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Streusel-Topped French Toast Casserole with Fruit Compote
By nanarose
David Bonom, Cooking Light DECEMBER 2012
- 1 cup unfiltered apple cider
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
- 8 (1 1/2-ounce) slices sourdough bread, crusts removed
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
Caramel Coffee Cocktail
By nanarose
Add 1 shot of rum and 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce to bottom of 4 heatproof glass mugs
- 4 shots dark rum
- 4 cups hot coffee
- 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, from Peach Mug Pie recipe
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Spiced Pork with Bourbon Reduction Sauce
By nanarose
Nancy Hughes, Cooking Light APRIL 2006
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- Cooking spray
Plum Kuchen
By nanarose
Paul Grimes, Cooking Light JULY 2011
- 6.75 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 7 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 pounds plums, quartered and pitted
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Crispy Mashed Potato Cakes
By nanarose
Peel and dice potatoes and add to a large pot
- 2 large Idaho potatoes, 2 pounds total weight
- 3 to 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 scallions, very finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Creamy Four-Cheese Macaroni
By nanarose
Jill Melton, Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2012
- 1.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 2/3 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 2 ounces shredded fontina cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- 3 ounces light processed cheese (such as light Velveeta)
- 6 cups cooked elbow macaroni (about 3 cups uncooked)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup crushed melba toasts (about 12 pieces)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Slow-Cooker Black-Bean Soup with Turkey
By nanarose
Set aside half an onion and chop the rest
- 2 red onions, halved
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 medium carrots, cut into large chunks
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 pound dried black turtle beans, picked over, rinsed and drained
- 1 smoked turkey drumstick (1 3/4 to 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons pickling spice, tied in cheesecloth
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream and/or lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
Smoky Three-Bean Bake
By nanarose
Ann Taylor Pittman, Cooking Light JULY 2011
- 4 applewood-smoked bacon slices, chopped
- 2 cups finely chopped onion
- 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can organic black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can organic chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can organic Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- Cooking spray
Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis
By nanarose
Tiffany Vickers Davis, Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2012
- 1 ounce fresh breadcrumbs (about 1/2 cup)
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 ounces white cheddar cheese, diced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Moroccan-Style Chicken Tagine
By nanarose
Deb Wise, Cooking Light JANUARY 2012
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 1/2 cups chopped skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash
- 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind