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Blueberry and Blackberry Galette with Cornmeal Crust
By VegasBartender
Calories: 306 (28% from fat) Fat: 9
- PASTRY:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 7 3/4 oz)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/3 cup fat-free buttermilk
- FILLING:
- 4 cups blueberries
- 2 cups blackberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 1 large egg white
- 1 1/2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
Roasted Tri Tip with Red Wine Reduction Sauce
By VegasBartender
Place all ingredients in a large zip lock bag
- Marinade:
- 1/2 cup Red Wine – Merlot or Pinot Noir work well
- 1 tablespoon red wine or sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce (San-J)
- 2 large cloves of garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grey salt
- 3/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 sprig of rosemary – left whole
- 1 sprig of oregano – left whole
- Red Wine Reduction Sauce
- 1 Cup Red Wine – Merlot or Pinot Noir
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon minced rosemary (fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon minced oregano (fresh)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Pasta & Broccoli Sausage Simmer Recipe
By VegasBartender
Cook pasta according to directions
- 3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
- 2 pounds smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 medium bunches broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 2 teaspoons sugar
V's Tri-Tip Marinade
By VegasBartender
This is IT! Family favorite
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon onion salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic (in water)
- 1 tablespoon minced dried onion
- 1 (2 lb) tri-tip roast, trimmed
Burgers with Blue Cheese Mayo and Sherry Vidalia Onions
By VegasBartender
Sharp cheese plays against sweet onions in a seriously delicious sandwich, made lighter with lean beef
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 1 pound lean ground sirloin
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices Vidalia or other sweet onion
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
- 4 (1 1/2-ounce) 100% whole-wheat hamburger buns with sesame seeds, toasted
- 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
- 2 cups loosely packed arugula
Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie Recipe
By VegasBartender
In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 30-40 seconds or until smooth
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 2 ice cubes
Chocolate Raspberry Tart with White Chocolate Cream
By VegasBartender
This make-ahead dessert features a creamy white chocolate filling, a decadent dark chocolate crust, and a crown of ...
- Crust:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
- 6 chocolate graham cracker sheets
- 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- Dash of salt
- 1 large egg white
- Cooking spray
- Filling:
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 3 ounces premium white baking chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping (such as Light Cool Whip), thawed
- Topping:
- 4 cups fresh raspberries (about 1 1/2 pints)
- 1/2 cup apple jelly
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Chocolate curls (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
By VegasBartender
Butter moves from nutty and brown to bitter and burned quickly, so be sure to take the pan off the heat once it tur...
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 5.6 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 3.3 ounces whole-wheat flour (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (such as Hershey's Special Dark)
Cranberry-Apple French Toast Casserole
By VegasBartender
This prep-ahead casserole, which turns extra dinner rolls and cranberry sauce into a brunch or dessert treat, is es...
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups diced Granny Smith apple (about 2 apples)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Dash of ground cloves
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
- 1 pound dinner rolls, quartered
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1 1/4 cups apple juice
- 1 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Basic Granola
By VegasBartender
1) Heat the oven to 300°F and arrange a rack in the middle
- 3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup small-dice dried fruit
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped raw or toasted nuts or seeds