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Mock Champagne Punch
By Hester
Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, boil slowly for 10 minutes, stirring only until sugar is dissolved; cool
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups grapefruit juice
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1 1/2 quarts ginger ale
- 1/2 cup grenadine
Italian Easter Pie
By Hester
CRUST: On your working surface make a well of the flour
- CRUST
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg
- FILLING
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 9 eggs
- 2 pounds ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups whipping cream
- galliano
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Herb Marinated Chicken
By Hester
Leftovers are great in Chicken Ceaser salad or Thai chicken salad
- 2 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. vinegar
- 2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. onion salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Wight Watchers Vegetable Soup
By Hester
45 calories
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 4 cups chopped cabbage (approx. 1/4 head of cabbage)
- 1 cup green beans (1" pieces)
- 2 whole bell peppers, chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) low sodium diced tomatoes
- 6 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon each thyme & basil
- pepper to taste
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups sliced zucchini
Raspberry Jam
By Hester
MEASURE prepared fruit into large saucepan
- 4 cups Raspberries (crushed)
- 7 cups White Sugar
- 2 pouches Certo (Liquid Pectin)
Nummy Easy Key Lime Pie
By Hester
EASY EASY EASY!!! And done in about 30 minutes
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons key lime zest (optional)
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 2 drops food coloring (optional)
- 1 graham cracker crust
Balsamic Mozzarella Chicken Wrap
By Hester
Mix tomatoes, cheese, basil and vinaigrette dressing; set aside
- 1 cup each: sliced Roma and yellow tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Kraft Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 Tbsp. Kraft Calorie-Wise Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- 4 whole wheat tortillas (7 inch)
- 2 Tbsp. Miracle Whip Calorie-Wise Spread
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1/2 lb./250 g), cooked, cut into strips
Bacon Cookies
By Hester
•Your favorite sugar cookies recipe (for cutout cookies) •Various food coloring (I used Wilton’s golden yello...
- Your favorite sugar cookies recipe (for cutout cookies)
- Various food coloring (I used Wilton’s golden yellow, Americolor pink, Americolor chocolate brown, Americolor super red – I think that is it!)
- Brown sugar
- Black sugar (I dyed my own)
- Meringue powder
- A small paintbrush
- Wooden dowels to fit your cookie sheet (I used 5/8 of an inch, but going a bit smaller may be better)
- A cookie sheet with rimmed edges
- Parchment paper (you will definitely need it for this)
Honey Chicken Stir-Fry
By Hester
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend
- Hot cooked rice
Quick & Creamy Chicken Stew
By Hester
PLACE potatoes in microwaveable dish
- 3/4 lb. (340 g) small red potatoes (about 8), quartered
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1 Tbsp. oil
- 1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 can (10 fl oz/284 mL) reduced-fat condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup Kraft Calorie-Wise Zesty Italian Dressing
- 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 cup (1/2 of 250-g tub) Philadelphia Herb & Garlic Light Cream Cheese Spread