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Ellie Krieger’s Overnight Oats in Jars

By catgirl
1. Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and fragran...
- 2/3 cup whole natural almonds, divided
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat or 1% low-fat milk
- 1 cup nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
- 1/3 cup all-fruit blueberry jam
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 cups fresh fruit, such as blueberries or sliced peaches, divided
Barley Breakfast Delight (BF)

By catgirl
Rinse barley well and place in large saucepan with water, pear nectar, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and salt
- 3/4 cup pearl barley
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups pear nectar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Cauliflower Pizzettes

By catgirl
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly coat a baking sheet with some of the olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 tsp oregano
- pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp minced fresh basil
NuWave Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

By catgirl
Put chicken pieces in a big sealable bowl
- Seasoning mix:
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 ⁄8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Brie en Croute

By catgirl
Note: See video for how-to on Pepperidge Farms website
- 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed according to package directions (40 minutes)
- 1 (8-ounce) Brie cheese round
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Buttermilk substitute (T)

By catgirl
Mix together
- 1 tablespoon vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup
Dirty Martini

By catgirl
In a mixing glass, combine vodka, dry vermouth, brine and olives
- 6 fluid ounces vodka
- 1 dash dry vermouth
- 1 fluid ounce brine from olive jar
- stuffed green olives
Basic Pesto Recipe

By catgirl
Combine basil leaves, pine nuts or walnuts and garlic in a food processor and process until very finely minced
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves (no stems)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Pumpkin Bread (B/M)

By catgirl
This is a lower calorie quick bread that does not skimp on flavor
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Overflowing Stuffed Portobellos (MMD)

By catgirl
Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove stems from mushrooms and set aside
- 4 large Portobello mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1/2 Spanish onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 2 roasted red peppers, chopped
- Handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste