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Mini Mocha Cheesecakes
By amybites
Per cheesecake: 196 calories, 2g fat, 1g saturated fat, 10g protein, 34g carbohydrates, 1g fiber
- 2 cups nonfat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 9 chocolate wafer cookies, such as Famous
- Whipped cream, for serving
Lighter Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
By amybites
1) Preheat the oven to 375º F
- 1 cup (5 ounces) plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup bittersweet (60% cacao) chocolate chips
One-Pot Chicken and Brown Rice
By amybites
372 calories, 13.9g fat, 3
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (6 to 8 oz each)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 large yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges
- 2 celery stalks, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 cup brown rice
Sunday Sweets: Kahlua Brownies
By amybites
Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease a 9×13 inch pan
- FOR THE BROWNIES:
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate
- 2/3 cups butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 cup Kahlua
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- FOR THE FROSTING:
- 2 Tbsp. Kahlua
- 1 tsp. instant espresso powder
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tsp. milk (optional)
- FOR THE CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE (OPTIONAL):
- 1 oz. Semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 Tbsp. Butter
Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
By amybites
Preheat your oven to 425ºF
- 1.5 lb. red potatoes, washed, skin-on
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
- 2 – 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes, divided
S’mores Cupcakes | Annie's Eats
By amybites
Preheat the oven to 350° F
- For the graham cracker crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 5 1/3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- For the cake:
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon hot water
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 sticks plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- For the frosting:
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Soba Noodle Salad
By amybites
1) Cook noodles according to package instructions
- FOR THE SALAD:
- 8 oz. buckwheat soba noodles
- One 1 1/2-pound Napa cabbage, cored and shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced scallions
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds or peanuts, roughly chopped
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Juice of 1 lime
- FOR GARNISH:
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Snack Bars
By amybites
Preheat oven to 350º F In the bowl of an electric mixer, add peanut butter and sugar and mix on high speed until ...
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cups crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Skillet Tortilla Pie
By amybites
Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded 2% milk cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces baked corn tortilla chips, broken into rough pieces (about 5 cups)
- Salt and pepper
- Lime wedges, for serving
Chicken Fricassee with Orzo
By amybites
Cooking Light APRIL 2000
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine
- 3/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine
- 1/3 cup whipping cream
- 3 cups hot cooked orzo (about 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Parsley sprigs (optional)