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Ina's Lemon Yogurt Cake
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
- 3 extra-large eggs
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Marcela Mexican Chocolate-Banana Muffins
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mashed bananas (about 2 big bananas)
- 1 large egg
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 (3.5-ounce) disc Mexican chocolate, chopped
- Special equipment: 1 (12-cup) nonstick muffin tin with 12 paper cupcake liners
Chicken Breasts with Lemon Herb Sauce
By pavaldez
1. In a skillet and over medium heat, cook the chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper
- 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed oregano
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel (zest only without the white inner rind)
Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu
By pavaldez
Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle chicken with 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper and salt
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and tenders removed
- 1/4 cup coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/3 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped ham (about 1 ounce)
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
Vitamix: Creamy Pasta Primavera
By pavaldez
1. Cook pasta in boiling water for 10 minutes or until al dente
- 1 pound (454 g) pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (20 g) chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine
- 1 2/3 cups (400 ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (50 g) light butter spread
- 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480 g) fresh vegetables, cut into small pieces (try broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower and zucchini)
Comfort Food Diet Orange Broccoli Florets
By pavaldez
Place broccoli and 1 in. of water in a saucepan; bring to a boil
- 1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
Frosting: Buttery Cream Cheese Frosting
By pavaldez
1.In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
Inas Peach and Raspberry Crisp
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 to 5 pounds firm, ripe peaches (10 to 12 large peaches)
- 1 orange, zested
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 pint raspberries
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
Neely's Fajitas Marinade
By pavaldez
Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a large resealable plastic bag
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons tequila
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 4 large garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 jalapeno, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Ina's Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the topping:
- 5 pounds McIntosh or Macoun apples
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1/2 pound cold unsalted butter, diced