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Zucchini Fries
By cooksalot
From weightwatchers
- 4 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 1⁄2Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 ⁄4 tsp table salt
- 3 ⁄4 cup(s)dried plain breadcrumbs, panko-variety suggested
- 2 medium uncooked zucchini
- 2 large egg white(s), whipped until frothy (almost soft peaks)
Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
By cooksalot
In a saucepan over medium heat add butter and cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Land O’ Lakes butter
- 2 tablespoons Philadelphia cream cheese
- 3/4 cup Kraft Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped, fresh parsley
- 8 ounces fettuccine noodles, cooked and drained
Pecan Cheesecake Squares
By cooksalot
Each square of this scrumptious dessert boasts a layer of shortbread, a layer of tangy cheesecake, and a crunchy pe
- For the shortbread layer
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- For the cheesecake layer
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the pecan pie layer
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
Slow Cooked Pork Tenderloin
By cooksalot
Combine all ingredients. Cook for 6 hours in a slow cooker on low
- 2 pound Pork Tenderloin
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 TBS Yellow Mustard
- 2-3 TBS maple syrup
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 2 TBS Diced dried onions
- 1 1/2 TSP Garlic Salt or Powder
Caramelized Brown Butter Cake
By cooksalot
2 hours to prepare serves 8-10
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
ASIAN BEEF & VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
By cooksalot
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips
- 1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick
- 4 cups assorted fresh vegetables, such as sugar snap peas, broccoli florets, bell pepper and carrot strips
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup prepared stir-fry sauce
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 cups hot cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted dry-roasted peanuts (optional
Buttermilk Cornbread
By cooksalot
preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 5 tablespoons butter - divided
- 2 tablespoons canola oil -
- 1 cup all purpose flour -
- 1 and 1/2 cup cornmeal -
- 1 teaspoon salt -
- 2 teaspoons baking powder -
- 1/4 cup sugar -
- 1 and 1/2 cups buttermilk -
- 1 egg - lightly beaten
SPINACH EGGPLANT LASAGNA
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 425º F. Brush both sides of eggplant strips with olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepp...
- 2 large eggplants, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise (if you have a mandolin, use it for even strips)
- 2 1/2 cups low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- fresh basil, garnish
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Tomato Sauce: (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (10 oz.) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Colombian Corn and Cheese Arepas
By cooksalot
Combine the flour and sugar in a large bowl
- 3 cups (about 1 pound) precooked white corn flour, like harina P.A.N.
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 pounds soft fresh cheese like queso blanco or queso fresco (or mozzarella) coarsely grated (about 4 cups, well packed)
- 8 ounces aged cow’s-milk cheese, preferably Mexican cotija (or Manchego or Parmesan), coarsely grated (about 2 cups)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
California Spaghetti Salad
By cooksalot
Cook the pasta according to package directions
- DRESSING:
- 1 pound thin spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped in half
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder