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Apple Pie Cake
By tcasteel2000
In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 5 pounds( about 12) tart apples
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
Chickpea Burgers with Tahini Sauce
By tcasteel2000
Rather than a heavy, fried falafel, here's an updated version of this pocket sandwich: a light chickpea patty serve...
- 1 can(s) chickpeas, rinsed
- 4 scallions, trimmed and sliced
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon(s) salt
- 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 6-1/2-inch whole-wheat pitas, halved and warmed, if desired
- 0.5 cup(s) low-fat plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoon(s) tahini
- 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
- 1/3 cup(s) chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon(s) salt
Chicken and Couscous Salad
By tcasteel2000
Barbara Lauterbach, Cooking Light MAY 2004
- 1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (5.7-ounce) box uncooked couscous
- 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken (about 6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup diced radishes (about 3 large)
- 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Cauliflower Mash
By tcasteel2000
Cauliflower Mash - Home & Family Debbie Matenopoulos is in the kitchen whipping up a delicious and healthy alterna...
- 2 x Russet Potatoes. washed, peeled, cut into 1” cubes
- 1 head of Cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 x shallot, small dice
- 1 x garlic clove, minced
- 2 Tbsp mild oil
- 2 c veg broth, split
- 8 Tbsp butter, split
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 c grated parmesan plus more for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Homemade Fabric Softener
By tcasteel2000
How to Make Homemade Fabric Softener | eHow
- Plastic container
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup baking soda
- Spoon
- 1 cup white vinegar
- Empty bottle
Honey Lemon Chicken and Broccoli Bowls
By tcasteel2000
In a large saucepan of 1 1/2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside
- 1 cup white rice
- 12 ounces broccoli florets, about 2-3 cups
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional
Baked Falafel Sandwiches with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce
By tcasteel2000
Jeanne Kelley, Cooking Light DECEMBER 2007
- Remaining ingredients:
- 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt (such as Fage Total Classic)
- 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame-seed paste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup uncooked bulgur
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- Cooking spray
- 6 (2.8-ounce) Mediterranean Style white flatbreads (such as Toufayan)
- 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Rosemary Focaccia
By tcasteel2000
1. FOR THE BIGA: Combine flour, water, and yeast in large bowl and stir with wooden spoon until uniform mass forms ...
- 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (2 2/3 ounces) warm water (100-110 degrees F)
- 1/4 teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour, plus extra for shaping
- 1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) warm water (100-110 degrees F)
- 1 teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast
- Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake with Mixed Berries
By tcasteel2000
Mary Drennen, Cooking Light JULY 2013
- 4 ounces chocolate wafers (such as Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 10 ounce 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, try 3/4 cup instead
- 1 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups raspberries
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, quartered
- 1 cup blueberries
Zucchini and Green Tomato Frittata
By tcasteel2000
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 zucchini, grated
- 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 bunch fresh tarragon, chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, stems removed
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tomatoes (preferably a mix of green and heirloom), chopped