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Mac and Two Cheeses with Caramelized Shallots
By VegasBartender
Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish
- 3 Tbsp. butter plus more for baking dish
- 3 cups sliced large shallots (about 6)
- 8 oz small elbow macaroni (2 cups)
- 1 1/4 cup half and half
- 2 1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as Cholula)
- 2 cups (packed) coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese
Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake
By VegasBartender
If the cranberry mixture gets too thick, add a tablespoon of water and whirl it around in the food processor
- 4 ounces chocolate graham crackers
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup Chambord (raspberry liqueur)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 (8-ounce) packages block-style 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) block-style fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
Prosciutto, Pear, and Blue Cheese Sandwiches
By VegasBartender
Cooking Light OCTOBER 2010
- 8 slices 100% multigrain bread
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 3 cups arugula
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 ripe pear, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 ounces blue cheese, sliced
Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
By VegasBartender
Prep this the night before for an easy breakfast or brunch
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 12 ounces turkey breakfast sausage
- 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 2 cups egg substitute
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 16 (1-ounce) slices white bread
- 1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded reduced-fat extrasharp cheddar cheese
- Cooking spray
Caramelized Honey Dijon Chicken | How Sweet It Is
By VegasBartender
makes 4 chicken breasts Heat a skillet on medium high heat and add olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 1-2 tablespoons spicy mustard (I used Trader Joe’s Sweet + Hot)
- salt & pepper
Mushroom and Provolone Patty Melts
By VegasBartender
Your family won’t believe this comforting sandwich is light
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) package presliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup dark lager beer
- 8 (1.1-ounce) slices rye bread
- 4 (0.67-ounce) slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
Dijon Herb Dressing
By VegasBartender
Place dressing ingredients in a small food processor or blender and pulse until smooth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp gluten-free Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 clove garlic
- 3/4 tsp fresh rosemary leaves – about 2 sprigs
- 3/4 tsp fresh thyme leaves – about 4 bunches
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan rock salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp black mustard seeds
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Tipsy Roasted Peaches
By VegasBartender
Roasting frozen peaches in a simple brandy sauce turns them into a decadent topping for toasted pound cake
- 1/3 cup brandy
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups frozen unsweetened sliced peaches
- 4 slices pound cake, toasted
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
Greek Bruschetta
By VegasBartender
Calories: 26 Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 1mg Sodium: 62mg Carbs: 4g Protein: 1g
- 3 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 c water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
- 1/2 c shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 c crumbled feta cheese
- 3 Tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 48 slices French bread baguette (1/4" thick)
GOOD AND EASY CHEESE SAUCE
By VegasBartender
Mix together and cook over low heat until smooth
- 1 stick butter
- 1 2/3 c. milk
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. chopped cheese
- 1 tsp. mustard
- 4 tbsp. flour