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Molten Bittersweet-Chocolate Cake
By Jackie618
This beloved dessert has spawned a thousand variations
- 1 stick plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for ramekins
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for ramekins
- 5 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (70 percent cacao), chopped (1 1/4 cups)
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
Frozen Yogurt Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie
By Jackie618
Creamy. Peanut Butter. Banana
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups Low fat vanilla wafers (Or you could use 2 cups high fiber cereal or 2 cups of roasted peanuts or almonds for a clean & gluten free version of this crust)
- 2 tbs Butter melted, (I like Smart Balance Light)
- 1/4 cup Baking stevia OR 1/2 cup sweetener of choice that measures like sugar (I used NuNaturals More Fiber Stevia Baking Blend. If using packets of stevia, I recommend using about 4-6, or adjust according to taste)
- For the Pie Filling:
- 2 Ripe medium bananas
- 1/2 cup Peanut flour (or 1/4 cup peanut butter, melted)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Skim milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup Baking stevia OR 1 cup sweetener of choice that measures like sugar (I used NuNaturals More Fiber Stevia Baking Blend. If using packets of stevia, I recommend using about 8-12, or adjust according to taste)
- 1 cup Low fat plain Greek yogurt ( Or 1 (8 oz) Package fat-free cream cheese Or 1 cup low fat cottage cheese, (don't worry, it will blend to a smooth mixture in the blender!)
- 1 (12 oz) Container Fat Free Cool Whip OR Tru Whip (for a natural version)
Lime Philly Freeze
By Jackie618
LINE 9-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan
- 1 1/4 cups Oreo baking crumbs (12 cookies)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can frozen limeade concentrate
- 1 tub COOL WHIP Whip (thawed), divided
- 2 tsp. grated lime zest
Peaches with Pecan Shortbread
By Jackie618
Preheat oven to 425F. In a small bowl, combine flour, pecans, sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg
- 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped pecans
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- dash nutmeg
- 1/4 c. canola oil
- 2 tbsp. cold water
- 2 c. sliced fresh peaches
Steak with Pan Sauce
By Jackie618
Recipe from Better Homes & Gardens 654 cal/serving
- 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 2 beef steaks, such as top loin, ribeye, or tenderloin, cut about 3/4 inch thick
- 1/3 cup dry red wine or apple juice
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream (no substitutes)
- Salt
- White pepper
- Pan Sauce Flavor Variations: Stir in 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme, tarragon, or oregano with the shallots.
- Stir in 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard with the shallots.
- Stir 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar into the finished sauce.
- Stir 1/2 teaspoon capers into the finished sauce.
Pear Crisps with Vanilla Brown Butter
By Jackie618
Recipe from Epicurious Brown butter, infused with vanilla, adds a bewitching silkiness to the fruit that's tucke...
- For topping:
- yield: Makes 6 servings
- active time: 45 min
- total time: 1 3/4 hr
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole almonds with skin
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- For filling:
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 lb firm-ripe Anjou or Bartlett pears (about 6), peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons pear brandy or eau-de-vie
- Equipment: 6 (8-ounce) gratin dishes or shallow ramekins
Besan/Chickpea Fries
By Jackie618
Line standard sized baking sheet with saran wrap or parchment paper
- 1 1/4 cups (191 g) besan/gram flour
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, very finely minced
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 cups water
- oil for frying
Vanilla Roasted Pears
By Jackie618
Recipe from Smitten Kitchen Adapted from Sally Schneider at The Atlantic And how it tastes? Do I even need to tell...
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 1 1/2 pounds slightly-under-ripe, fragrant, medium pears, peeled if desired, halved though the stem and cored (I used Bosc but will be giving this recipe a spin with Bartlets later today; Schneider says all varieites work)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
Chia Banana Bread
By Jackie618
1. in medium bowl mix together flour, cane sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves
- 1 cup whole wheat flour – I grind my own, but this will work with store-bought flour
- 2/3 rds cup evaporated cane sugar – or brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 TBSP coconut milk
- 2 eggs
Basil Mashed Potatoes
By Jackie618
Recipe from 24 hour fitness calories: 162 total fat: less than 1 g (1% of calories) saturated fat less than 1 g ch
- 4-5 medium red potatoes, washed and cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste