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Healthy Pancakes
By Kathy_S
Dig into this great-tasting guilt-free version of a classic breakfast favorite
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
Pork Chops with Tarragon-Onion Gravy PointsPlus value 7
By Kathy_S
Be careful not to overcook the pork
- boneless center-cut loin pork chops (1/4 - 1/2 inch thick)
- salt
- pepper
- flour
- olive oil
- 1/2 cup sliced onions
- sliced mushrooms
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
Protein-Packed Grilled Cheese Sandwich
By Kathy_S
The bean spread under the melted cheese makes this a really satisfying meal
- Bean Spread
- 1 cup drained and rinsed low-sodium white beans , such as navy or cannellini
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1/2 clove garlic , roughly chopped
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- Sandwich
- 4 slices whole-wheat bread
- 8 Tbsp. bean spread
- 8 Tbsp. shredded part-skim mozzarella
Soft Raisin Cookies (Louise Reid)
By Kathy_S
Cook raiains in the water for 4 minutes
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup water.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (or shortening)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Stir-Fried Ginger Pork with Carrots and Snow Peas
By Kathy_S
You can use this recipe as is or as a guide, substituting chicken instead of pork and red peppers for the vegetable...
- 2 carrots, peeled
- Kosher salt
- 8 long, diagonal slices peeled fresh ginger, 1/8 in thick
- 2 lbs pork tenderloin
- 1/3 cup peanut oil
- 1/2 lb snow peas, stems and strings removed
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp dry white wine
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
Beef Danube
By Kathy_S
Place the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-low to medium heat
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, halved, thinly sliced
- 2 lbs boneless chuck or blade steak, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 3 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 14oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- pinch ground cloves
- chopped fresh parsley to taste
Raisin Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
By Kathy_S
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
Grandma Reid's Tuna Filled Buns
By Kathy_S
This is a great end of a party meal
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 3 hard cooked eggs, chopped
- grated cheddar cheese
- diced celery
- choped green onion
- stuffed olives, chopped
- sweet pickles, chopped or use relish
- mayonaise
- Parkerhouse rolls
Dilly Bites (Andrea)
By Kathy_S
These replace the Oyster Crackers that Grandma used to make
- 2 boxes mini Ritz original
- 2 pkgs original ranch dressing powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tbsp. dill weed
- ¾ vegetable oil (I used olive oil)
Paula Deen's Healthier Mac and Cheese
By Kathy_S
Challenged by Dr Oz to create a healthier version of her favorite food
- Makes 4-6 servings
- 2 cups whole wheat or regular elbow macaroni (8 oz)
- 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (8 oz)
- 1/2 cup low-fat evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese