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Spinach and Artichoke Baked Whole Grain Pasta
By sandiB2010
Position the oven rack in center of the oven
- 2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen spinach
- Salt
- 1 pound whole wheat or whole grain penne pasta or macaroni (any short cut pasta)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1 (10-ounce) box frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted, halved, pat dry
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 slightly rounded tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- 5 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Grilled Rosemary Swordfish (George Foreman Grill) recipe
By sandiB2010
Arrange steaks in a large baking dish
- 4 swordfish steaks (4-ounces each, 1 inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Lemon wedges (optional)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Double Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes
By sandiB2010
DIRECTIONS: HEAT oven to 350°F
- FILLING
- 1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Folgers Classic Roast® Instant Coffee Crystals, dissolved in 2 tablespoons warm water, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
- CUPCAKES
- 1 1/2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- GLAZE
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
Corned Beef Hash
By sandiB2010
"A combination of corned beef, potatoes, and onions
- 6 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 (12 ounce) can corned beef, cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
Easy Chocolate Peppermint Loaf Cake
By sandiB2010
This time-saving recipe for a Chocolate Peppermint Loaf starts with a chocolate cake mix but produces a loaf you'd ...
- CAKE
- 1 (16.5 ounce) box devil's food cake mix
- 1 (3.5 ounce) box chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, about 9 ounces
- TOPPING
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons water
- 12 to 16 peppermint candies, chopped
Spaghetti with Parmesan Spinach Sauce
By sandiB2010
Spinach, pasta, Parmesan cheese and a creamy sauce
- 2 cups Swanson® Chicken Brothor Swanson® Chicken Stock
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 package (about 10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 medium tomato, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 of a 1-pound package spaghetti, cooked without salt and drained
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Beef and Swiss Wrap
By sandiB2010
Directions Heat the wraps in the microwave on High for 30 seconds
- 2 multi grain wraps
- 2 tablespoons Neufchatel cheese
- 2 leaves romaine lettuce
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 6 slices deli sliced roast beef
- 2 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese
- 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- ground black pepper to taste
Cranberry Granita
By sandiB2010
Whisk the cranberry juice and sugar in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat just until the sugar dissolves
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 6 fresh cranberries, for garnish
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Lemon Coconut Cupcakes
By sandiB2010
"This is a great cupcake recipe that I created
- Cupcakes:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 5 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- Frosting:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, or to taste
New Orleans Bread Pudding
By sandiB2010
"For an extra-special treat, try this sweet and buttery bread pudding," suggests Linda Weise of Payette, Idaho
- SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup brandy or unsweetened apple juice
- 1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 10 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick), cubed
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Dash salt
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract