie Crostinis with Maple Glaze
By learen
Slice baguette into 1/2 in slices In a med sauce pan, combine 3 T maply syrup and 3 T brown sugar and bring to a b...
- 1 loaf baguette bread thinly sliced
- .5-.7 lb wedge brie cheese warmed up
- 1/2 c chopped pecans
- 1/2 c craisins
- 1/4 c brown sugar for sprinkling
- maple sugar glaze
- 3 T pure maple syrup
- 3 T brown sugar
Maple Oatmeal Bars
By learen
IC cookbook by Julie Beyer
- 2/3 c flour
- 2/3 t baking powder
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/2 c almonds if tolerated
- 1/4 c shortening
- 1/4 c softened butter
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1/2 c maple syrup
- 1 t vanilla
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 c quick cooking oatmeal
Creamy Black Bean Dip
By learen
In a food processor, cover and process cream cheese until smooth
- TOPPING:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
- 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons diced fresh tomato
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- Tortilla chips
Bolognese Sauce
By learen
1. In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat and saute bacon, onion and garlic until bacon is browned and cris...
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 large 1 large onion, minced
- 1 clove 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pound 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 stalk 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 (28 ounce) can 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes
- 6 ounces 6 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound 1 pound pasta
- Directions
- 1 1. In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat and saute bacon, onion and garlic until bacon is browned and crisp; set aside.
- 3 3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- 4 4. Serve sauce over hot pasta.
Crunchy Cookies
By learen
IC Cookbook by Julie Beyer
- 1 c butter
- 1 c brown sugar
- 1 c sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 t vanilla
- 2 c unsifted flour
- 1 t baking powder
- 1 t baking soda
- 1 t salt
- 2 2/3 c coconut
- 3 c corn flake cereal
Blueberry Dream Fritters
By learen
Diabetic Cookbook
- vegetable oil
- 1/2 c whipping cream
- 1 egg
- 1 t vanilla
- 1 c self rising flour
- 1/3 c self rising corn meal
- 1/3 c sugar
- 1 1/2 c fresh blueberries
- powdered sugar
Enchiladas in the Slow Cooker
By learen
In a medium bowl, mix together the onion, pepper, black beans, corn, spices, meat (if using), and just 1/2 cup of t...
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced small
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced small (any color)
- 1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups cheese, shredded and divided - we like monterey jack
- 2 16-ounce jars of your favorite salsa
- 12 6”-8” tortillas, flour or corn
- Optional: 1 cup leftover meat - chicken, pork, hamburger, or shredded beef
Lemony Lemon Brownies
By learen
Preheat the oven to 350. Grease an 8x8 baking dish with butter and set aside
- 3/4 c all purpose flour
- 3/4 c granulated sugar
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/2 c unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 T lemon zest
- 2 T lemon juice
- Tart Lemon Glaze
- 4 T lemon juice
- 8 t lemon zest
- 1 c powdered sugar
Cranberry Scones
By learen
PREHEAT oven to 400. In a small bowl, combine cranberries, brandy, and orange zest; microwave for 25 seconds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 4 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, divided plus more if needed
Thanksgiving Cranberry Cobbler
By learen
PREHEAT oven to 350. CUT peach slices in half lengthwise
- 2 cans sliced peaches in light syrup (16oz ea), drained
- 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce(16oz)
- 1 package Duncan Hines Cinnamon Muffin Mix
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- whipped topping or ice cream