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Low-Fat Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
By LaurenCocch16
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 (8-ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup egg substitute (or 2 egg whites)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 (10-ounce) jar seedless raspberry jam or preserves
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, lightly crushed
Braised Beef Short Ribs
By LaurenCocch16
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees
- 1-2 lbs beef short ribs, cut ribs in half
- salt & pepper (to season meat)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups red wine (Merlot works great!)
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) beef broth
- 1 lb carrots
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 tsp unflavored gelatine
- 1/2 cup water (to mix with gelatine)
Rosemary or Garlic Pork Tenderloin
By LaurenCocch16
1. Drizzle 1 Tbsp. of the Rosemary or Garlic EVOO in the bottom of the crock pot, and place the pork tenderloin, po...
- 1 pork tenderloin (2-3 lbs.)
- 3 Tbsp. Rosemary or Garlic EVOO, divided (either is delicious)
- 3 Tbsp. Aged Balsamic Vinegar
- 1-2 tsp. Love That Mediterranean Blend Spice
- Fresh carrots
- Cubed potatoes
- Fresh green beans
Slow Cooker Italian Brisket Sandwiches
By LaurenCocch16
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, brown both sides of your brisket in a tablespoon of EVOO (about 3 minutes e...
- 1 (3 to 5 pound) brisket
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic (leave whole, you'll remove them before serving)
- 1 (28 oz) can of whole tomatoes (I used San Marzano)
- 1 cup of beef stock, chicken stock or water
- 1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- Burger Buns
- Grated Parmesan Cheese to garnish
- Basil to garnish
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
- Salt and Pepper
Mashed Potatoes iwth Parmesan & Olive Oil
By LaurenCocch16
1) Peel potatoes, cut into large pieces
- 6 medium baking potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tsp chopped fresh chives
Tasty Green Beans
By LaurenCocch16
1. Heat 8" skillet over medium heat high heat and dry roast almonds for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirr...
- 12 oz. fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 oz. red onions, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp. Garlic EVOO
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Aged Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. Maruso® Soy Sauce
- 3 Tbsp. almond slivers
Asian Lettuce Rolls
By LaurenCocch16
1) Cook ramen noodles acording to package; Drain noodles & rinse until cold water
- 2 pkgs (3 oz each) chicken-flavored ramen noodles
- 2 cups coarsley chopped cooked chicken
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp Asian seasoning
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1/2-inch piece of fresh gingerroot, peeled & pressed
- 1 medium cucumber, scored, seeded & thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled & cut into julienne strips
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
- 24 Boston lettuce leaves
- 1 jar (11.5 oz) sweet & sour sauce
Cool & Creamy Chocolate Fondue
By LaurenCocch16
1) Place chocolate morsels & half of whipped topping into small bowl
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp rum or vanilla extract (optional)
- Assorted fresh fruit dippers, such as strawberries, apples, peaches, bananas, or pear wedges
Chicken Pot Pie
By LaurenCocch16
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound chopped, cooked chicken
- 2 cups frozen vegetable medley (mine had corn, carrots, peas and Lima beans in it)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can biscuits (I used Grands)
- Salt and Pepper (S&P)
Chicken a la King
By LaurenCocch16
1) Melt butter or margarine in 3-qt saucepan
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey
- 1 jar (2 oz) diced piemientos, drained
- 3 cups hot cooked rice, toast, or mashed potatoes