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Green Beans with Bacon-Walnut Vinaigrette
By carvalhohm
Cook beans as directed on bag; set aside
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen cut green beans
- 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Ginger-Coconut Carrot Cake
By carvalhohm
1.Heat oven to 350 degrees
- Cream Cheese Icing:
- 1-3/4 cups granulated sugar, plus more for pans
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1-1/2 cups toasted sweetened coconut
- Large coconut shavings, toasted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 lb confectioners' sugar (4 cups)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Pork Chops with Creamy Mustard Sauce
By carvalhohm
WW Points Plus: 5
- 1 pound(s) uncooked lean boneless pork chop(s), center-cut, 1⁄2-in thick (four 4 oz pieces)
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, divided
- 1 tsp canola oil
- 1/2 cup(s) fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup(s) uncooked shallot(s), chopped
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp mustard, coarse grain-variety
- 1/4 cup(s) reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 Tbsp chives, fresh, chopped (optional)
Uses for Pickle Juice
By carvalhohm
Sweet Pickled Chops: Arrange four pork chops in a shallow pan and sprinkle with salt
- Sweet Pickled Chops:
- 4 pork chops
- salt
- 1 slice onion
- 1 tablespoon catsup
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle juice
Cappuccino Brownies
By carvalhohm
In microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth
- TOPPING:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup butter, cut up
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 4 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- GLAZE:
- 4 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Gingerbread Cupcakes
By carvalhohm
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup oil
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe & ingredients follow)
Chocolate Cookie Pudding
By carvalhohm
Whisk together pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes
- 1 (5.9-ounce) package chocolate instant pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 16 double-stuffed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Simple Vanilla Buttercream
By carvalhohm
Cream butter in mixer on medium speed
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups icing sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 tablespoons milk
Cucumber Tomato Macaroni Salad
By carvalhohm
1.) In large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to coat ( can add more mayo and/or salad dressing later, if necess...
- 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked to al dente, drain and rinse well
- 1 large cucumber, peel and dice
- 1 small onion, chopped ( or more, to suit your taste)
- 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2-3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, cooled, and chopped or sliced
- 3/4 cup Hellman's mayonaise
- 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
- 2 tbsp. prepared yellow mustard
- 2 tsp. celery salt, to taste
- black pepper
Pecan Kringle Sticks
By carvalhohm
Place flour in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly
- FILLING:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ICING:
- 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk