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Smoked Salmon Melts

June 13, 2010

Cut crusty rolls or French bread into ¼ inch slices. Spread each with a bit of Ranch dressing. Top each with a very thin slice of tomato. Place some crumbled smoked salmon next. Top with a few crumbles of Feta cheese, and then finish with a small slice of Provolone cheese....

Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

May 23, 2010

2 C chopped fresh strawberries 1 C chopped rhubarb, frozen is fine 2/3 C sugar 1 T cornstarch 2 T water Combine all in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender and thickened. I like to puree it with a stick blender. It’s great on waffles or stirred...

Low Fat Crinkle Top Chocolate Cookies

May 16, 2010

1 C semi sweet chocolate chips 2 T oil 1 C sugar ¼ C egg beaters 1 ½ t vanilla ¼ C water 1 C flour ¾ C white whole wheat flour (or all purpose) ¾ t baking powder ¼ t salt ~1 C chocolate chips Melt the chocolate chips and oil together. Mix ...

Mocha Truffles

May 09, 2010

24 oz semi sweet chocolate chips 8 oz cream cheese, softened 3 T instant coffee granules 2 t water 1 pound chocolate confectionery coating or chocolate chips Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler until smooth. Add them to the cream cheese, coffee, and water. Mix until smooth. ...

Brownie Surprise Cupcakes

May 02, 2010

1 C flour ½ t salt 2/3 C baking cocoa ¾ C sugar ½ C brown sugar ½ C chopped walnuts (optional) ½ C canola oil 3 eggs ½ t vanilla 9 mini Three Muskateers candy bars Mix the dry with the wet ingredients and stir until just mixed. Fill 9 greased muffin t...

Artichoke Dip

April 25, 2010

1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped ½ C shredded mozzarella cheese ½ C mayonnaise ¼ t minced garlic 2 T Parmesan cheese 1 T lemon juice Dash of garlic powder Dash of paprika Dash of Tabasco Bread crumbs and extra cheese Mix all ingredients but the final two. Spread...

Asparagus with Ginger and Cashews

April 21, 2010

2 T olive oil 1 t sesame oil 1 T minced fresh ginger 1 ½ pounds of asparagus, cut into bit sized pieces ½ C chopped cashews 1 T (or less) soy sauce Saute the ginger in the oils for 1 minute. Add the asparagus and stir fry until crisp tender. Stir in the cashews and soy sauc...

Zucchini Garden Chowder

April 11, 2010

1 onion, diced 2 medium zucchini, diced ¼ C olive oil 1/3 C flour 1 T minced fresh parsley 1 t basil 1 t salt ¼ t pepper 3 C chicken broth 1 t lemon juice 15 oz diced tomatoes, undrained 12 oz skim milk 10 oz frozen corn 2 C shredded cheddar ¼ C Parmesan Saute the onion and zucc...

Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

April 04, 2010

3 C rhubarb, chopped (frozen works fine) 2 C sliced fresh strawberries 1 C sugar 3 T quick cooking tapioca 2 t lemon juice 1 ½ C flour 1/3 C sugar 1 T baking powder ½ t salt ½ C skim milk ¼ C canola oil 1 egg 2 t vanilla Stir together the first 5 ingredients and pour into...

Avocado Salad Dressing

March 27, 2010

1 C 1% buttermilk ½ C fat free plain yogurt 1 ripe avocado, peeled and chunked 1 or 2 green onions, chopped ¼ C fresh parsley ½ t salt ¼ t garlic powder (or more to taste) ¼ t dill weed 1/8 t pepper Combine all in a food processor or blender, and ...