Friday, February 12, 2010

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting


I made some Brownies. I left out the walnuts.

I frosted them with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting. These dessert bars are very rich so you only need a small portion.  Enjoy!

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

4 ounces low fat cream cheese (neufchatel)
2 Tbl. creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tbl. fat free milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine cream cheese and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl. Using a mixer, beat at medium speed until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. (If frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar; if it is too thick, add more milk.) Spread frosting over top of cooled brownies. Store in the refrigerator. This makes enough to frost an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan of brownies or cake. The recipe can be doubled for a 13x9 inch pan.





Thursday, February 4, 2010

Panini

If you have one of these, you have a panini maker. No need to buy a special appliance when you can use your George Foreman. The ingredient list really is as simple as it looks. Enjoy your quick and easy meal!



Panini

Deli meat
Sliced cheese
Any kind of bread or bun
Any other sandwich filler (lettuce, pickles, tomato, roasted red peppers, sauerkraut, caramelized onions, etc.)
Condiments (mustard, mayo, etc.)

Make a sandwich out of your chosen ingredients. Place it on a preheated George Foreman grill. No need for spray, they won't stick. Close the lid. Keep an eye on them, they cook quickly. Don't worry about opening the grill and checking on them, you can't ruin them (unlike checking on waffles baking in a waffle iron!). 





Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Honey-Mustard Chicken and Sweet Potato Fries


So much flavor in one meal. Yum! I have made the sweet potato fries a few times now, and they have earned their way into our regular rotation. The spice I use makes them taste like barbecue flavored potato chips! I think you'll love them, too.

Honey-Mustard Chicken

6-8 boneless skinless chicken breast pieces
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp. dried thyme

Combine mustard, honey, and thyme in medium bowl. Coat chicken with the mixture. Place chicken on a baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick coating. Bake at 375 degrees for about 50 minutes.


Sweet Potato Fries

4-6 peeled sweet potatoes
Olive oil or canola oil
McCormick's Grill Mates Barbecue Spice

Cut sweet potatoes into wedges. Drizzle about 2 Tbl. olive or canola oil over potatoes in a large bowl. Toss to coat well. Dust liberally with barbecue seasoning. Line baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick coating. Spread potatoes evenly on pan. Bake at 375 degrees for about 50 minutes.

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...