Recipes
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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!…
Raw Pumpkin Hemp Seed Protein Bars
These Raw Pumpkin Hemp Protein Bars are quick to throw together for the perfect vegan, healthy grab-n-go snack. Vegan, gluten, and refined sugar free! A few weeks ago I got a package in the mail (I loooove packages in the mail) from Raw Guru with some samples of raw, stone-ground nut butters from Dastony. I…
Carob Hemp Energy Balls
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Cheesy Cornmeal Cakes with Salsa I
Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 0 hours 25 mins Cook Time: 0 hours 33 mins Total Time: 1 hour 18 mins SALSA: 1 small onion, minced 1 tomato, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. minced fresh basil 1 tsp. red-pepper flakes CORNMEAL CAKES: 1 c. plus…
Molten Chocolate Cakes with Cherry Sauce
Ingredients:Cakes:11 ounces bittersweet chocolate1/4 cup heavy cream1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 tablespoon cocoa powder12 tablespoons unsalted butter1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted4 egg yolks from large eggs4 large eggsSauce:1 (12 oz.) package frozen pitted dark cherries, thawed1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/3 cup Amaretto
Maryland Crab Cakes with Sweet Red Pepper Sauce
Angelo Caggiano These crab cakes are full of low calorie flavoring–from sauteed celery and onions to parsley and paprika. But most of all, there loaded with lump crabmeat. The sweet red pepper sauce makes them that much more delicious. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 1 serving Total Time: 0 hours 40 mins ROASTED PEPPER…
Corn and Crab Cakes
Ingredients:Cakes:1/2 cup fresh yellow corn kernels1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper3 tablespoons chopped green onions3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise1 teaspoon Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning8 ounces crab claw meat, shell pieces removed1 large egg, lightly beaten1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), dividedCooking spray1 1/2 tablespoons butter, dividedSauce:2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon chopped green onions3…
Cajun Salmon Cakes with Lemon-Garlic Aioli
Ingredients:Aioli:2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon bottled minced garlicCakes:3 (6-ounce) cans skinless, boneless pink salmon in water, drained1/4 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon canola oil
Molten Chocolate Cakes with Chunky Raspberry Sauce
Ingredients:Sauce:2 cups fresh or thawed frozen raspberries1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon sugarCakes:12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into small pieces8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped3 large eggs, at room temperature3 large egg yolks, at room temperature1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Mediterranean Salmon Cakes with Cucumber Sauce
Ingredients:Sauce:2/3 cup diced cucumber2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt1/4 teaspoon dried dill2 garlic cloves, crushedSalmon cakes:1 (14.75-ounce) can red salmon, drained1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (about 2 (1-ounce) slices)1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon hot sauce1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt2 large egg whites,…