Recipes From Cuisine: European
No Pectin Fig Jam-Preserves
No Pectin Fig Jam-Preserves is a simple recipe for homemade fig jam or preserves with up to 30 percent less sugar and calories compared to national and store brands. The difference between jams and preserves is whether the fruit is whole or sliced. Both terms are used interchangeably. Using ripe, ...
Read moreChocolate Glaze
This simple chocolate glaze has only 4 ingredients; butter, baking chocolate, powered sugar and water. It is perfect for cookies, cupcakes, Boston Cream Pie/Cake, eclairs, and doughnuts. Use this glaze for the following recipes: Thumbprint Cookies Cream Puffs and Eclairs Chocolate Cup Cakes Cook’s Tip This glaze thickens as it ...
Read morePerfect Poached Eggs Recipe
A simple method for producing restaurant quality Perfect Poached Eggs at home. Poaching uses no oil or fat and adds zero calories. Traditional poaching in boiling water can disperse the egg white resulting in more yolk than white. The video shows several methods for making perfectly poached eggs. Using inexpensive, distilled white ...
Read moreButtermilk Pancakes and Waffle
Buttermilk Pancakes and Waffle is one recipe you can use to make both homemade buttermilk pancakes and waffles so everyone can have their favorite for breakfast. This light, tender buttermilk pancake and waffle recipe has about 240 calories and 370 mg of sodium per 3 pancake serving or one 7-inch ...
Read moreArtichoke and Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
This Artichoke and Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe is a simple, healthier alternative to mayonnaise based prepared and homemade macaroni salads. Variations Substitute canned or fresh tuna or salmon, cooked crab or lobster for the grilled chicken. Add to taste fresh or dried dill, thyme, oregano or dried Italian seasoning. ...
Read moreGingerbread Cake
If you like gingerbread cookies, snickerdoodles, and gingersnaps, but do not have the time to make and bake cookies try this easy, moist, spicy Gingerbread Cake that has about 285 calories per 3 oz. (85 g) serving (1/12th cake). Gingerbread Cake, like most cakes, has less fat and less calories per ounce ...
Read moreMint Vinaigrette Recipe
Mint Vinaigrette, unlike most condiments, has no oil and only 6 calories, zero fat, and 1 mg sodium per 2 tablespoon (30 ml) serving. It is a simple blend of fresh mint (spearmint or peppermint), red wine vinegar, and fresh garlic. Traditionally, mint vinaigrette is made using a mortar and pestle to ...
Read moreSpicy Southwestern Coleslaw
Spicy Southwestern Coleslaw is a simple, creamy, spicy coleslaw with a southwestern flavor you can serve as a side salad, use for fish tacos, fish and chicken sandwiches, BBQ meats and sandwiches. Adjust heat to taste by increasing or decreasing amount of jalapeño pepper or substituting Serrano or other hot ...
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