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Light Vanilla Ice Cream

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We bought a Ninja Creami, and I am a fan. I tried vanilla, and it's very good. Here is the recipe I use, based off a recipe that came in a booklet with the appliance. If I had vanilla bean paste, I would add some of that as well. 2 T. cream cheese 3 T. sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 2 3/4 cup half and half dash salt You soften the cream cheese, whip in the sugar and vanilla, then add the half and half. You freeze it for 24 hours, put it on full, cycle on lite ice cream, then add some milk and do the re mix option one time.

Tuscan Bean Soup

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 This came from cookingclassy.com. and I would make it again but use fresh garlic instead of frozen. It's key to the flavor of the soup. Here is a link to the original recipe, along with the changes I made in bold below: Bean Soup {Tuscan Style} - Cooking Classy 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 small) 3/4 cup chopped carrot (1 large) I increased this 1/2 cup diced celery (2 small ribs, slice somewha thin) I increased this 5 garlic cloves, minced (nearly 2 Tbsp)* 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 small parmesan rind, plus about 6 Tbsp shredded parmesan for serving I only served it with parmesan Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste** 2 (14.5 oz) cans cannellini beans or great northern beans, drained and rinsed I did Great Northern 2 cups (packed) fresh spinach, roughly chopped This would also be good with fresh basil You make this like a traditional soup, but for one can of ...

Chipotle Grilled Chicken and Mango Cobb Salad

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  This came from a blog called lillieeatsandtells.com, I would make this again. It's a good weeknight meal. Here are the ingredients, along with the original link : Chipotle Grilled Chicken and Mango Cobb - Lillie Eats and Tells 2 cups chopped romaine or butter lettuce  1/2 cup chipotle grilled chicken, chopped (100g)   We sprinkled our chicken with Chef Paul Prudhomme Magic Seasoning Poultry Magic blend 1/3 cup sliced or chopped mango (50g) I did a full mango 1 slice of bacon crumbled I left this out 1 Tbsp. sliced red onion (15g) I did half an onion 1/4 cup corn (50g) 1/3 avocado (35g) I used a full avocado, and I also added egg and tomato 1 Tbsp. reduced fat blue cheese (12g)   We did cotija cheese 1 Tbsp. roasted pepitas (6g)   I used pumpkin seeds from Costco 2 1/2 Tbsp. lightened up Cilantro Lime Ranch* (40g)   For this, I made my ranch dressing and skipped adding the dill and then put it in the blender and blended in a bunch of cila...

Emma's Garlic Bread

I have no picture b/c this recipe is from like 5 months ago, but it's fantastic.  1/2 cup butter 2 T. olive oil 3-4 minced cloves of garlic 1/2 tsp. salt frew grinds black better 1 tsp both dry basil and dry oregano and dry parsley 2 Tbs parmesan cheese for top You mix this and spread it on french bread that has been cut in half lengthwise

Pizza

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I really love this recipe and make it at least a month. It's easy, so much better than pizza chains, and it's obviously versatile with toppings. I usually just put sliced tomatoes and fresh basil on top after it's done cooking. It gets a 9 and it came from cookinglcassy.com. Pizza Dough (yields enough for 2 13-inch pizzas) 2 1/4   tsp   active dry yeast 2   tsp   granulated sugar 1 1/2   cups   warm water   , 110 degrees, divided 3   Tbsp   olive oil   , plus more for brushing 1 1/2   tsp   salt 1   tsp   white vinegar 3 1/2 - 4   cups   bread flour Pizza Sauce (this is enough for 2 pizzas) 2   (8 oz) cans   tomato sauce   1/4   cup   tomato paste 1 1/2   Tbsp   extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2   tsp   honey   I leave this out 2   tsp   chopped fresh oregano 2   tsp   chopped fresh basil  I leave this out when I add fresh basil to the top...

Chicken and Potatoes with Dijon Cream Sauce

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I really love this meal. It's so comforting and tasty and I just love it. Make sure you use raw chicken instead of an already cooked rotisserie chicken from the store because it just needs time in the oven to soak up all the flavors. I made that mistake and it just isn't as good. It get a 10 and came from Creme de la Creme.  3   medium boneless skinless chicken breasts ▢  2   teaspoons   Italian blend seasoning  ,  OR Herbs de Provence I use Herbs de Provence ▢  salt and pepper to taste ▢  2   tablespoons   butter I use oil ▢  2   tablespoon   olive oil ▢  ½   pound   baby potatoes ,  halved or quartered as needed (they should be no large than 1 inch pieces) for the dijon cream sauce ▢  1   tablespoon   butter I use oil ▢  1   teaspoon   minced garlic ▢  1   cup   chicken broth ▢  2   tablespoons   dijon mustard ▢  1   cup ...

Honey Mustard Chicken

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  So, we used half the cream it called for, and we also did some white wine when we cooked the chicken. We cubed the chicken. This was a great weeknight meal as well, probably an 8? We served it with roasted potatoes and vegetables We found this on cookingclassy.com: Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken - Cooking Classy Honey Mustard Chicken 2   (12 oz)   chicken breasts,*   halved through the thickness, pounded even Salt   and freshly ground black pepper 1/4   cup   all-purpose flour 1 1/2   Tbsp   olive oil,   divided Honey Mustard Sauce 1 1/2   Tbsp   dijon mustard 1 1/2   Tbsp   yellow mustard 3   Tbsp   honey 1/8   tsp   cayenne pepper 3/4   cup + 1 Tbsp   low-sodium chicken broth,   then more to thin if desired 1 1/2   tsp   cornstarch 1   Tbsp minced   garlic 1 1/2   tsp minced   fresh thyme 1/2   cup   heavy cream 1   Tbsp minced   fr...