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Peanut Butter and Banana Agave Smoothie
By bjnelson55
From Domino Sugar online recipes using agave
- 1 - ripe banana
- 1/2 to 1 cup - fat-free vanilla yogurt
- 2 tablespoons - Domino® Organic Light Agave Nectar
- 1/2 cup - skim milk
- 1/4 cup - creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon - vanilla extract
- 4 to 6 ice cubes
BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
By bjnelson55
These classic muffins are light with a golden brown crust and a slightly sweet flavor-everything great muffins shou...
- 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
MOCHA FROZEN FUSION LITE
By bjnelson55
From Ninja blender book
- 1/2 cup strong coffee
- 3/4 cup 2% or fat free milk
- 2 tablespoons lite chocolate syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon artificial sweetener
- 1 cup ice
Peppermint Bonbon Cookies
By bjnelson55
Here's a decadent holiday combination--soft and chewy chocolate on the inside with a little peppermint candy crunch...
- 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely crushed hard peppermint candies
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
- Additional coarsely crushed hard peppermint candies, divided
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons milk (optional)
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels, melted (optional)
TRADITIONAL GUACAMOLE - NINJA
By bjnelson55
Add all ingredients into the bowl and pulse until desired consistency is reached
- 2 Hass avocados, ripe but firm, cut in 2-inch pieces
- 2 oz. white onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 medium beefsteak tomato, cut in 4 pieces
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 15 cilantro leaves, whole
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Hot sauce to taste
BLACK BEAN SOUP
By bjnelson55
This soup is made in minutes
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1-1/2 cups Progresso ® Chicken Broth
- 3/4 cup chunky salsa
- 1/2 cup canned whole kernel corn, drained
- Dash hot pepper sauce
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
LAURIE SOLZ’ CARAMEL CORN
By bjnelson55
Good and easy!
- 6 quarts popped corn (enough to fill large roaster)
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup dark or light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
VANILLA CAKE DOUGHNUTS - BAKED
By bjnelson55
These doughnuts are baked and not fried with lower fat when compared to store bought
- WHITE FROSTING:
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- In small bowl, combine 1 cup of the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk. Stir until smooth. Dip cooled doughnuts into bowl and allow excess frosting to drip back into bowl. Transfer to rack. Top w
- CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
- Combine remaining 1 cup powdered sugar, cocoa and 2 tablespoons milk. Stir until smooth. Dip cooled doughnuts into bowl and allow excess frosting to drip back into bowl. Transfer to rack. Top with spr
Sweet-&-Sour Chicken Drumsticks
By bjnelson55
Active Time: 40 Minutes Total Time: 40 Minutes Yield: 4 servings Chicken drumsticks stay deliciously mois...
- Tip:
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cider vinegar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds), skin removed, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- To oil the grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Don’t use cooking spray on a hot grill).
Gingerbread People
By bjnelson55
For a whimsical presentation, arrange these cookies in a lunch box lined with colorful packing paper
- COOKIES:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 10 ounces)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- DECORATIONS:
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1/4 cup colored sugar sprinkles