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Orange Apricot Glaze
A good way to sweeten your chiffon cake.
Makes 1⁄2 cup glaze
1⁄2cup apricot preserves
2tablespoons Grand Marnier®
1teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Place preserves, liqueur and lemon juice in a small bowl. Insert the mixing beaters. Mix on Speed 5 for 1 minute. May use as is, or for a smoother glaze, press through a strainer.
Nutritional information per serving
(about
Calories 28 (1% from fat) • carb. 7g
•pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg
•sod. 4mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 0g
Grand Marnier® is a registered trademark owned by the Société des Produits
Savories
Herbed Cheese
Instead of purchasing expensive
Makes about 2 cups
8ounces cream cheese (may use regular or lowfat)
5ounces chèvre or other goat cheese (soft type, not aged)
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1tablespoon finely minced shallot or green onion
1tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1teaspoon herbs de Provence
1⁄2teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄4teaspoon white pepper
dash hot sauce such as Tabasco®, to taste
Place all ingredients except hot sauce in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 3 for 1 minute, then increase speed to Speed 5 to whip for an additional 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add hot sauce to taste, whip on Speed 5 for 30 seconds longer. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to blend. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving to soften. Serve with crackers, pita or bagel chips. It also makes a good topping for a baked potato.
Nutritional information per serving
(2 tablespoons, made with lowfat cream cheese):
Calories 58 (69% from fat) • carb. 1g
•pro. 3g • fat 4g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 9mg
•sod. 156mg • calc. 35mg • fiber 0g
Tabasco® is a registered trademark of McIlhenny Co.
Roasted Red Pepper and
Serve this dip with crackers, bagel chips or pita chips. Or, try it as a spread on sandwiches, or as a topping
for baked potatoes.
Makes 2 cups
8ounces cream cheese (lowfat or regular), cut into 8 pieces
1⁄2cup sour cream (lowfat or regular)
1roasted red pepper, cut into
1⁄3cup chopped
1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1clove garlic, chopped
1⁄2teaspoon basil
1⁄8teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 3 until well blended and smooth, 2 minutes. Mix on Speed 5 to lighten, 1 minute. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer to allow flavors to blend before serving.
Nutritional information per serving
(2 tablespoons), made with lowfat products:
Calories 54 (52% from fat) • carb. 4g
•pro. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 7mg
•sod. 111mg • calc. 43mg • fiber 0g
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