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Twelve Ways To Use Cornstarch

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Twelve Ways To Use Cornstarch

Posted on March 26, 2020

1. Thicken Sauces Okay, this one goes without saying. To thicken sauces and other liquids, mix a bit of cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create what’s called a “slurry.” Then whisk the slurry into the liquid you want to thicken as it simmers. 2. Coat the Fruit in Pies What’s the secret Continue Reading »

Mushroom And Spinach Bake

Posted on March 25, 2020

  What You’ll Need 2 teaspoons canola oil 4 cups packed fresh spinach 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 2 cups egg substitute 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper What to Do Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch square Continue Reading »

Italian Eggplant

Posted on March 25, 2020

What You’ll Need 1 (1-pound) eggplant, peeled, cubed 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tomatoes, sliced What to Do In a soup pot, bring 2 inches water to a boil. Add eggplant and cook 20-30 minutes covered until soft; drain. Continue Reading »

Crispy Fried Meatloaf

Posted on March 19, 2020

What You’ll Need 2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs 2 eggs 1/2 cup water 2/3 cup ketchup, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder COATING 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup vegetable oil What to Do Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking Continue Reading »

Cheesy Potatoes

Posted on March 18, 2020

Ingredients 45 m5 servings217 cals 2 large zucchini, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Directions Prep 15 m Cook 30 m Ready In 45 m Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large pot boil the zucchini Continue Reading »

No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Cups

Posted on March 17, 2020

Ingredients 2 ½ cups granola* (optional: see sugar-free recipe below) 1 cup peanuts, chopped 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter or almond butter** 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (add more if needed) Filling: 1 cup natural peanut butter Topping: 12 oz. dark chocolate, finely chopped 1 tablespoon coconut oil Instructions In a medium-sized bowl combine the granola, chopped peanuts, peanut butter, and honey (or maple Continue Reading »

Noodles Romanoff

Posted on March 16, 2020

What You’ll Need 1 (12-ounce) package wide egg noodles 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream 1/2 stick butter, melted 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper What to Do Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Cook noodles Continue Reading »

The Good Bean Chocolate Covered Chickpeas

Posted on March 11, 2020

Legume-based snack brand The Good Bean has now launched Chocolate Covered Chickpeas, the latest addition to the brand’s portfolio of whole-bean snacks, in three varieties: Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate and Mocha Chocolate. This expansion into the confection space is a first for The Good Bean as it continues toward its goal of making plant-based snacking accessible and Continue Reading »

Fudgy Chocolate Cookies

Posted on March 10, 2020

What You’ll Need 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup margarine 2/3 cup Splenda sugar baking blend 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup brown sugar Splenda, packed 2 tablespoons fat-free milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips What to Do In a small bowl, stir together flour and baking soda; set aside. In a Continue Reading »

Bakery Squares (Diabetic Safe)

Posted on March 9, 2020

What You’ll Need 3/4 cup stevia (see Note) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons margarine 1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute 2 teaspoons vanilla extract What to Do Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square Continue Reading »