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Digest Diet: Spiced Winter Squash Soup with Asian Greens
By pavaldez
In a 5 to 6-quart pot, combine the squash, broth, coconut milk, lentils, peanut butter, garlic, ginger, and pepper ...
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cubed or mashed winter squash, thawed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 gloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3/4 pound Asian greens, such as baby bok choy (5 cups packed)
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Bread: FoodNetWork Banana Bread
By pavaldez
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 very ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Chew: Buttermilk Ranch Biscuit
By pavaldez
Carla Hall Talk about stick to your ribs satisfaction! Carla Hall's biscuits are the perfect side for your next d
- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- Pinch of Salt
- 8 tablespoons Cold Butter (thinly sliced into pats)
- 3/4 cup Buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Dressing (divided)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (melted)
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Claire's Roasted Sweet Potato Fries
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- large sweet potatoes, peeled
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus 2 teaspoons
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
Muffins: Banana-Orange Muffins
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted margarine
- 2 small ripe bananas, mashed
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1-1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- dash of salt
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Marlene's Creamy Old-Fashioned Vanilla Pudding
By pavaldez
1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, sweetener, half-and-half, and beaten egg
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Splenda
- 1/2 cup nonfat half-and-half
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning: Herbs De Provence Mixture
By pavaldez
Combine and mix well. Store the mixture in small airtight jars in a dark cool location
- ■3 Tbs. oregano leaves
- ■3 Tbs. thyme leaves
- ■1 tsp. basil leaves
- ■1 tsp. sage leaves
- ■3 Tbs. savory leaves
- ■2 Tbs. lavender flowers
- ■1 tsp. rosemary leaves
Neely's Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread
By pavaldez
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 (8.5-ounce) boxes corn muffin mix
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 (8-ounce) container cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Cheddar
- 1 stick unsalted butter or margarine
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed but not drained
Prevention: Watermelon Wonder
By pavaldez
In a blender, combine the watermelon and milk, and blend for 15 seconds, or until smooth
- 2 cups chopped watermelon
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- 2 cups ice
Comfort Food Diet Citrus Streusel Quick Coffee Cake
By pavaldez
1. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cake mix, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly
- GLAZE:
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) lemon or orange cake mix
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cold butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk