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Cookie Dough Frosting
By nichc
Nuf said!
- 10 Tbsp salted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp molasses
- 2-3 Tbsp cream or half and half
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Rustic Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
By nichc
1.5 loaf makes 1 thick or 2 thin crust 12-16 inch pizza (depending on how thin you can toss it)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- I add 1-2 tablespoons King Arthur Pizza Seasoning (an herb & cheese flavor mix). You can make without or replace with herbs/dried cheese of your choice.
Rhubarb Spice Cake
By nichc
A great way to use Rhubarb in a different way
- 1 1/4 lbs Rhubarb
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter (room temp)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 Tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1 egg
- whipped cream (fresh or store bought)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Broiled Scallops
By nichc
Healthy & low-fat
- 1/2 pound sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon lime peel
- dash hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 lime
Loaded Potato Soup
By nichc
Pierce potatoes with a fork
- 4 (6-ounce) red potatoes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 bacon slices, halved
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 teaspoons thinly sliced green onions
Seared Scallops with White Beans and Bacon
By nichc
1. Heat a medium saucepan over low heat, and cook bacon until it begins to crisp
- 1 lb large sea scallops
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 strips bacon, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup red onion, minced
- 1 1/2 cans unsalted white beans (14 oz each), rinsed and drained
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
Snickerdoodles
By nichc
cinnamony goodness! My all-time favorite cookie!
- 1/2 cup butter, soft
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tarter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Lemon-Garlic Chicken
By nichc
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a nonreactive dish and add chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- lemon wedges
- parsley sprigs
Creamy Tomato Sauce
By nichc
Weight watchers recipe - 1 pt per serving, makes 8 servings
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium leek, finely chopped (white only)
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 6 oz fat free evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- s&p
Hermits
By nichc
Great cookies, better homemade
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 cup molases
- 1/8 cup water
- 1 cup raisins