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Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
By VegasBartender
This healthy update of a traditionally rich ham-and-cheese breakfast strata is made lighter primarily by losing a f...
- 4 large eggs
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup nonfat milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 5 cups chopped spinach, wilted (see Tip)
- 4 cups whole-grain bread, crusts removed if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 pound, 4-6 slices)
- 1 cup diced ham steak, (5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
- 3/4 cup shredded Gruyère, or Swiss cheese
Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches | Six Sisters' Stuff
By VegasBartender
1. Place chicken in a 3-4 quart slow cooker with 1-2 cups of water, cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 to 1 cup of your favorite Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley (if you don't have fresh use around 2 teaspoons of dried parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 12 slider buns or 4-6 regular sized hamburger buns
Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites
By VegasBartender
Freeze 1-inch pieces of banana
- 1 inch pieces of banana
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped peanuts
Rustic Apple Tart
By VegasBartender
Purchased piecrust dough is a convenient time-saver
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups sliced peeled Golden Delicious apple (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 4 1/2 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury)
- 1 teaspoon ice water
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
- 1 teaspoon water
Bruschetta with Peach Salsa and Melted Brie
By VegasBartender
Place the cheese in the freezer for about 20 minutes for easier cutting
- 2 c chopped peeled peaches (about 4)
- 3/4 c finely chopped red bell pepper (about 1)
- 1/4 c chopped green onions
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- Dash of ground red pepper
- 1 (8 oz.) French bread baguette, cut into 24 slices
- 4 oz. chilled Brie cheese, cut into 24 pieces
Pear-Cranberry Pie with Oatmeal Streusel
By VegasBartender
If you can't find fresh cranberries, use thawed frozen ones
- Streusel:
- 3/4 cup regular oats
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Dash of salt
- 2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- Filling:
- 3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled Anjou pear (2 large) $
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Remaining ingredient:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pastry shell
Penne and Zucchini with Lime and Herbs
By VegasBartender
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound penne rigate pasta
- 2 firm zucchini
- 3 About 3 tbsp. EVOO
- 1 fresno chile pepper, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon or 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup grated pecorino-romano cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts, toasted
Spinach and Ricotta-Stuffed Shells
By VegasBartender
These rich and cheesy spinach and ricotta-stuffed shells are the ultimate Italian comfort food
- 2 cups Basic Marinara, divided
- Cooking spray
- 2 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 24 cooked jumbo pasta shells
Almond Jelly Roll with Raspberry Filling
By VegasBartender
Almond paste makes the cake a bit sticky, so be sure to coat the wax paper in the pan with cooking spray and dust w...
- Cake:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup almond paste
- Cooking spray
- 2/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided (about 3 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, divided
- Remaining ingredients:
- 2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Fresh raspberries (optional)
Steak Wraps with Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onions
By VegasBartender
Calories: 431 (19& from fat) Fat: 9g (sat 3
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 5 c thinly sliced onion (about 2)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 c fat-free, less sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 6 oz Blacked Grilled Flank Steak
- 1 c cannellini beans or other white beans, drained
- 4 (8") fat-free flour tortillas
- 4 c chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 c cooked long-grain rice
- 1/2 c (2oz) crumbled blue cheese