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CHOCOLATE-CINNAMON QUESADILLAS
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 2 Yields 1 wedge per serving
- 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate, grated or chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar, granulated
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, or to taste
- 2 medium whole wheat tortillas
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar
CHERRY CREAM CHEESE TURNOVERS
By JoyceW-2
Combine 2 rolls and roll into an 8 inch circle
- Icing:
- 16 frozen dinner rolls, thawed
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon margarine, softened
- 1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
BANANA NUT CRUMB CAKE
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 6 Yields 1 piece per serving
- 14 oz unprepared banana cake mix
- 1 cup(s) water
- 1/4 cup(s) unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large egg white(s)
- 1 large banana(s), ripe, mashed
- 1/2 cup(s) uncooked quick oats
- 1/2 cup(s) packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup(s) chopped walnuts
CHOCOLATE MUFFINS
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 4 Yields 1 cupcake per serving
- 2 spray(s) cooking spray
- 1 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp table salt
- 9 Tbsp sugar, granulated
- 2 large egg(s), beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup(s) hot water, almost boiling
- 1 1/2 Tbsp powdered sugar
COWBOY BEEF & BEAN SKILLET
By JoyceW-2
Cook steak strips in deep large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven on medium-high heat for 3 minutes or just until no l...
- 1 1/2 poune beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 can (16 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) butter beans, rinsed
- 3/4 cup barbeque sauce
FROZEN STRAWBERRY LAYER CAKE
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 5 Yields 1 piece per serving
- 1 1/2 pound(s) strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 6 cups)
- 1/2 cup(s) sugar
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 12 oz angelfood, prepared from cake mix, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 4 cup(s) fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt
CRISPY DILL PICKLES
By JoyceW-2
One of the secrets to making crispy dill pickles is to cold pack the pickles in hot sterilized jars
- BRINE:
- 16 4 inch long cucumbers, or 12 large cucumbers that can be chunk cut or spear cut.
- 12 large garlic cloves, peeled (can substitute minced garlic)
- 4 heads fresh dill (can substitute dry dill, see bottle for correct measurement to use)
- 2 hot red peppers or 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 2 1/2 cups vinegar
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup pickling salt
CINNAMON SLICES
By JoyceW-2
Pull apart sticky treat slices
- GLAZE:
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough (Rhodes), barely thawed or 12 frozen dinner rolls, thawed, but still cold
- 1/3 cup margarine, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
TEX MEX CHICKEN WITH ZUCCHINI
By JoyceW-2
Chunks of juicy boneless chicken are combined with zucchini, corn and tomatoes in this family-friendly meal
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 12 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken thigh(s), cut into 2-in chunks
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil, divided
- 1 medium uncooked onion(s), chopped
- 1 large uncooked zucchini, halved lengthwise, sliced into 1/2-in thick slices
- 1 cup(s) frozen corn kernels
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, in sauce
- 1/3 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, chopped
SPINACH LASAGNE ROLLS
By JoyceW-2
Mix cream cheese, spinach, 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed, drained
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6 cooked lasagna noodles
- 2 cups spaghetti sauce