The original recipe calls for brie, but I substituted light cream cheese and reduced the gruyere to make it healthier. I’m sure the brie would be fantastic, but this was really delicious and much lighter. 1 clove garlic, smashed 1 3/4 cup crisp-style hard apple cider (or non-alcoholic apple cider if you prefer) 3/4 cup […]
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Dec 2011
06
Dec 2011
Cooking Light photo. See original recipe here. This makes huge portions for very low fat and calories. And it is on the table in no time at all. 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 ounces (2 links) your favorite flavor chicken sausage, sliced 1 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano […]
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Dec 2011
This pasta will cure whatever ails you. 12 ounces pappardelle or fettuccine 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 bunches Swiss chard, stems discarded and leaves cut into 1-inch strips* kosher salt and black pepper 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled Cook the pasta according to the […]
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Dec 2011
This is as comforting as your favorite meatloaf, but interesting and a little different too. I found this recipe through watching Food Network while at Exercare; the chef for this show cooks French food so it is usually an exercise in irony watching her while on the elliptical. But this recipe is full of healthy […]
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Oct 2011
The risotto is mild and creamy, so I served with shrimp sauteed with olive oil and lots of garlic and cayenne. 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic 1 onion, diced 1 cup pumpkin puree 3 cups baby spinach leaves 3.5 ounce package crumbled feta cheese (I […]
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Oct 2011
I really love cornbread so these were a must-try. We all liked them, even Scott, who doesn’t like corn bread. They were good with “butter” (aka Smart Balance), but just as good plain too. I served them with the Pumpkin Chile Vichysoisse. Adapted from Allrecipes.com Makes 12 muffins 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup yellow […]
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Oct 2011
Spicy, smooth, warm, and creamy. Just right for winter. Adapted from Allrecipes.com Serves 6 1 medium pumpkin – roasted and pureed 6 dried red chile peppers – washed, with stems and seeds removed 5 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon butter or margarine (guess what I used?) 1 large onion, chopped 2 pounds leeks, chopped 1 […]
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Oct 2011
I first had these at a girls weekend of high school friends several years ago. I started making them for winter breakfasts at holidays and my kids and nieces and nephews all love them. I discovered this time around that they taste just as good with Egg Beaters and whole wheat flour. 1 1/2 cups […]
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Oct 2011
This is my first attempt at a yeast dough and I have Sunny Side Up in San Diegoto thank for the great recipe and instructions. It was easy to follow and allowed me to succeed in baking (that doesn’t happen much)! We all loved this, and Owen pronounced it “epic.” Not much more I can […]
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Oct 2011
I haven’t been posting much lately because I’ve been too busy cooking. I’m working my way through a stack of pumpkin recipes (inspired by the insanely good and still-on-top pumpkin bread) for a recipe collection to share, but meanwhile I’ve been making dinner for my family every night too. Happy kids = happy dinner = […]
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