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Easy Walnut Cookie Squares

August 6, 2011 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

1 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 cups walnuts, chopped
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
In large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
Add the brown sugar and walnuts and mix until blended well.
In separate bowl, whisk eggs together with vanilla extract.
Stir egg mixture into dry mixture and stir until combined.
Press dough onto bottom of baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven at 325 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned lightly.
Remove and let cool on rack, then cut into squares.

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Frozen Chocolate Malt Cake

July 4, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 3 Comments

What You Need:

1 qt. sugar free vanilla ice cream, softened
1/4 C malted milk powder
1 qt. sugar free chocolate ice cream
1/3 C fat free fudge topping
1 C malted milk balls, chopped

How to Make It:

Mix together the vanilla ice cream and malted milk powder until well blended.
Evenly spread the chocolate ice cream over the bottom of a spring form pan.
Drop the fudge topping by spoonfuls over the top of the chocolate ice cream.
Evenly sprinkle half of the malted milk balls over the top.
Carefully spread the vanilla ice cream mixture over the malted milk balls.
Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until firm.
Remove the sides of the pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining malted milk balls.

Makes 16 servings

With this recipe you can have your cake and eat it too. Don’t deprive yourself of the finer things in life just because you want to eat healthy. This dessert is low fat and sugar free and it’s a great way to incorporate some of the good stuff into a nutritious diet.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Freezing Time: approximately 4 hours
Total Time: approximately 4 hours 10 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 204; Fat 4g; Saturated Fat 3g; Carbohydrates 35g; Protein 6g; Fiber 1g;
Cholesterol 26mg; Sodium 109mg

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Soft Freeze Cherry Dessert

June 16, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

3 C of fresh tart red cherries, pitted and divided
3 ripe mangoes cut into chunks
3 tbsp honey
1/2 C no fat sour cream
5 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 C of sugar, divided
1/4 C of water

How to Make It:

Remove 1/2 C of the cherries and chop them into small pieces.
Place the chopped cherries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil.
Place the chopped cherries and a spring form pan into the freezer until the cherries are solid.
Put the mango and honey into the blender and blend until very smooth.
Place the blended mixture into a bowl and whisk in the sour cream.
Fill a pan 2/3 full of water, place over high heat and bring the water to a boil.
Break the eggs into a heatproof bowl.
Stir 1/2 C of sugar into the eggs.
Place the bowl over the boiling water being sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
Using an electric mixture beat the egg mixture for 10 minutes or until tripled in size.
Remove the bowl from over the water and stir in the mango honey mixture well.
Fold in half of the frozen chopped cherries.
Transfer the mixture to the cold spring form pan.
Top the mixture evenly with the remaining frozen cherries.
Place in the freezer and freeze for 24 hours.
Put the remaining cherries into a saucepan.
Place the pan over low heat and stir in the remaining sugar and water.
Simmer the mixture for 6 minutes then remove from the heat and let cool.
Keep the sauce in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Remove the soft freeze from the freezer and remove the pan sides.
Cut the soft freeze into wedges and top each wedge with a tbsp of the sauce.

Makes 10 servings

Make pitting cherries a breeze by using a paper clip. Bend back the small curve of the paper clip and slightly bend the tip. Remove the stem from the cherry then insert the bent paper clip so that it goes beneath the cherry pit. Slowly pull the paperclip out to remove the pit. Not only is this easier but it not quite as messy either.

