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Peach Raspberry Jam

April 12, 2009

1 ¼ C finely chopped peaches 2 C raspberries 2 T lemon juice 4 C sugar ¾ C water 1.75 oz package of fruit pectin Whirl the peaches and raspberries briefly in the food processor. Pour into bowl, add lemon juice and sugar. Let stand for 10 min. In a small saucepan, brin...

Pasta Fagioli Soup

April 05, 2009

½ lb Italian sausage, diced or crumbled ½ C diced onion 1 ½ t olive oil 4 C chicken broth 15 oz white beans, rinsed and drained 15 oz diced or crushed tomatoes ¼ t minced garlic ¾ C uncooked macaroni or small shell pasta 1 ...

Diaphanous Delight aka Chocolate Mint Éclair Dessert

April 04, 2009

23 whole chocolate graham crackers 3 C skim milk 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix ½ t mint extract 3-4 drops of greed food coloring 8 oz frozen low fat whipped topping, thawed Frosting: 1 T melted butter 2 T baking cocoa 2 T skim milk 1 t vanilla 1 C pow...

Orange Date Muffins

March 29, 2009

1 large orange, peeled and de-seeded 1/3 C canola oil 1 egg 1 ½ C flour ½ C sugar ½ C chopped dates 1 t baking powder 1 t baking soda ½ t salt Glaze: ½ C powdered sugar, ½ t orange zest, 1 T or more of orange juice Place orange, oil, and egg in a blend...

Chocolate Mug Cake

March 22, 2009

4 T flour 4 T sugar 2 T baking cocoa 3 T chocolate chips 1 egg 3 T milk 3 T canola oil ¼ t vanilla 1 large coffee mug Stir the dry ingredients together well, mix the wet in. Pour into a greased coffee mug. Microwave for 3 minutes. Allow to cool a bit and then turn out onto a...

White Chocolate Truffles

March 15, 2009

½ C butter, softened 3 C powdered sugar 2/3 C sweetened condensed milk 1 t vanilla 2 C finely chopped pecans 1 lb white chocolate, melted Mix the first 5 ingredients well, chill, roll into bite sized balls, chill again if necessary. Dip in the melted white chocolate until coated, let fi...

Caramel Apple Dumplings

March 08, 2009

Sauce: 1 ½ C water 1 C brown sugar 2 T butter 1 t vanilla ½ t salt Dumplings: 1 ½ C flour ¼ C sugar ¾ t baking powder ½ C milk 2 T canola oil 1 t vanilla 1 C diced apples Combine sauce ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine ing...

Broccoli and Chicken Noodle Soup

March 01, 2009

2 C chopped onion 1 C sliced fresh mushrooms 3 T oil ½ t minced garlic ¼ C flour 4 C low fat milk 1 ½ C chicken broth 1 t pepper ¾ t salt 2 C cooked pasta, cut into small pieces if necessary 2 C shredded cheddar 4 C chopped, cooked chicken or turkey 3 C diced broccoli Sau...

Nutty Whole Wheat Bread

February 22, 2009

1 C warm water 1/3 C plain yogurt 2 T olive oil 1 T yeast 1 ¼ C whole wheat flour ¾ C finely chopped walnuts 2 T brown sugar 1 t salt 2 ¼ C flour or more Knead until elastic. Let rise covered. Shape into 2 loaves, spray, cover, let double. Bake at 375 for 30 mi...

Peppery Cheese Muffins

February 15, 2009

2 ½ C all purpose flour 1 T sugar 1 t coarsely ground pepper 1 t baking powder ¾ t salt ½ t baking soda 1 C shredded cheddar cheese 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 eggs 8 oz low fat plain yogurt ½ C canola oil ¼ C skim milk 1 T spicy brown mustard Combine all the d...