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Elvis (The Fat Years) Sundae
By Hklbrries
Hklbrries note: Requires Bacon Peanut Brittle to be made ahead of time
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Bacon Peanut Brittle, chopped (see recipe)
How To Wipe Out Hard Water Stains
By Hklbrries
Dear Heloise: Last year, we had a new well put in, and now we have been having problems with hard-water stains in s...
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Rosemary Rub
By Hklbrries
Courtesy of Nicole Frickle, The Kitchen Engine, who says this rub would be great on steaks or hamburgers
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon roasted garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
Southwestern Corn and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
By Hklbrries
This dish can be assembled the night before it is cooked but without adding the roasted pepper and whipping cream
- 1 dried New Mexico chili (optional) (see note)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 large onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin seed
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, dried or fresh
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups corn kernels, thawed if frozen
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- 2 red bell peppers, roasted and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups whipping cream
- Finely chopped parsley or cilantro
Raspberry Dream (Heart Healthy)
By Hklbrries
Whirl all ingredients in blender until smooth
- 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, unsweetened
- 2 cups milk, 1% or nonfat
- 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
- 1/2 cup sherbet or sorbet (pineapple or other flavor)
- 3 tbsp sugar
Low-Fat Zucchini Bread
By Hklbrries
Most of the reduction in fat grams in Low-Fat Zucchini Bread comes from using only one-fourth of the original amoun...
- 3 egg whites
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups sifted all-purpose unbleached flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 cups grated fresh zucchini (about 2 small zucchini)
Squashy Chili
By Hklbrries
Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your kitchen gear and ingredients and put them on a clean coun...
- Extras to add (if you like):
- 2 tsp olive or vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 cups diced butternut squash
- 2 to 4 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 to 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (if you like spicy)
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenned (if you like spicy)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 (16-ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed well
- 1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed well
- 2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes including the juice
- 2 small or 1 large zucchini, diced
- 2 tbsp plain low- or nonfat-yogurt
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 lemon, for squeezing
Chocolate Pudding Poke Cake
By Hklbrries
Prepare and bake cake mix as directed on package for 13-by-9-inch baking pan using 2 egg whites and 1 1/3 cups wate...
- 1 package (2 layer size) white cake mix
- 2 egg whites
- 4 cups cold fat-free milk
- 2 packages (4 serving size each) Jello Chocolate Flavor Fat-Free Sugar-Free Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding and Pie Fillling
Broccoli Mandarin Orange Salad
By Hklbrries
"Vividly green vegetables such as green beans, cucumbers, broccoli and zucchini will slowly turn a drab yellow-gree...
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp almonds
- 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange sections, well drained
- 1 orange, grated, peel and juice
- 5 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, optional
- Pepper, optional
Rustic Apricot Crostata
By Hklbrries
"Toasted almonds in a buttery crust, and its ability to stay fresh for several days, make this homey pastry Susan W...
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter (no substitutions), softened
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tsp sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 jar (12-ounce) apricot or other favorite preserves, (1 cup)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tbsp water