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Skinny Applesauce Nut Bread

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Servings: 16 slices • Serving Size: 1/2 inch thick slice • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 122.1 • Fat: 3.7 g • Protein: 2.4 g • Carb: 23.9 g • Fiber:2.5 g • Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 134 g
  
Ingredients:

• 1 large finely diced, peeled apple, diced into 1/4" pieces
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp agave
• 1/8 tsp + 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups homemade applesauce (or store bought)
• 1 1/2 cups King Arthur white whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, not packed
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• pinch allspice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• baking spray
• 1 1/2 oz chopped walnuts

Directions:

In a medium bowl combine apple, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, agave, and lemon juice. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with baking spray.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside. 

In a large bowl mix oil, egg whites, sugar, apple sauce and vanilla; beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl. 

Add the flour mixture, then blend at low speed until combined. Do not over mix. Foldin apples and walnuts.

Pour batter into loaf pan and bake in the center rack about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the pan cool at least 20 minutes, bread should be room temperature before slicing.

Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese Bake

You can either serve this macaroni unbaked, so it’s loose, gooey, and silky, or bake it under the broiler for a few minutes before serving to give it a crispy, golden topping. You could even try adding a grated hard-boiled egg or cooked prawns, but I like the simple style, as here.

	1/2	a head of cauliflower
	8	oz. Cheddar cheese
	4	oz. Parmesan cheese
	~	A small bunch of fresh Italian parsley
	~	Sea salt
	1	lb. dried macaroni (elbows)
	1	cup crème fraîche or sour cream

1. To prepare your pasta: Remove the outer green leaves from the cauliflower and discard. Slice the end off the cauliflower stalk and cut the head into small florets. Halve the thick stalk lengthways, then slice thinly. Grate the Cheddar and Parmesan into a large heatproof bowl. Finely chop the parsley stalks and leaves.
2. To cook your pasta: Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and all your cauliflower and cook according to the macaroni-package instructions. Place the bowl of cheese over the saucepan and add the crème fraîche. Carefully stir every so often until the cheese is smooth and melted. If the water boils up beneath the bowl, just turn the heat down slightly. Add all the chopped parsley to the melted cheese and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Carefully remove the bowl of cheese using a towel or oven gloves and put aside. Drain the macaroni in a colander over a bowl, reserving the cooking water. Return the pasta to the pan, pour in the melted cheese, and stir. It should have a lovely, silky consistency, but if it’s too thick for you, add a splash of your cooking water to thin it out a bit.
4. At this point you can either serve the macaroni as is, or finish it under the broiler to make it crispy and golden on top. To do this, preheat your broiler to a medium to high heat. Add ⅔ cup of the reserved cooking water to the macaroni, stir in, then transfer to a baking dish. Place under the broiler until golden and bubbling.
5. To serve your pasta: Divide the pasta between plates or bowls, or place the baking dish in the middle of the table next to a nice green salad and let everyone help themselves

This content is from the book Jamie’s Food Revolution by Jamie Oliver.

Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes

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*Serves 6-8
Potatoes:
3 tablespoons butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
26-ounce bag frozen shredded hash browns
1/2 cup light sour cream
Topping:
3 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until the onion is softened and translucent,a bout 5-6 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about a minute. Combine the chicken broth and milk in a liquid measure and slowly whisk in the mixture. Add the salt, pepper and thyme. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Take the pot off the heat and stir in the cheese until smooth. Mix in the frozen hash browns, lifting and folding the mixture until well combined. Finally, stir in the sour cream.
In a medium bowl, toss the lightly crushed cornflakes with the butter until evenly combined. Scoop out the potato mixture into a 9X13-inch baking dish and top with the buttered cornflakes. If baking the potatoes by themselves, bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, until hot and bubbly around the edges. If baking the potatoes with a ham (my ham recipe bakes at 300 degrees), bake the potatoes for 90 minutes at 300 degrees then crank the oven to 400 degrees and bake the potatoes for 10 minutes more. In both baking situations, let the potatoes rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Source: Mel's Kitchen Cafe

Sweet Shredded Pork Recipe

This is a copy cat recipe of the shredded pork that is served at Cafe Rio.  

Don’t forget to make the YUMMY cilnatro ranch dressing here
You will need:

• 1-10 lbs Pork tenderloin roast ( any pork roast will work)
• 2 cans of Tomato sauce 15 oz
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 can of coke or Dr Pepper
• 1 clove garlic diced
• 1/4 cup cilantro minced

Add your meat to the Crock pot, I think it taste best if you use about 5 lbs….I did it with 8 lbs and the flavors were not as bold as I would have liked them.  But the Recipe says you can use up to 10lbs so it is all a matter of taste.

Add you Tomato sauce, brown sugar, and garlic.

Add  can of soda, and cilantro.   ( If you do not want to cook with soda I guess you could use broth instead)
Put the lid on your crock pot, cook over Medium Heat at Least 4 hours.  ( you can cook longer)

Once tender and pulls off easily with a fork, take out of liquid and shred with a fork.
Once Pork is shredded, return to liquid.

Eat on tortilla, with rice, black beans, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and Cilantro Ranch.


Source :  A Thrifty Mom

Skinny Tuna Noodle Casserole

6 oz no yolk noodles (you can use Ronzoni Healthy Harvest, or brown rice pasta for gluten free)

1 tbsp butter

1 medium onion, minced fine

3 tbsp flour (gluten free use rice flour)

1 3/4 cups fat free chicken broth

1 cup 1% milk

1 oz sherry (optional)

10 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms

1 cup frozen petite peas (thawed)

2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained (I used albacore)

4 oz 50% reduced fat sharp cheddar (I used Cabot)

butter flavored cooking spray

2 tbsp parmesan cheese

2 tbsp whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs

Cook noodles in salted water until al dente, or slightly undercooked by 2 minutes. Set aside.

Melt the butter in a large deep skillet. Add onions and cook on medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and a pinch of salt and stir well, cooking an additional 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat

Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly spray 9 x 12 casserole with butter flavored cooking spray.

Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until well combined, increasing heat to medium and whisking well for 30 seconds, then add the milk and bring to a boil. When boiling, add sherry, mushrooms and petite peas, adjust salt and pepper to taste and simmer on medium, mixing occasionally until it thickens (about 6-7 minutes). Add drained tuna, stirring another minute.

Remove from heat and add 1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar and mix well until it melts. Add the noodles to the sauce and mix well until evenly coated. Pour into casserole and top with parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Spray a little more cooking spray and top and bake for about 20 - 25 minutes. Place under the broiler a few minutes to get the crumbs crisp (careful not to burn).

Vegetarian Sweet Potato and Couscous

1 medium sweet potato, sliced thin
1 can diced tomatoes
1 onion, diced
1 T Olive Oil
1 Can Vegetable Broth
1 Can Garbanzo Beans
1 Box Toasted Pinenut Couscous
Optional: 1 T Moroccan Rub
Optional: Chopped Fresh Cilantro

Saute sweet potatoes and onions with olive oil on medium heat until the potatoes start to be tender.
Add canned tomatoes, broth, and the seasoning packet to skillet. Let simmer for 5 or 10 minutes, covered.
Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Let sit 8 to 10 minutes and serve. Top with fresh cilantro and serve. Serves 4 people at 290 calories per serving.

Chicken Marengo

Comfort food that is good year round.

Serves: 6 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 25 mins

Extra Time: 10 mins

(for pre-cooking noodles)

Yield: 6 x 2 cup servings

1 vegetable cooking spray

2 cup frozen, chopped onions

1 tsp minced garlic

1 Tbsp flour

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 can (15 oz) light red kidney beans, or 1½ cups cooked dry-packaged light red kidney beans, double rinsed, drained

1 can (14½ oz) diced no salt added tomatoes, undrained

1 1/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 Tbsp no salt added tomato paste

1 can (4 oz) mushrooms, drained

2 stripes orange rind (3 x 1-inch)

3/4 tsp dried thyme leaves

1/2 tsp dried tarragon leaves

1 dash of salt (optional) *

1 pinch of black pepper

4 cup cooked noodles, warm

Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Sauté onion and garlic 5 minutes; stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Add beans, tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, mushrooms, orange rind, thyme, and tarragon; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until onions are tender and chicken is cooked, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve over noodles. Makes 6 entrée servings or 12 1-cup servings.

Fajita Friday & Homemade Fajita/Taco Seasoning

Fajita Friday

2 Chicken Breasts or 12 oz equivalent (Boneless, Skinless)
1/4 Cup Water
1 - 7 oz can diced Green Chilies
Fajita Seasoning
1 Red Bell Pepper (seeds removed)
1 Green Bell Pepper (seeds removed)
1/2 Red Onion
2 Tsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Black Pepper
Whole Wheat Tortillas
Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
Reduced Fat Sour Cream
Baby Spinach

