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Melt in your mouth Barbecued Ribs
By caligma
Great slow cooker recipe
- 2 sides pork spareribs (about 6 pounds), separated
- 1 (28) ounce can chunky tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Homemade Granola Bars
By caligma
Great breakfast treat and also good in lunches
- 2 cups old-fashoned oatmeal
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup shredded coconut, loosley packed
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Green Onion and Bacon Breakfast Tart
By caligma
Recipe by Leah Stacey via "Just a Pinch"
- Butter, for greasing the pan
- Flour, for dusting the pan
- 1 unroll- and- bake refrigerated 9- inch pie crust
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 4 oz. thick bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 5 eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup (4 oz.) mascarpone cheese, at room temp.
- 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- MASCARPONE CHEESE SUBSTITUTE
- if you cannot find marscarpone cheese at the store here is an easy sub.
- 4 oz. cream cheese room temp...do not use fat free or light.
- 1 Tbsp. sour cream...not light or fat free
- 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
Quinoa with garlic, Pine Nuts and Raisins
By caligma
Very tasty and very good for you
- 1 Cup Quinoa, toasted.
- 1 3/4 cup Chicken Broth.
- 1/4 cup toasted Pine nuts.
- 2 cloves thinly sliced garlic
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 c. Raisins.
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley.
- Salt and pepper to taste
Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
By caligma
Copyright 2010, Amelia Durand, All Rights Reserved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound sausage, such as kielbasa or andouille, sliced
- 1 pound smoked ham, cubed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 green bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1 cup seeded and diced tomato
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced OR 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 teaspoons diced fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon diced fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 3 cups long-grain rice, rinsed
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 to 8 dashes hot sauce, optional (recommended: Tabasco)
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions, divided
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 pound medium shrimp, deveined (20 to 24 count)
Skinny Scalloped Potatoes
By caligma
Great low cal dish
- 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8 inch slices.
- 2 tablespoons unsated butter
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground black pepper.
- 4 ounces low fat swiss cheese, grated
- 1 4 ounce jar pimentos, drained
- 1 10 ounce can low fat/low sodium chicken broth.
Family Tacos
By caligma
Low fat and high fiber. Recipe makes enough to have left overs
- 1 lb. low fat hamburger meat
- 1 chopped onion
- 1/2 chopped bell pepper
- 1 or 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 corn, frozen or canned
- 1 1/2 cup water, as needed
- 1 or 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
Mascarpone and Lemon Gnocchi
By caligma
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 cup mascarpone, at room temperature (8 ounces)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large lemons, zested
- 1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for forming the gnocchi
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, for serving
Egg White Frittata with Lox and Arugula
By caligma
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 8 egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 6 ounces lox, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 packed cups (2 ounces) arugula
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Yummy Apple Dumplings
By caligma
Recipe from Diane Smith
- 2 Granny Smith Apples, peeled and quartered
- 1 stick butter, Melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 can orange juice, fresh or bottled
- 1 can pillsbury crescent rolls, 8 count