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Whole Grain Waffles with Cheddar and Maple-Apple Sauce
By VegasBartender
Peel, quarter and core the apples, then cut them into chunks
- 4 gala, honeycrisp or golden delicious apples
- 1 cup dark amber maple syrup
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cups whole grain pancake/waffle mix, such as Highland Sugarworks Organic Multigrain
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for brushing, if needed
- 1 1/2- 2 cups reduced-fat milk
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
- Cooking spray, if needed
Banana Cream Pie with Whole Grain Chocolate Crust
By VegasBartender
FILLING Whisk first 4 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan until no lumps remain
- FILLING
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, diced
- 1 tablespoon dark rum
- CRUST
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/3 cup (2 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unbleached bread flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon (or more) ice water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 7 bananas (about), peeled
- Additional sugar
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate sprinkles (optional)
Mocha Pudding
By VegasBartender
Wendy Kalen, Cooking Light AUGUST 2006
- 1 3/4 cups fat-free milk
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon Kahlúa (coffee-flavored liqueur)
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings
Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple-Cilantro Dip
By VegasBartender
1. Preheat the oven to 450°
- 1/3 c shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted
- 3/4 cup panko
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 c whole wheat flour
- 3 egg whites
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
- 8 oz. fresh pineapple cut into chunks
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 c cilantro leaves
3D Chocolate Cheesecake
By VegasBartender
A cheesecake that is deep, dark and decadent earns the right to be called "3D
- FILLING:
- 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole crackers)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 4 packages (8-ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1 package (10-ounces) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips, melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- GANACHE:
- 2/3 cup (4-ounces) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Raspberry Refrigerator Jam
By VegasBartender
The ratio of sugar to pectin is ideal so the jam thickens as it cools
- 12 cups fresh raspberries (about 4 pints), divided
- 2 1/4 cups sugar, divided
- 3/4 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
- 1 (1.75-ounce) package pectin (such as Sure-Jell)
Caramel-Cranberry Nut Tart
By VegasBartender
This wonderfully rich tart features a buttery crust and an incredible caramel filling studded with nuts, dried cran...
- PASTRY
- 1 1 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut up, softened
- 2 2 2 teaspoons water
- 1 1 1 teaspoon vanilla
- FILLING
- 1 1 1 cup sugar
- 3 3 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut up, softened
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted*
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- GARNISH
- 2 2 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
Honey Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe
By VegasBartender
1) In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend
- Hot cooked rice
Hot Spinach, Artichoke and Crabmeat Dip
By VegasBartender
Serving Size: 2 Tbsp Calories: 65 Fat: 6g (2g saturated fat) Protein: 2g Carbs: 1
- 1 c mayonnaise
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 c (4 oz.) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (10 oz.) pgk. frozen spinach, thawed, excess water squeezed out
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (6 1/2 oz.) can lump crabmeat, drained
- 1 (10 oz.) can small whole artichokes in water, drained, quartered
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Vanilla Pear Sauce
By VegasBartender
Try this tasty, cardamom-spiced sauce over Double Coconut Pancakes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 2 cups sliced peeled pear (about 10 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Dash freshly ground black pepper