recipes

crepes Broccoli and Cheese Crepes 16 entrée crepes (see previous post) Filling: 2 pkgs frozen chopped broccoli 2 T butter 2 T chopped onion 1-6 oz can chopped mushrooms, drained (I always use fresh sliced and sauté a bit) 2 T flour ½ cup light cream ¼ cup chicken broth 2 T parmesan cheese 1-4 oz can water chestnuts, drained […]
crepes Manicotti with Spinach and Cheese 12 entrée crepes 2-10 oz pkgs frozen, chopped spinach, thawed 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp nutmeg 2 cups cottage cheese or ricotta 2 eggs 2 ½ cups grated Jack cheese ½ cup parmesan cheese Put spinach in mixing bowl with salt, pepper, garlic powder, […]
crepes Turkey Crepes 12 entrée crepes 3 cups cubed, cooked turkey 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 ½ cups sour cream 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt Combine the turkey, soup, ½ cup sour cream, paprika, and salt.  Stir to mix well.  Divide among crepes and roll up.  Place in greased shallow pan.  Spread remaining sour cream […]
breakfast Eggs Benedict Crepes 4 eggs (poached) 1 cup diced smoked ham 1 cup shredded swiss cheese 4 basic crepes Hollandaise Sauce (recipe below): 3 egg yolks 4 T butter 6 peppercorns 3 T white-wine vinegar Salt and pepper 1 T chopped dill Combine vinegar and peppercorns in small saucepan.  Bring to a simmer and reduce to 1 T […]
chocolate Crepe Filling Ideas Below are a few ideas for things to put inside your crepe shells.  I always do my fillings from scratch, but most of these things can be purchased and thrown together for an elegant dessert.   DESSERTS: Strawberry Banana Delight:  strawberries, bananas, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce Strawberry Delight:  strawberries, whipped cream and chocolate sauce […]
crepes French Cream Crepes with Raspberry Sauce ¾ cup sugar ½ cup flour 2 cups milk 4 eggs, beaten 2 T butter 1 tsp vanilla 11-12 crepes In saucepan, combine sugar and flour; stir in milk.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick.  Remove from heat.  Stir a small amount of hot mixture into beaten eggs, then return to the saucepan.  […]
chocolate Sweet Chocolate Wedges 1-4 oz pkg sweet cooking chocolate 1 T water 2 egg yolks 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 10 dessert crepes Slivered almonds Combine chocolate and water in saucepan over low heat; stir ‘til chocolate melts.  Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.   Remove from heat; cool.  Fold in whipped cream.  […]
chicken Chicken Divan Crepes ¼ cup butter ¼ cup flour 2 cups chicken broth 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 cups cooked chicken 12 cooked crepes 3 cups grated cheddar cheese 2 cups sour cream 2-10 oz pkgs broccoli or 1 ½ lbs fresh broccoli, cooked Over medium high heat, melt butter in saucepan.  Stir in flour and cook until […]
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breakfast Quiche Lorraine Cups 12 crepes 4 slices bacon 1 cup grated swiss cheese 2 T flour ¼ tsp salt 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk  Line greased muffin pans or custard cups with cooked crepes.  Cook bacon until crisp; drain and crumble.  Sprinkle in crepe shells.  Top with cheese.  Mix flour, salt and eggs with milk; pour over […]
breads Whole Bunch of Crepe Batter Recipes All Purpose Crepe Batter I 4 eggs ¼ tsp salt 2 cups flour 2 ¼ cups milk ¼ cups melted butter Combine ingredients in blender.  Blend for about 1 minute; scrape down sides and blend for about 15 seconds more or until smooth.  Refrigerate at least one hour.  Yield:  32-36 crepes. Chocolate Dessert Crepe Batter […]
chocolate Dark Chocolate Chip Comfort Cookies 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup cocoa3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter, slightly softened1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup peanut butter2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla10 oz. dark chocolate chipschopped pecans, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, mix flour, cocoa, soda and salt using a wire whisk and set aside. In another bowl, […]
breakfast Pumpkin Waffles 2 T plain canned pumpkin1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1/4 cup whole-grain pancake mixTruvia2 T sugar free syrupBlend all ingredients and cook in a fry pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Top with syrup.http://www.kristiapproved.com/ – Week 11 Phase Two recipe.  NOTE:  this is also eaten with eggs (4 egg whites and 1/2 egg yolk.  The pancakes are so […]
breakfast Omelet 1 egg4 egg whites1/3 cup brown rice1/4 bell pepper3 large mushrooms1/4 onion of choice (I like red)2 T salsaCook veggies and rice in a pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Add egg mixture and cook until eggs are set.  Prior to eating top with salsa.From Week 10 Phase Two challenge http://www.kristiapproved.com/
diet Berry Pie 1/2 cup cooked brown rice1/2 cup mixed berriesStevia1/2 egg yolk4 egg whitesBlend eggs with Stevia.  Pour eggs in large frying pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Stir in berries and brown rice as eggs are cooking.  Fry in pan until eggs are thoroughly cooked. From Phase Two Week Nine http://www.kristiapproved.com/.  This sounds like a weird combination, but was […]
bars Butterfinger Blondies Ingredients 1 cup butter1 cup light brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tsp vanilla2 eggs2 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp coarse sea salt2 cups coarsely chopped Butterfinger Bars (approx 16 “Fun Size” bars) Instructions Preheat oven to 350°Cream butter and sugars in mixing bowl.Add the vanilla and eggs and mix until incorporated.On […]
bars Pumpkin Pie Bars Ingredients:For the crust and topping:1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed12 tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces1 cup old-fashioned oats½ cup chopped pecans For the filling:8 oz. cream cheese, softened½ cup granulated sugar3 large eggs1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice1 tsp. vanilla extract Butterscotch […]
breakfast Banana Creme Pancakes 1/3 cup oats1 T whole wheat pancake mix1/8 tsp baking powder1/4 banana1 egg2 egg whites2 T cottage cheese2 T sugar free syrupBlend all ingredients except syrup in blender or Magic Bullet.  Cook in fry pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Makes 2 pancakes.  Taken from http://www.kristiapproved.com/ Phase 2 Week 8 challenge.
beverage Pumpkin Cocoa Shake 1 1/4 scoops protein powder1/4 cup low fat plain almond milk1/3 cup plain canned pumpkin1 T cocoa powder1/3 cup oats1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spiceSteviaBlend all ingredients together with 1/2 cup water and ice to desired shake consistency.  Taken from http://www.kristiapproved.com/ – week 8 phase 2.
beverage Crunchy Strawberry Creme 2/3 cup low fat cottage cheese6 large strawberries (I use frozen for this as it thickens the shake)1 tsp Crystal Light1 packet Stevia sweetener1 1/2 low sugar rice cakesPut all in blender and whirl until smooth.  Delish!  Taken from Week 7 Phase Two of the Live the Life Challenge.  http://www.kristiapproved.com/.  This was definitely my favorite […]
breakfast Cheesy Bacon-Egg Muffin 1 whole wheat English muffin1 slice turkey bacon1 low fat cheese wedge (Laughing Cow)1/2 egg yolk2 egg whites1/2 appleCook eggs and bacon.  Toast muffin.  Add cheese wedge, eggs and bacon to muffin.  Eat apple.  So yummy!!!!  One of my favorite meals on this plan.  Such a good combination.  I like to experiment with different flavors […]