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Peanut Butter Bars with Salted Chocolate Ganache
By Katecooks
1. Coat the bottom and sides of an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray
- Nonstick cooking spray, for baking dish
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- Kosher salt
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, optional
Karidopita
By Katecooks
1. In small pot combine syrup ingredients bring to boiling
- Syrup:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 orange, sliced
- 2 whole dried cloves
- 1 cup water
- Cake:
- 2 cups biscuit mix
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp each cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
- 2 tbs finely minced orange peel
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup oil
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Soft Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus
By Katecooks
Preparation 1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk
- 18 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup finely chopped small asparagus
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Lemon Chicken Breasts
By Katecooks
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic (9 cloves)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on (6 to 8 ounces each)
- 1 lemon
Quick Marinara
By Katecooks
recipe by Ellie Krieger Serving size is 1/2 cup cal 70 total fat 2
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 28oz cans whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
- 3 tbs tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 basil leaved coarsely chopped or torn
- Salt and fresh ground pepper
Caramelized Onion Dip
By Katecooks
135 cal 5 g protein 9 g total fat 4 g sat fat 9 g carbs 1 g fiber 5 g sugar 15 mg cholesterol 248 mg sodium 4 point
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 2 large shallots, chopped
- 2 tbs EVOO
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 2 tbs minced fresh herbs, plus additional for topping (Italian blend, Herbs de Provence, or whatever flavor you like).
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
Waldorf Brown Rice Salad
By Katecooks
1. Wash, core and dice apples
- 2 med golden apples
- 1 tbs lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked whole grain brown rice
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried sweetened cranberries
- 1/2 fat free mayo
- 3/4 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
- Spring salad greens (optional)
Perfected Pot Roast
By Katecooks
1. Sprinkle the roast with flour that has been generously seasoned with salt and pepper 2
- 1 2-3 lb beef chuck roast
- 3 tbs AP flour
- Salt and Pepper
- 2 tbs EVOO
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock
- 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbs minced garlic
- 1 tsp dry thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 6 redskin potatoes, halved
- 1 yellow onion, cut into wedges
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 2 ribs celery, cut into 1 inch lengths
- 1 tbs cornstarch, mixed into 2 tbs water
- 3 tbs butter
Zucchini Basil Gratin with Cornmeal Parmesan Crust
By Katecooks
135 cal 7.5 g total fat, 2 sat fat 5
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 cups sliced zucchini (about 1 lb, cut 1/4 inch)
- 1 med onion halved, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbs EVOO
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
Rosemary Grilled Salmon
By Katecooks
Prep time 10 min Cook time 10 min Serves 4
- 4 6oz salmon steaks or fillets
- 1 lb asparagus trimmed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- Grilled lemon wedges (optional)