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Cucumber and Summer Melon Smoothie
By barbsjustagirl
Mix all ingredients in blender
- 1 cup Fresh cucumber, chopped
- 3/4 cup Over ripe honeydew
- 1/4 cup Melon liquor, reduced (no alcohol)
- a pinch Salt
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint, chopped, optional
Convection Oven baking instructions for turkey
By barbsjustagirl
These are the guidelines I used for the convection oven for our Thanksgiving turkey
- Many variables can affect the roasting time of the whole turkey:
- Convection Oven Turkey Roasting - Cooking Tips
- view article online: http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--987/convection-oven-turkey-roasting.asp
- NOTE: Using a convection oven will cut as much as 25% off traditional roasting times.
- Cooking
- Temperature Weight
- Unstuffed Estimated
- Cooking Time
- Weight
- Stuffed
- Estimated
- Cooking Time
- 300 º F. 14-18 lbs. 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours 14-18 lbs. 2 1/2 to 3 hours
- 300 º F. 18-22 lbs. 2 1/2 to 3 hours 18-22 lbs. 3 to 3 1/2 hours
- A partially frozen turkey requires longer cooking time.
- Dark roasting pans cook faster than shiny metals.
- The depth and size of the pan can reduce heat circulation to all areas of the turkey.
- The use of a foil tent for the entire cooking time can slow cooking.
- Use of a roasting pan lid speeds cooking.
- An oven cooking bag can accelerate cooking time.
- A stuffed turkey takes longer to cook.
- Oven may heat food unevenly.
- Calibration of the oven's thermostat may be inaccurate.
- The rack position can have an effect on even cooking and heat circulation.
- A turkey or its pan may be too large for the oven, thus blocking heat circulation.
Honey Wheat Bread
By barbsjustagirl
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water
- 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
Chocolate Chip-Pumpkin Loaf
By barbsjustagirl
Line a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan with waxed or parchment paper (or grease and flour it), then set it aside
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 CUP canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon each: cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips or raisins
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Key Lime Yogurt Pie
By barbsjustagirl
Key lime yogurt, fresh lime peel and juice give a refreshing tangy taste to a cool pie with less than 200 calories
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 3 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Light Thick & Creamy Key lime pie yogurt
- 1/2 cup frozen (thawed) reduced-fat whipped topping
- 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
- 1 reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz)
Black Bean Soup
By barbsjustagirl
302 calories, 5g fat, (1g sat
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium onion, diced $
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced $
- 4 carrots, diced (about 1 cup) $
- 3 ribs celery, thinly sliced $
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 15-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper
- 6 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt $
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro $
Blended Berry Pancakes
By barbsjustagirl
A great way to add extra fruit into your breakfast!
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 3/4 cup water
- 10 whole frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar, or to taste (optional)
Honeyed apples with ice cream
By barbsjustagirl
316 calories, 18g fat, 1 g fiber, 4g protein
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, sliced
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
Watermelon-Blueberry Layered Salad
By barbsjustagirl
1. In 8 glasses, layer each with watermelon, apples, and blueberries
- Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 2 cups unpeeled sliced red apples
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 cup frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed, Cool Whip®
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Glam Witch Cupcakes
By barbsjustagirl
Follow directions
- Once you’ve piped a couple of good swirls, sprinkle with Heat Green Disco Dust.