Nov

14

Easy dessert ideas

Posted by Sarah R

November 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Image via Wikipedia Even on the days when you don’t plan to make or bake dessert, there are lots of light, fruity and tasty treats to enjoy out there. Here are ten easy dessert ideas! sliced strawberries topped with a mixture of whipped topping and finely chopped fresh mint leaves sliced peaces topped with raspberry [...]

Nov

13

Blueberry bran muffins

Posted by Sarah R

November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Image by gordasm via Flickr Ingredients: 1/4 cup wheat bran 3 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (you can use the same amount of applesauce if you want an even lower fat content) 1/4 cup boiling water 1/2 cup whole wheat or whole wheat blend flour 2 tablespoons quick oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 [...]

Nov

12

Black bean-pasta cancun

Posted by Sarah R

November 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Image via Wikipedia This recipe is great with some grilled chicken, too! Ingredients: 1 cups uncooked radiatore pasta (4 ounces) 1 can (14.5oz) tomatoes with chili spices 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 bell pepper, cut into small strips 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream [...]

Nov

11

Baked chicken and potato dinner

Posted by Sarah R

November 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Image by Ryner12 via Flickr A tip for this recipe: Cleanup is carefree if you line the baking dish with aluminum foil before spraying with cooking spray. Now cleanup means tossing out of the foil! Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1/2 pound) 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (I’ve used regular yellow AND stone [...]

Nov

9

Southwestern corn salad

Posted by Sarah R

November 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Image via Wikipedia Ingredients: 3/4 cup spicy reduced-sodium vegetable juice 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1.5 cups frozen corn 1 small zucchini, cut into quarter inch sticks (1/2 cup) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 lettuce leaves, if desired juice from 1/2 lime (about 2 teaspoons) Directions: 1. Heat vegetable juice, chili powder and [...]

Nov

8

Peach Oven Pancake

Posted by Sarah R

November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Image by Lulu Vision via Flickr Ingredients: 1/3 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup low-fat milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 2 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced or 2 cups frozen sliced peaches, thawed and drained 2 tablespoons hig-fiber cereal, crushed, if desired Directions:1. Heat oven to [...]

Nov

7

Perfect Pasta Tips

Posted by Sarah R

November 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Image by selva via Flickr A break in the recipes today to share some Betty Crocker perfect pasta tips! Use 2 ounces of dried pata or 3 ounces refrigerated pasta for each serving. Fresh pasta cooks in about 1/4 the time of dried pasta, but cooking times will cary according to the shape. Measure 4 [...]

Nov

6

Bean Soup

Posted by Sarah R

November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Image by windelbo via Flickr Ingredients: 1 can (14.5oz) chicken or vegetable broth 1 can (15oz) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 jalapeno chili, finely chopped 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small carrot, sliced (1/4 [...]

Nov

5

Fruit Cobblers

Posted by Sarah R

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Image via Wikipedia Ingredients: 1 cup pie filling (apple, peach, cherry or blueberry) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon butter or margerine, softened Directions: 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Divide pie filling between 2 ungreased 10-ounce custard cups. 2. Stir remaining ingredients until soft dough forms. Spoon half [...]

Nov

4

Hurry-up Potato Salad

Posted by Sarah R

November 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Image via Wikipedia Ingredients: 2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes with onions and peppers 1/4 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonaise or salad dressing 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard Directions: 1. Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 1-quart saucepan. Add potatoes. [...]

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