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Broiled Grapefruit with Honey, Vanilla & Cardamom
By Tamipri
Position an oven rack about 4" below the broiler and heat the broiler on high
- 2 large grapefruit
- 2 Tb. honey
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- seeds of 1 cardamom pod, ground in a mortar (or a pinch of ground cardamom)
Seven Layer Tortilla Pie
By Tamipri
DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans,, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 7 (8 inch) flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Sour Cream-Blueberry Bread
By Tamipri
The evocative flavor of vanilla is a favorite in quick breads
- 2 medium-ripe bananas
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 ?4 cup sugar
- 1 1?2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 ?2 tsp. salt
- 1 ?2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 ?2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 eggs
- 1 ?2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
- 1 heaping cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Ambrosia Macaroons
By Tamipri
1. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325 degrees
- 1/2 c.(1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. finely grated orange peel
- 3 large eggs
- 24 oz. sweetened flaked coconut, (about 6 c. firmly packed)
- 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted
Cheese Blintzes
By Tamipri
Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add first 5 ingredients
- Crepes:
- 1 c. 1% low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 c. light ricotta cheese
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1/3 c. light process cream cheese product
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 c. sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1 c. skim milk
- 1 c. flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Mexican Bean Salad
By Tamipri
1. In a large bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, frozen corn, and red onion
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans,, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans,, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 dash hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Pan-seared Cod with Balsamic Vinegar and Thyme
By Tamipri
Directions: Sprinkle fish with salt and freshly ground pepper on both sides
- A deliciously moist and flavorful fish dish.
- 1 pound fresh cod filet, (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Perfect Pralines
By Tamipri
Line a baking sheet with lightly buttered foil
- 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1 c. low-fat milk
- 3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
- 3 Tb. butter
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 c. coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
Breakfast Casserole
By Tamipri
Fry sausage and drain. Beat eggs, salt, mustard, milk and spices
- 6 eggs
- 2 c. milk
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 tsp. cayenne
- 1 lb. sausage
- 1/2 c. cheddar
- 1/2 c. American cheese, (3 slices)
- 1/2 c. Monterey Jack cheese
- 5 slices bread
- 1 can green chilies, chopped
French Toast (skinny)
By Tamipri
Combine egg substitute with vanilla and half of the cinnamon (1/4 tsp
- 3 slices light bread, (40-45 calories each with about 2g fiber per slice)
- 1/2 c. fat-free liquid egg substitute
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 no-calorie sweetner packet