Chocolate Cupcakes with Flaming Strawberries. Call me easily amused, but these little torch-topped cupcakes delight me. Besides being a cute novelty item for a party, I think they would add a little drama to the end of a romantic meal. I've been looking for something different to serve for Valentine's dessert, and this is definitely different. The strawberries are hollowed out and filled with a bit of liquor, then ignited with a match. For the cake portion, I chose a One Bowl Chocolate Cupcake recipe because 1. it's quick 2. it is easy, and 3. it fits my prerequisite for a light ending on date night. I should say, a light ending provided you don't eat too many. The cakes are just sweet enough, and have a light, fluffy crumb - the perfect vehicle for rich chocolate buttercream. Notes for flaming strawberries:Any alcohol below 80 proof will not ignite well.
Shaina made a margarita version of this on Babble Food. Chocolate Cupcakes with Flaming Strawberries Yield: About 20 cupcakes [click to print]Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Susan’s Fatfree Pasta Primavera. Susan’s Fatfree Pasta Primavera Recipe By :Susan Voisin Serving Size : 8 This is a great quick meal. To make the sauce richer, use more soy milk and less water. P.S. I like recipes that make a LOT. We’re big on leftovers here. 16 ounces rotini pasta 32 ounces frozen California-blend vegetables — (2 1-lb bags) Or other vegetable blend 15 ounces chickpeas, canned or cooked, drained 1 cup fat-free soy milk 2-4 cloves garlic 1-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (to taste) 1 cup water — (from cooking pasta) 2 teaspoons Bill’s Best Chik’nish Seasoning (or other vegetarian broth mix) 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper — to taste 1 tablespoon cornstarch — MIXED WITH 2 tablespoons water black olives, optional Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water.
While the pasta is cooking, combine the soy milk, garlic, and seasonings in small saucepan. Per serving (without olives): 331 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (4% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 65g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 342mg Sodium. Fatfree Vegan Recipes. What I’ve Learned From a Month of Being a Vegetarian. On Moving Toward Vegetarianism: Getting the Protein You Need. Photo by Kelly Rossiter Hands down, the number one response I get from people when I mention that my children are both vegetarian is "but how do they get enough protein? " Getting your daily requirement of protein is actually pretty easy. In fact, if you are eating meat, chances are you are consuming more protein than you need. Eating any kind of balanced diet simply requires a little thought and a well stocked pantry. Just a cursory look through my cupboards and refrigerator revealed quinoa , green lentils , red lentils , dried chickpeas, canned chickpeas, dried kidney beans , canned kidney beans , canned navy beans , dried yellow split peas, dried black beans , tofu , eggs , cheese , cottage cheese , peanut butter , almonds, cashews , pine nuts and walnuts .
They all provide varying amounts of protein to sustain you. This recipe was very easy and absolutely fantastic. Photo by Kelly Rossiter Baked Quinoa with Spinach and Cheese 1. 2. 3. 4. From the New York Times. HERSHEY'S Kitchens Home Page Recipes. Cheesy Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Quesadillas.
What is it about bacon & avocado that I absolutely love?? And these quesadillas… with their buttery, crispy, heavenly tortilla shells… are seriously yum. Don’t let the green scare ya, avocados have a really delicious taste. I promise they’re not just thrown in to “healthify” this recipe! ;) Quesadillas are one of our favorite quick and easy weeknight meals. Come on, let’s make these, you’ll love ‘em! Let’s start with the bacon. Now take about a tbsp of the bacon drippings and add to a skillet over medium heat.
Add bite-sized pieces of chicken in a single layer, season with salt & pepper, and cook for about 5 mins or until chicken is golden and cooked through, flipping just once during cooking. Remove the chicken & scallions to a plate and rinse out the skillet. Then add a little butter over medium heat… And when foamy, add a tortilla and swirl it around to get it nice and buttery. Now we can start layering with the good stuff. Bacon. Avocado. Do you know how to pick out a good avocado? 6 Life-Changing Uses for Binder Clips (That You Could've Easily Thought Of) from Look What I Found. Yes, it may seem like an ordinary binder clip.
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