Monthly Archives: January 2010
Favorite Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup wheat flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large egg 1 … Continue reading
Bacon-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds of russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 in pieces 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream (I use Light) 2 tablespoons of Fat free milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup low-fat sharp cheddar … Continue reading
Biggest Loser BBQ Bacon Meatloaf
Biggest Loser BBQ Bacon Meatloaf 1lb ground turkey 4 slices of turkey bacon cut in half crosswise 1clove garlic chopped 1c chopped red onion 2 egg whites 2/3 cup oats 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup BBQ sauce Directions Preheat oven … Continue reading
Sherried Sardine Toast
First, I burned the toast. I can see why Rachel Ray always says on her show that she is notorious for doing that. Then, I made the sardine mixture. After the sardine mixture you mash up the avocados with some … Continue reading
Pecan Sticky Buns
Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup brown sugar 36 pecan halves, plus 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 loaf (1/2 2-pound package) frozen white-bread (not pizza) dough, thawed 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Preparation To make it… Coat a 12-cup muffin … Continue reading
Cinnamon Icecream Pie
Ingredients 1 container of cinnamon ice cream 25 ginger snap cookies 4 tablespoons of melted butter 1 container of cool whip 1 can of dulce de leche Process ginger snap cookies and butter in food processor until well blended and … Continue reading
Chicken Cheese Hotdish
Ingredients Rice 2 Chicken breasts (Un-thawed) 2 tablespoons butter 1 can of french-style cut green beans 1 can of cream of chicken soup 1/4 cup of milk 1 cup of cheddar cheese 1 cup of flour salt pepper Cut chicken … Continue reading
Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken
I first read about Trader Joe’s on the Weight Watcher boards. I post there and have found many great recipes on that site. People on that board kept on mentioning all their favorite food that they buy at Trader Joe’s … Continue reading
Canned Biscuit Dough Donuts
Ingredients Peanut oil, for frying 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar Icings: 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided 5 tablespoons milk, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 cans large buttermilk biscuits Colored sprinkles Chocolate sprinkles Directions … Continue reading
Fry Fest
Tonight, we had fish and chips and after that I made canned biscuit donuts with cinnamon and sugar. Probably not the most healthiest thing to eat, but my friend Ben over at guygoesgreen.com caught some walleye at Lake of the … Continue reading
Raspberry Creamcheese Muffins
Ingredients 2/3 cup (5 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large egg whites 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking … Continue reading
Baked Shrimp Scampi
Baked Shrimp Scampi Ingredients 2 pounds (12 to 15 per pound) shrimp in the shell 3 tablespoons good olive oil 2 tablespoons dry white wine Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at … Continue reading
dulce de leche
How to make Dulce de leche in your crock pot. 1 can of sweetened condensed milk enough water to cover the can Take cover off of the can of sweetened condensed milk. Place in crock pot. Pour enough water in … Continue reading
Taco Salad
Taco Salad 1 head of lettuce 1 lb cold ground beef 1 package of taco seasoning mix. 1 package of cheddar cheese 1 cup of Catalina dressing 1/2 cup of taco sauce such as Ortega 1 tomato Doritos Mix dressing … Continue reading
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces) 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup canned … Continue reading
Potato Bacon Torte
Ingredients 4 strips bacon 3 sprigs fresh thyme 2/3 cup heavy cream 2 Pie Crusts, recipe follows 3 medium baking potatoes, peeled Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese 1 egg yolk, whisked with a splash … Continue reading
Butternut Squash Risotto
1 butternut squash (2 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 ounces pancetta, diced 1/2 cup minced shallots (2 large) 1 1/2 … Continue reading
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Dog Treats
Ingredients 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 cup wheat germ (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 … Continue reading
Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients Vegetable oil Kosher salt 3/4 pound linguine 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 1/2 tablespoons good olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves) 1 pound large shrimp (about 16 shrimp), peeled and deveined 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black … Continue reading
Fish Tacos w/ Crunchy Slaw
1/2 cup light sour cream 1 teaspoon minced chipotles en adobo 4 cups coleslaw mix 1 teaspoon grated lime zest 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder … Continue reading
