Fettuccine Alfredo


Ingredients

* 8  ounces dried fettuccine
* 2  tablespoons butter
* 1  cup whipping cream
* 1/2  teaspoon salt
* 1/8  teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2  cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
*   Grated or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Raspberry Cakes for Two


Ingredients

* 1/2  an 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
* 2  Tbsp. butter, softened
* 1/4  cup lemon curd
* 3  Tbsp. powdered sugar
* 1  4.5-oz. pkg. prepared shortcakes
* 1/2  cup fresh raspberries
* 2  Tbsp. low-sugar raspberry preserves
*   Fresh raspberries
*   Small fresh mint leaves

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Veggie-Stuffed Quesadillas


Ingredients

* 2  small green and/or red sweet peppers, cut into thin strips
* 1  small red onion, cut into thin 1-inch-long strips
* 2  teaspoons olive oil or cooking oil
* 1/2  teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/2  teaspoon chili powder
* 2  tablespoons snipped fresh parsley or cilantro
* 1/3  cup reduced-fat cream cheese (tub style)
* 5  6- to 7-inch flour tortillas
*   Salsa (optional)

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Chicken Flautas with Black Beans


Ingredients

* 6  10-inch flour tortillas
* 1/2  cup chopped onion (1 medium)
* 1  clove garlic, minced
* 1  tsp. cooking oil
* 2  cups shredded cooked chicken
* 1  cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
* 1/2  cup bottled salsa
* 1/2  cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 ozs.)
* 2  Tbsp. snipped fresh cilantro or oregano
*   Cooking oil for frying

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Lemon Thyme Cookies


Ingredients

* 1/2  cup butter, softened
* 1/4  cup granulated sugar
* 1  tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
* 2  teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
* 1  tablespoon lemon juice
* 1/4  teaspoon ground cardamom
* 1-1/4  cups all-purpose flour
*   Coarse sugar or granulated sugar

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Asparagus, Zucchini, and Yellow Pepper Frittata


Ingredients

* 1-1/2  pounds fresh asparagus or two 9-ounce or 10-ounce packages frozen cut asparagus
* 1  medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
* 1/3  cup chopped onion
* 1  small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 cup)
* 10  slightly beaten eggs
* 1  cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk
* 2  tablespoons snipped fresh Italian parsley
* 1-1/4  teaspoons salt
* 1/4  to 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Coconut Waffles


Ingredients

* 1-3/4  cups all-purpose flour
* 2  Tbsp. sugar
* 1  Tbsp. baking powder
* 3  eggs
* 1  14-oz. can unsweetened coconut milk
* 6  Tbsp. butter, melted
* 3/4  cup coconut
* 1/2  cup chocolate-flavored ice cream topping
* 1/2  cup chopped toasted almonds
*   Sweetened whipped cream or powdered sugar (optional)
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Carrot-Pineapple Upside-Down Cake


Ingredients

* 1/3  cup packed brown sugar
* 2  Tbsp. butter
* 1  Tbsp. water
* 6  to 8 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh pineapple, cored and halved
* 2  cups all-purpose flour
* 1  Tbsp. baking powder
* 1/2  tsp. salt
* 1/4  tsp. ground nutmeg
* 1/2  cup butter, softened
* 1  cup granulated sugar

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Eggs Benedict


Ingredients

* 1 to 2  teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules (optional)
* 4  eggs
* 1  recipe Mock Hollandaise Sauce*
* 2  English muffins, split
* 4  slices Canadian-style bacon
*   Cracked black pepper (optional)

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24-Hour Tex-Mex Salad


Ingredients

* 6  cups torn iceberg lettuce
* 1  15-ounce can black beans, black-eyed peas, or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
* 3  medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
* 1  10-ounce package frozen whole kernel corn
* 1  cup chopped red, green, and/or yellow sweet pepper
* 1  cup peeled and cubed jicama or shredded carrot
* 1  cup diced cooked ham or chicken
* 1/4  cup thinly sliced green onions
* 4  ounces Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, shredded (1 cup)

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