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Mint Chocolate Mousse
By Shelly17
1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup of the whipping cream over medium heat just until hot; remove from heat
- 2 & 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, torn
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped
- Fresh mint springs, if desired
Strawberry Coconut Cream Soda
By Shelly17
1. In a medium bowl combine strawberries and sugar; stir well to combine
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, halved
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup refrigerated coconut milk
- 3 - 4 cups club soda or carbonated water, chilled
- Fresh strawberries, whole or halved
3-Ingredient Pancakes
By Shelly17
Make these banana pancakes with only three ingredients for an easy and quick breakfast
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Veggie Potato Salad (Southern Living)
By Shelly17
Rich with creamy goodness but easy on the fat & calories
- 2 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise with olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
- 1/2 cup steamed, cut fresh green beans
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Crispy Fish Sticks with Pineapple Ketchup
By Shelly17
From Cooking Light: If you don't have a baking rack, line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups cornflakes
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into 4 x 1-inch pieces (about 12 pieces)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cubed fresh pineapple
- 1/3 cup reduced-sugar ketchup (such as Heinz)
- 1 teaspoon lower-sodium soy sauce
Spicy Pumpkin Bars
By Shelly17
For a Halloween party, Thanksgiving dessert or any autumn occasion, you can’t miss with these moist bars
- Bars:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 2 eggs
- Optional: Chopped walnuts
- Frosting:
- 1 container (16 oz) cream cheese creamy ready-to-spread frosting
Souffles - Spinach and Parmesan
By Shelly17
1. Place a baking sheet in the oven
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
- 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
- 2/3 cup fat-free milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 2 large egg yolks
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Gluten-Free Caramelized Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
By Shelly17
From Cooking Light Aug 2014: The rum will ignite when you tilt the pan; this burns off the alcohol
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, divided
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 6 (1/2-inch-thick) slices fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- Cooking spray
- 5 ounces gluten-free multipurpose flour (such as King Arthur Flour; about 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Watermelon Mint Pops
By Shelly17
From July/Aug 2014 Shape.com
- 2 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut water
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp agave syrup
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- Fresh mint leaves
Chili Mac (Cooking Light)
By Shelly17
Talk about old-school comfort: This is a hearty, filling, family-friendly classic
- 12 ounces uncooked rotini, spiral macaroni, or wagon wheel pasta
- 2 cups canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 20 ounces ground turkey breast
- 2 cups chopped green bell pepper
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 to 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 4 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce
- Cooking spray
- 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)