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Amaretto bars
By Effimiya
Directions Line 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over edges
- Chocolate Layer
- 4 squares bittersweet chocolate baking bars
- 6 squares semi-sweet chocolate baking bars
- 1/3 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- Filling
- 3 tbsp instant vanilla pudding and pie filling mix
- 1/4 cup Butter, melted
- 3 tbsp amaretto liqueur
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Topping
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
Banana-Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies
By Effimiya
In one batch of hearty cookies, find the flavors of two bakery classics: chocolate chip cookies and banana bread
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped into 1/4-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (about 2 ounces), toasted
White Turkey Chili
By Effimiya
It takes only 30 minutes to make a steaming bowl of this satisfying and comforting chili
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno chili (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/4 pound groun turkey (7 percent fat)
- 1 can cannellini beans (15.5 ounces), drained and rinsed
- Garnishes, such as lime wedges, cilantro, sour cream, and grated cheese
Zesty Sloppy Joes
By Effimiya
This version of the favorite ground beef sandwich is livened up with jalapeno peppers and chili power
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 6-ounce can vegetable juice
- 1/2 cup catsup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons no-calorie, heat-stable granular sugar substitute
- 2 tablespoons chopped, canned jalapeno peppers (optional)
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
- Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (optional)
- Sweet pepper strips (optional)
Baked Chimichangas Recipe
By Effimiya
In a nonstick skillet, simmer the chicken, salsa, onion, cumin and oregano until heated through and most of the liq...
- 2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
- 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
Pork Chops with Apples And Shallots
By Effimiya
If you prefer, you can replace the white wine with an equal amount of apple cider
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 pound medium shallots, halved or quartered lengthwise (pieces should be about 3/4 inch thick)
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into eighths
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 4 pork rib chops (each 1/2 inch thick and 6 to 8 ounces)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Jamaican Chicken Curry
By Effimiya
Stewing is a three-step process: Brown the meat, add aromatics, seasonings, and a generous amount of liquid, and th...
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 bone-in, skinless chicken breast halves (10 to 12 ounces each), halved crosswise
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons curry powder (preferably Jamaican)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Honey Corn Bread Recipe
By Effimiya
In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup honey
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chunk Cookies
By Effimiya
These little cookies showcase a perfect pairing of peanut butter and chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into chunks
Colorful Chicken Casserole Recipe
By Effimiya
In a large skillet, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in butter until tender
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 package (7 ounces) ready-cut spaghetti or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese