Week #5 (5/8/2011)

Ok, this is a little late in posting so we'll just do a few this week. Funny how I seem to get less done when Jeff is on his 7day break.... Oh well!

Whole Grain Waffles with Cheddar and Maple-Apple Sauce

4 gala, honeycrisp or golden delicious apples
1cup dark amber maple syrup
1/2cup apple cider
1-2 cinnamon sticks
2cups whole grain pancake/ waffle mix (I like to use Hodgeson Mill)
2 eggs
2Tbsp melted butter
1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
1 1/2cups shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese

Peel, quarter and core apples, cut into chuncks. In a lg saucepan, combine apples, maple syrup, cider and cinnamon, bring to a boil. Lower the heat a bit and, stirring occasionally, let rapidly reduce into a thick topping while you make the waffles.
Meanwhile, heat waffle iron to high. Combine waffle mix, eggs, melted butter, 1 1/2 cups milk and nutmeg. Stir in cheese, add more milk if too thick!
Cook waffles till crisp, top with maple-apple sauce.

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Fettucine Alfredo

8oz cream cheese - cut into cubes
1/2cup butter
3/4cups half and half
1/2-3/4cup parmesan cheese
1Tbsp garlic powder (optional)
pepper to taste
8oz fettucine noodles; cooked and drained

In med saucepan, melt butter. Once butter is melted add cream cheese chunks and melt. Add half and half, parmesan cheese, garlic and pepper. After it's mixed well and saucelike, take it off the burner and set aside so it can thicken. Stir every few minutes. Mix with noodles.

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Salsa-Cheddar Chicken

2Tbsp Italian Dressing
4small skinless, boneless chicken breast (1lb)
1lg green pepper, cut into thin strips
1lg tomato, chopped
1cup salsa
1cup shredded cheddar cheese
2cups hot cooked long-grain brown rice

Heat dressing in lg skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
Add peppers to skillet; cook 5 min. stirring frequently. Stir in tomoatoes and salsa. Return chicken to skillet; simmer, covered, on med-low heat for 10 minutes. Top with cheese; cook, covered for 4-5 minutes or until melted. Serve over rice.

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Fried Ice Cream

3 cups vanilla ice cream
1 1/4cups crushed graham crackers
1/4cup heavy whipping cream
1tsp. cinnamon

Scoop 1/2cup ice cream balls onto parchament paper covered cookie sheets and freeze.
Mix graham crackers and cinnamon, set aside in shallow dish.
Dip in heavy cream, roll in breading mixture, refreeze for 15 minutes, REPEAT
Freeze for 1 hour this time. Heat oil to 375 either in a deep fryer or deep saucepan. Fry for 10-15 seconds. Enjoy!!

Someone sent me this one through email, just can't remember who....