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Chocolatti Semifreddo

Posted by Cookin'Diva  

A semifreddo is a frozen Italian dessert. This recipe is something like a frozen chocolate mousse, flecked with coarse bits of crumbled cookie. My husband and I learned to make this dessert while on a vacation in Italy. The hosts of our Tuscan... MORE»

Recipe #373545

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Flatbread Pizza With BBQ Chicken, Gruyere and Caramelized Onion

(2 reviews) Posted by Cookin'Diva  

I love the new flatbreads that make a great low-calorie pizza crust. My grocery chain carries a brand called "FlatOut" in the deli area. If you can't find flatbreads, use a thin pre-baked pizza crust or use pita breads (split in half... MORE»

Recipe #371955

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Banana Oatmeal Muffins (Or Bread)

Posted by Cookin'Diva  

These healthy muffins have a sweet crunchy topping and little bits of banana that keep the muffins moist. Grab your morning coffee and two muffins, and you'll have a healthy and tasty breakfast on-the-run! Alternate instructions are provided... MORE»

Recipe #351819

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Cranberry Bliss Bars (Easy Version )

(1 reviews) Posted by Cookin'Diva  

This is a simple version of Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks Copycat ), #203229, which is my signature recipe. This easier version makes a 9x13 pan (the original recipe is for a 10x15 pan) and uses a simpler list of ingredients. The result is a chewy iced... MORE»

Recipe #350660

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One-Hour Chili

(1 reviews) Posted by Cookin'Diva  

Rich and hearty, but with lots of veggies that have been slow-cooked so that they seem to melt into the other ingredients. Don't scoff at the Tomato Soup in the recipe - it adds wonderful body and a bit of sweetness to balance the spice. If you... MORE»

Recipe #348632

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Baked Penne With Sausage and Spinach (Oven or Crock-Pot)

Posted by Cookin'Diva  

This baked pasta recipe is great for a potluck, or to take to someone who is in need of a home-cooked "comfort" meal. It's very flavorful, simple to prepare, and inexpensive to make. You can bake it in the oven or make it in the... MORE»

Recipe #343084

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Halloween Caramel Corn With Crispy "worms"

(1 reviews) Posted by Cookin'Diva  

Crisp buttery popcorn, peanuts, candy corn and crispy Chow Mein "worms" will appeal to spooks and goblins everywhere! I always told my kids that the little chow mein noodles were Halloween "worms", and they looked forward to... MORE»

Recipe #332989

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Key Lime Pie With 5 Ingredients

Posted by Cookin'Diva  

I wanted a quick and easy pie that would mimic the flavor of Key Lime Pie but without the fuss. I tried a popular on-line recipe but found that without a gelling ingredient, the pie was messy to serve and the slices ran together. To solve the... MORE»

Recipe #331194

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Chorizo and Egg Breakfast Burritos - OAMC

(2 reviews) Posted by Cookin'Diva  

Chorizo is a Mexican sausage. It's high in fat but it's very flavorful so you don't need much of it. If you can't find it, substitute bulk pork sausage and add 1 t. taco seasoning. It won't be as good, but you'll still have a filling breakfast.... MORE»

Recipe #329725

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Starbucks Chewy Fruit and Nut Bars

(2 reviews) Posted by Cookin'Diva  

In fall 2008, Starbucks added several "healthy" breakfast items to their bakery case. My husband commented to me, "Look, they have a granola bar that looks exactly like the ones you make!" I checked their list of ingredients... MORE»

Recipe #327202

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Layered Chicken Enchilada Suiza

(2 reviews) Posted by Cookin'Diva  

This is the type of recipe that suits a college student or inexperienced cook. I developed it for my son who studies at Purdue. Rather than rolling individual enchiladas, you create a layered casserole with the corn tortillas on the bottom.... MORE»

Recipe #326234

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Crescent Egg Casserole With Ham

(7 reviews) Posted by Cookin'Diva  

We love breakfast casseroles but most of them feature sausage, and we prefer ham. I think you'll also enjoy that this recipe looks beautiful when served, making it nice enough for brunch or company. Save yourself some time in the morning by... MORE»

Recipe #319731

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Dill Dip for Weight Watchers

Posted by Cookin'Diva  

This tasty veggie dip is much less expensive than buying a tub of prepared dip from the Grocery Store. Also, the cottage cheese is a big help with your daily milk and calcium requirements. MORE»

Recipe #317638

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Light Layered Angel Food Dessert (Low-Fat)

Posted by Cookin'Diva  

Light, luscious and perfect for a hot summer evening. This dessert combines layers of store-bought angel food cake, 2 kinds of fruit, fluffy pudding and Cool Whip. Instead of strawberries, you could substitute whatever fruit is bursting with... MORE»

Recipe #317607

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Salmon Spread With Two Ingredients

(3 reviews) Posted by Cookin'Diva  

Bake extra salmon at dinner and use the leftovers to make a salmon spread the next day. You'll find that this spread is unbelievably flavorful, but only uses two ingredients. Serve as an appetizer, or serve the crackers along with salad and... MORE»

Recipe #307541

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Simple Chicken Stroganoff

Posted by Cookin'Diva  

When my son went to college, I scoured cookbooks for the type of recipes that would fit his fast, simple approach to cooking. I loved the cookbook series called "A Man and A Can", and developed this recipe based on one of the... MORE»

Recipe #291776

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Rosemary Roast Pork

Posted by Cookin'Diva  

This pork roast is brined for one day, and then coated with a fragrant herb mixture prior to baking. The resulting roast is fork tender and very flavorful. Use the drippings in the pan to make a wonderful gravy. MORE»

Recipe #291704

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Pepperoni Bread (Using Refrigerator Loaf)

(7 reviews) Posted by Cookin'Diva  

Start with a tube of refrigerator bread dough, then add pizza-like toppings, roll up and bake until golden. This loaf is great served alongside spaghetti, or serve slices as an appetizer with a marinara dipping sauce. MORE»

Recipe #291227

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Pumpkin Pie Crunch (Light Version)

(3 reviews) Posted by Cookin'Diva  

My whole family loves Pumpkin Pie Crunch, which is a simple dessert that tastes like pumpkin pie with a buttery crumb topping. However, the fat and calories in the original version are deadly. In this lightened version, the fat and calories are... MORE»

Recipe #270948

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Butternut Squash Bisque (Roasting Method)

(2 reviews) Posted by Cookin'Diva  

What makes this soup so flavorful is that you roast the veggies in advance (squash, onions, apple). The roasting process concentrates and caramelizes the flavors. Then after roasting, it's a simple process to puree all the ingredients in a... MORE»

Recipe #260929

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