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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes
By nurseliz
Active Time: 25 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour 25 Minutes Yield: 6 servings Rich chocolate shortcakes with sweete...
- For the Shortcakes:
- 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- For the Strawberries:
- 2 pounds strawberries, hulled, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate Sauce
Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
By nurseliz
Servings: 8 • Size: 1 thigh, 1/2 cup sauce, veggies • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts* Calories: 126
- 8 chicken thighs, with the bone, skin removed
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (Tuttorosso my favorite!)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1/2 large onion, sliced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs such as basil or parsley for topping
Gooey Chocolate Cookies
By nurseliz
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix
Potato Egg Bake
By nurseliz
comfort food diet weight watchers points 6
- Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
- 6 eggs
- 8 egg whites
- 1 cup (8 ounces) 1% cottage cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Asian Broccoli and Mushrooms
By nurseliz
In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute broccoli and mushrooms in olive oil, sesame oil and bu...
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 ounces sliced baby portobello mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning blend
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
Fiesta Chicken Chowder
By nurseliz
Directions * In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning; add chicken
- Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 envelope fajita seasoning, divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups water
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
- 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 1 can (11 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Big-Batch Puttanesca Sauce
By nurseliz
Directions 1. In 4- to 6-quart slow cooker stir together undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, chopped ...
- Ingredients
- 3 * 3 28-oz. cans diced tomatoes
- 1/2 * 1/2 of a 6-oz. can (1/3 cup) tomato paste
- 1 * 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 * 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
- 2 * 2 Tbsp. capers, drained
- 1 * 1 Tbsp. anchovy paste
- 2 * 2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
- 1/4 * 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 * 1 lb. fresh or frozen cooked shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- * Hot cooked pasta or rice
- * Shaved Parmesan cheese
Cherry Tea Ring
By nurseliz
Directions * In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water
- FILLING:
- Ingredients
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)# 3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
- # 1/4 cup sugar
- # 1/4 cup butter, softened
- # 1 egg
- # 3/4 teaspoon salt
- # 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- #
- # 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries
- # 1 cup boiling water
- # 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- # 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- # 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- # 1/4 cup cold butter
- #
- GLAZE:
- # 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- # 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
- # 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- # 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- # 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
- # Halved red and green candied cherries, optional
Cinnamon Almond Braid
By nurseliz
Line a 15-in. x 10-in
- ICING:
- 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup finely chopped slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Baked Goulash
By nurseliz
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1-1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 (28-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese