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All-Bran Chocolate Chip Cookies
By nichc
Per 2 cookies: 160 calories, 7g fat, 22g carbs, 1g fiber, 14g sugar, 2g protein
- 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup all-bran original
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 16oz pkg semi-sweet chocolate morsels
Coconut Cupcakes w Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
By nichc
Light and tasty
- Frosting:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 to 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sweetened coconut
German Pancake
By nichc
A fluffy baked pancake great for breakfast
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons shortening or butter
- Assorted toppings
Chef Salad
By nichc
Toss all ingredients together and drizzle with dressing
- 3 ounces fat-free turkey breast, chopped
- 3 ounces ham, extra lean, low sodium, chopped
- 1-1/2 ounces fat-free mozzarella cheese, chopped
- 1/2 Roma tomato, chopped
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup hearts of palm, chopped
- 1 ounce avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons low-fat ranch dressing
Avocado-Herb Dressing
By nichc
Combine first 10 ingredients in food processor, process until smooth
- 1/2 cup light mayo
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 drops hot sauce
Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley
By nichc
Combine the beef, barley, mushrooms, celery, carrots, leeks, thyme, beef broth and soy sauce in a slow cooker
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless beef chuck (in one piece)
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 4 stalks celery, quartered
- 6 medium carrots, quartered
- 2 medium leeks, sliced (white and light green parts only)
- 1 sprig thyme
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Horseradish, for serving (optional)
Chicken Salad
By nichc
Poach chicken; cool and dice
- 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 3/4 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons green onions, diced
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh dill
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
Tilapia Veracruz
By nichc
Simple and easy
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 tablespoons sliced pimiento stuffed green olives
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 (5 oz) tilapia fillets, about 1/2 inch thick (fresh or thawed)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Hot cooked rice (optional)
Chicken Apple Sausage
By nichc
healthy & yummy... great family breakfast treat! Save time by making the meat mixture the night before
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 medium sweet apple, such as Gala or Honeycrisp, peeled and diced
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel fennel seed, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Basic Sugar Cookie Dough
By nichc
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled, plus more shaping the cookies
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Crystals and frosting for decorating