Cut the chicken into small strips prior to cooking. Also cut the peppers into strips and then onion into quarters. In a large skillet / frying pan heat up 1 tbsp of the olive oil to about medium high heat. Add the black pepper and veggies and suate until the onion show a slight brown color around the edges. Remove the vegetables into a container and set aside. Add the other tsp of olive oil, minced garlic, and chicken and cook until the chicken is no longer pink. With the chicken in the skillet, add the water and Fajita Seasoning. Once well mixed, add diced green chilies and the sauteed vegetables. Heat for about five minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Low Sodium  Homemade   Taco/Fajita Seasoning
Recipe From SparkPeople

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Chili Powder

2 teaspoons Onion Powder 

1 teaspoon Ground Cumin 

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 

1 teaspoon Paprika 

1 teaspoon Ground Oregano

Directions

Mix all seasonings together... For Fajita's add toyour own oil/vinegar blend to marinate before grilling...
For taco's ... and to meat along with either i 4 oz can tomato paste or 1/4 cup chicken stock or water.
If it's too spicy... omitt chili powder.
FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE TO WATCH THERE SODIUM INTAKE.. ADD 1 TSP KOSHER SALT.

This will replace one whole taco or Fajita seasoning packet you would buy in the store. :)

Servings per Recipe : 6

Calories : 11.0

Total Fat : 0.4g

Cholesterol : 0.0mg

Sodium : 13.9mg

Carbs : 2.1mg

Dietary Fiber : 0.8g

Protein : 0.4

Homemade Chicken Soup Base

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Yield: Makes about 3 quarts

Ingredients

• 5  pounds  uncooked chicken or turkey pieces and/or bones (skin and fat discarded; see notes), or a mixture of bones from roasted poultry and uncooked meat scraps
• 1  onion (8 oz.), peeled and coarsely chopped (see notes)
• 1  carrot (4 oz.), rinsed and cut into chunks
• 2  stalks celery (4 oz.), leafy tops left on, rinsed and cut into chunks
• 1/2  cup  parsley sprigs, rinsed
• 5  peppercorns (optional)
• 1  dried bay leaf
• 1  sprig fresh thyme, rinsed, or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Preparation

1. In a 6- to 8-quart pan over medium-high heat, combine chicken, onion, carrot, celery, parsley, peppercorns (if using), bay leaf, and thyme. Add cold water just to cover. Bring to a simmer, then lower heat to maintain simmer and cook, occasionally skimming and discarding foam from surface, until liquid is golden and has a deep chicken flavor, about 2 hours. Do not allow broth to boil; the surface should barely be disturbed by small bubbles.

2. If a layer of fat forms on the surface, skim off and discard. If liquid drops below level of chicken and vegetables, add more cold water just to cover.

3. Place a fine strainer over a large bowl nested in ice water in the sink. Ladle or carefully pour broth through strainer. Allow liquid to drip from solids, but do not press to extract more; discard solids. Stir broth occasionally until cool, 10 to 20 minutes; cover and chill until broth is cold and any fat on surface is firm, at least 6 hours, or up to 1 day.

4. With a spoon, skim fat from surface of broth and discard. Cover broth and chill up to 4 days, or pour into jars or ice cube trays and freeze up to 3 months.

Banana Nut Pancakes

Banana lovers will love these low fat pancakes. The flavor of banana nut bread in a pancake, made with whole wheat flour, potassium rich bananas and fiber rich walnuts, which are also high in omega 3 fatty acids. Delicious topped with agave... or maple syrup (extra points). I've included the points with and without the nuts.

Banana Nut Pancakes
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 2 pancakes • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 145.7 • Fat: 4.0 g • Protein: 6.7 g • Carb: 22.1 g • Fiber: 3.1 g

WITHOUT NUTS:
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 2 pancakes • Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 129.1 • Fat: 2.4 g • Protein: 6.3 g • Carb: 21.8 g • Fiber: 3.0 g

* 1 cup whole wheat flour

* 2 tsp baking powder

* 1/4 tsp salt

* 1/4 tsp cinnamon

* 1 large banana, very ripe, mashed

* 1 cup 1% milk

* 3 large egg whites

* 2 tsp oil

* 1 tsp vanilla

* 2 tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)

* butter flavor cooking spray

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Combine milk, egg white and mashed bananas in a bowl and mix until smooth. Combine wet ingredients with the dry and mix well with a spoon until there are no more dry spots. Don't over-mix.

Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Spray oil to lightly coat and pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter. When the pancake starts to bubble and the edges begin to set, flip the pancakes. Repeat with the remainder of the batter.

Makes about 3 cups of batter which yields 12 pancakes.

Asian Chopped Salad

Ingredients:

2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage

2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage

1 cup grated carrot

1 red bell pepper, cut into 1" strips

1/2 cup Asian Dressing (recipe below)

2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Sesame seeds (optional)

Directions:

Combine green and red cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper in large bowl.

