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Creole Cakes with Sweet and Spicy Rémoulade Sauce
Ingredients:Sauce:1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt2 tablespoons minced green onions2 tablespoons light mayonnaise1 tablespoon Creole mustard1 tablespoon sweet pickle relishDash of garlic powderDash of ground red pepperCakes:2 (1-ounce) slices white bread3 cups chopped cooked turkey breast1/3 cup minced green onions1/4 cup light mayonnaise1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning2 large egg whites1 teaspoon vegetable oilCooking spray
Potato Cod Cakes with Dijon Tartar Sauce
Ingredients:Sauce:1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise3 tablespoons finely chopped onion3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice4 teaspoons Dijon mustardCakes:1 cup cubed peeled baking potato1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2 large eggs,…
Crab Cakes with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Ingredients:Crab cakes:1/4 cup chopped fresh chives1 tablespoon canola mayonnaise1 teaspoon grated lemon rind1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 large egg, lightly beaten2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed3 tablespoons canola oil, dividedDressing:1/3 cup whole buttermilk1 tablespoon canola mayonnaise1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1…
Louisiana Crab Cakes with Creole Tartar Sauce
Ingredients:Tartar sauce:1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed1 teaspoon Creole mustard1/4 teaspoon salt-free Cajun-Creole seasoning (such as The Spice Hunter)1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)Crab cakes:4 (1-ounce) slices white bread1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon fresh lemon…
Chocolate Lava Cakes
Catherine Sears Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 1 serving Total Time: 2 hours 30 mins 1/4 c. heavy cream 6 oz. 60-72% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips, divided 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter or trans-free margarine 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1/3 c. splenda or other granular sugar substitute 1 tsp. vanilla extract…
Ice Cream Cone Cakes Recipe
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees for regular pans and 325 degrees for nonstick pans. In 24-cup muffin tin, place 24 paper baking cups. Make the cake batter as directed on the box. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, about 2/3 full. Place an ice cream cone upside down on the batter in…
Mini Cassata Cakes
Ingredients:1 cup fresh ricotta2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped3 tablespoons granulated sugar1 tablespoon unsalted butterFinely grated orange zest, for garnish2 tablespoons candied orange peel, finely chopped (available at candy shops and at specialty food shops)1 pound cake, sliced 1/2 inch thick and cut into twelve 2 1/2-inch rounds with…
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients:COOKIES:3/4 cup sugar1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt15 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into cubesFILLING:8 tablespoons unsalted butterPinch of salt2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, siftedRed food coloring
Easter Egg Cookies
Ingredients:Cookies:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 1/2 ounces)1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large eggIcing:2 cups powdered sugar3 tablespoons fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractFood coloring (optional)
Iced Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:Cookies:9 ounces all-purpose flour (2 cups)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup butter2/3 cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractIcing:1 1/2 cups powdered sugar4 teaspoons egg white powder1/8 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons waterAdditional ingredient:Sparkling sugar (optional)
Cinnamon-Almond Cookies
Ingredients:Cookies:1/3 cup butter, softened1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (about 5 1/4 ounces)2/3 cup powdered sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 cup ice waterCooking sprayTopping:2 teaspoons powdered sugar1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Linzer Heart Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients:2 1/2 sticks butter3/4 cup granulated sugar2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional flour for rolling the cookies1/2 cup slivered almonds, ground1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup seedless raspberry jamPowdered sugar, optional
Pecan Cookie Cups with Maple Cream
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 24 mini muffin cups. Place 1 cookie dough round in each muffin cup. Gently press your thumb into each dough-filled cup, making a small indentation. Fill each cup with about ½ teaspoon chopped pecans. Bake until light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in…
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Ingredients:Cupcakes:8 ounces cake flour (about 2 cups)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa1/2 cup butter, softened1 1/4 cups sugar2 large egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup whole buttermilk1 (1-ounce) bottle red food coloring3 large egg whites1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarBaking spray with flourFrosting:3 tablespoons butter1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese2…
Orange Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting
Ingredients:Cupcakes:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature1 cup sugar3 tablespoons orange zest2 large eggs, at room temperature1/2 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons orange juiceFrosting:8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons milk3 cups confectioners’ sugar, siftedPinch of…
Black Sesame Cupcakes
Ingredients:Frosting:1/2 cup goji berries1/3 cup warm water6 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt1/2 cup powdered sugarCupcakes:Baking spray with flour1/2 cup black sesame seeds, plus more for garnish2 eggs2/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt1/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk1/4 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract3.5 ounces whole-wheat pastry flour (about…
Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting
Ingredients:Cupcakes:1 cup packed brown sugar6 tablespoons butter, softened2 large eggs1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 1/2 ounces)1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extractPeppermint Frosting:2 cups powdered sugar1/2 cup (4 ounces) tub-style light cream cheese1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract16 hard peppermint candies, finely crushed (about…
Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
Ingredients:Cupcakes:2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking sodaPinch of salt8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar2 large eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)1/4 cup plain yogurt1 teaspoon vanilla extractFrosting:4 ounces chocolate chips6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar,…
Red Velvet Cobweb Cupcakes
Ingredients:CUPCAKES:2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons red liquid food coloring1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature1 1/2 cups sugar2 large eggsFROSTING:1 8-oz. package cream cheese, at room temperature1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room…
Vanilla Cupcakes with Creamy Vanilla Buttercream
Ingredients:Cupcakes:4 ounces cake flour (about 1 cup)1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons canola oil1 large egg1 large egg white3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 cup 1% low-fat buttermilk2 teaspoons vanilla extractCooking sprayButtercream Frosting:6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 cups powdered sugar2 tablespoons half-and-half1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractDash of saltSugar pearls (optional)
Walnut Cupcakes with Maple Frosting
Ingredients:Cupcakes:1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar6 tablespoons butter, softened3 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract8 ounces cake flour (about 2 cups)1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup buttermilk1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted, chopped, and dividedFrosting:1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar3 large egg whites3/4 cup maple sugar or granulated sugar1/4 cup…
Red Velvet Beet Cupcakes
Ingredients:Cupcakes:Baking spray with flour1 (10-oz.) beet, peeled and cut into 8 wedges2/3 cup nonfat buttermilk1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract8 ounces white whole-wheat flour (about 2 cups)3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup butter, softened2 large eggs1 large egg whiteFrosting:1/3 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt2…
Chocolate Chip Angel Cupcakes with Fluffy Frosting
Ingredients:Cupcakes:1/2 cup sifted cake flour3/4 cup sugar, divided6 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1/3 cup semisweet chocolate minichipsFrosting:1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons water1/8 teaspoon cream of tartarDash of salt2 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractRemaining ingredient:1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut, toasted
Maple Almond Butter with Chia, Flax and Hemp Seeds recipes
This Maple Almond Butter is made with maple roasted almonds and a hint of vanilla, and made even more nutritious with sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, and hemp seeds! You’re going to want to spread this almond butter on everything. ***2017 Update*** Back atcha with another updated recipe – this one is an OLDIE!…