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Ingredients 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch matchsticks 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 small red onion, cut into wedges, layers separated 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon sherry or balsamic vinegar 1 small head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (1 ounce) Preparation Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots, zucchini, and onion with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 3/4 teaspoons salt 3 pounds small shrimp, in their shells 6 tablespoons capers, drained Zest of 3 lemons 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill 1 package pita bread (6 pitas) 12 leaves Boston lettuce 1 cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced Preparation Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the shrimp, and cook until bright red and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 Lady Grey tea bag 1 cup sliced strawberries (about 7) 1 cup vodka 1/4 cup superfine sugar 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6 lemons) Ice Seltzer Preparation In a small container, combine tea bag, strawberries, and vodka. Let steep 1 hour. Meanwhile,in a small pitcher, stir together sugar and lemon juice until sugar dissolves. Discard teabag, add vodka mixture to pitcher, and stir together. To serve, fill four rocksglasses with ice....

Ingredients 1 box gluten free chocolate chip brownie mix (Trader Joe’s brand) 12 ounce can black beans (use homemade for less sodium) 6 ounce water Preparation Blend the whole can of black beans (water and all) into a smooth puree. Combine the brownie mix with the black beans. Add the additional water to make the batter thinner. Cook in the oven according to the package directions. Cool the brownie completely before cutting....

Ingredients 270 grams plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon rock salt 2 teaspoon instant dry yeast 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 eggs 40 grams rock sugar 350 grams warm milk 1/2 teaspoon lye water 70 grams brown sugar 100 grams roasted chopped peanuts 200 grams creamy sweet corn 30 grams unsalted butter Preparation Add rock sugar to milk. Steam milk at low heat for 10 minutes or until sugar dissolves....

Ingredients Mashed potatoes Sliced cheddar Sliced turkey Whole-wheat sandwich bread 1 tablespoon butter Preparation Layer mashed potatoes with sliced cheddar and turkey on whole-wheat sandwich bread. Pan-fry with a tablespoon butter until sandwich is browned on both sides. Related Video

Ingredients 4 pounds red or yellow watermelon, plus more wedges for garnish 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 10 limes, plus wedges for garnish 1 cup Ginger Syrup Preparation Remove rind and any loose seeds from watermelon. Place the flesh in a juice extractor, and process, extracting 3 cups watermelon juice. Transfer juice to a large pitcher. Add the remaining ingredients, and stir to combine. Fill pitcher with ice. Garnish with watermelon and lime wedges....

Ingredients 1/4 cup (1 ounce) pine nuts 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons) 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 ounces black olives, pitted and roughly chopped (1/2 cup) Coarse salt Crackers and carrot sticks, for serving Preparation Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes....

Chimichangas are a Mexican entre that is a tortilla filled with ground beef, chicken, or beans, and deep-fried. Save on extra fat and calories and air fry them instead. Top them with your favorite zero point ingredients such as Greek Yogurt, tomatoes, scallions, lettuce, and fat-free refried beans. These are the chimichangas I made in my latest meal prep video. With the tortilla that I used one chimichanga is only 3 smart points....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar 2 large eggs, separated, plus 1 egg yolk, all at room temperature 3 tablespoons heavy cream 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Put butter and 1/3 cup sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment....

Ingredients 1/2 cup warm (100 degrees to 110 degrees) water 1 package active dry yeast 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 2/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, plus melted butter for the mold 1 1/2 quarts berries (such as strawberries, blackberrries, or raspberries) 3 cups fruity red wine (such as Lambrusco, Merlot, or Gamay) 1 1/2 cups sugar Preparation Make the savarin: Place 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl, and sprinkle yeast over water; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes....

Instead of heating a pot full of oil that will eventually stink up your house and add a lot of extra fat to your onion rings, try baking them or air frying the onion rings next time. This post has been updated with a better recipe and new pictures to help you achieve crispy baked onion rings every time. I kept on putting this recipe off because of how many times I’ve struggled with getting bread crumbs to stick to every part of the onion ring....

Ingredients 4 fajita-size (6-inch) flour tortillas 1/3 cup seedless raspberry all-fruit jam 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1 cup raspberries 1 cup blackberries 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved, or quartered if large 1 cup blueberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place tortillas on a baking sheet and top each with a tablespoon of jam, spreading it almost to the edge. Bake until tortilla is crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove and cool to room temperature....

Ingredients 12 cherries, pitted and halved 2 tablespoons Amaretto Dry sparkling wine, such as brut Champagne Preparation Divide cherries among four tall, narrow glasses or Champagne flutes and top each with 1 1/2 teaspoons Amaretto. Let sit 10 minutes. To serve, top each with chilled sparkling wine. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for parchment 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 6 ounces (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, and beat until smooth. Add dry ingredients, and beat until combined....

Ingredients 6 to 8 Kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced crosswise 4 habernero peppers 1 cup pickling salt 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups red-wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds 4 whole allspice 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds Preparation Place cucumbers in a large bowl. Cut 1 pepper in half and place in the bowl along with the 3 remaining peppers, pickling salt, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 cups water....

Ingredients 3 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken stock, skimmed of fat Generous pinch of saffron threads 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, diced 4 large yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced (about 2 pounds) 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons half-and-half or milk Freshly ground black pepper Pinch of ground cayenne pepper...

Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), thick ends removed 1 bunch scallions, trimmed 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), thinly sliced, plus 3 tablespoons oil from jar 1 pound store-bought pizza dough, thawed if frozen 1 cup ricotta Preparation Heat grill to medium. In a large bowl, combine asparagus, scallions, and 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 6 to 9 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Ground Turkey 2 Gala Apples 2 cloves Minced Garlic 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard 1 1/2 pounds Brussel Sprouts, Shreded 1/2 cup Virtue Cider Michigan Apple 1 Yellow Onion, Sliced Thinly Preparation For the turkey burgers, thinly slice one apple and reserve for later Shred the other apple with the larger side of a box grater; thinly slice the onion and fennel...

Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese 1 tablespoon mango chutney 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham, coarsely chopped Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 slices pumpernickel bread 1/4 English cucumber, thinly sliced Preparation In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, chutney, and mustard. Stir in ham; season with salt and pepper. Make two sandwiches with bread, ham salad, and cucumber. Related Video