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HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN AND CARROTS IP
By MaryEllen
This recipe makes more sauce than you will use (but nutritional count is for all of it, I could not figure a way to...
- 4 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (can use more), trimmed of fat
- fresh ground pepper
- garlic powder
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup ketchup
- 5 cloves 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to desired spiciness)
- 1 pound 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons cold water
Chocolate Truffles, GF
By MaryEllen
These homemade fudge truffles are smooth and buttery with a rich chocolate flavor and are ready in minutes
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups (400 to 460 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 3/4 cup (60 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (2 fluid ounces) heavy whipping cream
- Gluten free nonpareils or sprinkles, for decorating (optional)
Soft Pretzels, GF
By MaryEllen
I remember making these for the first time
- 1 1/3 1 1/3 2 cup + 2 Tbs gfJules™All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/3 1 1/3 2 cup + 2 Tbs gfJules™All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/3 1 1/3 2 cup + 2 Tbs gfJules™All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
- 1 1 1 package rapid rise/bread machine yeast, gluten-free (Red Star®)
- 1 1 1 package rapid rise/bread machine yeast, gluten-free (Red Star®)
- 1 1 1 package rapid rise/bread machine yeast, gluten-free (Red Star®)
- 1 1 1 tsp. granulated cane sugar
- 1 1 1 tsp. granulated cane sugar
- 1 1 1 tsp. granulated cane sugar
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup warm water (110° F)
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup warm water (110° F)
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup warm water (110° F)
- 1 1 1 Tbs. honey or agave nectar
- 1 1 1 Tbs. honey or agave nectar
- 1 1 1 Tbs. honey or agave nectar
- 1 1 1 3 (or egg substitute like 1 Tbs. flaxseed meal steeped in 3 Tbs. warm water)
- 1 1 1 3 (or egg substitute like 1 Tbs. flaxseed meal steeped in 3 Tbs. warm water)
- 1 1 1 3 (or egg substitute like 1 Tbs. flaxseed meal steeped in 3 Tbs. warm water)
- oil for brushing on top of pretzels
- oil for brushing on top of pretzels
- oil for brushing on top of pretzels
- (2/3 cup (2/3 cup baking soda for soda bath)
- (2/3 cup (2/3 cup baking soda for soda bath)
- (2/3 cup (2/3 cup baking soda for soda bath)
- butter or non-dairy alternative for brushing on top of pretzels (Earth Balance® Buttery Spread)
- butter or non-dairy alternative for brushing on top of pretzels (Earth Balance® Buttery Spread)
- butter or non-dairy alternative for brushing on top of pretzels (Earth Balance® Buttery Spread)
- coarse sea salt, sesame seeds, or other toppings of choice
- coarse sea salt, sesame seeds, or other toppings of choice
- coarse sea salt, sesame seeds, or other toppings of choice
Classic Cheesecake, GF
By MaryEllen
This easy classic gluten free cheesecake is made simply with cream cheese, sugar, and eggs
- For the graham cracker crust
- 1 1/2 cups (225 g) gluten free graham crackers, crushed
- 8 tablespoons (112 g) unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling
- 3 8-ounce packages (24 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (27 g) cornstarch or arrowroot
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 eggs (150 g, weighed out of shell), at room temperature
Penne With Shrimp, Feta and Olives
By MaryEllen
Directions 1. Cook penne according to package directions, reserving 1 cup pasta water; drain
- 8 ounces penne
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp (about 13 to 15), peeled and deveined, tails removed
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium head fennel, quartered, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped pitted green olives
- 1/4 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) feta, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
Honey Ginger Chicken Bites
By MaryEllen
Combine first 9 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake well
- 2/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized
- pieces (about 16 thighs)
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
Texas Cowboy Cookies
By MaryEllen
This makes a huge volume of dough
- 3 cup flour
- 1 Tbs baking powder
- 1 Tbs baking soda
- 1 Tbs cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 sticks butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 egg
- 1 Tbs vanilla
- 3 cup chocolate chip
- 3 cup rolled oats
- 2 cup coconut flakes
- 2 cup pecans, chopped
- Servings: 36
- Nutrition Facts
- Serving size: 1/36 of a recipe (2.6 ounces).
- Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
- Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 334.41
- Calories From Fat (47%) 156.41
- % Daily Value
- Total Fat 18.47g 28%
- Saturated Fat 9.09g 45%
- Cholesterol 37.87mg 13%
- Sodium 286.38mg 12%
- Potassium 113.89mg 3%
- Total Carbohydrates 41.74g 14%
- Fiber 2.63g 11%
- Sugar 19.38g
- Protein 4.05g 8%
- Recipe Type: Cookies, Dessert
- Reviews
- 5 stars - Competes with Mrs. Fields for best of the bunch! - ME 1/22/2007
Mrs. Field's Cookies
By MaryEllen
1. Measure Oatmeal. Place small amounts in a food processor or blender and grind into a fine powder
- 2 cup butter
- 2 cup sugar
- 2 cup brown sugar
- 4 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 4 cup flour
- 5 cup oatmeal, ground
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 24 oz chocolate chips
- 8 oz HERSHEY'S milk chocolate bar
- 5 cup nuts, chopped
- Servings: 112
- Nutrition Facts
- Serving size: 1/112 of a recipe (1.1 ounces).
- Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
- Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 143.64
- Calories From Fat (51%) 72.86
- % Daily Value
- Total Fat 8.54g 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.36g 17%
- Cholesterol 16.7mg 6%
- Sodium 68.39mg 3%
- Potassium 60.91mg 2%
- Total Carbohydrates 16.23g 5%
- Fiber 0.84g 3%
- Sugar 9.07g
- Protein 2g 4%
- Recipe Type: cookie, Dessert
- Reviews
- 5 stars - No doubt the best I've ever made! - ME 1/21/2007
Rolo Pretzel Candy
By MaryEllen
The hardest part of this recipe is unwrapping the Rolos! The recipe is for one piece
- 1 Rolo Candy, unwrapped
- 1 mini pretzel twist
- 1 pecan half
- Number of Servings: 1
Raspberry Shortbread
By MaryEllen
Beat butter and 2/3 cup sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (10-ounce) jar seedless raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract