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Southern Style Oven Barbecued Chicken
By ruthguillo
1. Heat oven to 4500 degrees
- 6 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 2/2 pounds)
- Barbecue Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Crisco Shortening or Crisco Oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 drops liquid smoke (optional)
Mesquite-Smoked Beer Can Chicken
By ruthguillo
If using a charcoal grill, heap lit coals to the right side of the grill and add chips directly to the coals
- 2 cups mesquite wood chips
- 1 (4-pound) whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (12 ounce) can beer
Chocolate Ribbon Cake
By ruthguillo
Surprise your guests with this chocolaty treat
- FOR THE CHEESE LAYER
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- FOR THE CAKE
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup skim milk
- FOR THE FROSTING
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 2 squares (2 ounces) semisweet chocolate, melted
Tiramisu Torte
By ruthguillo
Ultra-light with lots less fat this creamy remake still has the sinfully decadent taste and texture of the traditio...
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups nonfat sour cream
- 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 3 tablespoons orange liqueur or orange juice, divided
- 1 tablespoon sweet sherry (optional)
- 1 cup strong cold coffee
- 1 package (7 ounces) lo-fat lady fingers
- 2 ounces (2 squares) semisweet chocolate, grated, divided (optional)
- Cocoa powder for garnish
- Grated chocolate for garnish
Old-Time Carrot Cake
By ruthguillo
A tried and true contrast -- a sweet creamy frosting smoothed over a spicy dessert favorite
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 egg whites
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
Alcapurrias Tradicionales
By ruthguillo
Alcapurrias are small filled fitters popular throughout Puerto Rico
- FOR THE MASA
- 2 pounds green, unripe plantains
- 1 pound yautia (taro root)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or achiote oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- FOR THE PICADILLO
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus extra for frying
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 8 ounces ground meat
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pimento stuffed olives, chopped
- 2 tablespoon capers
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- nonstick cooking spray
Easy Meatloaf 2
By ruthguillo
No-fail meatloaf calls for ground beef, onions, eggs, milk, and bread
- 1 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup dried bread crumbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
Streamlined Meat Loaf
By ruthguillo
Double this recipe! It's such a delicious blend of ground beef, turkey, and vegetables, you'll want it for lunch th...
- Serves 6
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, mined
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium ketchup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 8 ounces lean ground beef
Baked Stuffed Eggplant
By ruthguillo
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Fine sea or Kosher salt
- 6 small eggplants (about 8 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
- 1 medium Spanish onion, cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 6 medium white mushrooms (about 2-inch caps), cut into quarters (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 to 4 ounces herbed or plain goat cheese, crumbled (2/3 to 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup canned vegetables stock or chicken broth
No-Bake Peach Pie
By ruthguillo
This luscious dessert comes together easily and is the perfect ending summer supper with friends
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 5 cookie sheets)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 1/2 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
- Cooking Spray
- 5 ounces 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
- 2 tablespoons seedless peach spread
- 1 tablespoon peach schnapps
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 m3dium peeled peaches, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch wedges