25May/12Off
Asparagus Soup With Mini Meatballs

- 125 g extra lean ground beef
- 125 g lean ground turkey
- 125 g extra lean ground pork
- 1 egg
- 8 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 398 ml asparagus spears, canned
- 30 g butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup light cream, 5%
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Directions:
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Combine the first 8 ingredients to make the meat ball mix.
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Roll the meat balls into small 1/2 inch balls.
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Cook the meat balls in a large pot of slightly boiling water for 5 minutes (longer if the meatballs are bigger).
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Remove with strainer and set aside.
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Cut the asparagus spears into bit sized pieces, keep the asparagus liquid.
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In a large pot melt the butter and stir in the flour with a whisk.
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Add the liquikd from the asparagus and whisk well.
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Add the chicken broth and whisk well; let the soup simmer for 5 minute.
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Add the cream.
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Add the asparagus and meatballs and warm through.
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-soup-with-mini-meatballs-314834
25May/12Off
Low-Fat Raspberry Brownies

- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees; Grease a loaf pan or other small baking pan of similar size.
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Combine frist 3 ingredients in small bowl.
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Combine next 5 ingredients in separate bowl.
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Add dry ingredients to wet and fold in raspberries.
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Bake 15-20 minutes or until done. Serve warm!
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/low-fat-raspberry-brownies-for-1-or-2-225036
25May/12Off
“lofthouse” Sugar Cookies

- 1 (19 ounce) package pillsbury French vanilla cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (Crisco)
- 2 eggs
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 375F
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Blend, cake mix, eggs, and oil until moistened. Roll into 1" balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with a glass or cookie stamp.
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Bake at 375F for 6-8 minutes. Allow to cool 1 minute before removing to cooling rack.
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While the cookies are still a little warm, spread on some buttercream frosting. Allow the frosting to set up before storing.
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/lofthouse-sugar-cookies-284465
25May/12Off
Maple Pecan Apple Stuffed Brie

- 1/2 small tart apple, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped toasted pecans or 1 tablespoon walnuts
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (other syrup or honey works well)
- 4 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 (4 inch) brie round
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Mix apple and pecans in bowl.
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Stir in maple syrup.
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Set aside.
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Brush 1 phyllo sheet lightly with melted butter.
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Top with remaining 3 phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with butter.
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Cut 10 inch circle from stack.
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Cut cheese wheel in half horizontally.
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Place 1 cheese half in centre of phyllo stack; top with half of the apple mixture. Top with second cheese half and remaining apple-nut mixture.
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Wrap phyllo around cheese, folding phyllo as needed to completely enclose cheese.
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Brush with remaining butter.
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Place on baking sheet or pie plate.
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Bake 15 min or until golden brown.
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Serve immediately with crackers or apple slices.
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/maple-pecan-apple-stuffed-brie-213204
25May/12Off
Sesame Crusted Wild Salmon

- 6 salmon fillets, 5-6 ounces each
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 cup coconut milk or 1 cup 35% cream
Directions:
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Pre heat oven to 450 degrees.
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Toast the sesame seeds in the oven for 5 minutes or when browned.
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rub the top of the salmon with the sesame oil and sprinkle to taste with salt and pepper.
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Dredge the tops of the salmon onto the toasted seeds lightly butter a baking dish and place salmon on top then place in oven for 10-15 minutes dependant on the thickness of the salmon.
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Once the salmon is baking melt the butter on med high heat and glaze the onion and ginger in the butter for about 5 minutes.
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Salt and pepper the mixture and then place the rice vinegar in until vinegar evaporates.
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then stir in the coconut milk or cream and boil for 2 minutes turn heat down low and wait for the salmon.
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Place portions of the mixtur on a plate and top with salmon with your rice and veggies on the side.
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/sesame-crusted-wild-salmon-351929