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Vanilla Cake Doughnuts
By nichc
You need a doughnut pan for this
- 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 extract
Chicken with Lemon-Leek Linguine
By nichc
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 6 ounces uncooked linguine4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 leek, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise, and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Giant Pizza Cookie
By nichc
A great dessert for kids parties or gatherings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- Decorations such as snack roll, candy-coated chocolate pieces, grated white chocolate, coconut, nuts, gumdrops, etc.
Beef Negimaki With Broccolini and Rice
By nichc
Chic dish with top round.
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 lb top round, thinly sliced and cut into 12 strips (6 inches by 2 1/2 inches each)
- 8 scallions, cut into 3-inch-long pieces
- 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup instant brown rice
- 1 lb broccolini
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake
By nichc
My boyfriend's favorite
- 1 8 1/2 oz pkg chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 8 oz white chocolate, broken into pieces
- 1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipping cream, divided
- 2/3 cup raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup ground walnuts (optional)
- Raspberries & chocolate curls to decorate (optional)
Chocolate Cake Doughnut
By nichc
You will need a doughnut pan for this
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Buttermilk-Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
By nichc
Be sure to purchase a crumbly wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano for this superquick potato side dish
- 1 1/3 pounds baking potatoes
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Mushroom Bolognese
By nichc
Combine porcini and boiling water in a bowl; cover and let stand 20 minutes or until soft
- 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 8 cups finely chopped cremini mushrooms (about 1 1/2 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 10 ounces uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Red Roast Pork in Soy Sauce
By nichc
This traditional Chinese dish turns the pork red during the cooking due to the dark soy sauce
- 1 lb lean pork fillets
- 6 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 1 large orange bell pepper
- 4 tablespoons superfine sugar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Scallions for garnish
- Chopped chives for garnish
Goat Cheese Spread
By nichc
From Real Simple, great on crackers
- 2 4 oz packages of soft goat cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, tarragon, flat-leaf parsley (choose 1, all, or your favorite mix)
- Black pepper
- Crackers, veggies, etc (for serving)