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Boston Cream Pie
By jill3739
4 Stars This dessert isn't a pie at all; it consists of two layers of sponge cake with a custard filling
- Vanilla Pastry Cream:
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons cake flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons stick margarine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup skim milk
- 2 large egg whites
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Chocolate Glaze:
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3 1/2 tablespoons water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fat-free sweetened condensed milk
Chicken Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese
By jill3739
5 Stars Leftover salad is also good the next day for lunch; stir in a handful of arugula to add a fresh touch, i...
- 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 3 cups chopped grilled chicken breast strips (such as Tyson)
- 1 1/2 cups trimmed arugula
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup prechopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese
Broccoli Salad
By jill3739
Pour on dressing just before serving
- Dressing:
- Bunch of Broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 purple onion (optional)
- 8 slices bacon, crumbled (or Real Bacon Bits)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
Cranberry Orange Scones - Southern Living
By jill3739
5 Stars
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 1/2 cup butter, cut up
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Orzo with Chicken and Asiago
By jill3739
4 Stars
- 1 cup water
- 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 12 ounces skinned, boned chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Asiago cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, basil, or oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Amaretto Apple Streusel Cupcakes
By jill3739
5 Stars
- Streusel:
- Cooking spray
- 6 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 3/4 cup finely chopped Gala apple
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, chilled
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons 2% reduced-fat milk
Black Pepper-Sage Popovers
By jill3739
These popovers go well with roast chicken or turkey
- 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 large egg
- 2.75 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2/3 cup)
- 1.5 ounces whole wheat flour (about 1/3 cup)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons butter, melted