Preparation Time: approximately 40 minutes
Freezer Time: approximately 24 hours
Total Time: approximately 24 hours 40 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 190; Fat 3g; Saturated Fat 1g; Carbohydrates 39g; Protein 5g; Fiber 2g; Cholesterol 106mg; Sodium 45mg

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Cherry Cranberry Fruit Delight

June 14, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What You Need:

2 (.6 oz.) pkg.  sugar free cherry gelatin
2 C boiling water
1 (12 oz.) pkg. fresh cranberries
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 orange, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 (1 in.) piece of orange peel
1 (20 oz.) can crushed unsweetened pineapple with juice

How to Make It:

Stir the gelatin into the boiling water until it is dissolved.
Fold in the cranberries, apples, orange and orange peel.
Add the pineapple with its juice and stir to blend in well.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Once cool place the mixture into the blender in batches and blend until slightly chopped.
Once all the gelatin mixture has been chopped pour it into a 13X9 pan and cover.
Chill for at least 3 hours or until the gelatin if firm.

Makes 16 servings

Fruit is a necessary part of a healthy balanced diet. It can be hard to incorporate all the necessary daily requirements of fruit into a diet but this recipe can give you a good start. You can substitute frozen cranberries in place of the fresh ones. This fruity side dish can also be turned into a healthy dessert by adding a little fat free whipped topping to each bowl full.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Chilling Time: approximately 3 hours
Total Time: approximately 3 hours 15 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 47; Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 11g; Protein 2g; Fiber 0g;
Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 46mg

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Fresh Mint Melon Dish

May 22, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

1 C of water
3/4 C of sugar
3 tbsp lime juice
1 1/2 tsp fresh mint chopped
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 small watermelon, cubed
1 small cantaloupe, cubed
1 small honeydew melon, cubed
1 large peach, sliced
1 C of fresh blueberries

How to Make It:

Place the water into a saucepan and place the pan over medium high heat.
Add the sugar, lime juice, mint and salt and stir to blend in.
Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let stand until completely cooled.
Mix the melon cubes together in a large non metal bowl.
Gently fold in the peaches and blueberries.
Add the cooled syrup and gently stir until the fruit is well coated.
Cover the fruit and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Drain well before serving.

Makes 6 servings

Fresh melon is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. Add grapes, strawberries or any of your favorite fruits to this dish. Better yet make it into a delicious dessert by adding a little whipped topping to each serving.

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Fried Apple Rings with Maple Glaze

May 18, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
apples

What You Need:

3/4 C of flour
1 egg, beaten
1/4 C of maple syrup
1/4 C of buttermilk
3 large apples, peeled, cored and cut into rings
Oil for frying

How to Make It:

Whisk together the flour, egg, syrup and buttermilk.
Dip the apples into the mixture, coating both sides.
Pour 2 inches of oil into the deep fryer.
Heat the oil to 375 degrees.
Fry the apples a few at a time for 2 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Drain on paper towel and continue until all the apple rings are fried.

Makes 4 servings

When deep frying in batches always be sure the oil reaches the desired temperature before adding more food to fry. These apple rings are a mighty tasty side dish addition to any meal. Turn them into a great dessert by dusting them with a little confectioner’s sugar.

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Raisin Enriched Lemon Pudding

May 12, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment

What You Need:

10 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and divided
1 C of sugar, divided
1/2 C of heavy cream
1 large egg, beaten well
1 1/2 C of flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 C of milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
1 C of cold water
2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 C of raisins

How to Make It:

Set the oven temperature at 350 degrees and allow the oven to preheat.
Butter the bottom only of a 9 inch square baking pan.
Beat 8 tbsp of the butter on low until light and fluffy.
Add 1/2 C of sugar and the cream and beat for 2 minutes.
Beat in the egg until blended in well.
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together in a separate bowl.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
Pour in the milk and beat until blended together well.
Mix in the vanilla.
Transfer the pudding to the baking dish and bake 30 minutes or until firm.
Put the remaining sugar into a saucepan.
Add the cornstarch and lemon zest and stir to combine.
Stir in the water, place the pan over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat to medium low and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and butter until the butter has completely melted.
Fold in the nutmeg and raisins.
Pour the sauce over the top of the pudding just before serving.

Makes 4 servings

This pudding is an old New England favorite. The lemon sauce gives the pudding a light and nicely sweet taste. The raisins are optional and cinnamon can be used in place of the nutmeg if you prefer.

