Ingredients 2 teaspoons flaxseeds 1 medium banana (6 ounces) 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 to 2 teaspoons honey 2/3 cup ice cubes Preparation Place the flaxseeds in a blender and puree for 30 seconds until they are coarsely ground. Add the banana, yogurt, honey, and ice cubes and puree until smooth and thick. Serve immediately. Related Video
Ingredients 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/2 lb bulk spicy Italian pork sausage 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained 4 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup boiling water 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz) 3/4 cup sour cream 3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ‘n Chunky salsa Fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired...
Ingredients 2 containers (5.3 oz each) Greek vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup chocolate sugar-free instant pudding and pie filling mix (from 4-serving box) 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 cup powdered peanut butter Graham crackers and fresh fruit for dipping, if desired Preparation In large bowl, mix yogurt, pudding mix, milk, baking cocoa and powdered peanut butter with whisk until smooth. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until mixture is thickened and cold....
Ingredients 2/3 cup pecan halves, toasted 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 24 pecan halves, toasted 1 bag (10 oz) caramels, unwrapped 2 tablespoons whipping cream 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips (4 oz) 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In food processor, place 2/3 cup pecans. Cover; process until finely ground. In large bowl, beat ground pecans, cookie mix, butter and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until soft dough forms....
Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup baking cocoa 2 cups hot water 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling Ice cream or whipped cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Mix brown sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa and the hot water in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, until sugar is dissolved....
Ingredients 8 oz day old French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (5 to 6 cups) 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries 4 eggs 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 3 cups half-and-half 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup white vanilla baking chips 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons bourbon or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....
Ingredients 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 3/4 cups cranberries 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center. Rub the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan with 2 tablespoons butter. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar with the cinnamon and allspice....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/3 cup pesto 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions 2 teaspoons lemon juice Cut-up raw vegetables, if desired Preparation Stir together all ingredients except raw vegetbles. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 48 hours. Serve with raw vegetables. Related Video
Ingredients 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 green bell peppers, finely diced 4 cans black beans with juice (15 1/2 ounces each ) 1 1/2 cups canned black-bean puree 5 dried bay leaves 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons dried oregano Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon white vinegar 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons finely diced red pepper, for garnish (optional)...
Ingredients 3-pound piece of beef for pot roast Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch lengths 4 medium Yukon gold or white potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters 1 large onion (about 10 ounces), thinly sliced 2 dried bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) tomato soup Preparation Season beef with salt and pepper. Place carrots, potatoes, and onion in a slow cooker....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sweet white sorghum flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour 1/4 cup white rice flour 1/4 cup almond flour 1/4 cup garbanzo and fava flour 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 1/2 cup sunflower or canola oil 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla 1/4 cup almond milk, soymilk or regular milk 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips...
Ingredients 1 firm, ripe Hass avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, chives, and tarragon) 2 anchovy fillets 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 heads Belgian endive (1 pound), leaves separated Preparation Pulse avocado, buttermilk, herbs, anchovies, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor until smooth....
Ingredients 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening 3 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, for sprinkling 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing Preparation In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sage, chives, and parsley; process for 5 seconds to combine....
Ingredients 2 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed 1/8 teaspoon black peppercorns 2 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 2 cups water 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 bags black tea, such as Assam or Darjeeling 3/4 cup reduced-fat milk Preparation Bring spices, ginger, and water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer until liquid becomes aromatic, about 15 minutes. Whisk in sugar, then add tea bags; turn off heat and let steep 3 minutes....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium) 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 3 eggs 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original yogurt French vanilla 3 tablespoons strained carrots baby food 1/4 cup frozen sweet peas, cooked, cooled Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottom only of 8x4-inch loaf pan with shortening or cooking spray, and place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon finely sliced lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard coarse salt and ground pepper 3 cups cooked pinto beans 8 ounces flat-leaf spinach (4 cups), trimmed 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon capers 2 scallions, thinly sliced Preparation In a bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Stir in beans. In a medium pot, bring 1 inch salted water to a boil....
Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup light-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup cooked pumpkin puree 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or cream 5 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put the granulated sugar in a 9-inch cake pan or pie plate, set on the center rack in the oven, and bake until the sugar is caramel colored, 8 to 12 minutes....
Ingredients 1 pound green beans, trimmed 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 teaspoon sesame seeds Preparation Set a steamer basket in a large pot. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Add green beans to basket; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-size pieces 2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced and slices cut into fourths 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 lb orange roughy, red snapper or cod fillets 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon curry powder 1/8...
Ingredients 4 cups lightly packed fresh spinach (about 4 ounces) 2 tablespoons water 3 eggs 3 egg whites 1/3 cup chopped green onions (about 5 medium) 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces) Preparation Coarsely chop spinach. In 2-quart saucepan, place spinach and water. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until wilted....
