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Chocolate-Cranberry Parfaits
By VegasBartender
The cranberry steeping liquid clings to the berries and helps the sugar adhere for a sparkling, jewel-like effect
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup sparkling white sugar or turbinado sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups fat-free milk, divided
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
Savory Breakfast Muffins
By VegasBartender
If you're tired of sweet breakfast muffins or just looking for a savory breakfast, try these--you'll love the smoky...
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup thinly sliced scallions, (about 1 bunch)
- 3/4 cup diced Canadian bacon, (3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
Seared Scallops with Pomegranate Sauce
By VegasBartender
Calories: 175 (14% from fat) Fat: 2
- 1 large pomegranates, halved crosswise
- 1/2 c balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Dash of ground red pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 c trimmed watercress (about 1 bunch)
- 3/4 c pomegranate seeds (about 1 pomegranate)
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Fudge
By VegasBartender
Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with foil, pressing it into the corners and up the sides; leave an overhang on 2 s...
- Unsalted butter, softened, for brushing
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 cups peanut butter chips
Honey-of-a-Meal Chicken Recipe
By VegasBartender
In a pressure cooker, brown chicken breasts in oil in batches
- 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (8 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons Daily Chef 100% Pure Olive Oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
Toffee Cream Pie Recipe
By VegasBartender
In a large bowl, whisk cream and pudding mix for 2 minutes
- 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 6 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), chopped
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)
Broiled Herb-Marinated Shrimp Skewers
By VegasBartender
Serving Size: 6 shrimp Calories: 285 Fat: 13
- 3/4 c fresh cilantro leaves
- 3/4 c fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 c fresh basil leaves
- 3 Tbsp EVOO
- 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 24 jumbo shrimp (about 1 1/2 lbs)
- Cooking spray
Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies
By VegasBartender
1) Preheat oven to 375°F
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 pkg (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
- 1 pkg (18-21 oz) brownie mix (plus ingredients to make cake-like brownies)
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
- 1 cup salted mixed nuts, divided
- 5 rolls (1.7 oz each) milk chocolate-covered chewy caramels, divided (40 pieces total)
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Roll-ups Recipe
By VegasBartender
Preheat oven to 400°. Flatten chicken breasts to 1/4-in
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
Terrific Turkey Club Recipe
By VegasBartender
Spread mustard on roll bottom
- 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
- 1 rye or wheat sandwich roll, split
- 2 ounces Gouda cheese, sliced
- 1 teaspoon jellied cranberry sauce
- 2 slices deli turkey
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced celery