Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Peanut Ginger Noodles

Peanut Ginger Noodles


INGREDIENTS



  • 2½ teaspoons grated lime peel
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2½ teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounce whole wheat linguine, uncooked
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 1 sweet red pepper, julienned
  • 2 green onions, chopped for garnish


See full instructions : www.therecipecritic.com

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Easy Blender-Batter Self-Crusting Cheesecake

Easy Blender-Batter Self-Crusting Cheesecake


Ingredients:


Cheesecake


  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened (lite is okay, dice into chunks if your blender isn't very powerful)


Glaze


  • 3/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (lite is okay)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • about 1 ounce dark chocolate, chopped


See full instructions : www.averiecooks.com

Monday, May 4, 2015

PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, TOMATOES & SPINACH

PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, TOMATOES & SPINACH


INGREDIENTS



  • 1 pound whole-wheat pasta, cooked al dente according to package instructions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces of white button or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • half a medium red onion, peeled, quartered and sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups (about 10 ounces) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3 large handfuls baby spinach leaves
  • optional toppings: 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts and/or freshly-grated Parmesan cheese


See full instructions : www.gimmesomeoven.com

GRANOLA M&M COOKIES

GRANOLA M&M COOKIES


INGREDIENTS



  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, plus one yolk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granola
  • 1 cup M&M's (whatever kind you like)
  • 1 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chips


See full instructions : www.gimmesomeoven.com

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients:
For the marinade:
  • 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt & ground pepper, to taste
For the sandwiches:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 loaf fresh Italian bread
  • 6 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thick
  • 1 cup pesto
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1 12oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into pieces

See full instructions on: hostthetoast.com

Sunday, April 26, 2015

CREAMY CARAMEL APPLE DIPPERS

CREAMY CARAMEL APPLE DIPPERS


INGREDIENTS:



  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 (8 oz.) brick low-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2-4 apples, cored and thinly sliced


See full insturctions : www.gimmesomeoven.com

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

GRAPEFRUIT MOJITOS FOR TWO


GRAPEFRUIT MOJITOS FOR TWO


INGREDIENTS


  • 2 large pink grapefruits
  • 2-3 limes
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3-4 ounces white rum
  • a handful of mint leave
  • sparking water

See full instructions : www.pinchofyum.com