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Cinnamon-Sugar Soft Pretzels with Cayenne
By rebecca78
Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 1 can of ready-to-bake pizza dough (I used Pillsbury)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt to taste
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
By rebecca78
Line a standard 12 cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners
- 16 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1.75 oz confectioner's sugar (1/4 cup+2 tbsp), sifted
Baked Zucchini Tots
By rebecca78
Adapted from "The Two Bite Club" blog
- 1 cup zucchini, grated
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 medium onion, diced
- 1/4 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking spray
Apple Pie Bread
By rebecca78
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp apple pie spice
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup apple juice
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups shredded apples
- 1 cup chopped apples
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature (I used low fat)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or use 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- Crumble:
- 2 tbsp flour
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
- 2 tbsp butter, cold
Grilled Artichoke Pesto Zucchini Bites
By rebecca78
Cut the stem off the zucchinis, then use a mandolin to slice them into long thin ribbons
- 2 lbs zucchini (about 2-3 large zucchini)
- 9 oz package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and squeezed of excess water
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- the leaves of half a bunch of parsley (about a cup)
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 oz parmigiano reggiano, grated (about 1/2 cup)
Overnight, No-Cook Refrigerator Oatmeal
By rebecca78
For each recipe, add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds and seasonings
- Per Serving:
- 1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats (not instant, quick, or steel-cut)
- 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt (regular yogurt is thinner; if you use it, reduce the amount of milk)
- 1/3 cup milk (any type)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
Chili Macaroni Casserole
By rebecca78
To make this an even more economical meal, soak and cook your own beans
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (28 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Sticky Toffee Pudding
By rebecca78
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
- Cake:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 24 dates, pitted and chopped
- 2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Toffee sauce:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Sweet cream:
- 3 cups half and half
- 3/4 cup superfine sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
High-Protein Health Nut Banana Bread
By rebecca78
It's not your grandmother's banana bread
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt (I use Dannon Light and Fit)
- 35-40 grams vanilla-flavored protein powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cub brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup ground flax meal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
By rebecca78
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread tomato halves onto a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil
- garnish:
- 1 1/2 lbs Roma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- fried basil
- goat cheese, crumbled