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Classic Carrot Cake
By Gams
This moist cake is full of soft carrots and warm spices
- For the cake
- 1 1/2 c whole wheat flour (measured correctly)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 c maple syrup
- 1/4 c plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 c nonfat milk
- 2 c freshly grated carrots (about 3 medium)
- For the frosting
- 8 oz nonfat ricotta cheese
- 3 tbsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp agave
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry
By Gams
1. Combine 2 teaspoons sesame oil and next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a small bowl
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided
- 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 cup diagonally cut snow peas
- 1/2 cup vertically sliced onion
- 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup (1-inch) slices green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
Scooped Out Cupcake Tarts - Cheryl Day
By Gams
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 cups cake flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 sticks butter, room temperature
- 2 1/3 cups sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
- Sweetened whipped cream, for topping
- Seasonal fruit, for topping
- Mint sprigs, for garnish
Bacon Corn Muffins with Savory Cream Cheese Frosting - Brian Boitano
By Gams
Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- For Muffins:
- Ingredients
- 8 strips bacon
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon reserved bacon fat
- For Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 bunch chives, sliced
- Special equipment:
- 2 (24-count) nonstick mini muffin tins
- Pastry Bag
Fish Minestrone with Herb Sauce - Giada De Laurentiis
By Gams
Directions For the Fish Minestrone: Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat
- Herb Sauce:
- Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 leeks (white parts only), thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 2 zucchini, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup bite-size pieces green beans
- 1 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 to 6 (6-ounce) snapper fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Stewed Lentils with Bacon and Herbs - Anne Burrell
By Gams
To cook the lentils: In a large saucepan combine all the ingredients
- To cook the lentils:
- 1 1/2 cups green or black lentils
- 1/2 fennel bulb, fronds reserved, for garnish
- 1/2 red onion, peeled, root end left on
- 1/2 carrot, peeled
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 small bundle thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- Salt
- For the lentil garnish:
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 slices bacon, cut into lardons
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fennel, finely diced
- 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, smashed and finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt
Key Lime Pie
By Gams
Directions Watch how to make this recipe
- 18 whole graham crackers (the 4-section large pieces)
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup sugar
- One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 heaping tablespoon grated lime zest
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 large egg yolks
- Whipped cream, for serving
Chipotle Cream Shrimp - Marcela Valladolid
By Gams
Put the flour in a shallow bowl
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 2 pounds large raw shrimp (13 to 15 per pound), peeled and deveined with tail on
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- White or brown rice, cooked according to package instructions, for serving
Cinnamon Ripple Sweet Potato Cake
By Gams
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen (PD Mag
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened, plus butter for pan
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 12 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 medium)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Rum Glaze, recipe follows
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 teaspoon rum extract
- Pecans, for garnish
Cranberry Salsa - Melissa d'Arabian
By Gams
Directions Place the cranberry sauce, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, onion, red pepper, green...
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned whole cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 jalapeno, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 white onion coarsely chopped, covered and microwaved for 1 minute
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup Mexican-flavored canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Serving suggestion: Serve with Turkey Taquitos, recipe follows