6 large eggs
2 cups espresso, cooled
1 cup sugar
16 oz mascarpone cheese
1/8 cup cocoa
20 ladyfingers, toasted
Combine 6 egg yolks, 2 tbsp espresso and sugar into large bowl. Beat 2-3 minutes. Add mascarpone cheese and beat 3-5 minutes until smooth.
In another bowl, combine 6 egg whites and a pinch of sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Genty fold into mascarpone mixture.
Dip one side of each ladyfinger into remaining espresso and layer on bottom of 9x9 serving dish. Spread 1/2 of mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with cocoa. Add another layer of ladyfingers and finish with mascarpone layer and another sprinkle of cocoa. Refridgerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Mexican Chili
1 lb ground round
1 cup prechopped onion
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes w/garlic, undrained
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup hot water
2 tbsp chili powder
1 oz semisweet chocloate, coarsley chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Cook beef and onion in a large saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain, if necessary, and return beef mixutre to pan. Add tomatoes, and remaining ingredients; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
6 servings (1 cup)
4 Weight Watchers Points
215 calories 7.5g fat 3.9g fiber
1 cup prechopped onion
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes w/garlic, undrained
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup hot water
2 tbsp chili powder
1 oz semisweet chocloate, coarsley chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Cook beef and onion in a large saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain, if necessary, and return beef mixutre to pan. Add tomatoes, and remaining ingredients; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
6 servings (1 cup)
4 Weight Watchers Points
215 calories 7.5g fat 3.9g fiber
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Italian Style Eggplant
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp water
2/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 large eggplant, cut crosswise into 8 (1/2" thick) slices
cooking spray
1/2 cup pizza sauce (I used leftover spaghetti)
1 cup (4 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Preheat broiler.
Combine egg and water in a shallow bowl. Combine breadcrumbs and pepper in another shallow bowl. Dip eggplant slices into egg mixture, coating both sides; dredge in breadcrumbs, turnint to coat both sides.
Line a baking sheet with foil; coat with cooking spray. Place eggplant on baking sheet; broil 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until eggplant is golden brown and tender. Spoon 1 tbsp pizza sauce onto each eggplant slice; top with cheese. Return to broiler, and broil 1 to 2 minutesor until cheese melts.
4 servings (2 eggplant slices)
WW Points - 4
218 calories 8.4g fat
I had 3/4 cup spaghetti noodles and it made the meal 7 points.
Also, I just baked at 450 cause I don't know how to broil.
1 tbsp water
2/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 large eggplant, cut crosswise into 8 (1/2" thick) slices
cooking spray
1/2 cup pizza sauce (I used leftover spaghetti)
1 cup (4 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Preheat broiler.
Combine egg and water in a shallow bowl. Combine breadcrumbs and pepper in another shallow bowl. Dip eggplant slices into egg mixture, coating both sides; dredge in breadcrumbs, turnint to coat both sides.
Line a baking sheet with foil; coat with cooking spray. Place eggplant on baking sheet; broil 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until eggplant is golden brown and tender. Spoon 1 tbsp pizza sauce onto each eggplant slice; top with cheese. Return to broiler, and broil 1 to 2 minutesor until cheese melts.
4 servings (2 eggplant slices)
WW Points - 4
218 calories 8.4g fat
I had 3/4 cup spaghetti noodles and it made the meal 7 points.
Also, I just baked at 450 cause I don't know how to broil.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Hamburger Steak
1 lb ground sirloin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp dried italian seasoning
cooking spray
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup beef consomme
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Shape into 4 (1/2 inch thick) patties.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer patties to a platter, and keep warm.
Add onion to pan; coat onion with cooking spray. Saute over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. Return patties to pan. Combine consomme and vinegar; pour over onion and patties. Bring mixture to a boil ; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until meat is done.
4 servings (1 patty and 1/3 cup onion mixture)
Weight Watchers Points - 4
163 calories 5g fat 0.8g fiber
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp dried italian seasoning
cooking spray
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup beef consomme
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Shape into 4 (1/2 inch thick) patties.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer patties to a platter, and keep warm.
