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Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars | Full Fork Ahead
By McCarleyRHLAC
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups (18 ounces) creamy peanut butter (recommended: Skippy)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups (18 ounces) raspberry jam or other jam
- 2/3 cups salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Cheesy Squash Casserole
By McCarleyRHLAC
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 medium yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
- 1 large Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 sleeve crackers, crushed medium to fine (recommended: Ritz)
Chicken Ranch Tacos
By McCarleyRHLAC
1) Heat a skillet over med-high heat
- 3 cups cooked chicken, cut up
- 1 pkt. taco seasoning (chicken or beef)
- 1/2 cup Ranch dressing
- taco shells
- lettuce
- cheese
- Ranch dressing
- tomatoes
- any of your favorite taco toppings!
Chicken Quesadillas
By McCarleyRHLAC
Calories: 386.9 • Fat: 18
- 16 oz skinless chicken breast, fat trimmed
- cumin
- oregano
- garlic powder
- salt and fresh pepper
- cooking spray
- 1/2 small onion, cut into strips
- 1 bell pepper (red or green) cut into strips
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1-1/3 cup Weight Watchers Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 1 cup avocado-mango salsa
- 8 low carb whole wheat flour tortillas, La Tortilla Factory
Green Chile Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole
By McCarleyRHLAC
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
- 1/2 an onion, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 (7 ounce) can diced mild green chiles
- 1 (15 ounce) can Garacias Nacho Cheese Mexican Cheese Sauce, medium or mild (I used medium)
- 1 heaping cup shredded chipotle cheddar cheese, or cheddar cheese of your choice
- 1 pound Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Fast Food Fries
- A sprinkle of salt for fries
Buffalo Chicken Rolls
By McCarleyRHLAC
Nutrition Information for 1 roll: Calories: 103, Fat: 3
- 12 egg roll wrappers (roughly 4 square inches)
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken (6 ounces)
- 1/2- 2/3 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese (4 ounces)
- 1 cup broccoli slaw or cole slaw (dry)
- Small bowl of water
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Blue cheese dressing, for serving
Skinny Broccoli and Cheese Casseroles
By McCarleyRHLAC
Servings: 4 Serving Size: 1 ramekin Calories: 118 Fat: 1
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen broccoli florets
- 6 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp. light butter, melted
- Slivered almonds, chopped as garnish
Skinny Beer-Garitas
By McCarleyRHLAC
Servings:4 beer-garitas Serving Size: 6 oz
- 2 cups frozen limeade (recipe below)
- 2 bottles of light beer
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1 cup fresh lime juice + 2 limes for zesting
- 1 1/2 cups of water
- 1 1/2 cups Splenda sugar blend
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting | Full Fork Ahead
By McCarleyRHLAC
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F
- For the cake:
- Butter for coating cake pans, at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the pan
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups canned unsweetened pumpkin purée
- 1 cup lightly packed sweetened flaked coconut
- 3/4 cup canned crushed pineapple (do not drain)
- 1/3 cup dried currants
- For the frosting:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons canned unsweetened pumpkin purée
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Strawberry Muffins
By McCarleyRHLAC
Preheat oven to 400 Mix 3 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt in medium bowl; set aside
- 3 cups + 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed and softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- Generous 1 1/2 cup chopped strawberries (~8 oz by weight, after hulling)
- Coarse sugar, for sprinkling tops (optional)