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Gingerbread Men
By erinp
1. Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl
- 3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- (optional-a few dashes of ground cloves)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
By erinp
To prepare the filling, combine the cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar in a medium bowl and mix well until ble...
- For the filling:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- For the muffins:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- For the topping:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 5 tbsp. flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Spinach Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette
By erinp
Nutritional Information Calories: 80 (37% from fat) Fat: 3
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons minced shallots (about 1 medium)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon country-style Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped Braeburn apple
- 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach
Baked Oatmeal With Fruit
By erinp
Preheat the oven to 375˚ F
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, lightly toasted, divided
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2-3 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen), divided
- Other Fruit Combos: peaches/raspberries, nectarines/blackberries, apple/cranberries
Vodka Cream Pasta
By erinp
Heat a large skillet over moderate heat
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), once around the pan in a slow stream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (32 ounces)
- Coarse salt and pepper
- 16 ounces pasta, such as penne rigate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
- Crusty bread, for passing
Chicken Mirabella
By erinp
In a medium bowl combine the garlic, prunes, olives, capers, olive oil, vinegar, bay leaves, oregano, salt and pepp...
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup pitted prunes, halved
- 8 small green olives
- 2 tablespoons capers, with liquid
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Veggie Pancakes
By erinp
Use your hands to squeeze the excess liquid from the grated zucchini, then place the zucchini in a large bowl
- 2 cups finely grated zucchini
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup corn kernels, drained
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup grated Cheddar
- 1 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 1/3 cup sour cream
Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
By erinp
Blend and enjoy
- 3/4 C almond milk, water, or coconut water
- 1-2 handfuls of greens
- 1 apple, peeled and cored
- 1 banana
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Cherry Tomato & Prosciutto Focaccia
By erinp
1. Heat oven to 425. Roll and stretch dough into a large rimmed baking sheet, at least 15x10x1 inches
- 16 oz frozen pizza dough, thawed
- 2 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 package (3oz) thinly sliced prosciutto, cut or torn
- 2 TBSP fresh basil, sliced in ribbons
Cheeseburger Macaroni
By erinp
Brown and drain hamburger meat
- For the Sauce:
- 1 lb lean hamburger meat
- 1 pkg taco seasoning
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (or petite diced tomatoes)
- 2 cups beef broth (or water)
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper