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Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
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What better way to enjoy chococlate than combining it wih the rich fruity-flavor of banana? Save your ripe bananas...
- 1/2 c. milk
- 2/3 c. mashed rip banana
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp margarine or butter
- 4 c. bread flour
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 tsp active dry yeast or bread machine yeast
- 1/2 c. miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
Parmesan Cheese Straws
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An easy, cheesy breadstick recipe that kids will love
- Small scattering of flour
- 1 8 1/2-ounce sheet puff pastry, defrosted
- 1 large egg yolk, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Herbed Rice Pilaf Recipe
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This savory side dish has been a family favorite for years
- Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2-1/2 cups water
- 1 package (2 to 2-1/2 ounces) chicken noodle soup mix
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped pimientos, optional
Hint-of-Berry Bonbons Recipe
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You'll have a hard time eating just one of these heavenly sweets
- Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 25 wafers)
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
- 15 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, chopped
- 2 ounces white baking chocolate
Classic Creamy Coleslaw Recipe
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Classic Creamy Coleslaw was served with fried chicken for years at an auction near Martha Artyomenko's Beaver Bay, ...
- Ingredients
- 3 large heads cabbage, shredded (about 48 cups)
- 3 large carrots, shredded (about 2-1/2 cups)
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons celery seed
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Black Bean, Mango, Corn and Brown Rice Wraps
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A little bit of advance planning can make quick work of interesting lunches like this one
- 1/2 c. quic-cooking brown rice (cooks in 10 minutes) such as Uncle Ben's
- 1 t. olive oil
- 1/2 c. chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 c. frozen corn kernels
- 1 t. ground cumin
- 1/2 t. chili powder
- 1/2 c. mild chunky salsa
- 1 c. chopped mango
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 low-sodium multgrain wraps (10" diameter)
- 4 tbsp fat-free sour cream
Cheese and Chicken Shells
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Easy and hearty dinner with these cheesy chicken shells that are filled with chicken and ricotta cheese, and topped...
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 2 large egg whites, gently beaten
- 1 1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces chicken, cooked and diced
- 1 cup frozen spinach (chopped) thawed (drain all excess water)
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- 3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Grilled Eggplant
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Quick and easy and ooooh sooo yummy
- 1 Eggplant sliced in 1/4 inch rounds
- 1 cup diet Italian salad dressing
Sweet Potato Dessert Squares
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I prepare sweet potatoes every week for my family, mostly as a side dish
- FILLING:
- Ingredients
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix, divided
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk or butter)
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- TOPPING:
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream and pecan halves, optional
Grilled Potato Planks
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Potato slices are brushed with garlic and fresh rosemary infused olive oil and grilled to perfection
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 pounds (about 3 large) unpeeled baking potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch-thick slices