Saturday, December 20, 2008
1 pound ground turkey
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 8 3- inch patties.
In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Drain if necessary.
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Friday, December 19, 2008
- 6 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x9 inches)
- 1 package( 10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry.
- 2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) fat-free cottage cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1-1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 egg whites
- 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
Directions:
Layer three phyllo sheets in a 13-in x 9-in x2- in baking dish coated with cooking spray; lightly spraying the top of each sheet with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, 2 eggs, parsley flakes and salt; spread over phyllo dough. Top with remaining phyllo sheets. Lightly spraying the top of each sheet with cooking spray. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 squares. Cover and chill for an hour. In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, milk and remaining eggs until blended, pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until a knife is inserted near the center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Yield: 12 servings.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Ingredients:
1 Lb. frozen broccoli flowerets - prepared as directed
1 cup of mayonnaise
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions: Mix broccoli, soup, and ¼ cup cheese in 2 quart casserole dish.- top casserole with remainder of the cheese or more, if preferred. -Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas -- ; (3 medium bananas)
2 eggs -- well beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
or ; 1/2 cup milk
soured ; with 1 teaspoon vinegar
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
-= Instructions =-
Preheat oven to 325°F. Cream butter and sugar together thoroughly. Blend in bananas, eggs and vanilla. Sift flour, baking soda and salt together. Add to banana mixture, alternating with buttermilk and mixing thoroughly after each addition. Add nuts and gently mix. Pour batter into greased and floured loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour & 15 minutes, or until done.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1-1/4 cups granola cereal without raisins - I made this desert a little healthier by using organic granola. You might be able to find this at your local Walmart.
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips, stir until smooth. Stir in granola and walnuts.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm.
