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Ina's Double Chocolate Pudding
By pavaldez
Beat the egg yolks and sugar until light yellow and thick in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle a...
- 6 extra-large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons very good cocoa powder
- Pinch salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1-ounce very good semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Christmas: Apple Muffins
By pavaldez
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup natural applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup lowfat buttermilk
- 1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
Salad: Comfort Food Diet Creamy Macroni Salad
By pavaldez
PREPARE ELBOW MACARONI ACCORDING TO PKG INSTRUCTIONS, BUT DO NOT ADD SALT
- 16 OUNCES MACARONI
- 1 EACH MEDIUM RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPER
- 1 C MAYONNAISE
- 1 T CIDER VINEGAR
- 1/2 TSP GRANULATED SUGAR
- 1/2 TSP EACH SALT AND BLACK PEPPER
- 1 C CHOPPED CELERY
- 1 MEDIUM YELLOW ONION, CHOPPED (APPROX. 1 CUP)
- CHERRY TOMATOES, OPTIONAL FOR GARNISH
Macaroni and Cheese
By pavaldez
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 (8-ounce) packages extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 (8-ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- Paprika, for sprinkling
Spaghetti and Meatballs
By pavaldez
Cook's Note Italian seasoning is a mixture of dried herbs that usually includes oregano, marjoram, thyme, basil, r...
- 1 large egg
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 8 ounces ground dark-meat turkey
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 3/4 pound spaghetti
Chew: Fried Catfish
By pavaldez
Fine cornmeal yield a crisp exterior on the fish for an irresistible bite
- 3 pounds Catfish Filets
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups Fine Cornmeal
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- Vegetable Oil; for frying
- Tartar Sauce; to serve
- Malt Vinegar; to serve
- Lemon Wedges; to serve
- watch this recipe
Muffins: Banana Coffee Muffins
By pavaldez
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 4 ripe bananas, smashed
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoons strong coffee
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted or raw
Claire's French Toast with Strawberries and Cream
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F, and warm an ovenproof serving platter in the oven
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, trimmed and sliced
- 2 tablespoons water
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cream, divided
- Butter
- 8 (1-inch-thick) slices brioche (from day old loaf)
Easy Healthy Meat Loaf
By pavaldez
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup low fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup quick rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons minced dry onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian spice mix
- 2 pound lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce or ketchup
Spicy Apricot-Glazed Chicken
By pavaldez
1.Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat
- /4 cup apricot jam
- 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper