what is on the menu today ?
INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute , plus more for sprinkling tops if desired
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg , rounded
1/2 teaspoon salt , scant
4 tablespoons heart helthy margarine
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries , picked over and rinsed
1 teaspoon lemon zest , grated
1/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon egg whites (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Adjust rack to center of oven, and heat to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl, sift together flours, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs fresh green beans , cleaned
4-5 teaspoons water
1 cup fresh mushrooms , quartered
1 teaspoon garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
DIRECTIONS
In a frying pan or saute pan, add 4-5 teaspoon water.
Bring to boil.
Add Green beans and lower heat to medium-high and cover.
When Green beans are fork-tender, take off heat and drain water.
In another fry pan or saute pan, on medium high heat, saute olive oil, garlic and mushrooms for [...]
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups nonfat milk
3egg yolks
4 cups fresh berries
DIRECTIONS
In a heavy medium saucepan, combine sugar (if using), cornstarch, and salt.
Stir in milk. Cook and stir, over medium heat, until thickened and bubbly.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
Gradually whisk about half of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks.
Return all of the egg yolk mixture to [...]
INGREDIENTS
3 large sweet potatoes
Pam cooking spray
1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 cup pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
DIRECTIONS
In a covered large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in enough lightly salted boiling water to cover, for 25-30 minutes, or until very tender.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350.
Lightly coat a 1 1/2-2 quart oval baking dish, or a 2 quart square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.Set [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 cups water
4 black tea , I prefer Earl Gray tea bags
2 cups nonfat milk
2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
Heat water to boiling. Add tea bags; reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 4 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
Remove tea bags and add spices. Simmer for additional 2 minutes.
Add milk and Splenda, heat to a near boil [...]