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Alison's Rainier Bars
By Jac_M
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1 cup dried fruit, chopped (apricots, prunes, raisins)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sweet Spicy Wings
By Jac_M
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat
- 6 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded
- 1 1/2 cups Louisiana-style hot sauce
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 cup honey
- 1 pinch garlic salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
Grilled Pork with Mango and Rum Sauce
By Jac_M
Laraine Perri, Cooking Light AUGUST 2013
- 1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning (such as Spice Islands)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 2 ripe mangoes
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup golden rum (such as Bacardi)
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Chicken with Mustard-White Wine Sauce and Spring Vegetables
By Jac_M
Julianna Grimes, Cooking Light MARCH 2014
- 4 large shallots, peeled and quartered
- 12 baby carrots, peeled
- 1 pound small red potatoes, halved lengthwise
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Hawaiian Breakfast Pizza
By Jac_M
Place crust on an ungreased 12-in
- 1 prebaked 12-inch thin whole wheat pizza crust
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
- 1 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- Salsa and reduced-fat sour cream, optional
Meatball Subs
By Jac_M
Julianna Grimes, Cooking Light SEPTEMBER 2013
- 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 12 ounces ground sirloin (90% lean)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- 2 yellow bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 1/3 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup sliced onion
- 4 (2-ounce) hoagie sandwich buns
- 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- Thinly sliced basil (optional)
Spiced tomato soup
By Jac_M
For soup: 1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium
- For soup:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 4 cups Whole Roasted Tomatoes (recipe below)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
- Red-pepper flakes, for serving
- For whole roasted tomatoes:
- 8 pounds plum tomatoes
- 6 sprigs of thyme
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Loaded Garden Pizz’alad
By Jac_M
To prepare pizza dough: Stir water, yeast and sugar in a large bowl; let stand until the yeast has dissolved, about...
- 2/3 cup lukewarm water
- 1 teaspoon instant or RapidRise yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup sliced button mushrooms
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Quesadillas
By Jac_M
Mary Drennen, Cooking Light MAY 2013
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1 small orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
- Cooking spray
- 3 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
- 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Rum-Raisin Bundt Cake
By Jac_M
Deb Wise, Cooking Light DECEMBER 2013
- 2/3 cup golden raisins
- 3 tablespoons dark rum (such as Myers's)
- 12 ounces cake flour (about 3 cups)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- Baking spray with flour
- 3 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar