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Baked Zucchini Gratin
By draingal
In lightly greased 2-quart oblong baking dish, layer onion and zucchini slices; drizzle with 1/4 cup melted spread
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 pounds zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Spread, melted and divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Ricotta Protein Pancakes
By draingal
Heat a non-stick pan over medium
- 1/2 cup of quick rolled oats
- 1/4 cup of part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/8 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 tbsp white whole-wheat flour
- Fresh berries or fruit
- Pure maple syrup
- Shredded coconut
Raspberry-Swirl Sweet Rolls
By draingal
Step 1 In a small saucepan, warm the milk over moderately low heat until it's 95°
- Dough
- 1 cup milk
- 2 /3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 /2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- Filling
- One 10-ounce package IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) raspberries, not thawed
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 /4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- Glaze
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 /4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
- How to Make It
- Step 1
- Step 2
- Step 3
- Step 5
- Preheat the oven to 425°. Bake the rolls for about 25 minutes, until they are golden and the berries are bubbling. Transfer the pan to a rack to cool for 30 minutes.
- Step 6
- In a small bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar with the butter and heavy cream until the glaze is thick and spreadable.
- Step 7
- Invert the rolls onto the rack and peel off the parchment paper. Invert the rolls onto a platter. Dollop glaze over each roll and spread with an offset spatula. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Make Ahead
- The recipe can be prepared through Step 4. Cover the rolls, refrigerate overnight and then return to room temperature before baking.
- Notes
- Variation The sweet rolls can be filled with a variety of frozen fruit. Try blackberries, strawberries, blueberries or chopped sweet cherries.
Nacho Cheese Dip
By draingal
Melt provolone cheese in top of a double boiler over boiling water
- 1/2 lb. provolone cheese, grated
- 1/2 lb. American cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Peach, Raspberry and Lime Sangria
By draingal
Simple Syrup: 1 cup sugar Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat
- 1/4 cup Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
- One 1-pound bag frozen peach slices, thawed
- 1/2 cup peach liqueur or brandy
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chilled club soda
- One 750ml bottle chilled prosecco or other sparkling white wine
- 1 cup sugar
Honey Lime Dressing
By draingal
Yields about 2 cups of dressing
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup diced white onion
- 1 cup canola oil
Seafood Lasagna
By draingal
Lori's recipe
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic; crushed
- 1/2 flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 chicken broth
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 2 cans tiny shrimp; drained
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 1 tsp. basil
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 9 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 1 lb. crabmeat
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Low-Sugar Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
By draingal
Satisfy your sweet tooth-and avoid sugar overload-by indulging in this chocolaty treat
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Splenda
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp Dutch-processed cocoa
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup fat-free milk
- 3/4 cup grated zucchini
Healthy Chicken Curry
By draingal
This flavorful and low-calorie curry includes vitamin C-rich cauliflower
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 4 tsp curry powder
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp each kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 3/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into large florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cut raisins
- 1 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Salmon Salad with Fennel and Dill Vinaigrete
By draingal
5-8 oz. mixed spring greens 2 large bunches of mixed greens Add all ingredients to a small mason jar
- 1 lb. wild salmon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 5-8 oz. mixed spring greens
- 2 heads of fennel, shaved
- 2 large bunches of mixed greens
- 3/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground peppe