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Showing posts with label Cooking and Foods. Show all posts

Sunday, 12 May 2013

Apple Walnut Pancakes Recipe


Apple Walnut Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups fat-free milk
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • Maple syrup

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg whites, egg, milk and oil; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple and walnuts.
  • Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown. Serve with syrup. Yield: 18 pancakes.

Black Forest Cake Recipe

Black Forest Cake Recipe

 

  • Preparation Time: 40 min. 
  • Bake Time: 35 min. + cooling

  • Yield: 24 Servings

  • Ingredients


    • 2 cups cherry juice blend
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    • 1-3/4 cups sugar
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    • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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    • 1/4 cup canola oil
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    • 2 eggs
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    • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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    • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
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    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
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    • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
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    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
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    • 1 teaspoon salt
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    • 1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
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    • 1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
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    • 1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling
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    • 1-1/2 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed

    Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat the cherry juice, sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. 

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into cherry juice mixture until blended.
  • Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. 
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  • In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Frost top of cake with pudding. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Top with pie filling. Chill until serving. Serve with whipped topping. 
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  • Yield: 24 servings.
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  • Nutritional Facts 
  • 1 piece with 1 tablespoon whipped topping equals 186 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 272 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Friday, 10 May 2013

Smoothies for Good Health

Smoothies for Good Health

Smoothies for Good Health: The Superfruits, Vegetables, Healthy Indulgences & Everyday Ingredients Smoothie Recipe Book
ISBN: n/a, ASIN: B00CE1IMTO | 2013 | EPUB | 217 pages | 1 MB

Fuel your morning without damaging your waistline!

Get ready to blend it up with 85 mouthwatering recipes, all under 300 calories. These quick and filling smoothies are sure to please any palate.

All of these smoothies are made with fresh fruits or vegetables, low-fat yogurt and 100 percent juice and supply you with vital nutrients. Having difficulty eating the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables recommended for good health? Then these smoothies will help you by blending many different varieties of fresh produce together in one glass. Most of these smoothies contain two or three servings of fresh fruits or vegetables, which can help you meet your daily requirements. And with some unique combinations that you may not have considered, you will also find yourself eating a larger variety of fruits and vegetables.

The smoothie recipes in this book are divided into the following categories:

Morning Meals: Start your day off right by tossing together some better-for-you smoothies.

Superfruit Smoothies: Boost you overall health by adding nutrient-dense superfruits to blended beverages.

Vegetable Smoothies: An easy way to add more vegetables to your diet. Toss them with fruits and other tasty foods.

Healthy Smoothies: You can still satisfy your sweet tooth with these sensational sippers.

Everyday Ingredient Smoothies: Use ingredients you already have in the fridge to create these quick and filling recipes.

Dessert Smoothies: Simple smoothies transformed into desserts. Use the same base to turn frozen drinks to popsicles.

With a great selection of healthy and delicious smoothies, you will find yourself giving your body all the nutrients it needs!!!


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Espana: Exploring the Flavors of Spain

Espana: Exploring the Flavors of Spain

Including the chef's guide to classic Spanish ingredients, this beautifully photographed collection entails tapas (small bites) of meat, seafood and vegetables; scrumptious soups; hearty main dishes; and delectable desserts, all using fresh produce, the finest cheeses and meats, and special spices.
James Campbell Caruso is the chef and owner of La Boca restaurant in Santa Fe. He is the author of El Farol: Tapas and Spanish Cuisine and owner of La Boca, which has been acclaimed by the New York Times, the Food Network, Travel and Leisure, and Esquire. He lives in Santa Fe.

Douglas Merriam is a food and travel photographer who splits his time between Santa Fe and Maine.

Capture layers of flavors and hidden nuances using classic Spanish ingredients

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