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Balsamic-Glazed Filet Mignon
By VegasBartender
Pair steak with classic sides like mashed potatoes and steamed green beans
- 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
Holiday Baked Apples Recipe
By VegasBartender
These appetizing oven-baked apples from Paula Marchesi of Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania abound with fall flavor
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
- 2-1/2 cups reduced-calorie reduced-sugar cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 8 medium tart apples
- 1/2 ounce white baking chocolate, shaved
Pumpkin Shortcakes with Winter Fruit Compote
By VegasBartender
Dried fruit is a reliable standby during winter months, when fewer fresh fruits are available
- Compote:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup ruby port
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 star anise
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
- 1 (8-ounce) package dried mixed fruit
- Shortcakes:
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 9 ounces)
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Remaining ingredient:
- 10 tablespoon crème fraîche
Pork with Port Wine and Raisin Sauce
By VegasBartender
Serve with white rice tossed with chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup port or other sweet red wine
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless loin pork chops
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
Fresh Cherry Cheesecake Bars
By VegasBartender
With their combo of shortbread-like crust, creamy cheesecake, and fresh summer cherry goodness, these bars will mak...
- 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- 3 1/2 teaspoons ice water
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pitted fresh cherries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
- 1/3 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Rhubarb Buckle
By VegasBartender
This dessert belongs in everyone's "outdoor entertaining" file
- Cake:
- Vegetable-oil cooking spray, for cake pans
- 1 pound plus 10 ounces rhubarb, trimmed and cut 1/2 inch thick on the bias
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light-brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
By VegasBartender
Try this rich and creamy three-cheese macaroni and cheese for the ultimate feel-good meal
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces)
- Cooking spray
- 2/3 cup (about 2 1/2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Coconut Dulce de Leche
By VegasBartender
Whisk coconut milk, sugar, and coarse salt in heavy large skillet over medium heat until sugar dissolves
- 2 14-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
OVEN - BAKED "SOUTHERN - FRIED"CHICKEN
By VegasBartender
Mix all ingredients with a fork until evenly distributed
- 4 c. bread crumbs
- 1/2 c. vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 1 tbsp. celery salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 8 chicken breasts, skinned if desired
Moroccan Roasted Pomegranate Chicken
By VegasBartender
Tiffany Vickers Davis, Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2010
- 1 (3-pound) whole chicken
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- Cooking spray
- 1 pomegranate, quartered
- 3 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice