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Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake - South Beach Diet Recipe (Phase 1)
By TheresaJ
Mix well, pour into 4 ramekins, bake in 350 oven for 20 minutes
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 packets Splenda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 vanilla bean - scrape out
- 2 eggs
White Bean and Pine Nut Dip
By TheresaJ
Directions 1. In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs and milk
- ngredients
- 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 1 15-ounce can white kidney (cannellini) beans or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup fat-free dairy sour cream
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt-free garlic and herb or other salt-free seasoning blend
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 teaspoons snipped fresh oregano or basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or basil, crushed
- Snipped fresh chives (optional)
- 1 recipe Toasted Pita Chips (see recipe below)
Toffee
By TheresaJ
Each chocolate-pecan toffee is a small present on its own, but line several in a container for a delicious hostess ...
- 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, each stick cut into 8 pieces
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
- 3 cups pecans, chopped very fine and sieved to remove fine powder
- Vegetable-oil cooking spray
- Read more at Marthastewart.com: Toffee - Martha Stewart Recipes
Fire-Roasted Tomato Bisque
By TheresaJ
1. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
- Two 14 1/2-ounce cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 1/2 cup garlic or cheese croutons, for garnish (optional)
Broccoli Salad
By TheresaJ
1.Place bacon in a large, deep skillet
- 10 slices bacon
- 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
Potato Wedges with Herbs and Spices
By TheresaJ
Halve the potatoes lengthwise and cut each half into long, thin wedges
- 1 3/4 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
- 1/2 ActiFry spoon
- Italian seasoning
- 1/2 ActiFry spoon paprika
- 2 ActiFry spoons
- vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 tsp each salt
- and pepper (approx.)
Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
By TheresaJ
You can use as strawberry pineapple salsa for your grilled meat or sausages
- 1 cup (250g) pinneapple
- 1 /2 cup (125g) mango
- 1 cup ( 250g) strawberries
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Green Goddess Salad
By TheresaJ
This gorgeous salad combines fresh shrimp, cucumber, artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes with homemade green god...
- 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, sorrel and/or chives
- 2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar, or white-wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, or minced anchovy fillet
- 8 cups bite-size pieces green leaf lettuce
- 12 ounces peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, (21-25 per pound; see Ingredient note)
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 cup rinsed and chopped canned artichoke hearts
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
Homemade Glass and Window Cleaner
By TheresaJ
Is your glass cleaner giving you the blues? The original Windex formulation contains ammonia and some sort of blue ...
- 1 . Mix one part hot water with one part vinegar in a reusable spray bottle.
- 2 . Got More Grime: Add a drop or two of dishwashing liquid to the mix for tougher grease. If the soap streaks, use fewer suds.
- 3 . Wipe clean with a microfiber cloth to avoid paper waste.