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Asian Pear, Pistachio, and Brie Wedge
By bakers_delight85
To make the vinaigrette, add the preserves, vinegar, honey, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a food processo...
- Raspberry Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup grapeseed oil
- Salad:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 pound mixed greens
- 1 Asian pear, cut in half, cored, and thinly sliced in half circles
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cut in half, cored, and thinly sliced in half circles
- 1 red apple, cut in half, cored, and thinly sliced in half circles
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 8-ounce wheel Brie, cut into slices and softened at room temperature
Toasted Almond Granola
By bakers_delight85
Place a rack in the upper third and middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F
- 4 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup slivered raw almonds
- 1 cup whole raw almonds
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Italian Penne Bake
By bakers_delight85
Lightly coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray; set dish aside
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups dried penne
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 cup quartered, thinly sliced onion
- 1 medium green or red sweet pepper, cut into thin, bite-size strips
- 3 oz. sliced pepperoni or Canadian-style bacon, cut up
- 1 1/2 tsp. bottled minced garlic
- 1 1/2 olive oil or cooking oil
- 1 1/2 cups marinara pasta sauce
- 2/3 cup shredded Italian blend cheese
Bacony Barley Salad with Marinated Shrimp
By bakers_delight85
Cook bacon in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until crispy, about 4 minutes
- 3 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2/3 cup quick-cooking barley
- 1 pound peeled cooked shrimp (21-25 per pound; thawed if frozen), tails removed, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
Triple Chocolate Chubbies
By bakers_delight85
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups pecans or walnuts, or a mix of both
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. instant espresso powder
- 2 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (buy the best chocolate you can afford)
Mediterranean Pizza Wrap
By bakers_delight85
Place the wrap on a work surface
- 1 whole wheat wrap (10" diameter)
- 2 Tbsp. hummus
- 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 Tbsp. chopped red onion
- 1 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese
- 1 Tbsp. tapenade
Overnight Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal
By bakers_delight85
Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped)
- 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
- 1-1/2 cups water 1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground flax seed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional garnishes: chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional milk or butter
Confetti Turkey Salad
By bakers_delight85
In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil
- 1 cup water
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/2 cup quartered sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 1/2 cups frozen yellow corn kernels
- 8 asparagus spears, washed, trimmed and cut into 1-in. lengths
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2/3 cup fat-free chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp. chopped chives or sliced green onion tops
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
- 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste (optional)
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2-3 drops hot pepper sauce (optional)
- 1 6-oz. package deli-style smoked turkey breast, cut into thin strips
Chicken and Mushroom Cacciatore with Gnocchi
By bakers_delight85
For variety, you can substitute your favorite pasta or polenta for the gnocchi
- Vegetable oil spray (olive oil spray preferred)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. salt-free Italian seasoning, crumbled
- 4 ounces exotic, cremini, or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 cups fat free, low-sodium spaghetti sauce, such as tomato-basil
- 12 ounces potato gnocchi
- 1/4 cup sliced or chopped fresh basil, heavy stems removed, or snipped Italian or flat-leaf parsley
Vietnamese-Style Beef & Noodle Broth
By bakers_delight85
If you have a little extra time before dinner, put the flank steak in the freezer for about 20 minutes to help make...
- 2 tsp. canola oil
- 1 pound beef flank steak, very thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 cups chopped bok choy (1 small head, about 1 pound)
- 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 4 ounces wide rice noodles
- 2 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts
- 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, or to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
- Asian chile sauce (i.e. sriracha) for serving