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Peanut Butter Banana Bread
By japaulson
Peanut butter is whipped into the basic recipe for a moist banana bread with a hint of nutty flavor
- Bread:
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana
- 1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 6.75 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts
- Cooking spray
- Glaze:
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
Steak Diane
By japaulson
Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Buffalo Sauce
By japaulson
Nutritional Information Calories:392 Fat:12
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 tablespoons finely chopped drained bottled roasted red bell peppers
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs
By japaulson
YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 2 thighs and 2 tablespoons sauce) HANDS-ON: 31 MINUTES TOTAL: 2 HOURS, 43 MINUT...
- 1/3 cup spicy brown mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cooking spray
Hot Artichocke and Asiago Cheese Dip
By japaulson
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Asiago cheese,
- 2 cloves garlic
- 14 oz artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
Lentil Soup with Sausage and Vegetables
By japaulson
Prep time: 10 minutes, Cook time: 1 hour Combine all ingredients in a large pot
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups Meat Sauce (see Classic Spaghetti
- with Meat Sauce recipe)
- 1/2 lb. lentils
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cubes Knorr Chicken or Tomato Chicken
- Bouillon
- 1 tsp. dried basil
Herbed Beef Tenderloin with Two-Onion Jus
By japaulson
1. Let tenderloin stand at room temperature 1 hour
- 1 (3-pound) beef tenderloin roast, trimmed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, divided
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onion
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium beef broth, divided
- 1/3 cup dry red wine
- 1/3 cup brandy
Chicken with Cider and Bacon Sauce
By japaulson
Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a mea...
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bacon slices, chopped
- 1/4 cup minced fresh onion
- 3/4 cup unsweetened apple cider
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
Quick Farmer's Market Pasta
By japaulson
In a large heavy saute pan add the sliced garlic and the clusters of cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and finely sliced
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, on the vine
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 pound loose pork sausage
- 2 to 3 small zucchini, sliced
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered or 2 fresh globe artichokes, trimmed to the hearts, cut into quarters
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 bunch fresh basil leaves
Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis
By japaulson
Nutritional Information Calories:256 Fat:11
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (about 1 ounce)
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup, divided
- 3 ounces white cheddar cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten