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Cakes, Desserts

Banana-Nut Cakes

Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans HONEY BROWNED BANANAS: 3 sliced bananas 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup honey Preparation: In a medium bowl, whisk together both flours, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolks and melted butter. Pour the wet mixture into the […]

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GOLDEN YELLOW SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Ingredients for 1 serving: 1 large carrot½ medium avocado1 small red apple½ medium cucumber, peeledOptional Add-ons:1-inch piece of ginger1-inch piece of turmeric6 oz waterice STEPS: Add ingredients to a blender, then gradually increase the speed until it reaches the maximum speed. Blend until smooth . Image Source:*fitmencook.com Source:fitmencook.com

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Piggy Pie Dessert

INGREDIENTS : 1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted 1 1/2 cups (192g) all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1 container (16-ounce) whipped topping 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese 1 cup (128g) confectioners’ sugar 1 box (3.9-ounce) instant chocolate pudding mix 1 box (3.9-ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix 4 cups milk, divided (I used whole milk) 1 cup heath chips, optional INSTRUCTIONS : Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, combine butter, flour, and chopped pecans. Using a […]

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight

Ingredients: 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 3 cups cold 2% milk 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix Optional: Chopped nuts, chocolate […]

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Grandma’s Butterscotch Pie

“This is one of my favorite holiday pies. Serve with whipped cream. Yum!” Ingredients: 1 cup packed light brown sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 egg yolks, beaten 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked Directions: In top of double boiler, combine brown sugar, […]

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Frozen Fruit Smoothies

Ingredients: 1 frozen banana, peeled and sliced 2 cups frozen strawberries, raspberries, or cherries 1 cup milk 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or to taste Directions: Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. Cooks […]

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Milk Chocolate Banana Pudding

Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk 3 ounces good-quality milk chocolate, finely chopped 1-ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 6 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 ounces thin chocolate wafer cookies (recommended: Nabisco) 4 large bananas, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 cups sweetened whipped cream Milk chocolate shavings, […]

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Forgotten Cookies

At her new Chicago restaurant, Monteverde, chef Sarah Grueneberg uses egg yolks in her exceptional pasta, then transforms the whites into these delicious classic Southern cookies that are barely baked, then left in the oven overnight to develop their wonderful crispy-chewy texture. Ingredients: 2 large egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cup sugar […]

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California Smoothie

“Cool off with this fruity frappe from sunny California.” Ingredients: 7 large strawberries 1 (8 ounce) container lemon yogur 1/3 cup orange juice Directions: Place strawberries in a plastic container and freeze for about an hour. In a blender, combine frozen strawberries, yogurt and orange juice. Blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and […]

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Buttermilk Panna Cotta

The key to a perfect panna cotta is the right ratio of gelatin to dairy. Lisa Donovan uses just enough to set each dessert while maintaining a creamy, luscious texture. Using vanilla bean paste adds beautiful flecks to each panna cotta, but vanilla extract will work well, too. Ingredients: 1 3/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 3 […]