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Raspberry Jam Shortbread Tart

May 1, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
rasptart

What You Need:

1 prepackaged shortbread crust
2 Tbsp raspberry jam
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 C of sugar
1/2 C of butter, melted
1 lemon, grated rind only
2 drops of almond extract

How to Make It:

Set the oven to 400 degrees and allow it to preheat.
Lay the crust into a pie plat and prick the bottom only with a fork.
Spread the jam over the crust.
Whisk together the eggs, yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
Stir in the butter, lemon and extract until well blended.
Pour the mixture over the top of the jam.
Bake the tart for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 6 servings

This is a great budget dessert because it uses ingredients most of us already have on hand. You can make it even more budget friendly by using your own homemade shortbread crust. Use whatever type of jam you have on hand in place of the raspberry.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 30 minutes
Total Time: approximately 45 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 417; Fat 20g; Saturated Fat 2g; Carbohydrates 56g; Fiber 0g; Protein 9g; Sugar 36g; Cholesterol 215 mg; Sodium 226 mg

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Budget Candy Bar Bars

April 22, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
barcookies

What You Need:

1 C brown sugar, packed
2/3 C of butter
1/4 C light corn syrup
1 C of peanut butter, divided
1 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 C quick cooking oats
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semisweet chocolate baking chips
1/2 C of chopped nuts

How to Make It:

Preheat the oven to 375 and lightly spray a 13X9 baking pan with cooking spray.
Stir together in a saucepan the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup.
Place the pan over medium low heat and stirring constantly cook 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Stir in the 1/4 C of peanut butter and the vanilla.
Pour the mixture over the oats in a large bowl and stir until combined.
Press the mixture into the bottom only of the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until just beginning to brown.
Place the chocolate chips into a saucepan over low heat.
Add the remaining peanut butter and stirring constantly cook for 2 minutes.
Spread the mixture over the baked crust and sprinkle the top evenly with the nuts.
Cool on a wire rack until the chocolate is firm.

Makes 15 bars

These little bars are a sweet treat that can take the place of those expensive candy bars. As a dessert these will put a smile on everyone’s face while you count the dollars you saved. Use whatever baking chips you have on hand such as white or mint chocolate chips or even butterscotch. Do the same with the nuts. Whatever you have on hand will work just fine.

Preparation Time: approximately 30 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 14 minutes
Total Time: approximately 44 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 166; Fat 9g; Saturated Fat 4g; Carbohydrates 16g; Fiber 2g; Protein 3g;
Cholesterol 7 mg; Sodium 64 mg

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Baked Lemon Surprise Pudding

April 21, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

1/4 C of butter
2 lemons, grated rind and juice only
1/2 C superfine sugar
2 egg, separated
1/2 C self rising flour
1 1/4 C of milk

How to Make It:

Lightly spray a 5 C baking dish with a non stick cooking spray.
Set the oven temperature to 375 and preheat.
In a bowl beat together the butter, lemon rind and sugar until fluffy.
Add the egg yolks and the flour and beat until all the ingredients are blended well.
Slowly beat in the lemon juice and milk until the mixture looks curdled.
Fold in the egg whites.
Pour the pudding into the prepared baking dish and place the dish in a slightly larger baking pan.
Fill the larger pan with just enough water to reach half way up the sides of the pudding dish.
Bake the pudding for 45 minutes or until the top has turned a golden brown.

Makes 4 servings

Such a simple to make budget friendly dessert that will have everyone thinking you worked on it all day. The lemon sauce they find under the sponge topping will be a surprise they ask for again and again.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 45 minutes
Total Time: approximately 1 hour 05 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 320; Fat 15g;’ Saturated Fat 8g; Carbohydrates 43g; Fiber .4g; Protein 7g; Sugars 34g; Cholesterol 126 mg; Sodium 145 mg

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