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Maple Walnut Cake
By fitmom
1. Make the batter: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Cake:
- 2 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
- 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup(s) pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup(s) water
- 1 cup(s) finely chopped walnuts
- 6 walnut halves
- Frosting:
- 2 1/4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar
- 8 tablespoon(s) (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 cup(s) maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoon(s) whole milk, can use up to four tablespoons
Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
By fitmom
Combine whole wheat flour, undissolved yeast and sugar in large bowl
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 envelopes rapid-rise yeast
- 2 tbs. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbs. butter
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Twilight Dark Chocolate Truffles
By fitmom
Combine the heavy cream, butter, baking chocolate, chocolate chips, and espresso powder in a saucepan over medium h...
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 (1 ounce) squares baking chocolate
- 2 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder (optional)
Carie's Healthy Meatloaf
By fitmom
Preheat oven at 375 degrees
- 1 pound ground sirloin or 95%+ lean ground round
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 3 Tbs egg substitute
- 1/2 cup oatmeal, uncooked
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 Tbs Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbs Worcheshire sauce
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 envelope dry onion soup mix
- 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup catsup
- Dash hot sauce
Pepper Jack Cheesy Mac
By fitmom
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 cups (8 oz) dry elbow macaroni
- 2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups (8 oz) shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
- 1 can (12 fl oz) evaporated milk
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 to 1 cup broken tortilla chips
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Low-calorie crustless quiche
By fitmom
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
- 1 cup reduced-fat, cholesterol-free egg substitute
- 3 egg white
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed oregano leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
Jeweled Scones
By fitmom
Heat oven to 375 degress. Brush scone pan with oil
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 4 tbs sugar
- 1 tbs baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
- 2 tbs decorative sugar (optional)
Monkey Bread
By fitmom
Lightly grease a tube pan
- 1 package frozen Parkerhouse rolls (thawed)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 - 3 3/4 oz pkg butterscotch pudding mix
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup
By fitmom
In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker combine the lentils, celery, carrots, onion, garlic and ham
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 8 teaspoons tomato sauce
Warm Chocolate and Caramel Cakes
By fitmom
1. Generously coat six 6-ounce ramekins with softened butter
- Butter, softened
- 1 jar(s) good-quality caramel sauce
- 1 1/2 cup(s) sifted cake flour
- 1/3 cup(s) Dutch-process cocoa
- 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
- 1 cup(s) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1 cup(s) strong brewed coffee, warm
- 1/3 cup(s) light olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon(s) aged balsamic vinegar