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Grilled Blue Cheese Burgers
By VegasBartender
Moist and tasty blue cheese burgers are sure to be a hit at your outdoor gathering
- 2 (1-ounce) slices country white bread
- 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds lean ground sirloin
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
- Cooking spray
- 8 hamburger rolls, halved
Egg & Salmon Sandwich
By VegasBartender
Smoked salmon and egg whites on a toasted whole-wheat English muffin is the perfect power breakfast
- 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 2 large egg whites, beaten
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon capers, rinsed and chopped (optional)
- 1 ounce smoked salmon
- 1 slice tomato
- 1 whole-wheat English muffin, split and toasted
Cranberry-Chocolate Tart
By VegasBartender
FOR CRANBERRY TOPPING: Pour 1/4 cup cranberry juice into small bowl; sprinkle gelatin over
- CRANBERRY TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice, divided
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 1 12-ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
- CRUST:
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (made from about 6 1/2 ounces cookies, finely ground in processor)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 5 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- MASCARPONE FILLING:
- 1 8-ounce container mascarpone cheese*
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Thin strips of crystallized ginger (optional garnish)
Crab Cakes
By VegasBartender
Shape the uncooked crab cakes and refrigerate them in advance to save preparation time
- 3 (1-oz) slices white bread
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 pound lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 lemon wedges
Strawberry Scones with Lemon Glaze Recipe
By VegasBartender
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt
- GLAZE:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons cold butter
- 1-1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries, chopped
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
Pumpkin Mascarpone Pie
By VegasBartender
CRUST Blend flour and salt in processor
- CRUST
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup chilled non-hydrogenated solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup (or more) ice water
- FILLING
- 1 cup canned pure pumpkin
- 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 8-ounce container mascarpone cheese
- WHIPPED CREAM AND MASCARPONE TOPPING
- 1 cup chilled whipping cream
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Cherry Pie Chimis
By VegasBartender
In New Mexico, we love to make these yummy fried pies for dessert
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
- 6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Confectioners' sugar
Praline Yams
By VegasBartender
Heat oven to 350 degrees F
- 40 oz can Princella Cut Yams, drained
- 1/2 c chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup coconut
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup margarine or butter melted
Cherry-Apricot Cobbler
By VegasBartender
FILLING Preheat oven to 350°F
- FILLING
- Butter
- 3 14.5 ounce cans pitted tart cherries in water, drained
- 1 1/2 cups diced dried apricots
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- TOPPING
- 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cream or whipped cream
Banana Cream Pie Smoothie
By VegasBartender
Frozen bananas, graham cracker crumbs, and vanilla extract are a few of the ingredients that make this smoothie a r...
- 1 cup sliced ripe banana (about 1 large)
- 1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat graham cracker crumbs (about 1/2 cookie sheet)
- 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ice cubes (about 1/4 cup)
- Graham cracker crumbs