Posts Tagged "almonds"

Chocolate Almond Cranberry Crisps

Posted by on Dec 1, 2011 in Dessert | 0 comments

Chocolate Almond Cranberry Crisps

Chocolate Almond Cranberry Crisps Print Type: Dessert Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup white chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups oven-toasted rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies) 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup slivered almonds 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Instructions Cover a large baking sheet with wax paper. Place semisweet and white chocolate chips in a medium glass bowl; microwave at HIGH 45 seconds. Stir, and microwave as additional 45 seconds or until almost melted....

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Cranberry-Walnut Swirls

Posted by on Nov 30, 2011 in Breakfast, Dessert | 0 comments

Cranberry-Walnut Swirls

Cranberry-Walnut Swirls Print Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cranberries 1/2 cup chopped walnuts * 1 tablespoon grated orange zest *also delicious with almonds or pecans Instructions Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beating until blended. Gradually add...

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Almond Crusted Tilapia

Posted by on May 2, 2011 in Entree, Healthy Recipes | 0 comments

Almond Crusted Tilapia Print Type: Entree Author: Jan Tilley Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced almonds, divided 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 (5 oz.) tilapia fillets 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions Process 1/4 cup almonds in a food processor until finely chopped, and combine with 1/4 cup flour in a shallow bowl. Sprinkle fish evenly with salt; dredge in almond mixture. Melt butter with olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; add...

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Almond Broccoli Stir-Fry

Posted by on Dec 1, 2010 in Entree, Healthy Recipes | 0 comments

  Almond Broccoli Stir-Fry Print Type: Entree Author: Jan Tilley Ingredients 5 cups broccoli florets 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted Instructions In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry broccoli in oil for 2 minutes or until crisp tender. Add garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce, sugar and ginger;...

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Asparagus Chicken Salad

Posted by on Nov 24, 2009 in Healthy Recipes, Salad | 0 comments

Asparagus Chicken Salad Print Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus 3 Italian marinated chicken breasts, cooked and cubed 3 cups Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1 1/2 tablespoons raisins 1 red apple, unpeeled 3/4 cup light sour cream 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder and black pepper Instructions Snap off ends of asparagus, cook covered in a small amount of boiling...

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