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Maple Salmon
By SaraB
1. In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black
- pepper
- 1 pound salmon
Cherry Almond Brownies
By SaraB
1) Place dried chopped cherries in a microwave-safe container, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon liquid, cover, and microw...
- 1/2 cup dried sweet cherries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Amaretto liqueur, brandy, or apple juice
- 3/4 cup chopped unsweetened baking chocolate
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar (Baker's Special superfine preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, chopped and toasted
- 1/2 cup chopped candied red cherries
- 1/2 cup Peter's Burgundy Semisweet Chocolate Chunks
Roast Pork Porchetta-Style
By SaraB
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 4 ingredients
- 2 tablespoons crushed fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (3 1/2-pound) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup dry white wine
Pork with Lemon-Caper Sauce
By SaraB
1. Combine flour and salt in a shallow dish
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dry white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained
Lighter Sesame Noodles
By SaraB
1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti 3 minutes less than al dente
- Coarse salt
- 12 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Pepper-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce
By SaraB
Preheat oven to 400°. Trim fat from tenderloin; fold under 3 inches of small end
- 1 (4-pound) beef tenderloin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup fat-free sour cream
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Mount Rainier Chili
By SaraB
Place beans in a large, heavy pot
- lb great northern while beans, rinsed and picked over
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups onions, chopped
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped mild green chilies
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 (12 ounce) can beer
- 3 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded and divided
- sour cream
- salsa
- fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Chocolate-Caramel Angel Food Cake
By SaraB
1. Bake cake according to package instructions
- 1 (16-ounce) box white angel food cake mix
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- Dash of salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
Quinoa Salad with Pistachios and Pineapple
By SaraB
Boil water in a small saucepan
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup shelled, chopped pistachios (about 1 ounce)
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken breast, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/3 cup chopped dried pineapple
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Western Cookies
By SaraB
Blend together the shortening and sugars
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 Tbs water
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- (Note: try 1/2 cup coconut and add 1/2 cup dried cherries or raisins)