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Diner Meat Loaf "Muffins"
By molpel
This delicious mini meat loaf muffin recipe allows you to sit down to a meat loaf in a half hour
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, extra lean (raw)
- 1 cup finely crushed fat-free saltine crackers (about 20)
- 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Cooking spray
WW Cinnamon Spice Popcorn
By molpel
points value: 2 Perfect for a chilly evening, consider serving this treat with warm cider or tea
- 8 cup(s) plain air-popped popcorn
- 2 spray(s) cooking spray
- 1/4 cup(s) powdered sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp table salt
Bourbon Balls
By molpel
A variation on this recipe adds ½ cup confectioners’ sugar to the mix before rolling the balls
- 1 lb vanilla wafers
- 1 lb pecans
- ½ cup light Karo syrup
- 2/3 cup bourbon whiskey
- Powdered (confectioners’) sugar
Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine
By molpel
Braising short ribs in red wine gives them deep, dark color and flavor, and fall-off-the-bone tenderness
- 4-1/2 to 5 lb. English-style beef short ribs (8 to 12 ribs)
- 3 Tbs. vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup medium-diced carrots
- 2/3 cup medium-diced celery
- 2/3 cup medium-diced onions
- 2 whole dried bay leaves
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped garlic
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 3/4 cup lower-salt beef broth
- 1 to 2 tsp. red-wine vinegar
Peanut Butter Cup Crunch Brownies
By molpel
Preheat oven to 350F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13 inch metal baking pan
- 1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts
- 8 Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
WW Baked Beef Ziti
By molpel
points plus: 7
- 12 oz uncooked ziti
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
- 1/3 pound(s) raw lean ground beef
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup(s) (shredded) part-skim mozzarella cheese
Coconut Macaroon Brownies
By molpel
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 4 cups unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Mushroom, Broccoli Quinoa
By molpel
points value: 7
- 2 Tbs butter
- 2 cups chopped broccoli, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups chopped cremini or button mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1 1/2 Tbs minced garlic
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cups fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
WW Garlic-Herb Roasted Pork Loin
By molpel
5 ww points
- 3 pound(s) lean pork loin, use 1 whole 3 lb boneless roast
- 3 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), cut into thin slivers
- 2 Tbsp rosemary, fresh, chopped
- 2 Tbsp thyme, fresh, fresh, chopped
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 cup(s) unsweetened applesauce
- 2 medium pear(s), ripe, peeled, cored and diced
- 1/4 cup(s) chives, fresh, chopped
Pork Chops with Apples and Garlic Smashed Potatoes
By molpel
Put the potatoes and garlic in a saucepan, cover with cold water and season with salt
- 1 pound small fingerling potatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- Kosher salt
- 4 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup buttermilk