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Hungry Girl No-Nonsense Eggnog
By TrayH
At 420 calories and 20 grams of fat per cup, eggnog is a super unhealthy drink that many people enjoy during the ho...
- 4 1/2 Cups Light Vanilla Soymilk
- 4 oz. Rum
- 1 package Vanilla Instant Pudding mix
- 5 No-Calorie Sweetener packets
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Banana Split Icebox Cake
By TrayH
* In a large bowl, mix the whipped topping, sour cream and pudding mix until blended; fold in pineapple
- 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 24 whole graham crackers
- 2 medium bananas, sliced
- Toppings: chocolate syrup, halved fresh strawberries and additional banana slices
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cookie Bars
By TrayH
* In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening, and sugars until light and fluffy
- ~For the Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup Reese's peanut butter chips
- 1 cup Hershey's baking melts
- ~For the Cheesecake
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz.)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- ~For the topping
- 1/4 cup Reese's peanut butter chips
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
Italian lemon and Proseco slush
By TrayH
* Use a swivel vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the lemons in wide strips, avoiding as much of the white pi...
- 3 small lemons, preferably organic
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup chilled Prosecco
- 3 tablespoons chilled vodka
- 1/2 cup very cold heavy whipping cream
Vodka Cream Pasta
By TrayH
* Heat a large skillet over moderate heat
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan in a slow stream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (32 ounces)
- Coarse salt and pepper
- 16 ounces pasta, such as penne rigate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
- Crusty bread, for passing
Chicken & Shrimp Fettuccine
By TrayH
Saucy and special, this hearty pasta works as well for Wednesday night as it does for a Saturday dinner with compan...
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 4 bacon strips, chopped
- 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 3/4 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
Starbucks Lemon Loaf
By TrayH
* Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl
- ~For the LOAF:
- 1 1/2 cup(s) FLOUR
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) BAKING SODA
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) BAKING POWDER
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) SALT
- 3 EGGS
- 1 cup(s) SUGAR
- 2 tablespoon(s) BUTTER; Softened.
- 1 teaspoon(s) VANILLA
- 1 teaspoon(s) LEMON EXTRACT
- 1/3 cup(s) LEMON JUICE
- 1/2 cup(s) OIL
- ~For the LEMON ICING
- 1 cup(s) POWDERED SUGAR; Plus 1 Tablespoon.
- 2 tablespoon(s) WHOLE MILK; I Used 2%.
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) LEMON EXTRACT
Raspberry Jam Brownies
By TrayH
Wonderfully decadent!
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup Stonewall Kitchen Raspberry Peach Champagne Jam
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Southwest Stuffed Chicken
By TrayH
A zippy cheese filling gives this chicken special flavor while a golden coating enhances their appearance
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 2-inch x 1/2-inch sticks
- 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies, drained
- 1/2 cup dry panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
By TrayH
* Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, setting the rack in the upper third of the oven
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten free panko will work fine)
- 1/4 cup finely minced onion
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- zest of 1 small lemon, about 1 teaspoon
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 quart Five Minute Marinara Sauce
- 4-6 ounces mozzarella, freshly sliced