14 sweet light side Recipes

sweet potatoes, low-fat cream cheese, skim milk, sugar substitute (or brown sugar), cinnamon, nutmeg, marshmallows

yards of 18-gauge wire, wire or side cutters, flat wooden ovals-1 4-3/4- x 6-1/2-inch and one 7- x 9-inch, tacky (white ) glue, drill and 1/2-inch bit, newspapers, epoxy enamel spray paint, x 16-inch oval or similar-size platter, ribbon-twenty-seven 10-inch pieces in a variety of colors, easter grass, butter, softened, sugar, eggs, cold water, vanilla extract, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, water, light corn syrup, gel

marinade (important: reserve 1/2 a cup), garlic, peeled and lightly crushed, fresh ginger, lightly crushed, soy sauce, sugar, mirin (japanese sweet rice cooking wine), peanut oil, all natural skinless, boneless chicken thighs, scallions , mostly the thicker parts, cut into 11/2-inch lengths, cucumber & sesame salad on side, sliced peeled cucumbers, chopped romaine hearts , sweet gem lettuce leaves (or butter lettuce), toasted sesame seeds, mix all the below for the dressing, quality mayonnaise, honey, seasoned rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil to taste (careful, it s strong!)

healthier creamed corn with bacon and leeks, cooking light magazine , 2002, combination of sweet corn and smoky bacon gives this uncomplicated dish sublime flavor. it s a delicious way to put fresh end-of-summer corn to use. cooking light magazine, 2002, ears corn, low-fat milk, cornstarch, sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, bacon, chopped leek, preparation, cut kernels from ears of corn to measure 3 cups. using the dull side of a knife blade, scrape milk and remaining pulp from cobs into a bowl., place 1 1/2 cups kernels , low-fat milk, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides., cook bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until crisp , turning once., bacon from pan , reserving 1 tsp drippings in pan; crumble bacon., add leek to pan , and cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring constantly., add pureed corn mixture , remaining 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, and corn milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil., reduce heat , and simmer for 3 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly., sprinkle with the crumbled bacon just before serving.

fresh mango, pureed (2 3/4 cups), water, sugar, lemon juice, almost any fruit can be grilled with delicious results. grilled fruit complements frozen desserts such as sorbet or ice cream. the differences in temperature, texture, and taste are appealing and a great crowd pleaser., make sure grill is clean, on medium heat and lightly oiled., some commonly grilled fruits are fig , pineapple, banana, and nectarine or, figs : use fresh if available - dried are also good. place in saucepan, cover with port and zest from 1 lemon and simmer for 15 minutes. these, be served poached or lightly grilled ., pineapple: peel , core, and slice pineapple. combine 1 cup of orange juice, dark brown sugar in saucepan and simmer on low heat until mixture, starts to thicken. stir to avoid burning. brush on pineapple slices and grill lightly until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side., banana (1 bunch): cut s lengthwise and place in baking tray. combine 1 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 4 tbsp molasses and pinch of salt. simmer for a few minutes. pour mixture over s, covering fruit and then grill. turn over gently about 2 minutes per side., nectarines or peaches - pit and cut fruit in half. lightly salt fruit if not sweet. lightly brush olive oil and toss fruit in bowl with dark brown sugar covering all surfaces. grill 3 to 4 minutes per side.

sliced ginger (2 1/2 oz), lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, rice vinegar, sugar, dried red chiles , broken into several pieces, shrimp, shelled and deveined, ice cubes, sweet thai chili sauce, fresh lime juice, ketchup, asian fish sauce, celery sticks and cucumber spears, for serving

water, uncooked long grain rice, quick-cooking barley, salt, onion, chopped, carrots, chopped, sweet red pepper, chopped, turnip, chopped, chopped celery or 1/2 cup celery root, minced fresh gingerroot, crisco light olive oil, fresh spinach , torn, canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained, reduced sodium soy sauce

fresh lime, water, cornstarch, balsamic vinegar, red chile pepper, stem and seeds removed and diced, garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and quartered, peeled fresh ginger root, diced small, salt, ground black pepper, sugar, extra-virgin olive oil, canola oil , or enough as needed to deep fry, rice flour or all-purpose flour (or enough as needed for dredging), salt and freshly round black pepper, boneless chicken breasts cut into chicken-finger -sized strips

grapeseed oil, red onion, diced small, garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, then minced, tomatoes , seeds removed and cut brunoise, blood orange , segmented and diced, minced fresh chives, minced fresh mint leaves, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, mayonnaise, dungeness crabs , meat removed from claws and body (equates to about 1 pound of crabmeat), pea tendrils

oreo cookie lb tube cake, oreo cookies, flour, sugar, milk, shortening , butter flavored, salt, vanilla extract, eggs , large, chocolate glaze, semi-sweet chocolate pieces., shortening , butter flavored, milk, corn syrup, preheat oven to 350. grease and flour 9-inch fluted tube pan. cut each cookie into quarters. in large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat flour and remaining ingredients except cookies and chocolate glaze until blended. increase speed to high; beat 2 minutes, scraping bowl. spoon about 3/4 cup batter into pan. gently stir cut-up cookies into remaining batter and spoon into same pan. bake 50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched with finger (toothpick test won tsp work). cool cake in pan on wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan; cool on rack. when cake is cool, prepare chocolate glaze. place rack with cake over large plate to catch drips, then pour warm glaze over top and side of cake. this cake freezes well and good cold from refrigerator. chocolate glaze: in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, heat chocolate pieces, shortening, milk and corn syrup, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.

prepared basic sweet pie crust , recipe follows, macadamia nuts , lighted toasted and chopped, eggs, sugar, light corn syrup, dark corn syrup, melted butter, frangelico , nocello, or other nut-flavored liqueur, salt, vanilla bean ice cream, accompaniment, nocello whipped cream , recipe follows, preheat the oven to 425 degrees f., on a lightly floured surface , roll out the dough to a circle about 12-inches in diameter. transfer to a 10-inch pie pan, trim any excess, and decoratively flute the edges. refrigerate until ready to use., in a large bowl, beat the eggs. add the remaining ingredients and whisk to combine., evenly spread the nuts across the bottom of the pie shell. pour the filling over the nuts and place in the preheated oven. lower the temperature to 325 degrees f and bake for 30 minutes. turn the pie 1-half turn and bake until set and golden, 10 to 15 minutes., place on a wire rack to cool completely., serve with ice cream on the side and whipped cream on top.

whole tomatoes, chopped ,with juice, prepared spaghetti sauce (i prefer barilla marinara sauce, which is tasty and not too sweet.), dry red wine or 1 1/2 cups white wine, divided, dried oregano, lightly crushed, sugar, cayenne pepper, fresh ground black pepper, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, extra virgin olive oil, divided, red sweet bell peppers or 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, lean ground beef, salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic granules , for final seasoning, msg (optional), italian sweet sausage, more if desired, uncooked spaghetti , cooked in boiling salted water until al dente as accompaniment, freshly grated parmesan cheese , plus additional for passing on the side (optional)