Don't judge a book by its cover-and don't judge a donut by its sugary glaze. In a lower-calorie contest in which we paired various chain-food favorites against each other, the donut was a surprise winner-along with the Big Mac and various other items most would think were doomed to fail. Of course we're not suggesting you go out and gorge on the foods that were less fattening, as many still came packed with high fat, sugar and sodium contents. But a calorie is a calorie. And if you're counting them, you may want to pay attention…--Beth Greenfield, Shine Staff
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By Disney Spoonful | Shine Food – Fri, Mar 15, 2013 2:30 PM EDT
Berry Dulce de Leche Mini Pizza for DessertLet the cooking begin! My six-year-old daughter loves to "cook" and is always asking me to find recipes for her to make. We have realized we both enjoy spending time together in the kitchen so I let her help me slice bananas or soft cooked vegetables with a plastic knife, wash fruits and veggies, whisk batter or eggs and decorate desserts.
These mini pizzas for dessert are in her list of favorites and are made with empanada dough rounds to cut preparation time. Find frozen empanada dough rounds in the Hispanic section of the frozen food aisle at the supermarket. I bake them and let my daughter top them with berries and dulce de leche (caramel) to her heart's content.
Wouldn't these also be great as 4th of July desserts or as an activity for children at a party? Enjoy!
Berry Dulce de Leche Mini Pizza for DessertIngredients:
6 empanada dough rounds,
thawed 1/2 cup dulce de leche
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup blueberriesVariations: Use yogurt
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Quentin Bacon Ingredients
1 3-pound piece corned beef brisket (with spice packet, if included)
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch lengths
1 12-ounce bottle amber ale
3/4 pound Brussels sprouts
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
To view the original recipe, click here.
Directions
1. In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, place the beef, the contents of the spice packet (if included), carrots, and ale.
2. Cook, covered, until the beef is tender, on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
3. Ten minutes before serving, thinly slice the Brussels sprouts. (This is easiest to do in a food processor with the slicing blade.)
4. Transfer the beef from the slow cooker to a cutting board; if the slow cooker is on the low setting, turn it to high. Add the Brussels sprouts to the carrots and liquid in the slow cooker. Cook,Food Swings: 10 Crave-able Comfort Foods for the PMS-Stricken Woman
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RECIPE MAKEOVER by AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN
BEFORE: 710 calories, 40g fat, 19g sat fat
AFTER: 450 calories, 15g fat, 6g sat fatWHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
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For a lower-fat shepherd's pie that was still ultra-rich and hearty, we used lean ground beef and handled it gently when cooking so we had big chunks of meat throughout. Tossing the meat with a bitTop 15 Local Institution Restaurants
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- You asked for it, and Fabio delivers! Fabio shows some love to his fans and prepares a recipe chosen by his Facebook followers – homemade creamy ricotta cheese, which he transforms into a simple Italian dessert, cannoli with chocolate chips.
Tips:- Ricotta is a cheese traditionally made in Italy with unpasteurized milk. By using whole milk and cream, you can approximate the flavor of Italian ricotta safely in America.
- The process of making homemade cheese requires patience. Once the milk reaches a good temperature (185 degrees Farenheit), add the acidity and a pinch of salt and leave it alone! Remember, homemade ricotta has no preservatives, so it needs to be consumed quickly.
- Cannoli are simple Italian pastry shells filled with sweetened ricotta. Once you have your cheese, the dessert comes together in just a few minutes.
Recipe by Fabio Viviani
Yield: 2 cups Ricotta, 4 Cannoli
Ingredients:
For the Ricotta:
4 cups whole milk
2 cups Read More »from Easy Italian Pastry
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