DESSERTS

Chocolate Cupcake Brownies

Ingredients 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, plus 1 tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1⁄2 tsp baking soda 1⁄4 tsp salt 1⁄2 cup water 1⁄4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1⁄2 tsp cider vinegar 1 1⁄2 tsp margarine, melted 1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350°. In a […]

DESSERTS

Chunky Monkey Brownies

Ingredients: 2 cups Gold medal UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed½ cup white sugar2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened2 large eggs¼ tsp. salt2 tsp. vanilla½ cup banana, mashed with a fork (about one medium-large banana)10-oz. Hershey’s semi-sweet chocolate baking melts (or 12-oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips)¼ cup Nestle’s […]

RECIPES

Creamy Chicken Penne

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked multigrain penne pasta1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen small broccoli florets1 cup fat free half-and-half4 ounces Neufchâtel cheese, cubed1 teaspoon oregano leaves1 teaspoon rosemary leaves, finely crushed1 teaspoon thyme leaves1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese Directions: 1. Cook pasta […]

WW

Zero Point Banana Pancakes

Light and fluffy, these pancakes are great on their own. However, sliced bananas, blueberries, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts also pair well with the pancakes. Apples are thinly sliced and lightly sprinkled with stevia mixed with cinnamon! INGREDIENTS 2 Bananas2 Eggs1 tsp Vanilla1 tsp Baking Powder1/4 tsp Cinnamon DIRECTIONS Put all ingredients in a food […]

DESSERTS

SKINNY PUMPKIN SNICKERDOODLES

INGREDIENTS 1-3/4 cups King Arthur white whole wheat flour, or all purpose white 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tbsp honey or agave 1 tsp vanilla 1 large egg 3 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp pumpkin spice cooking spray INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375°F.  Line two baking sheets with Silpat mats and spray with cooking spray. Combine flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a […]

RECIPES

Crockpot Orange Chicken

Crockpot Orange Chicken Is Better Than a Restaurant Meal! Takeout will be history in your household once you try this Crockpot Orange Chicken recipe! You just can’t beat coming home to a slow cooked meal, especially when it takes very little effort on your part. This recipe is literally 4 ingredients, and it doesn’t get […]