Add dressing and toss well.

Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds, if desired

Servings: 6

Nutritional Information: Calories   59 Protein   2.37g Total Carbohydrate   9.549g Dietary Fiber   2.346g Total Fat   1.53g Saturated Fat   0.267g Cholesterol   0mg Sodium   243mg

Asian Dressing

Ingredients:

1/3 cup soft silken tofu (about 3 oz)

1/4 cup white or yellow miso (see note)

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

2 Tbsp water

2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 Tbsp natural unsweetened peanut butter

2 Tbsp pickled ginger (see note)

1 Tbsp honey

1 1/2 tsp mustard powder

1 tsp minced garlic

1/2 tsp chile fl akes (optional)

2 Tbsp minced scallion (green and white parts)

2 Tbsp chopped cliantro

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except scallions and cilantro in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

Stir in scallions and cilantro.

Note: Miso is a fermented soybean paste, which is used as a fl avoring in Japanese cooking. Its fl avor is very concentrated and salty; use in moderation. Pickled ginger is a Japanese condiment served with sushi. It is used to cleanse the palate. You can find both at Japanese markets or in the ethnic foods section of some supermarkets.

Servings: 24

Nutritional Information: Calories   24 Protein   1.023g Total Carbohydrate   2.634g Dietary Fiber   0.296g Total Fat   1.023g Saturated Fat   0.182g Cholesterol   0mg Sodium   164mg

Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken

Servings: 8 servings • Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 190 • Fat: 1.5 g • Fiber: 5.6 g • Carbs: 23.1 g • Protein: 21 g

24 oz (1 1/2) lbs chicken breast
14.4 oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
15 oz can black beans
8 oz frozen corn
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
14.4 oz can fat free chicken broth
3 scallions, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
salt to taste

Combine chicken broth, beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in the crock pot. Season chicken breast with salt and lay on top. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Adjust salt and seasoning. Serve over rice (extra pts)."

Skinny Sloppy Joes

Adapted from Rachel Ray
Servings: 7 • Serving Size: 1/2 cup or 1/4 lb • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 121.8 • Fat: 3.7 g • Protein: 13.7 g • Carb: 9.9 g • Fiber: 2.1 g

1.25 lbs 93% lean ground beef sirloin
1 tbsp steak seasoning or seasoned salt
1 carrot, minced
1 medium onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
4 oz mushrooms, minced
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
Chop all the vegetables really fine, using a chopper or food processor.

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the meat to the pan and break it up as it cooks. Season with steak seasoning and cook the meat until it browns, then add onion, carrots, mushrooms and red peppers to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and add red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, cook 5 more minutes. Add tomato sauce and paste to pan, stir to combine. Cover and reduce heat to simmer and cook an additional 5 minutes. Using a measuring cup, pile 1/2 cup of sloppy meat onto toasted buns."

Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Grill Me

	Hungry Girl
	We LOVE hot gooey sandwiches, but the ones sold at fast-food chains are pretty much always bad news. DIY, people! What's easier to make than a sandwich? Whip up our Grilly Girl Cheesy Turkey & Bacon 'Wich ASAP... Ingredients: 1 slice center-cut bacon or turkey bacon 1/2 tbsp. fat-free mayonnaise 1/2 tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped 1/8 tsp. Italian seasoning 2 slices light bread 2 oz. reduced-sodium lean turkey breast slices 1 slice fat-free cheddar cheese 1 tsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown), divided Directions: Cook bacon according to package instructions, either in the microwave or in a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray. Once cool enough to handle, break or cut bacon in half and set aside. To make the sauce, combine mayo, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Mix well. Spread sauce on one slice of bread and top with bacon, turkey, and cheese. Place the other slice of bread on top, and press gently to seal. Spread 1/2 tsp. butter on the upward-facing slice of bread. With the buttered side down, place sandwich in a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray. Then spread remaining 1/2 tsp. butter on the upward-facing bread slice. Bring the skillet to medium-high heat on the stove. Cook for 2 minutes. Gently flip and cook for 1 additional minute, or until both sides are hot and toasty. Slice in half or bite right in! MAKES 1 SERVING
	Serving Size: 1 sandwich Calories: 228 Fat: 6g Sodium: 1,037mg Carbs: 22.5g Fiber: 5g Sugars: 3.5g Protein: 23g PointsPlus™ value 6* HG Sodium Tip: Make this with thinly sliced, no-salt-added lean turkey breast, and your sandwich will clock in with about 700mg sodium.

Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites

Adapted from Bobby Flay

Soft Pretzels:
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 package active dry yeast
3 ounces unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil
3 quarts water
3/4 cup baking soda
1 whole egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water
Coarse sea salt

For the Pretzels: Combine the water, sugar, yeast, and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix with the dough hook until combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Add the salt and flour and mix on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and begins to pull away from the side of the bowl, about 3 to 4 minutes. If the dough appears too wet, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. Remove the dough from the bowl, place on a flat surface and knead into a ball with your hands.

Oil a bowl with vegetable oil, add the dough and turn to coat with the oil. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm spot until the dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Bring the water to a boil in a small roasting pan over high heat and add the baking soda.
Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a flat surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, about 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 ounces each. Roll each piece into a long rope measuring 22 inches and shape. Cut the dough into one inch pieces to make the pretzel bites. Boil the pretzel bites in the water solution in batches. We did about 15 bites at a time. Boil for about 30 seconds. Remove with a large slotted spoon. Place pretzel bites on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Make sure they are not touching.  Brush the tops with the egg wash and season liberally with the salt. Place into the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.

Remove to a baking rack and let rest 5 minutes before eating. Serve with cheese sauce, recipe below.



Cheddar cheese sauce:
½ Tablespoon unsalted butter
½ Tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated


For the cheese sauce:
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and cook until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese until smooth and all of the cheese is melted.  Season with salt and pepper, to taste.



*If you want to make cinnamon and sugar pretzel bites-instead of adding salt, sprinkle the bites with cinnamon and sugar. For the frosting mix-soft cream cheese-about 3 T, powdered sugar, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a little bit of milk. Whisk together. Add more milk if it is too thick, if it is too thin, add more powdered sugar. I don’t measure. I just guess until the consistency is right.*
 
Recipe makes a lot of bites-perfect for sharing!

Source: http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/homemade-soft-pretzel-bites/

Homemade Pizza Sauce

1 15 oz can of tomato sauce

1 6 oz can of tomato paste

2 tsp basil

2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp onion powder

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

Mix all the above ingredients in a medium size bowl.  Spread on your pizza dough.  

Found @  Smashed Peas & Carrots

Pizza Dough

2 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

1 tbsp active dry yeast

1 cup warm water

1 tbsp oil

Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix the water and oil together then add to the dry ingredients and mix until well blended. Kneed for a few minutes by hand or in a stand mixer with a dough hook.

Lightly oil a bowl, place dough in the bowl and roll it around to oil the outside of the dough. Cover bowl for 20 minutes for dough to rise. 

Spread dough out onto a 12" or 16" pizza pan. I use a 12" pan and this was a really thick dough. If you don't want it quite as thick you could use a larger pan or split the dough into two crusts. Oil the top, add your favorite spices, sauce and toppings. Cook on 450 for 11-15 minutes. 

Maple Walnut Pumpkin Pie

Crust

1 box Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

Filling

1 can pumpkin (Not pumpkin pie mix)

1 can sweetened condensed milk

2 eggs

2 tablespoons real maple syrup or maple flavored syrup

1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Streusel

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

2 tablespoons cold butter or margarine

Topping

1 cup whipping cream

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

chopped walnuts 

Directions

Heat oven to 425*. Place pie crust on 9 inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One crust filled pie.   In large bowl, beat filling ingredients with mixer on medium speed until smooth. Pour into crust lined pan. Bake 10 minutes. 

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix 1/4 cup brown sugar, the chopped walnuts and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside. 

Reduce oven temperature to 350*. Sprinkle streusel over pie. Cover crust edge with 3 inch wide strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. 

Bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean.  Cool completely, about 2 hours. Serve or refrigerate until serving time.

To serve, in medium bowl, beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons brown sugar with electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Serve pie with whipped cream; garnish with chopped walnuts. 

Store in refrigerator.

Wild West Pizza

1 can Pillsbury refrigerated classic pizza crust
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 can refried beans
1 cup taco sauce or chunky style salsa
1 can whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, well drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup sliced green onions

Heat oven to 400*. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Unroll dough place on cookie sheet. Starting at center, press out dough onto 14 x 12 inch rectangle. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of crust being to brown.

Meanwhile, in 8 inch skillet, cook ground beef sprinkled with salt and pepper over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.

Spread refried beans evenly over partially baked crust.  Spread 1/2 cup of the taco sauce over beans. Top with ground beef mixture, corn and cheese.

Bake 10 to 14 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Cut into squares or wedges; serve with remaining 1/2 cup taco sauce.