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Peppermint Divinity Candy
By LynnK
Oil a 9" by 9" pan and a spoon and set aside
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cups light corn syrup
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 6 drops red food coloring
- Read more: Peppermint Divinity - Candy - Holiday Dessert Recipes - Country Living
Soup: Healthy/Diabetic Alaskan Salmon Chowder Recipe
By LynnK
Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared with low-sodium broth, no-salt-added corn and evaporated skim mil...
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth, divided
- 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 2 cups cooked salmon chunks or 2 cans (7-1/2 ounces each) salmon, drained and bones removed
Sides, Salads: Easy Coleslaw
By LynnK
Directions In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots
- 1 small head cabbage, shredded
- 3 medium carrots, shredded
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
Entree, Chicken: Oprah's Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Chicken
By LynnK
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 6 oz skinless,boneless chicken
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 8 oz Penne pasta
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 12oz can evaporated skim milk
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Fruit Salsa with Baked Cinnamon Chips
By LynnK
1. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar, and fruit ...
- for the fruit salsa:
- 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
- 2 Golden Delicious apples – peeled, cored and diced
- 8 oz raspberries
- 1 (16 oz) carton of strawberries, diced
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp fruit preserves, any flavor (I used strawberry; would only use 2 tbsp next time)
- for the cinnamon chips:
- 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
- melted butter or butter flavored cooking spray
- cinnamon sugar:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
Dessert: White Buttercream Frosting
By LynnK
This simple white buttercream frosting recipe is rich and creamy and perfect for topping cakes or cupcakes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. milk
- reparation
- 1 . Beat butter with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until creamy. Gradually beat in sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla and 2 Tbsp. milk, adding additional milk, if necessary, for desired consistency.
Entree: Meatless, Veggie Burgers
By LynnK
Directions Pulse mushrooms in a food processor until finely chopped, and transfer to a bowl
- 2 portobello mushrooms (8 ounces), stems removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small zucchini
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/4 cup minced shallot (1 large shallot)
- 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions (2 cups cooked)
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 6 whole-wheat buns, split
- Yogurt-Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup radish sprouts, or other fresh sprouts
- 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Dessert, Cake /Breakfast: Grandma's Rhubarb Cake
By LynnK
This is a sitting-around-the-kitchen-table-with-coffee-and-chit-chat, too-good-for-frosting, after-school-with-a...
- topping:
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt, if desired
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups finely cut up rhubarb
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Carbs, Pasta:Tomato Basil Pasta
By LynnK
Throw it all in the pot, INCLUDING the uncooked Pasta, and cook! - Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer
- 12 ounces pasta (I used Linguine)
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with liquid ( I used zesty red pepper flavor)
- 1 large sweet onion, cut in julienne strips
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- 2 large sprigs basil, chopped
- 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth (regular broth and NOT low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Desserts, Cake: Cookies-and-Cream Cake
By LynnK
Make the frosting: Put the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring,...
- 6 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- Basic Vanilla Cake , baked and cooled
- 15 chocolate sandwich cookies or other cookies, chopped