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Orange Chocolate Toasted Pecan Sticky Buns

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Orange Chocolate Toasted Pecan Sticky Buns</h2>
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<b>Ingredients </b><br />
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Filling – this is the amount for one pan of 7 sticky buns using half the dough – make another batch for the other half of the brioche dough if making two pans.  If not, make something else with the other half of the brioche dough or freeze it for later use.<br />2 tablespoons brown sugar<br />2 tablespoons granulated sugar<br />1 teaspoon orange zest<br />1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br />2/3 cup grated milk or dark chocolate<br /><br />Gooey Topping<br />Adapted from Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery, with my revisions<br />3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks), unsalted butter<br />1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar<br />1/3 cup honey<br />1/3 cup heavy cream<br />1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice<br />1 to 2 teaspoons orange zest<br />1/4 teaspoon kosher salt<br />Supremes from 4 navel oranges, divided – How to supreme an orange<br />2 cups toasted whole pecans, half of them chopped, divided (1 cup for each pan)<br /><br />For more details please visit : <a href="http://parsleysagesweet.com/2012/01/21/orange-chocolate-toasted-pecan-sticky-buns-and-bad-boy-first-love-part-one/" target="_blank">parsleysagesweet</a><br />

Orange Chocolate Toasted Pecan Sticky Buns

Orange Chocolate Toasted Pecan Sticky Buns Ingredients Filling – this is the amount for one pan of 7 sticky buns using half the dough...

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Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

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Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese </h2>
<b>Ingredients:</b><br /><br />
<ul>
<li>    12 oz high fiber elbows like Ronzoni Smart Taste</li>
<li>    1 1/2 tbsp butter</li>
<li>    1/4 cup minced onion</li>
<li>    1/4 cup flour</li>
<li>    2 cups skim milk</li>
<li>    1 cup fat free chicken broth (vegetarians use vegetable broth)</li>
<li>    8 oz (2 cups) reduced-fat sharp cheddar (Cabot 50%)</li>
<li>    salt and fresh pepper to taste</li>
<li>    12 oz fresh broccoli florets (I used pre-cut bag)</li>
<li>    2 tbsp grated parmesan</li>
<li>    1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs</li>
<li>    cooking spray</li>
</ul>
For more details please visit : <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/skinny-baked-broccoli-macaroni-and.html" target="_blank">skinnytaste</a>

Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients: 12 oz high fiber elbows like Ronzoni Smart Taste 1 1/2 tbsp butter ...

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Eggplant Pizzas

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Eggplant Pizzas</h2>
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>1 globe eggplant, about 8 ounces and 9-10 inches long</li>
<li>about 1 T salt, for drawing water out of eggplant</li>
<li>about 2 T olive oil, for brushing eggplant before roasting</li>
<li>about 2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning, for sprinkling on eggplant before roasting</li>
<li>10 large basil leaves, cut in chiffonade strips (optional)</li>
<li>1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan</li>
<li>1/3 cup finely grated low-fat mozzarella blend </li>
<li>hot red pepper flakes for sprinkling finished pizza (optional)</li>
</ul>
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<b>Sauce Ingredients:</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>2-3 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil</li>
<li>3 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped </li>
<li>1 can good quality petite diced tomatoes with liquid (or use 3 cups peeled and diced fresh tomatoes)</li>
<li>1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning blend</li>
<li>1/4 tsp. dried oregano (use Greek or Turkish oregano)</li>
</ul>
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<b>Instructions</b><br />
See full instructions on :<a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2012/08/recipe-for-julia-childs-eggplant-pizzas.html" target="_blank"> www.kalynskitchen.com</a><br />
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Eggplant Pizzas

Eggplant Pizzas Ingredients: 1 globe eggplant, about 8 ounces and 9-10 inches long about 1 T salt, for drawing water out of eggpla...

