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PIZZA DOUGH FROM SUR LA TABLE
By bjnelson55
Makes two 12" or four 8" pizzas
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) warm water (110° to 115°F)
- 21/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, or 13/4 Teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup (8 ounces) water
- 3 tablespoons (11/2 ounces) olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
- 31/4 cups (161/4 ounces) bread flour or unbleached all-purpose flour
- 11/2 teaspoons salt
- Semolina or cornmeal
HAM SKILLET EGG CASSEROLE
By bjnelson55
Food Network Semi-Home Money Saving Meals
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup baking mix
- 1 cup reserved gratin from Root Vegetable Au Gratin, recipe follows
- 1 cup reserved ham from Brown Sugar Glazed Ham, recipe follows
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
CARAMEL PECAN BROWNIES
By bjnelson55
Heat oven to 350 degrees. LINE 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides
- 4 squares BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
- 1/3 cup whipping cream
- 2 cups PLANTERS Pecan Halves, divided
BELLY TRIMMING TROPICAL SMOOTHIE
By bjnelson55
From Prevention magazine
- 1/2 cup 1% milk
- 2 tablespoon low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1/2 banana
- 1/4 cup whole strawberries
- 1/2 cup cubed mango
- 2 teaspoon vanilla whey protein powder
- 3 ice cubes
Apple Cupcakes with Cinnamon-Marshmallow Frosting
By bjnelson55
Shredded apple replaces some of the oil and keeps the cake moist in these cinnamon-spiked cupcakes
- For Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded peeled apples
- 1/2 cup diced dried apples
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, plus 3/4 cup, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
- 3/4 cup cake flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk
- For Frosting:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 teaspoons dried egg whites (see Note), reconstituted according to package directions (equivalent to 2 egg whites)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
FROSTED BANANA CAKE
By bjnelson55
A favorite every time I make, everyone loves the cake! It is really a bar recipe that I made in a 9 x 13 inch pan f...
- FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3-3/4 to 4 cups powdered sugar
CHOCOLATE FONDUE
By bjnelson55
COOK ingredients in saucepan on medium-low heat 5 min
- 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup freshly brewed strong MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee
- 4 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
FUDGE MELTAWAYS
By bjnelson55
Also called Iaonamina (sp?) bars
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 cup coconut
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-1/2 squares unsweetened chocolate (1-1/2 ounces)
- 1 square unsweetened chocolate (1 ounce)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 tablespoon cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD
By bjnelson55
Great side salad or main meal salad
- 1 medium cucumber , peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes , quartered (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Table salt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 medium garlic clove , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas , drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 1/2 small minced red onion (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
- 1 romaine heart , cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
- 4 ounces feta cheese , crumbled (about 1 cup)
- Ground black pepper
Teriyaki Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans and Shiitakes
By bjnelson55
1. Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sugar in medium bowl
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar plus an additional 1 teaspoon
- 12 ounces flank steak , cut into 2-inch wide strips with grain, then sliced across grain into 1/8-inch-thick slices
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms , wiped clean, stemmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 12 ounces green beans , ends trimmed and halved
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 scallions , cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, white and light green pieces quartered lengthwise