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Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe
Making your own salad dressings is much cheaper than buying them from the store and I personally think they taste SOOOO much better! This is a quick and easy recipe that makes a little over 1/4 cup of dressing. If you want more, just double/triple/quadruple, etc.
1 1/2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 Clove Garlic, minced
Salt & Pepper to taste (just a few dashes)
3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Mix vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir until salt is dissolved. Add olive oil and stir well.
Leftover dressing can be stored in the refrigerator, but it should be brought to room temperature before being used.
Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake
If you have an overabundance of zucchini in your garden, here is a great way to use some of it up.
Cake:
1/2 C. butter (melted)
1/2 C. oil
1 3/4 C. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 C. sour milk or buttermilk
2 1/2 C. flour
4 Tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 C. peeled, shredded zucchini
Topping:
1/3 C. chopped nuts
1/3 C. brown sugar
1/3 C. chocolate chips
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Mix all ingredients and place in a greased 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle with topping. Bake for 45-55 minutes.
Photo: Andre – Fotolia.com
Have You Tried to Soften Butter in the Microwave??
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"No Ice Cream Maker Needed" Berry Ice Cream
This easy ice cream recipe is perfect for a hot summer day when you want to enjoy a delicious, homemade frozen treat, but don’t want to do a lot of work. It’s also a low-fat treat!
3 cups chopped mixed frozen berries and/or fruit
1/2 cup Coffee-mate Natural Bliss Low-fat Vanilla
1/4 cup fat free milk
Place berries, Coffee-mate and milk in food processor or blender and cover. Pulse until smooth. Serve immediately or spoon into a freezer safe container, cover and freeze.
Sizzling Salsa Chicken and Rice Recipe
3 cups cooked rice
Wordless Wednesday: Desserts by Wolfgang Puck at the Brave Premiere Party
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Dessert by Wolfgang Puck |