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Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Cauliflower Soup by Cooking Rookie

Warm up those rainy spring days when it feels like winter is back. A healthier simpler version of a creamy soup for only 75 calories.SourceImprovisedTaste 4 (out of 5)Difficulty 1 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Mince the garlic, finely chop the green onions and saute them with 1/2 tbsp of oil for about 5 minutes on low-medium…

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Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread by Cooking Rookie

This Z is not for Zorro, it’s for the moist and crunchy Zucchini Bread ;-)SourceInspired by the Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a DayTaste 4 (out of 5)Difficulty 1 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Mince the roasted garlic. Wash and roughly grate the zucchini, do not peel. Squeeze the juice from the grated zucchini and pour into a…

2 votes
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Apple Buns

Apple Buns by Cooking Rookie

A mild apple aroma will be with you from the moment you mix the dough until you finish your last bite of this absolutely delicious bun. And it’s only 160 calories. A perfect treat for a weekend brunch.SourceInspired by the Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day.Taste 5 (out of 5)Difficulty 1 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Wash the…

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Turkey Moussaka

Turkey Moussaka by Cooking Rookie

SourceImprovisedTaste 4 (out of 5)Difficulty 3 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Peel and cut the eggplants lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices. Sprinkle both sides of each slice with salt and let stand for 1/2 an hour. Then rinse the eggplants to remove the salt. This step is suppose to remove the bitterness from the eggplants.2.…

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Peach Mousse Cake Roll

Peach Mousse Cake Roll by Cooking Rookie

A great soft, melt-in-your-mouth mousse cake for only 240 calories :-).SourceMousse from the Chifond blog; cake adapted from “Baking” by James PetersonTaste 4 (out of 5)Difficulty 3 (out of 5)IngredientsTotal 2420, 10 servings, 240 cal/servingInstructionsFor the cake1. Line an 11x17 inch sheet pan with parchment paper. Make sure the…

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A Little Bit of Everything Multigrain Bread

A Little Bit of Everything Multigrain Bread by Cooking Rookie

Taste 5 (out of 5)Difficulty 1 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. In a large container that has a lid, using a wooden spoon mix all the ingredients until all the flour is incorporated. Cover the container (not airtight) and let on the kitchen counter for about 2 hour until the dough approximately doubles in size.2. Use the dough…

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Pistachio Mousse with Rose Scented Strawberries

Pistachio Mousse with Rose Scented Strawberries by Cooking Rookie

Taste 5 (out of 5)Difficulty 2 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Lightly whip the double cream and keep in the fridge.2. Whiz the pistachios in a food processor until very fine, add the confectioners’ sugar and blend in. Add the milk to the pistachio paste, mix well, and bring to the boil in a small saucepan.3. In a bowl, whisk the…

3 votes
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Banana Mousse

Banana Mousse by Cooking Rookie

SourceHere and there, mostly improvisedTaste 4 (out of 5)Difficulty 2 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Whip the cream with the sugar and place in the refrigerator.2. Puree the milk and the banana in a blender. Pour into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil.3. While the banana milk cooks, dissolve gelatin in 1 tbsp of cool water.…

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Apple Cranberry Scones

Apple Cranberry Scones by Cooking Rookie

Adapted from Baking by James PetersonTaste 5 (out of 5)Difficulty 1 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Preheat the oven to 375F.2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Arrange the butter on top, so the slices don’t overlap and cut through the mixture with a pastry cutter until the butter is about…

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Prickly Pear Dressing

Prickly Pear Dressing by Cooking Rookie

1. Peel the prickly pear and process in a blender until smooth. Put through strainer.2. Add the agave nectar and the balsamic vinegar to the prickly pear juice and mix well.3. Serve with green (or any other) salad.- Rich red color and sweet tangy taste. Looks and taste very festive.- And it’s good for you, especially if you are…

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