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Banana Bread (Lightened)
By barbsjustagirl
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 235 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 157 mg sodium, 34 ...
- ORANGE GLAZE:
- Ingredients
- * 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
- * 1/2 cup butter, softened
- * 1-1/2 cups sugar
- * 2 eggs
- * 1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
- * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- * 3 cups all-purpose flour
- * 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- * 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
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- * 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- * 3 tablespoons orange juice
- * 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Marinated Tomato & Mozzarella Pasta
By barbsjustagirl
1. Mix together tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, vinegar, and oil in serving bowl
- 1 lb grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz mozzarella balls (about 12 small)
- 1/2 cup torn fresh basil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1-1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound rigatoni, preferably whole wheat
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
strawberry rose meringues
By barbsjustagirl
Preheat the oven to 200°F
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 ⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (3 ounces) Strawberry Jell-O
- 1/4 cup caster sugar
- 1/4 cup freeze dried strawberries
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Chocolate Chips (for dipping, I used bittersweet chocolate here)
Baked Ziti with chicken and broccoli
By barbsjustagirl
Nutrition Facts: 2 cups equals 528 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 88 mg cholesterol, 975 mg sodium, 60 ...
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- 2-1/2 cups uncooked ziti
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dinner Rolls
By barbsjustagirl
1. Scald 1-1/2 cups mil, 3/4 cups sugar and 1/2 cup butter in a microwave safe bowl for 2 minutes
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup + 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 2 Tbsp yeast
- 2 cups warm water
- 9-10 cups flour
- 1 cup butter
Chicken Tortellini Soup
By barbsjustagirl
Sweat onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and Italian seasoning in oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat fo...
- 2 cups diced onion
- 2 cups sliced celery
- 1 cup sliced carrot
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 ⁄4 cup dry sherry
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups chopped cooked chicken (1 lb.)
- 3 cups refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini (9 oz.)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Thinly sliced fresh basil
Vanilla Coffee Creamer
By barbsjustagirl
Mix the sweetener and flavoring into the milk and bring to a simmer on the stove, whisking constantly until it begi...
- 1-1/2 cups vanilla almond milk
- 1-1/2 cups fat free half & half
- 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp of Stevia or white sugar
Grilled Peach Crisps
By barbsjustagirl
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 193 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 83 mg sodium, 36 g...
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 medium peach es, halved and pitted
- 4 cups reduced-fat vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup reduced-fat granola
Strawberry Fruit Salad
By barbsjustagirl
Whisk honey and lemon juice in a large bowl
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 cups hulled fresh strawberries, halved (or quartered if large)
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
Montel Williams Green Smoothie
By barbsjustagirl
Blend together
- 1 orange
- 2 green apples
- 1 banana
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup water