Lemon Cream Coffee Cake

Name: Auto Draft
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Lemon Cream Coffee Cake; 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 8-ounce carton lemon yogurt; 1-1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace; 1 cup butter; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or sliced almonds (optional)

March 22, 2020April 10, 2020 BeckieLeave a comment

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Category: Cakes

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12

Lemon Cream Coffee Cake

Ingredients

Lemon Cream Coffee Cake

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 8-ounce carton lemon yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace
1 cup butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans or sliced almonds (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in 1/4 cup sugar; fold in lemon yogurt and lemon peel. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl stir together 3 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg or mace. Cut in the 1 cup butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Combine eggs, milk and almond extract. Add to flour mixture, mixing until blended. Spread half of the batter in the prepared pan.

Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Spoon the remaining batter in small mounds over the cream cheese mixture, spreading out as much as possible.

Combine the 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup flour; cut in the 1/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans or almonds. Sprinkle nut mixture over batter in pan.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake is golden and toothpick inserted in dough mounds comes out clean (do not test in filling). Cool on wire rack at least 45 minutes before serving.

Chill to store.

Makes 12 servings.

Amount Per Serving 12
Calories		515.39 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.98 g		43%
	Saturated Fat 16.86 g	84.3%
	Trans Fat 0.78 g
Cholesterol 102.78 mg		34.3%
Sodium 239.47 mg		10%
Total Carbohydrate 60.04 g		20%
	Dietary Fiber 1.02 g	4.1%
	Sugars 31.8 g
Protein 7.29 g

Vitamin A 28.54 %		Vitamin C 0.46 %
Calcium 16.5 %		Iron 11.43 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Dijon Shrimp Scampi

March 21, 2020April 10, 2020 BeckieLeave a comment

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Category: Fish and Seafood, Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Dijon Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

Dijon Shrimp Scampi

1 lb. large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1/3 cup Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Hot cooked Instant White Rice (optional)

Cook and stir shrimp and garlic in margarine in large skillet on medium-high heat, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

Blend in mustard, lemon juice and parsley; heat thoroughly.

Serve over rice, if desired.

Makes 4 servings

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Amount Per Serving 4
Calories		148.98 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.56 g		11.6%
	Saturated Fat 1.42 g	7.1%
	Trans Fat 1.06 g
Cholesterol 142.88 mg		47.6%
Sodium 919.07 mg		38.3%
Total Carbohydrate 3.83 g		1.3%
	Dietary Fiber 1.02 g	4.1%
	Sugars 0.61 g
Protein 16.43 g

Vitamin A 8.67 %		Vitamin C 12.43 %
Calcium 8.2 %		Iron 4.66 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Beef Fajitas

March 18, 2020April 11, 2020 BeckieLeave a comment

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours, 20 minutes

Category: Slow Cooker

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 6

Beef Fajitas

Ingredients

Beef Fajitas

1-1/2 pounds beef flank steak
1 cup chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (8 ounces) diced tomatoes
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
Toppings: sour cream, guacamole, shredded Cheddar cheese, salsa

Cut flank steak into 6 portions. In any size crock-pot, combine meat, onion, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt.

Add tomatoes, cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or high 5-4 hours.

Remove meat from crock pot and shred with a fork. Return meat to crock pot and stir.

To serve, spread meat mixture into flour tortillas and top with topping, if desired. Roll up tortillas

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Amount Per Serving 6
Calories		504.51 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.19 g		26.4%
	Saturated Fat 5.16 g	25.8%
	Trans Fat 0.01 g
Cholesterol 77.11 mg		25.7%
Sodium 847.58 mg		35.3%
Total Carbohydrate 54.03 g		18%
	Dietary Fiber 4.27 g	17.1%
	Sugars 5.32 g
Protein 32.93 g

Vitamin A 2.32 %		Vitamin C 28.47 %
Calcium 22.02 %		Iron 31.89 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Savory Slow-Cooked Chicken Cacciatore

March 15, 2020April 11, 2020 BeckieLeave a comment

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Savory Slow-Cooked Chicken Cacciatore

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 7 hours, 20 minutes

Total Time: 7 hours, 40 minutes

Category: Chicken, Slow Cooker

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 8

Savory Slow-Cooked Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

Savory Slow-Cooked Chicken Cacciatore

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds chicken parts, skin removed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, crushed
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 pound mushrooms, cut in half (about 5 cups)
2 large onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch-long strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Chicken Stock
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 package (1 pound) pappardelle or fettuccine

Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on all sides.

Stir the garlic, Italian seasoning, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, pepper and 1 cup broth in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken and turn to coat.

Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the cooker, cover and keep warm.

Stir the cornstarch and remaining broth in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture in the cooker. Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes or until the mixture boils and thickens. Serve with the chicken and pappardelle.

Makes: 8 servings.

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Amount Per Serving 8
Calories		700.75 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.91 g		49.1%
	Saturated Fat 8.33 g	41.7%
	Trans Fat 0.14 g
Cholesterol 168.05 mg		56%
Sodium 395.95 mg		16.5%
Total Carbohydrate 62.63 g		20.9%
	Dietary Fiber 5.44 g	21.8%
	Sugars 10.0 g
Protein 40.76 g

Vitamin A 5.96 %		Vitamin C 29.21 %
Calcium 8.0 %		Iron 22.61 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Blueberry Sauce

March 13, 2020April 11, 2020 BeckieLeave a comment

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Blueberry Sauce

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Category: Desserts and Sweets, Fillings and Toppings, Sauces

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8

Blueberry Sauce

Ingredients

Blueberry Sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup warm water
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Combine cornstarch with warm water to dissolve lumps.

Add sugar, lemon juice and blueberries. Cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture is thickened.

Makes about 2 cups sauce.

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Amount Per Serving 8
Calories		57.92 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.13 g		0.2%
	Saturated Fat 0.01 g	0.1%
	Trans Fat
Cholesterol		0
Sodium 0.97 mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.85 g		5%
	Dietary Fiber 0.91 g	3.6%
	Sugars 12.09 g
Protein 0.29 g

Vitamin A 0.12 %		Vitamin C 5.49 %
Calcium 0.28 %		Iron 0.64 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Garth’s Cookie Brittle

March 11, 2020April 11, 2020 BeckieLeave a comment

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Category: Bars and Squares

Cuisine: American

Servings: 48

Garth's Cookie Brittle

Ingredients

Garth's Cookie Brittle

1 cup butter -- (2 sticks)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 package semisweet chocolate chips -- (12-ounce)

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover a 15x10-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Melt butter and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Add vanilla and salt to cooled butter and stir. Add sugar and stir until mixture is combined and smooth.

Gently add flour and chocolate chips alternately, in small amounts. Fold until evenly incorporated. You do not want the chips to melt.

Place the cookie brittle dough in the center of the prepared pan. Press on the dough to spread evenly until the pan is covered. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not overcook; the finished product will be light brown when removed from the oven.

Allow to cool for 10 minutes and cut into squares. Makes 48 bars.

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Amount Per Serving 48
Calories		103.24 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.0 g		9.2%
	Saturated Fat 3.68 g	18.4%
	Trans Fat 0.15 g
Cholesterol 10.12 mg		3.4%
Sodium 49.54 mg		2.1%
Total Carbohydrate 12.69 g		4.2%
	Dietary Fiber 0.56 g	2.2%
	Sugars 8.05 g
Protein 0.88 g

Vitamin A 3.58 %		Vitamin C
Calcium 0.43 %		Iron 1.59 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Asian Barbecued Steak

March 9, 2020April 11, 2020 BeckieLeave a comment

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Asian Barbecued Steak

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Prep Time: 3 hours, 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours, 25 minutes

Category: Grilling, Steak

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: 8

Asian Barbecued Steak

Ingredients

Asian Barbecued Steak

1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root - peeled and crushed
3 cloves garlic
2 pounds flank steak

In a medium bowl, whisk chili sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Set aside a few tablespoons of the mixture for brushing the steaks during grilling.

Score flank steak and place in a shallow dish. Pour remaining marinade over the steak, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours.

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.

Lightly brush the grilling surface with oil. Grill steak 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness, brushing frequently with the reserved marinade mixture.

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Amount Per Serving 8
Calories		223.95 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.99 g		18.4%
	Saturated Fat 4.27 g	21.4%
	Trans Fat
Cholesterol 77.11 mg		25.7%
Sodium 882.26 mg		36.8%
Total Carbohydrate 2.52 g		0.8%
	Dietary Fiber 0.54 g	2.2%
	Sugars 1.25 g
Protein 24.82 g

Vitamin A 0.36 %		Vitamin C 2.0 %
Calcium 3.83 %		Iron 10.67 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Za’atar Aioli

March 8, 2020April 11, 2020 BeckieLeave a comment

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Prep Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Category: Condiments, Dips and Spreads

Cuisine: MidEastern

Servings: 10

Za'atar Aioli

Ingredients

Za'atar Aioli

1 large garlic clove -- peeled
1 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup za'atar -- (spice blend of wild thyme, sesame seeds, and salt)

With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of processor and chop finely. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice. With machine running, drizzle in oil in thin stream, blending until smooth.

Transfer to small bowl. Whisk in za'atar and season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

Do Ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

Makes about 1 1/3 cups (10 two tablespoon servings)

Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice mix that includes sesame seeds, sumac, dried thyme, and dried marjoram. It's available at specialty foods stores and Middle Eastern markets.

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Exchanges: 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat.

Amount Per Serving 10
Calories		229.41 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.98 g		38.4%
	Saturated Fat 3.65 g	18.3%
	Trans Fat
Cholesterol 9.01 mg		3%
Sodium 133.9 mg		5.6%
Total Carbohydrate 1.15 g		0.4%
	Dietary Fiber 0.44 g	1.8%
	Sugars 0.07 g
Protein 0.68 g

Vitamin A		Vitamin C 1.05 %
Calcium 3.62 %		Iron 3.13 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Yemeni Fire Relish

March 7, 2020April 11, 2020 BeckieLeave a comment

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Prep Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Category: Condiments, Relishes

Cuisine: MidEastern, Yemen

Servings: 32

Yemeni Fire Relish

Ingredients

Yemeni Fire Relish

Zhug

6 dried chilies -- soaked for at least 1 hour
3 cardamom pods
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 bunch cilantro -- stemmed and washed
1 bulb garlic -- peeled
1 teaspoon salt

Hilbeh: as above but with the following extras

1 tablespoon fenugreek seed -- soaked for at least 1 hour
1 tablespoon tomato paste

Blend the chilies with the spices, cilantro, garlic, and salt until you obtain a fine paste. Add the fenugreek and tomato paste, if using.

Store in a small jar in the fridge, and use within 2 weeks. Great as a dip for bread, or to spice up soups and pasta.

Makes 2 pints (8 cups or 32 one-quarter cup servings)

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fat.

Amount Per Serving 32
Calories		12
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		0
	Saturated Fat	0
	Trans Fat
Cholesterol		0
Sodium 72mg		3%
Total Carbohydrate 2g		0.7%
	Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
	Sugars
Protein 1g

Vitamin A		Vitamin C
Calcium		Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Tahini Dressing

March 5, 2020April 11, 2020 BeckieLeave a comment

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Tahini Dressing

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Category: Salad Dressings

Cuisine: Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East, Asian

Servings: 8

Tahini Dressing

Ingredients

Tahini Dressing

1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup tahini
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
To garnish: -- paprika or cumin

Use a mortar and pestle or small food processor to make the garlic and salt into a paste. Add the tahini; the mixture will be very thick. Add the water, followed by the lemon juice. If the mixture is thicker than you'd like, add more water.

Check for salt and serve, topped with a little paprika or cumin.

Makes about 2 cups (8 one-quarter cup servings)

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 Fat

Amount Per Serving 8
Calories		182.41 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.17 g		24.9%
	Saturated Fat 2.27 g	11.4%
	Trans Fat
Cholesterol		0
Sodium 140.55 mg		5.9%
Total Carbohydrate 7.53 g		2.5%
	Dietary Fiber 2.84 g	11.4%
	Sugars 0.54 g
Protein 5.18 g

Vitamin A 0.1 %		Vitamin C 6.69 %
Calcium 12.99 %		Iron 15.02 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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