Recipes
Hummus
12/14/2009 13:33
1 pound chickpeas, cooked
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons garlic, roasted
1/2 teaspoon cumin
4 fluid ounces lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Brochette with caramelized leeks and goat cheese
12/14/2009 13:33
8 pieces French baguette slices, toasted
4 ounces goat cheese
1/2 cup leeks, sliced 1/4" thick
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon turbinado sugar
salt and pepper to taste
. Heat butter in skillet, at leeks, salt pepper and surge and cook over...
Olive Cheddar Spread
12/14/2009 13:32
8 ounces cottage cheese, dry curd
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
6 medium green olives
2 ounces pimientos
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Put cottage cheese and cheddar cheese in food processor with steel...
Cucumber and Tomato Julienne with Feta Cheese
12/14/2009 13:30
2 large English cucumbers, julienne
2 medium tomato's, seeded and cut julienne
5 ounces Feta cheese
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/3 cup rice wine vin
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Tapenade
12/14/2009 13:30
8 ounces black olives, pitted
3 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 large...
Healthy Peach Cobbler
12/08/2009 20:12
Peach Cobbler
Serves 8
1 1/2 pounds frozen peach slices, thawed
1 1/2 cups peach nectar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/8 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups Granola
Place peaches in...
Pear and Apricot Compote
12/08/2009 20:11
Pear and Apricot Compote
Serves 6
2 cups port wine
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 whole fresh pears, cored and quartered
8 each dried apricot halves
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Bring port, water, cinnamon and cloves...
Low-Fat Trifle
12/08/2009 20:11
Low-Fat Trifle
Serves 8
2 12-ounce packages whole frozen raspberries, thawed
1/2 cup sugar substitute, or to taste
1/2 whole angel food cake, cut into 1" cubes
8 teaspoons sherry (cream sherry)
8 ounces Cool Whip...
Chocolate Ricotta Pudding
12/08/2009 20:10
Chocolate Ricotta Pudding
Quick and easy dessert or snack.
Serves 6
8 ounces ricotta cheese, part skim milk, whipped
2 cups milk, 1% lowfat
1 1/2 ounces instant pudding mix, chocolate
1 tablespoon cocoa
1/2 teaspoon coffee powder, instant
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Angle Food Cake with Mascarpone Coffee Whip
12/08/2009 20:09
Angle Food Cake with Mascarpone Coffee Whip
Everyone loves dessert! This one is easy and quick!
Serves 8
2 tablespoons boiling water
2 tablespoons instant coffee
3/4 cup mascarpone cheese
2 cups Cool Whip Lite®
12 ounces angel cake, whole, ...