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INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
4 eggs , beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 cups assorted fresh berries
DIRECTIONS
Beat eggs in a small bowl, set aside.In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.Gradually stir in milk until smooth.Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.Stir a small amount into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly.Cook and stir for 2 1/2 minutes or until mixture reaches [...]
Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 2 1/4 hr.
Makes about 4 1/2 quarts.
INGREDIENTS
7 qt water
10 large carrots, sliced
4 large celery ribs, sliced
4 large onions, coarsely
chopped
2 unpeeled heads of garlic, halved horizontally
peels of 2 large potatoes
2 [...]
INGREDIENTS
8 slices whole wheat bread (whole-wheat or multigrain)
8 teaspoons light butter or margarine (light or reduced-fat)
6 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese or American cheese , thinly sliced (nonfat or reduced-fat)
DIRECTIONS
Arrange bread slices on flat surface.
Spray 1 side of each slice with the butter cooking spray or spread with 1 teaspoons of the light butter or reduced-fat margarine.
Preheat large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and place sandwiches in it.
Cook [...]
INGREDIENTS
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup low-fat yogurt or sour cream
1/4 cup mint chocolate chips
1/3 cup light cream cheese
2/3 cup icing sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons water
dusting icing sugar
1/4 cup crushed candy canes
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350°F Spray an 8-inch square pan with cooking oil.
For the brownies, combine the sugar, oil, egg and vanilla in a bowl and mix well. Add the cocoa, mixing it in [...]
INGREDIENTS
2egg whites, room temperature (use whites from exta large or jumbo eggs)
3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or use extract flavor of choice)
food coloring (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Combine the egg whites, sugar, corn syrup, water, cream of tartar and salt in the top of a double boiler over water that is at a hard boil.
Start beating immediately with a [...]