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S'more Brownie Bites
By ldelmas
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup quinoa flour
- 3/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs or 4 large graham crackers, finely crushed
- Special equipment: a 24-count mini-muffin pan, 24 mini-muffin cup liners, such as Betty Crocker mini-size baking cups
The Deen Bros. Lighter Irish Soda Bread
By ldelmas
128 Fewer Calories 4 g Less Fat
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits
- 1/3 cup golden raisins, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
CLASSIC GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
By ldelmas
Makes 8 Servings
- Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen French-cut green beans
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup Marsala wine (can substitute cooking sherry or beef broth)
- 1 (10.75 ounces) can reduced-fat cream of celery soup
- 1/2 cup nonfat half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt, optional
- Optional toppers (see Marlene Says)
Sweet and Sour Shrimp and Scallops
By ldelmas
Serves 6
- 1 lb sea scallops
- 12 oz fresh shrimp (31-35 count), peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 packs shrimp-flavored Ramen noodles, partially broken
- 1 (20-oz) bag frozen Asian stir fry vegetable mix
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp chopped fresh ginger
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sweet and sour sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh scallions
Old-fashioned Holiday Cheese Straws
By ldelmas
In a large bowl, combine the butter and cheese and mix well with a wooden spoon (or better yet, your hands!)
- 1/2 cup margarine, softened
- 1-1/2 cups finely shredded smoked Gouda cheese at room temperature
- 1-1/2 cups finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese at room temperature
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. heavy cream
ZESTY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BARBECUE
By ldelmas
Directions: ~ Place chicken in the slow cooker ~ In a bowl, mix the remaining ingredients ~ Pour over chicken ~ C
- Ingredients:
- Chicken Breast 6
- Bottle of Barbeque Sauce 12 oz
- Liquid Smoke 1 tablespoon
- Italian Salad Dressing 1/2 cup
- Brown Sugar 1/4 cup
- Worcestershire Sauce 2 tablespoon
Penuche Candy Squares
By ldelmas
Butter the inside of the saucepan before you begin making this candy
- 3/4 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/3 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- ..
The Ultimate Decadent Ding Dong Cake
By ldelmas
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease four 9-inch-round baking pans 2FOR CAKE: IF YOU PREFER YOU CAN USE A BOX CAKE AN...
- CAKE INGREDIENTS
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate baking bar, melted and cooled
- 3 stk 3 sticks butter no salt
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- 21/2 c granulated sugar
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 lg eggs
- 4 c all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 c whole milk
- CREAM FILLING
- 21/4 c whole milk ricotta cheese, drained overnight w/ cheesecloth & squeezed dry
- 21/4 c mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 c powdered sugar
- 11/2 tsp grand marnier (*vanilla extract may be substituted for the grand marnier.)
- 11/2 tsp teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- CHOCOLATE FROSTING
- 1/2 c soft butter
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- 6 Tbsp milk
- 1 c ghirardelli sweet ground cocoa
- 5 c confectioners sugar
- 2 dash(es) salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups
By ldelmas
1. Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners and set aside
- Cookie Dough:
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup peanut butter chips
- Chocolate Cups:
- 1-2/3 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Sarah's Apricot Cake
By ldelmas
To prepare the cake, first position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F
- Cake:
- 1 (16-oz) package pound cake mix
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup apricot nectar
- 1/3 cup apricot jam or preserves
- 1/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- Peach-Apricot Topping:
- 1-1/2 lbs frozen peaches
- 1-1/2 cups apricot nectar
- 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp sugar