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Lighter Sesame Chicken
By Reen
Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, and fill with 1 inch water; set aside for broccoli
- Ingredients
- 3/4 cup brown rice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped or crushed with a garlic press
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch chunks
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into large florets, stems peeled and thinly sliced
Cornmeal-Sage Thumbprints
By Reen
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 18 ounce package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
- fresh sage leaves
- apricot preserves or orange marmalade
Toasted Coconut Snowballs
By Reen
Preheat the oven to 375°
- 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- One 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- 3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter, 1 stick melted, 2 sticks at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons rum or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- One 7.5-ounce jar marshmallow cream
- Special equipment: condiment squeeze bottle and 12-cup muffin pan
Orange-Pecan Tea Bread
By Reen
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 3 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
- 2 large eggs
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped pecans, toasted
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
By Reen
Place the chocolate and oil in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate has melte...
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Saffron Aioli
By Reen
Amount per serving 1 Tablespoon Calories: 46 Fat: 4
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup canola mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Lemon-Thyme Cornmeal Quick Bread
By Reen
1. Preheat oven to 325°. 2
- 1.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup egg substitute
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted and divided
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Peach Fried Pie
By Reen
May 2012 Cooking Light
- Crust:
- 12 2/5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 3/4 cups), divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 9 tablespoons frozen unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup vodka, chilled
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Filling:
- 8 ounces dried peaches
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fat-free milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
Chocolate Dipped Toffee Cookie Logs
By Reen
1. In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup toffee bits.. I used Heath..
- (or chopped butterscotch pieces)
- 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans or
- almonds
- 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips or
- semisweet
- 2 tablespoons shortening
Cranberry Liqueur
By Reen
Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring co...
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries
- 3 cups vodka