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Buttery Garlic Naan

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Buttery Garlic Naan </h2>
<br /><b>Ingredients:</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast</li>
<li>2 tablespoons granulated sugar</li>
<li>1/4 cup warm water (~110 degrees F)</li>
<li>4 to 4 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting and shaping</li>
<li>2 teaspoons salt</li>
<li>1 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li>2 teaspoons minced garlic</li>
<li>3 tablespoons milk</li>
<li>2 tablespoons sour cream</li>
<li>1 egg, lightly beaten</li>
<li>2 tablespoons vegetable oil</li>
<li>3/4 cup warm water (~110 degrees F)</li>
<li>3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted</li>
<li>2 teaspoons minced garlic, for garnish</li>
<li>1 tablespoon minced parsley, for garnish</li>
</ul>
<br /><b>instructions</b><br /><br />See full instructions on <a href="http://www.girlversusdough.com/2012/07/05/buttery-garlic-naan/" target="_blank">girlversusdough</a><br /><br />

Buttery Garlic Naan

Buttery Garlic Naan Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup warm water (~1...

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Yellow Squash Fritters

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Yellow Squash Fritters </h2>
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<b>Ingredients</b><br /><br />
<ul>
<li>    2lbs Yellow Squash (2-3)</li>
<li>    1 teaspoon sea salt, plus extra to taste</li>
<li>    2 green onions, split lengthwise and sliced thin</li>
<li>    1 large egg, lightly beaten</li>
<li>    Freshly ground black pepper</li>
<li>    1/4 cup maninis all-purpose flour</li>
<li>    1/2 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li>    Canola oil, for frying</li>
<li>    1 cup greek yogurt</li>
<li>    1 tablespoon chopped chives</li>
<li>    2 tablespoons lemon juice</li>
<li>    1/4 teaspoon lemon zest</li>
<li>    1 Pinch of salt</li>
<li>    1 tsp crushed garlic </li>
</ul>
<br /><br />See full instructions on :<a href="http://whatsfordinner-momwhatsfordinner.blogspot.com.tr/2012/08/yellow-squash-fritters.html" target="_blank"> whatsfordinner-momwhatsfordinner.blogspot.com</a>

Yellow Squash Fritters

Yellow Squash Fritters Ingredients 2lbs Yellow Squash (2-3) 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus extra to taste 2 green onions, s...

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How to Make Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

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How to Make Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls </h2>
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br /><br />
<ul>
<li>    About 14 edible rice papers (also called rice wrappers sometimes)</li>
<li>    About 1 cup fresh mint leaves</li>
<li>    About 7 oz cooked shrimps, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise (I weighted them before peeling them)</li>
<li>    About 14 lettuce leaves</li>
<li>    About 2 cups cooked rice vermicelli, cold</li>
<li>    About 3 cups fresh bean sprouts</li>
<li>    For the sauce</li>
<li>    4 tbsp rice vinegar</li>
<li>    4 tbsp fish sauce</li>
<li>    1 cup water</li>
<li>    1 tbsp sugar</li>
<li>    1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)</li>
<li>    1 tbsp grated carrots (optional)</li>
</ul>
<br /><b>Instructions</b><br />See full instructions on : <a href="http://notenoughcinnamon.com/2013/03/17/how-to-make-vietnamese-fresh-spring-rolls-step-by-step-recipe/" target="_blank">notenoughcinnamon.com</a><br />

How to Make Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

How to Make Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls Ingredients: About 14 edible rice papers (also called rice wrappers sometimes) Ab...

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Loaded Potato & Buffalo Chicken Casserole

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Loaded Potato & Buffalo Chicken Casserole </h2>
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<b>Ingredients</b><br /><br />
<ul>
<li>    24 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes</li>
<li>    30 oz. potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes  (I leave the skin on)</li>
<li>    2 TBS. olive oil </li>
<li>    1 1/2 tsp. salt</li>
<li>    1 TBS. freshly ground pepper</li>
<li>    1 TBS. paprika </li>
<li>    2 TBS. garlic powder </li>
<li>    6 TBS. hot sauce </li>
</ul>
<br /><b>Topping:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>    8 oz. Weight Watchers Reduced-fat shredded Mexican-style cheese</li>
<li>    6 oz. turkey bacon, diced and pan fried until crispy</li>
<li>    1 c diced green onion</li>
</ul>
<br /><b>Instructions</b><br />See full instructions on : <a href="http://cooklisacook.blogspot.com.tr/2012/03/slimmed-down-loaded-potato-buffalo.html" target="_blank">cooklisacook.blogspot.com </a>

Loaded Potato & Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Loaded Potato & Buffalo Chicken Casserole Ingredients 24 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes ...

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