Add onion to pan; coat onion with cooking spray. Saute over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. Return patties to pan. Combine consomme and vinegar; pour over onion and patties. Bring mixture to a boil ; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until meat is done.
4 servings (1 patty and 1/3 cup onion mixture)
Weight Watchers Points - 4
163 calories 5g fat 0.8g fiber
Friday, August 7, 2009
Tuscan Chicken
4 (6 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp water
Place chicken breast halves between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2 inch thickness using meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkile chicken evenly with salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Add tomatoes; cook 4 minutes or until tomato skins pop. Stir in balsamic vinegar and water. Cook 4 minutes or until chicken is done and liquid almost evaporates.
4 servings (1 chicken breast half and 1/3 cup tomato mixture)
5 Weight Watchers Points
238 Calories. 5.8g Fat. 0.9g Fiber
I only used 2 chicken breast and did not do the tomatos.
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp water
Place chicken breast halves between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2 inch thickness using meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkile chicken evenly with salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Add tomatoes; cook 4 minutes or until tomato skins pop. Stir in balsamic vinegar and water. Cook 4 minutes or until chicken is done and liquid almost evaporates.
4 servings (1 chicken breast half and 1/3 cup tomato mixture)
5 Weight Watchers Points
238 Calories. 5.8g Fat. 0.9g Fiber
I only used 2 chicken breast and did not do the tomatos.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Taco Soup
3/4 lb 93% lean ground beef
1 (16 oz) can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (1 oz) package 40% less sodium taco seasoning
2 cups water
1 cup frozen whole kernal corn, thawed
1 (14.5 oz) can Mexican style stewed tomatoes, chopped
Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add beef, and cook 4 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; stir to crumble.
Mash half of beans with the back of a fork or a potato masher. Add mashed beans, whole beans, taco seasoning, and remaining ingredients to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
5 servings at 1 1/3 cup
calories 202
Weight Watchers Points: 4
1 (16 oz) can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (1 oz) package 40% less sodium taco seasoning
2 cups water
1 cup frozen whole kernal corn, thawed
1 (14.5 oz) can Mexican style stewed tomatoes, chopped
Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add beef, and cook 4 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; stir to crumble.
Mash half of beans with the back of a fork or a potato masher. Add mashed beans, whole beans, taco seasoning, and remaining ingredients to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
5 servings at 1 1/3 cup
calories 202
Weight Watchers Points: 4
Friday, June 26, 2009
Santa Fe Ravioletti Soup
prep 3 minutes
cook 12 minutes
2 (14 oz) cans fat free, chicken broth
1 (7 oz) package 3-cheese ravioletti (I use Buitoni)
1 (16 oz) container refridgerated salsa
1 (15 oz) can no salt added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 oz) package diced cooked chicken (I use Tyson)
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
reduced fat sour cream
Bring broth to a boil in large saucepan over high heat. Add ravioletti, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in salsa and next 3 ingredients. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
Ladle soup into bowls; top with sour cream if desired.
1 1/4 cup soup is a serving at 234 calories.
4 Weight Watchers Points
cook 12 minutes
2 (14 oz) cans fat free, chicken broth
1 (7 oz) package 3-cheese ravioletti (I use Buitoni)
1 (16 oz) container refridgerated salsa
1 (15 oz) can no salt added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 oz) package diced cooked chicken (I use Tyson)
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
reduced fat sour cream
Bring broth to a boil in large saucepan over high heat. Add ravioletti, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in salsa and next 3 ingredients. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
Ladle soup into bowls; top with sour cream if desired.
1 1/4 cup soup is a serving at 234 calories.
4 Weight Watchers Points
Beef & Asparagus Stir-Fry
prep 7 minutes
cook 7 minutes
1/2 pound lean boneless top sirloin steak
3/4 pound asparagus spears
cooking spray
1 cup presliced mushrooms
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
brown rice
Trim fat from steak; cut into 1/8 inch this slices, and set aside.
Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus diagonally into 1 inch pieces, set aside.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add beef; stir-fry 3 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove meat from pan, and keep warm.
Reheat pan over medium-high heat. Recoat with cooking spray. Add asparagus, mushrooms, crushed red pepper; stir-fry 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Retern beef to pan; and soy sauce, and stir fry 1 minute.
Serve over brown rice.
1/2 cup of stir-fry and 1/2 cup of rice is a serving at 322 calories.
6 Points on Weight Watchers
cook 7 minutes
1/2 pound lean boneless top sirloin steak
3/4 pound asparagus spears
cooking spray
1 cup presliced mushrooms
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
brown rice
Trim fat from steak; cut into 1/8 inch this slices, and set aside.
Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus diagonally into 1 inch pieces, set aside.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add beef; stir-fry 3 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove meat from pan, and keep warm.
Reheat pan over medium-high heat. Recoat with cooking spray. Add asparagus, mushrooms, crushed red pepper; stir-fry 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Retern beef to pan; and soy sauce, and stir fry 1 minute.
Serve over brown rice.
1/2 cup of stir-fry and 1/2 cup of rice is a serving at 322 calories.
6 Points on Weight Watchers
Green Chili-Black Bean Chicken
prep 3 mins
cook 9 mins
cooking spray
1 1/2 lb chicken breast tenders, cut into bite size pieces.
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup sour cream
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high head. Coat pan with cooking spray.
Add chicken to pan; coat with cooking spray, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 7 minutes or until done, stirring occasionally.
Add black beans, tomatoes, and green chiles to chicken. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle cilantro over chicken mixture, and top with sour cream before serving.
1 1/2 cups chicken mixture and 1 tbsp sour cream is a serving at 252 calories.
4 Points for Weight Watchers
(I served mine over brown rice.)
cook 9 mins
cooking spray
1 1/2 lb chicken breast tenders, cut into bite size pieces.
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup sour cream
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high head. Coat pan with cooking spray.
Add chicken to pan; coat with cooking spray, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 7 minutes or until done, stirring occasionally.
Add black beans, tomatoes, and green chiles to chicken. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle cilantro over chicken mixture, and top with sour cream before serving.
1 1/2 cups chicken mixture and 1 tbsp sour cream is a serving at 252 calories.
4 Points for Weight Watchers
(I served mine over brown rice.)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Malibu & Pineapple Cupcakes
for the cupcakes:
1/2 c dried chopped pineapple
3 tbsp Malibu
1 c sweet butter, softened
1 c superfine sugar
2 c self-rising flour
1tsp baking powder
4 eggs
for the syrup:
5 tbsp Malibu
2 tbsp brown sugar
Soak the pineapples in the Malibu for 2 to 3 hours or overnight to soften them. Drain. Preheat the over to 350. Place 18 baking cups in muffin pans. Combine all cupcake ingredients in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and pale, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the pineapples. Spoon batter into the cups. Bake for 20 minutes.
While the cupcakes are in the oven, combine the syrup ingredients in a pan. Over low heat, dissolve the sugar in the rum. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Remove pans from oven. With a toothpick, prick 5 holes in each cupcake and pour the warm syrup over them. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool on a rack
1/2 c dried chopped pineapple
3 tbsp Malibu
1 c sweet butter, softened
1 c superfine sugar
2 c self-rising flour
1tsp baking powder
4 eggs
for the syrup:
5 tbsp Malibu
2 tbsp brown sugar
Soak the pineapples in the Malibu for 2 to 3 hours or overnight to soften them. Drain. Preheat the over to 350. Place 18 baking cups in muffin pans. Combine all cupcake ingredients in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and pale, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the pineapples. Spoon batter into the cups. Bake for 20 minutes.
While the cupcakes are in the oven, combine the syrup ingredients in a pan. Over low heat, dissolve the sugar in the rum. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Remove pans from oven. With a toothpick, prick 5 holes in each cupcake and pour the warm syrup over them. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool on a rack
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