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Coffee Lollipops
By barbsjustagirl
A fun way to have your morning coffee anytime of the day
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup freshly brewed espresso or very darkly brewed coffee -the stronger the coffee, the better!
- 1 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder (not dutch process)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- White vegetable shortening for greasing pan
- 8-10 Lollipop sticks
Spiced Applesauce
By barbsjustagirl
87 calories, 0g fat, 1g protein
- 2 pounds firm apples such as Honeycrisp (about 4), peeled, cored, roughly chopped $
- 3/4 cup orange juice $
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
Chocolate buttercream crusting icing
By barbsjustagirl
Rating: 9.0/10 (2 votes cast) Have tried several chocolate buttercream recipes and haven’t been sold on any of t...
- 6 sticks or 3 cups of salted butter (softened)
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (special dark for a darker frosting)
- 1 bag of Ghiradelli 60% cacao dark chocolate chips (melted)
- 2 lbs (1 bag) of confectioners sugar
Southwest Steak & Potatoes
By barbsjustagirl
360 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 41 g protein
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 tsp. cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 beef top round steak (1 inch thick and 1-1/2 pounds)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt, divided
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
Chocolate Peanut Butter Kisses
By barbsjustagirl
1. Line 2 baking sheets with wax paper
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups bittersweet chocolate morsels
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Neely's Honey-Cider BBQ Brisket
By barbsjustagirl
Mix sugar and seasonings; rub onto meat
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp. ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1 beef brisket (4 lbs.)
- 1 1/2 qt hickory wood smoking chips
- 1 cup honey barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 2 Tbsp. grey poupon dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
Scrambled Egg Poppers
By barbsjustagirl
252 calories, 10 g fat, 17 g protein
- 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup bacon bits, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sante Fe Stuffed Peppers
By barbsjustagirl
A lighter version - Blake really likes!
- 3/4 lb ground turkey breast
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 can (28oz) Classico Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 can (15.25oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15.25oz) sweet corn, drained
- 3 cup Jasmine Rice (cooked)
- 8 fresh Sweet Red peppers
- 1 cup reduced fat Colby Jack cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
Vegetable Medley Soup
By barbsjustagirl
Nutrition Information per serving Calories: 30 Calories from fat: 0g Saturated fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Total Fat: 0
- * 1 package Knorr® Vegetable recipe mix
- * 5 cups water
- * 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- * 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- * 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- * 2 cups cut-up green beans OR 2 cups diagonally sliced fresh asparagus
Easy Grilled Strawberry Pie
By barbsjustagirl
1. Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (about 2 2/3 cups), quartered
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
- 2 (9-inch) disposable foil pie pans
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves