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Blueberry-Maple Waffle Sundaes
By VegasBartender
Simmer 1 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and some lemon zest in a saucepan until slight...
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- lemon zest
- whole-wheat waffles
Frozen White Chocolate and Hazelnut Mousse
By VegasBartender
Place a freezer-safe container in the freezer before you start the recipe; a chilled container helps preserve a lig...
- 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 2 ounces premium white baking chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Frangelico (hazelnut-flavored liqueur)
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Dash of salt
- 6 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
- 3 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, toasted
Roast Beef Tenderloin With Red Wine & Shallot Sauce
By VegasBartender
This recipe from the December 2000 issue of Canadian Living was served in the posh dining cars of the Royal Canadia
- 4 lbs beef tenderloin, premium oven roast
- 3 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups diced shallots
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 3 1/4 cups beef stock
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Chocolate Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
By VegasBartender
Marilyn McRae, Anniston, AL, Cooking Light SEPTEMBER 2008
- 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dark chocolate
- Cooking spray
Cranberry Pancakes Recipe
By VegasBartender
Add a touch of baking powder to the mix and take your morning meal to new heights
- PANCAKES:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2/3 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups biscuit/baking mix
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/4 cups 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
- Lemon peel strips, optional
Broiled Blueberry Dessert Recipe
By VegasBartender
Divide blueberries among four ovenproof 8-oz
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Stuffed Zuchini with Cheesy Breadcrumbs
By VegasBartender
Calories: 177 Fat: 12g (sat 2
- 3 (1.3 oz) slices day-old whole wheat bread
- 3 medium zucchini
- 3/8 tsp salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 Tbsp EVOO
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 c finely chopped onion
- 1/3 c can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbsp dry white wine
- 5 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 c chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 3 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
Snickerdoodles
By VegasBartender
One reviewer called these cookies "sinfully delicious," and we must agree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Cooking spray
Strawberries Romanoff
By VegasBartender
Marinating fruit in liquid is also called macerating
- 4 cups sliced strawberries (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Cointreau or Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur)
- 1/3 cup whipping cream, chilled
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mint sprigs (optional)
Apple-Cranberry Shortcakes
By VegasBartender
Cornmeal adds crunch to these cinnamon-spiced shortcakes, while fresh cranberries offer a pleasing tartness to the ...
- Shortcakes:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 6 cups sliced peeled Gala or Braeburn apple (about 4 medium)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup water
- Dash of salt
- 1 cup frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon