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Ingredients 1 angel food cake (fat free) 2 boxes sugar free / fat free pudding (cheesecake, vanilla, or white chocolate flavor) - make according to directions, use skim milk 1 - 2 cups fruit of choice - use two or three kinds (strawberries, blue/black berries, fresh pineapple, kiwi, etc…) 1 container fat free cool whip / can substitute fresh whipped cream for 0 carbs food coloring if desired Preparation slice angel food cake into 1/4 inch pieces and line a trifle or glass cassarole pan alternate with layers of pudding, fruit, and cake top with fat free cool whip (color with food coloring if you like) refridgerate at least 2 hours

Ingredients 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup vodka (try pepper flavored) 3 tablespoons coarse sea salt 1 tablespoon lemon pepper Preparation Prick each tomato with a skewer or toothpick 5 or 6 times. Place the tomatoes in a small bowl and pour the vodka over them. Soak the tomatoes in the vodka, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours or overnight. To serve, place the tomatoes in a serving bowl (or martini glasses)....

Ingredients Chicken livers Chopped Garlic 2-3 cloves Finely chopped onions 1/4 c. 1/4 C. cooking Sherry 1/4 C. cooking wine 1/2 lb. bacon small amount of butter garlic salt Peppper Preparation chop bacon and fry in large fly pan. Add onions, garlic and livers when almost crisp. Add butter if mixture gets dry. Once livers are gray (approx 15 minutes). Add wine and sherry, saute covered approx 15 -20 minutes. Add seasonings and serve warm

Ingredients 400g tin Dunn’s River Peas & Beans 400g tin coconut milk 1 onion, finely chopped 1 chili, finely chopped 300g/10 and a half oz fat rice 400ml vegetable stock Preparation In a saucepan soften 1 finely chopped onion in 2tbsp oil Remove the seeds from 1 fresh red chili, chop finely and add to the pan Add 1 x 400ml can Dunn’s River Coconut Milk, 300g Encona White Rice and salt & pepper, to taste Drain 1 x 400g Dunn’s River Caribbean Peas & Beans and add to the pan Stir in 400ml vegetable stock Bring to the boil then reduce the heat Stir, cover the pan and cook on a low heat for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed...

Ingredients 1 Whole Free Range Chicken Rub=Equal parts, fresh ground black pepper,salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika. Brine=1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup Salt, 1 Tablespoon Zatarains Cajun spice(or any seasoned salt with cayenne should do), can of beer, 1/2 cup lemon juice and a few red pepper flakes. Water to make 1 gallon of brine mixture. Olive oil Preparation Rinse the bird. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Put a couple cups of water in a large pan(large enough to contain the bird and cover it with water) over med heat and add the ingredients to the brine stir until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients about 2-3 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil 3-5 fat garlic cloves 1 lb. of linguini 2-3 Tbsp of chopped flat leaf parsley 2 cans minced clams Preparation start big pot of salted water for pasta, when it boils, add linguini or other pasta. Finely (or coarsely if you prefer) chop at least 3 cloves of garlic (more if you like). Use a small saucepan to fry the garlic gently in a few Tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil until golden, add 2 cans of minced clams, juice and all....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups rolled oats 8 medjool dates, pitted and chopped 1 1/3 cups unsweetened soy milk 1 1/2 cups raw almond butter 3/4 cup coconut, reserving 1/4 cup (optional) 100% all-fruit preserves Preparation Grind oats slightly in a high-powered blender. Pour into a bowl and mix with dates, soy milk, almond butter, and coconut. Form into balls and press down in middle with thumb and place a small amount of fruit preserves in the indentation or roll in reserved coconut....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage 2 cups (16 oz) small-curd cottage cheese 1 package (8 oz) uncooked manicotti shells 1 jar (26 oz) Italian baking sauce 1 cup (4 oz) shredded part skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl combine sausage and cottage cheese. Stuff into UNCOOKED manicotti shells.* Place in a greased 13x9x2 baking dish. Top with baking sauce. Cover and bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of a shell reads 160 degrees....

