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Cranberry Upside-Down Coffee Cake
By VegasBartender
Serve this buttery cake for a make-ahead brunch dish or at the end of a casual meal
- Cake:
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted dates
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/2 cup butter, softened and divided
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup fat-free buttermilk
- Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Eggplant Parmesan with Spaghetti
By VegasBartender
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
- 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Strawberries and Champagne Cheesecake
By VegasBartender
The winning combination of flavors in this Strawberries and Champagne Cheesecake tastes great! Easily prepared but ...
- TOPPING:
- 1 cup Champagne or other sparkling wine
- 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 14 whole crackers)
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 egg yolks
- 20 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening, divided
- 1/3 cup white baking chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Brownie Thins
By VegasBartender
Position rack in lowest third of oven; preheat to 350°F
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of coarse kosher salt
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Autumn Maple Cutout Cookies
By VegasBartender
Use real maple syrup for best results
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 10 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
- 2 large egg whites, divided
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar or granulated sugar
- Cooking spray
Berry Tiramisu
By VegasBartender
In a shallow bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups brewed coffee, 2 tablespoons sambuca and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar...
- 1 1/2 cups brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons sambuca
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 pound container mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- Ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder
- 2 cups mixed berries
Gingerbread Waffles
By VegasBartender
Susan Kitchens, Cooking Light MARCH 2007
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 9 ounces)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 (4-ounce) container applesauce
- 3 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
- 2 large egg whites
- Cooking spray
Strawberry-Vanilla Yogurt Pops
By VegasBartender
Fold strawberry preserves into vanilla yogurt; pour into ice pop molds and freeze
- Strawberry preserves
- Vanilla yogurt
Ambrosia Shortcakes
By VegasBartender
Oranges, pineapple, and toasted coconut give this winter dessert a tropical brightness
- Shortcakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 9 ounces)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/3 cup fat-free buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Filling:
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups navel orange sections (about 2 large oranges)
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 1 cup frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed
- 2/3 cup flaked sweetened coconut, toasted
Garlic Lime Chicken Breasts
By VegasBartender
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but may require additional sitting time
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (about 2 pounds)