Green Beans and Fennel

Green Beans and Fennel

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), softened 1-1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed 1-1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 fennel bulbs (3 pounds) 1-3/4 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed if...
Ants on a Log

Ants on a Log

Ingredients: One large celery rib, washed 3 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese 12 dark raisins Directions: Fill the celery with the cream cheese. Top with the raisins. Cut into four "logs" and serve. Recipe makes two servings. Nutrition information per...
Ants on a Log

Whole Wheat Pancakes

3/4 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1. In a large bowl, mic...
Green Beans and Fennel

Baked Potato Fans

4 medium potatoes 1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, rosemary, sage or thyme 4 tablespoons grated reduced fat cheddar cheese1 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees....
Ants on a Log

Baked Portobello Mushrooms

4 Portobello mushrooms 1 teaspoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional) dash ground black pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a teaspoon, gently remove the gills (black underside). Cut off stems and discard. Place mushrooms, top...