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Balsamic Marinated Chicken or Pork Tenderloins
By gtbalm
Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, water, onion, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, rosemary, pars...
- 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon minced onion, dried
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic, dried
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 skinless boneless chicken breast or pork tenderloins
Layers of Lasagna (light version)
By gtbalm
For sauce, in a large saucepan cook ground beef, onion, carrot, and garlic over medium-high heat until meat is brow...
- 12 ounces lean ground turkey or beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
- 15 ounces Italian style tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 9 lasagna noodles, preferably low-carb pasta
- 1 egg, beaten
- 15 ounces light ricotta cheese or low fat cottage cheese, drained
- 4 ounces shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 ounce grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese
Caramel-Pecan Upside-Down Chai Apple Pie
By gtbalm
The chai and spices really add a new twist!
- CRUST:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 pie crust (see pie crust recipe or use pre made)
- FILLING:
- 3 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup chai tea latte concentrate
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- dash ground cinnamon
- dash ground cloves
White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
By gtbalm
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
- 6 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
- Additional sugar
Steak Glazed with Mustard and Brown Sugar
By gtbalm
Rub the steaks with the oil and season well with salt
- 2 3.5x5.5 oz (100-150g) steaks, preferable tenderloin filet, approx. 1 in (3cm) thick, at room temperature.
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
Peach Pineapple Crumble
By gtbalm
Preheat the oven to 350F. Toss together the diced fruit in an 8" square baking dish
- 2 cups diced fresh pineapple with 3 tablespoons juice reserved
- 3 cups diced peeled peaches
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
Slow Cooker Parmesan Honey Pork Roast
By gtbalm
Mix ingredients well, pour over roast that is in a crock pot
- 4 pound pork roast
- 1 tbsp basil
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2/3 cup parmesan, grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
Southern Baked Candied Yams Recipe
By gtbalm
Preheat oven to 350 Wash and dry yams Cut off the the tips of yams
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 1/2- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- couple dashes ground clove
- 1 1/2 - 1 tablespoon real maple
- 1/2 tablespoon real vanilla extract
French Onion Mac & Cheese
By gtbalm
Nutrition: 993 calories, 60
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large yellow onions, sliced (9 cups)
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk (I used 2%)
- 2 cups shredded fontina cheese
- 2 cups shredded asiago cheese
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups croutons
- 3 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
Chewy Ginger Chocolate Cookies
By gtbalm
Position a rack in the middle of the oven
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (milk chocolate or semi sweet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling dough balls