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Recipes

Hawaiian Style Pancakes

(1 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

The Gazebo Restaurant on Maui is known for their macadamia nut pancakes and I've tried to copy them to the delight of my friends here on the mainland. I think they're just as good without the nuts and that the real secret is serving them with... MORE»

Recipe #353047

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Black Bottom Zucchini Brownies

(4 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

I've enjoyed zucchini cakes, cobbler, and breads that I've found here and hope that you'll enjoy these moist, cake like brownies--they disappear fast here! I love them with the glaze but they're very good without it too. My garden is in zucchini... MORE»

Recipe #133383

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Espresso Truffle Cream Frosting

Posted by TommyGato  

This recipe was created to frost an ice cream cake but it would be wonderful for a refrigerated cake too. Most frostings are designed for room temperature so I adapted a truffle recipe because truffles freeze well. I think this frosting is... MORE»

Recipe #104287

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Lower Carb Pizza Dough (Two 14

(3 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

This is a variation on my favorite Pizza Dough recipe from an old Doubleday Cookbook. You'll find the dough more elastic and the crust more chewy than regular pizza. The key ingredient is Vital Wheat Gluten that shows up in many low carb foods. Be... MORE»

Recipe #104079

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Homemade Gatorade

(4 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

We Googled Gatorade after realizing how much the cost of this product adds up. This is the result of much trial and error. The envelopes with non Kool-Aid drink mixes (like Wylers) are usually more like Gatorade. Kool-Aid seems to have its own... MORE»

Recipe #93652

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Homemade Frappe Cappuccino

Posted by TommyGato  

It couldn't be easier to make and everybody thinks my version, with fresh brewed espresso, is better. The recipe is sized to refill one bottle. If making several, just put the right amount of espresso and sugar in each bottle and fill to the... MORE»

Recipe #93649

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Ben & Jerry' S Raspberry Sorbet

Posted by TommyGato  

This recipe is from Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream and Dessert Book and it got many ooo's and ahhh's at a dinner recently. It is sized for a countertop freezer but you can double or triple the recipe for a larger ice cream freezer. The... MORE»

Recipe #93176

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Coconut Ice Cream

(1 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

If you love coconut cream pie, you've got to try this! This recipe is for a small, countertop freezer but it doubles easily if you're using a larger 1/2 gallon freezer. I recommend using fat-free cream cheese since the thickeners will make the ice... MORE»

Recipe #90237

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Mascarpone Cheese Substitute

(6 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

Ok, it's not perfect but it's so close that no one noticed a difference in my tiramisu. Mascarpone costs about four times as much as these ingredients at our local markets. Give it a try if you face the same costs and I doubt you'll have any... MORE»

Recipe #72555

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Namurrah or Cream of Wheat Cake

(1 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

This is the easiest cake imaginable! Try it if you're looking for a low-fat cake or if (like me) you're wondering when the Cream of Wheat will ever get used up. The texture is like a muffin merged with pudding. It's different than most cakes but... MORE»

Recipe #72469

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Lemon Buttermilk Pudding Cake

(2 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

While lower in fat than most Lemon Pudding Cakes, the buttermilk gives this dessert a rich, full bodied flavor. Try it both warm and chilled. The cake is light as a feather while warm and the pudding is runny, more like a sauce. When chilled, the... MORE»

Recipe #69980

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Quick and Light Cockaleekie Soup (Chicken and Leek)

Posted by TommyGato  

The distinct flavor of leeks makes a wonderful light soup. Even though I have Scotch ancestors, I've never made this using prunes. Its so good in its simple form, I just hate to tinker. (From an old Doubleday Cookbook.) MORE»

Recipe #69793

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Ham and Peppers Stir Fry With Sweet and Sour Sauce

(2 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

We call this "Ham and Peppers" but there's onion and pineapple too. This is a great quick meal and an excellent use for leftover ham. The recipe was originally from a Doubleday Cookbook but has evolved during the past 12 years to suit... MORE»

Recipe #69792

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Honey Almond Biscotti

(6 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

I love the honey flavor of these biscotti as much the almond aroma while they bake. Based on "Biscotti Napoletani" from Nick Malgieri's book, Great Italian Desserts, the three flavoring ingredients are just honey-almond-cinnamon. They're... MORE»

Recipe #68711

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Sesame Brittle

Posted by TommyGato  

Finally I found how to make a favorite treat from the Middle Eastern store. Nick Malgieri calls this "Cubbbaita di Giugiulena" or Sicilian Sesame Brittle in his book, Great Italian Deserts. He says this recipe is true to its Arab origins. MORE»

Recipe #68019

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Watermelon Pudding or Sauce

(1 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

A unique, good tasting, somewhat exotic dessert. Called "Gelo di Melone" if you use all the ingredients, a summer treat in Sicily. In making this the first time, I imagined soaking sliced sponge layers to make a true watermelon cake; or... MORE»

Recipe #67676

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Juicy Roast Beef

(5 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

If you like seeing some "red" in your meat, this recipe is for you! Since the goal is to sear the natural juices inside the roast, you'll get very little in the pan. Gravy lovers might want a can of beef broth or packaged mix. You'll love the... MORE»

Recipe #67238

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Lower Fat Cheese Fries

(3 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

These have a delightful flavor and are a satisfying alternative to fries that are fried. Note that you'll need to soak and scrub the pan but it's well worth the effort. Use a non-stick pan if you have one available. MORE»

Recipe #66707

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Tapioca Pudding

(1 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

This creamy pudding seems much richer than it actually is. I prefer making it with low-fat (2%) or whole milk, but it is very good using fat free. Substituting unsweetened coconut milk for a cup of the milk makes an interesting variation. Note... MORE»

Recipe #66363

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