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Raspberry Almond Crumb Cake
By Meals_by_Mel
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chilled stick margarine or butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup fat-free sour cream
- 2 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- 3 ounces block-style fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 cup raspberry preserves
- 1/3 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Flank Steak with Shallot Butter Sauce
By Meals_by_Mel
Preheat grill to high. Brush flank steak on both sides with soy sauce
- Steak
- 1 flank steak, about 2 pounds
- Soy sauce
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter, preferably unsalted, divided
- 1-1/4 cup chopped shallots or green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca
By Meals_by_Mel
1. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt
- 4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 12 fresh sage leaves
- 2 ounces very thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 8 thin strips
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- Lemon wedges (optional)
All-American Chili
By Meals_by_Mel
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 6 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/4 cups Merlot or other fruity red wine
- 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
- 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Crispy Smashed Roasted Potatoes - Recipe.com
By Meals_by_Mel
With a simple ingredient list and a mostly make-ahead technique, these delicious potatoes are perfect for parties
- 12 - 15 baby red or yellow potatoes (about 1-1/2 ounces each; 1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter)
- 2 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Banana Oatmeal Crumb Cake
By Meals_by_Mel
Directions Stir together flour, 1 1/3 cups oats, salt, and baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salted Caramel Brownies
By Meals_by_Mel
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces plus 6 ounces Hershey's semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 3 extra-large eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee granules, such as Nescafe
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 to 6 ounces good caramel sauce, such as Fran's
- 2 to 3 teaspoons flaked sea salt, such as Maldon
Mom's Turkey Meatloaf
By Meals_by_Mel
2005, Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved
- 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1 medium onion, peeled
- 2 pounds ground turkey breast
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
Tortellini in Broth with Escarole
By Meals_by_Mel
Directions Combine broth, 2 cups water, and bay leaf in a large stockpot; bring to a boil
- 3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 small head escarole, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Slow-Roasted Garlic Chicken
By Meals_by_Mel
Recipe courtesy Aida Mollenkamp
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (5 pound) chicken
- 4 heads garlic, top 1-inch cut off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium lemon, halved
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth