Archive for December, 2007
Sunday, December 30th, 2007
Cranberry & Oat Bars
Ingredients:
-1 cup dried cranberries
-1/4 cup orange juice
-1 1/2 cups flour
-1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
-1 teaspoon Baking Powder
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) margarine, softened
-1 1/2 cups brown sugar
-2 eggs
-4 squares Baker’s Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, coarsely chopped
-1/2 cup pecan pieces
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Combine cranberries and orange juice in a bowl
3. Microwave [...]
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Sunday, December 30th, 2007
Easy Chocolate Bars
Ingredients:
-8 1/2 Honey Maid Honey Grahams, broken in half
-6 squares Baker’s Semi Sweet Baking Chocolate
-1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
-3 squares Baker’s Premium White Baking Chocolate
1. Line 13×9 pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan
2. Arrange grahams on bottom of pan, cutting as needed to completely cover bottom of pan; set [...]
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Sunday, December 30th, 2007
Mint Thins
Ingredients:
-1 package (8 squares) Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate
-1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
-1 sleeve Ritz Crackers (35 crackers)
-1 peppermint candy cane, crushed
1. Microwave chocolate in a small bowl as directed on package
2. Stir until completely melted
3. Blend in extract
4. Dip crackers in melted chocolate, completely coating crackers with chocolate
5. Carefully scrape off excess chocolate
6. Place on wax paper-covered [...]
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Sunday, December 30th, 2007
Mediterranean Marinated Cheese
Ingredients:
-1 package (8 oz) Cream Cheese
-1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
-1 clove garlic, sliced
-2 small sprigs fresh rosemary, stems removed
-6 sprigs fresh thyme, cut into pieces
-1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1. Cube cream cheese into 36 pieces
2. Place in a pie plate
3. Add remaining ingredients, toll lightly cover
4. Refrigerate at least 2 hours
5. Serve with crackers or [...]
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2007
Scallop Quesadillas
Ingredients
-1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
-1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
-4 tablespoons lime juice
-1 pound scallops
-1 whole, large yellow pepper, seeded and sliced
-4 medium tortillas
-3 cloves garlic, crushed
-2 tablespoons olive oil
1. Chop the tomatoes, shred the cheese and set aside
2. Mix scallops, lime juice, olive oil, yellow peppers and garlic in a bowl
3. Grill until scallops [...]
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Monday, December 10th, 2007
Cranberry Nut Bread
Ingredients:
-1 3/4 cups flour
-1 cup sugar
-1 tablespoon Baking Powder
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-2 cups Post Raisin Bran Cereal
-1 cup milk
-1 egg, slightly beaten
-1/3 cup orange juice
-1/4 cup oil
-1 tablespoon grated orange peel
-1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
-1/2 cup chopped Pecans
1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl
2. Mix cereal and milk [...]
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Monday, December 10th, 2007
Hot Artichoke and Feta Dip
Ingredients:
-1 package (8 oz.) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
-1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
-1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-3/4 cup chopped red peppers (about 1 small)
-1 package (3.5 oz.) Crumbled Feta Cheese
-1 tablespoon sliced pitted ripe olives
-Pita Thins Toasted Chips Original
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Mix cream cheese, artichokes, Parmesan cheese [...]
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Monday, December 10th, 2007
Holiday Crostini
Ingredients:
-1 loaf (12 inch) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
-1/2 cup Honey Dijon Fat Free Dressing
-2 packages (6 oz. each) Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
-1 1/2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
-1/3 cup Sweet Pickle Relish
1. Place bread slices in single layer on baking sheet
2. Lightly spray bread with cooking spray
3. Bake at 350°F for 5 [...]
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Monday, December 10th, 2007
Sweet Pepper-Ham Wraps
Ingredients:
-1 red pepper
-1 green pepper
-2 tablespoons Cream Cheese, softened
-12 slices Shaved Smoked Ham
1. Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds
2. Cut each piece into three lengthwise strips
3. Dry insides with paper towel; spread evenly with cream cheese
4. Place one pepper strip on each ham slice; wrap ham around pepper
5. Secure with wooden toothpicks
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Monday, December 10th, 2007
Tomato & Cheese Canapes
Ingredients:
-12 Wheat Thin Snack Crackers
-12 small fresh basil leaves
-3 oz. Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, cut into 6 thin slices, then cut diagonally in half
-4 grape tomatoes, cut into thirds
1. Top each cracker with 1 basil leaf, 1 cheese triangle and 1 tomato wedge
2. Serve immediately
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Monday, December 10th, 2007
Reuben Cracker Topper
Ingredients:
-12 Triscuit Deli-Style Rye Crackers
-6 slices Shaved Smoked Ham, cut in half
-1/4 cup drained Sauerkraut
-3 slices aged Swiss Cheese, cut into quarters
1. Place crackers in single layer on microwaveable plate
2. Top each cracker with 1 ham piece, 1 teaspoon sauerkraut and 1 cheese piece
3. Microwave on HIGH 30 to 45 seconds or until cheese is [...]
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Monday, December 10th, 2007
Basil & Cheese Wedges
Ingredients:
-2 Original Flour Tortillas
-3 tablespoonsCream Cheese, softened
-1/3 cup Mozzarella Cheese
-6 fresh basil leaves
-2 teaspoons Zesty Italian Dressing
-2 teaspoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
1. Preheat oven to 400ºF
2. Place 1 tortilla on baking sheet; spread with cream cheese
3. Top with mozzarella cheese, basil and second tortilla
4. Brush with dressing; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
5. Bake 8 minutes or until [...]
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Monday, December 10th, 2007
Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
-2 teaspoons cornstarch
-1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
-2 tablespoons soy sauce
-2 teaspoons lemon juice
-2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger root
-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
-1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
-4 cups broccoli flowerets
-2 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
-1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
-1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
-3 cups hot cooked regular brown rice
1. [...]
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Wednesday, December 5th, 2007
Ahi with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients:
-1 lb Sashimi grade Ahi
-2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
-2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
-1 tablespoon sesame oil
1. Mix the seeds together and coat the outside surfaces of the ahi with the seed mixture
2. In a smoking hot non-stick pan pour the sesame oil and place the ahi on a flat edge
3. Sear for 20 seconds until [...]
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Sunday, December 2nd, 2007
Honeydew Smoothie
Ingredients:
-2 cups honeydew melon, cubed
-1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
-2 tablespoons apple juice, from frozen concentrate
-Ice
-Honeydew melon slices, for garnish
1. In a blender, combine melon, yogurt, and apple juice concentrate
2. Blend until smooth
3. With blender running, add ice until frothy
4. Pour into 2 (16-ounce) glasses and garnish with sliced melon
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Sunday, December 2nd, 2007
Honey Pistachio Biscotti
Ingredients:
-1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
-1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
-1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup sugar
-2 tablespoons honey
-2 large eggs
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1 teaspoon lemon zest
-1 tablespoon lemon juice
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1 cup unsalted, shelled pistachios
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, [...]