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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies
By nichc
A healthy version of a classic
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 cup mashed bananas (about 1 large)
- 1/2 cup chunky natural peanut butter (unsalted & unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup Gold Medal whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
Victoria Sponge
By nichc
Classic English. You need to weigh the flour, butter and sugar
- 3 Med eggs, room temperature
- 50 g caster sugar, plus extra for whipping cream
- 50 g weight unsalted butter, room temperature
- 50 g weight self raising flour
- Vanilla extract
- Strawberry jam
- 300 ml double cream, for whipping
- 1 dessert spoon icing sugar
Basic Potato Latkes
By nichc
Shred potatoes & onion using the shredding blade of a food processor
- 2 lbs baking potato, peeled
- 1 small onion, peeled (about 6 oz)
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons canola, oil, divided
Lemon Dill Sauce
By nichc
1. Coat a large sauté pan with cooking spray and sauté shallots until soft (not brown), moistening with wine if n...
- 1/2 cup shallots, chopped
- 2 cups white wine
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot
- 2 cups fat-free chicken broth, low sodium
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemongrass, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Chipotle Ketchup
By nichc
One word.. AWESOME. Great to dip Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls in or a nice zesty topping for burgers!
- 6 cloves of roasted garlic, mashed
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 16 oz can peeled tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- salt & pepper to taste
Light Chex Mix
By nichc
Low fat Chex Mix
- 3 cups rice chex
- 3 cups corn chex
- 3 cups cheerios
- 3 cups thin pretzel sticks
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 teaspoons butter buds
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- butter flavored cooking spray
Chilled Cucumber Soup
By nichc
Blend in blender until pureed
- 1 whole hothouse cucumber
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1-1/4 cups nonfat plain yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/16 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 tablespoon celery seed
Sour Cream Scones
By nichc
Whole wheat flour is a healthy twist on a yummy breakfast treat
- Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg white
- 1/3 cup dried currants or raisins
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
By nichc
From Pampered Chef
- 1/2 cup crunchy-style peanut butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 16-oz pkg chocolate chips
Roasted Potatoes
By nichc
The unhealthy, yummy way to roast potatoes
- 2 lbs baking potatoes
- Duck fat (cover bottom of pan to depth of 1/2")
- Salt & pepper (to taste)