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Sunflower Seed & Honey Wheat Bread
By barbsjustagirl
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 125 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 212 mg sodium, 19 g...
- 2 * 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 3-1/4 * 3-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup bread flour
- 1/3 * 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/3 * 1/3 cup honey
- 3 * 3 teaspoons salt
- 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 * 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
- 3 * 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Gas Grill cleanup
By barbsjustagirl
Information on how to clean gas grill
- WITH EACH USE:
- Preheat the grill with all burners on high, 10-15 minutes. Scrub the hot grates briskly with a brass-bristle brush.
- After grilling: close the lid and leave the burners on for about 10 minutes to burn off any food. Then turn off the heat and immediately scrub the grates again.
- Check drip pans: Empty and clean the large one that catches food monthly if you grill often. The smaller, disposable one below it catches grease. Replace it with a new aluminum pan when it is half ful
- ONCE A YEAR:
- Just before grilling season, do a more thorough cleaning. Turn the burners on high, close the lid and let the grill run for 20-40 minutes, depending on how dirty it is. Turn the burners off when the r
- Let the grill cool and then disconnect the propane tank. Wash the lid, the grates and the exterior using dish washing liquid, warm water and a scrubbing sponge. rinse well. Remove and wash the large d
- If your igniters or burners don't work or the grates are caked with grime that you can't remove consider replacing those parts. Depending on the cost of the parts it may make more sense to buy a new g
Italian Bean Soup
By barbsjustagirl
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups with 2 teaspoons cheese equals 224 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg choles...
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small potato, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon prepared pesto
- 1/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
Salted Caramel Brownies
By barbsjustagirl
1. Preheat oven to 350°
- Brownies:
- 3 19/50 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
- Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons evaporated fat-free milk, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Birthday Cake with Chocolate Creamcheese icing
By barbsjustagirl
From Matt (Baked) on Martha Stewart Show
- For the Cake:
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, room temperature, plus more for pans
- All-purpose flour, for pans
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- For the Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 5 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, melted and cooled
Grilled Pineapple Dessert
By barbsjustagirl
246 calories, 6 g fat, 23 cholesterol, 5 g protein, 2 g fiber, 45 g carbohydrates
- 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened sliced pineapple
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups reduced-fat vanilla ice cream
- 6 tablespoons hot caramel ice cream topping
- 6 tablespoons granola without raisins
Southwestern Steak Salad
By barbsjustagirl
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 290 calories, 16 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 555 mg sodium, ...
- 1 * 1 pound beef top sirloin steak (1-inch thick)
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 * 2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
- 1 * 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 3/4 * 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/3 * 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 * 1/3 cup ranch salad dressing
- 2 * 2 tablespoons picante sauce
- 1 * 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
Freezer Jam
By barbsjustagirl
1. Stir sugar and pectin in a bowl
- 4 cups crushed fruit (apricots, berries, cherries, grapes, pears, plums)
- 1-1/2 cups Splenda, granulated
- 1 pkg Ball instant fruit pectin
Turkey breast with apple, squash rice pilaf & cranberry relish
By barbsjustagirl
A clean eating recipe that tastes delicious
- Relish:
- 1 4-to-5-lb boneless, skinless turkey breast
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 7 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey stock, divided
- 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided
- 2 cups long-grain brown rice
- 3 Honeycrisp or Red Delicious apples, peeled and diced
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 20 oz. fresh diced pineapple or jarred crushed pineapple
- 11 oz jarred mandarin oranges (packed in 100% juice), drained
- 1 Tsp. raw honey
Lasagna - Slow Cooker
By barbsjustagirl
In the stovetop-safe insert of slow cooker over medium heat, warm the olive oil
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 jars (each 24 oz.) tomato sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1 lb. whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 18 ruffle-edged lasagna noodles (not no-boil noodles)
- 1 1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese, grated
- 2 oz. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely grated
- Thinly sliced fresh basil for garnish