Ingredients 16 ounces piquillo peppers or roasted red peppers, drained 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Canola oil 1 teaspoon clover honey Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 medium Glove eggplant, skin on, diced 3/4 pound wide egg noodles Fresh flat leaf parsley Fresh oregano 1 pint fresh ricotta Preparation Bring large pot of salted water to a boil....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup minced onions salt fresh ground black pepper 3 lbs fresh spinach, washed, stemmed and finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 cups heavy cream 12 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat the oven to 375. Lightly grease a 6 cup casserole. In a large saute pan, melt the remaining butter. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 2 minutes, or until the onions are soft....

Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp minced garlic (equivalent to 4 cloves) 1 chopped sweet onion 1 1/2 lb skinless chicken thighs cut in bite size pieces 5 pureed ripe roma tomatoes 2 1/2 tbsp Sweet Hungarian Paprika a pinch of salt a pinch of ground cumin seed a pinch of cayenne a few grinds of the pepper grinder 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt 2 tbsp unsalted butter...

Ingredients Meat: 1 lb ground beef 1 lb sausage meat (remove casing) 1 lb stew beef chunks (cut into 1 inch pieces, or smaller) Everything else: 1 15 oz can kidney beans 1 can baked beans 1 can pinto beans 4 pieces chipotle chiles (canned) 2 30 oz cans crushed tomatoes with puree Seasonings: 1 large onion 3 tbsp chili powder 3 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp cumin...

Ingredients 3 lb flat iron steak Rub: 2 Tbsp Salt 1 Tbsp. Pepper 2 Tbsp smoked Paprika 1 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp dry mustard 1 tbsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar 1 tsp ground red pepper 1 large sweet onion 2 green peppers 1 pkg. shredded Mexican cheese 2 Tbsp. Olive oil Flour tortillas Sour cream (optional) Tomatillo salsa: 10 tomatillos ¼ cup packed fresh cilantro 7 large green onions w/ ½ stems...

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/2 c flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 c chopped pecans 6 eggs 6 bars of bittersweet chocolate 16 tbsp butter 1 c milk 1 tbsp vanilla 1/2 c sweet wine (concord) 1 c heavy cream Powdered sugar 6 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp Cocoa powder 14 c milk 4 tbsp powdered confectiners sugar Preparation Separate eggs. Whip yolks with the sugar....

Ingredients 2 lb.frozen chicken tenders (or breasts) 2 Large sweet onions 2 large red bell peppers 2 large yellow bell peppers 1 lb. large mushrooms cherry tomaotes jicima chicken marinade: 1/2 cup red wine (or grape juice) 1/2 cup lite soy sauce 2 cloves garlic Olive oil topping: 3/4 c. olive oil garlic salt pepper 1/2 t. dried parsley fresh chopped chives (or other fresh herbs) Preparation Cut chicken into large, bite-sized pieces....

Ingredients 3 cups tricolor rotini pasta, cooked, drained and cooled 1 cup ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup chopped unpeeled cucumber 1/2 cup sliced black olives 1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion Preparation TOSS all ingredients in large bowl. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Ingredients 1 chicken, 2-3 lbs., cut into serving pieces 1 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 egg, well beaten 2 cups breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons flour 1-1/2 cups chicken stock or water Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange chicken in a flame-proof baking dish (metal is best), skin side up; sprinkle with salt and pepper; brush generously with beaten egg; sprinkle immediately with crumbs (so they stick well); dribble melted butter over chicken....

Ingredients 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 6 eggs, separated - discard two yolks 1/2 cup superfine sugar pinch of salt Preparation Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler, being careful not to let the top pan touch the water, Set aside. Whip egg withites over a bath of ice water until stiff. Beat the 4 yolks with sugar over a bath of warm water until very pale yellow (about 5 minutes)....

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Ingredients 4 gold kiwis 4 green kiwis 1 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation Peel kiwis and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and carefully mix until well-blended. Chill for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve with corn tortilla chips or as an accompaniment to grilled pork, lamb, fish, or chicken....