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Raspberry Phyllo Tarts
By VegasBartender
These bites come together quickly, thanks to packaged mini phyllo shells
- 1 (2.1-ounce) package mini phyllo shells (such as Athens)
- 3 tablespoons reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 1 1/4 cookie sheets)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 45 fresh raspberries (about 1/2 pint)
Old-Fashioned Tapioca Pudding
By VegasBartender
Look for tapioca with pasta and grains in the supermarket
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup uncooked small pearl tapioca
- 2 1/4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Grated whole nutmeg (optional)
Italian Meatball Burgers
By VegasBartender
These saucy, family-friendly burgers might be best eaten with a knife and fork
- 6 (1.5-ounce) frozen ciabatta rolls with rosemary and olive oil
- 8 ounces sweet turkey Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp provolone cheese
- 6 large basil leaves
- 6 tablespoons lower-sodium marinara sauce
Grilled Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Recipe
By VegasBartender
Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each tenderloin to within 1/2 in
- 2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
- 3/4 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix
Baked Maryland Lump Crab Cakes
By VegasBartender
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup cholesterol-free egg product
- 1 pound lump crab meat
Maple Walnut Granola with Dried Cranberries
By VegasBartender
Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 325°F
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- (packaged) golden brown sugar, divided
- pure maple syrup
- egg whites (about 2 large egg whites)
- vanilla extract
- maple extract
- ground cinnamon
- ground allspice
- old-fashioned oats
- walnut halves, broken in half
- dried cranberries
Smoked Salmon and Cheese Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes
By VegasBartender
Calories: 96 (27% from fat) Fat: 2
- 6 small Yukon gold or red potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt, divided
- Cooking spray
- 2 Tbsp fat-free milk
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 c (2oz) finely grated white cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped smoked salmon (1 oz)
Fresh Berry Shortcakes Recipe
By VegasBartender
Plump fresh strawberries should have a place of honor on the plate, and shortcake makes an inviting base on which t...
- SHORTCAKES:
- 5 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1-1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Coarse sugar, optional
- WHIPPED CREAM:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mousse Cheesecake
By VegasBartender
This no-bake cheesecake with distinctive layers of chocolate, peanut butter mousse and a silky ganache on top will ...
- MOUSSE LAYERS:
- 1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 24 wafers)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 5 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 milk chocolate candy bar (3-1/2 ounces), chopped
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- GANACHE:
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Double Cheese Pinwheels
By VegasBartender
Flatten each roll into a 4" square
- 8 RHODES Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
- 1 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp dill weed