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YOGURT WHEAT BREAD
By bjnelson55
“I love this whole-grain bread because it makes a pretty loaf with a great texture," says Carol Forcum of Marion,...
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-2/3 to 2 cups bread flour
MONGOLIAN BEEF
By bjnelson55
Serve this slightly spicy dish over wide rice noodles to catch all the garlic- and ginger-laced sauce
- 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced across the grain
- 16 medium green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
ASPARAGUS, HAM AND EGG PASTA
By bjnelson55
Recipe from Rachel Ray
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound tagliatelle or fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound thin asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces on an angle
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 pound diced prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- Freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (a generous handful)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (about 2 palms full)
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
FLATBREAD
By bjnelson55
Cream sugar and shortening
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3-1/4 cup flour (2 cup white, 1-1/4 cup whole wheat flour if desired.
- 3/4 cup quick oatmeal
CHOCOLATE SILK PIE
By bjnelson55
Tastes just like Baker's Square's French Silk Pie! It is soo good!
- TOPPING:
- 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
- 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- Chocolate curls, optional
MONGOLIAN BEEF
By bjnelson55
Serve this slightly spicy dish over wide rice noodles to catch all the garlic- and ginger-laced sauce
- 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced across the grain
- 16 medium green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
FLUFFY CHOCOLATE WAFFLES
By bjnelson55
These light waffles are amazing topped with strawberries, sauteed bananas and a scoop of your favorite ice cream
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1-1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
- Strawberries, bananas, raspberries
GREEK SALAD FROM THE BIGGEST LOSER WEBSITE
By bjnelson55
Extremely light and lemony, this is one of Chef Devin Alexander's all-time favorite recipes for eating lots of vegg...
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 4 pitted kalamata olives, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4-5 tablespoons lemon juice, preferably fresh-squeezed, divided
- 1/2 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 medium red or orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1/3 cup finely-chopped red onion
- 1 ounce (heaping 1/4 cup) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, divided
- 1 small (4 ounce) grilled chicken breast, sliced (optional)
ROSY RHUBARB CUPCAKES
By bjnelson55
If you're in a big hurry, these cupcakes are delicious even without frosting," suggests Sharon Nichols of Brookings...
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
- Cream cheese frosting, optional
CHEWY ENERGY BARS
By bjnelson55
Can be a snack for lunch, but they’re also a nice portable breakfast or snack
- 2-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract