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Blackberry Smoothie
By tuqui13
In a blender puree the apple, blackberries, yogurt and juice until smooth
- 1 apples (Fuji or Gala), peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cups frozen blackberries
- 2/3 cups nonfat lemon yogurt
- 1/2 cup V8 V-Fusion pomegranate blueberry juice
SCALLOPS PROVENCALE
By tuqui13
If scallops are large, cut into 1½ inch pieces; pat dry with paper towels
- 12 ounces fresh scallops or 1 package (12 oz) frozen
- scallops, thawed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- dash of pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
- snipped parsley
- lemon wedges
FRESH ROMA TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALSA
By tuqui13
In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic and jalapeños
- 2 pounds Houweling's Roma tomatoes on the Vine,
- seeded and chopped into large chunks
- 2 cups diced Houweling's mini cucumbers
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 jalapeños, stemmed, seeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- Coarse Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Tortilla or pita chips, for serving
Chocolaty Peanut Butter Banana Bread
By tuqui13
1. Grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of two loaf pans; set aside
- 2 slightly beaten eggs
- 1 cup mashed banana (2-3 medium)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional) or pecans (optional)
ENDIVE AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH MUSTARD DRESSING
By tuqui13
* Trim off any damaged leaves from the endives and discard
- FOR DRESSING:
- 2 Belgian endives 8-9 onz (chicory)
- 4 green onions (spring)
- 1/2 lb small, firm fresh mushrooms, preferably brown
- 1 bunch radishes, trimmed and cut into slices
- 1 bunch watercress, carefully rinsed and tough stems
- removed
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as
- basil, tarragon, dill, mint or flat-leaf parsley, in any
- combination
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Tequeños
By tuqui13
Dissolve the salt and sugar in the water
- 2 pounds all-purpose flour
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ pound butter room temperature
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 pounds farmer’s cheese
SUGAR COOKIES
By tuqui13
1. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl
- 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- and more if needed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Royal Icing makes 5 cups
- 2 pounds confectioners' sugar, plus more if needed
- 2/3 cup water, plus more if needed
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons meringue powder (wilton.com)
- Gel-paste food coloring
Unbelievable Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Cream Frosting
By tuqui13
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 cup Splenda granulated sweetener
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
- Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting.
- 4 ounces tub-style light cream cheese
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup Splenda granulated sweetener
- 2 cups light whipped topping, divided
Make Ahead Turkey Gravy
By tuqui13
* Place turkey wings and onions in a greased 13-in
- 2 * 2 turkey wings (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
- 2 * 2 medium onions, quartered
- 2 * 2 cans (one 49 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) Progresso ® Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, divided
- 2 * 2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 * 2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 * 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 * 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper