Sunday, July 31, 2011

Guiltless Alfredo Sauce

My husband loves alfredo sauce but it is soooo bad for you! 
I found this recipe at Our Best Bites and now I make it at least twice a month! 
The recipe makes more than we can eat for one meal so I freeze half each time I make it. 
It is easy to thaw (leave it in the fridge all day and then reheat) 
and still tastes good the second time around. 

Guiltless Alfredo Sauce
recipe from Our Best Bites

Ingredients 

2 cups low-fat milk 
1/3 cup low-fat cream cheese 
2 tbsp flour 

1 tbsp butter 
3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup parmesan cheese

Directions 

Pour milk, cream cheese and flour into blender (I used my Magic Bullet and it worked perfect!). 
Blend until smooth. 

In a medium sauce pan, melt butter then add garlic. Simmer for about a minute. 

Add milk mixture and bring to a simmer (stirring constantly). 

Once simmering, reduce heat and allow to simmer without stirring for about 2 minutes. 

Take off heat and add parmesan cheese. 
Stir until smooth. 

Cover and let sit for about 10 minutes before using. This allows it to get nice and thick! 

Pour over some chicken and noodles or use as a dipping sauce.


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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Friday Night Dessert Night #17: Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Oh me oh my! 
So simple, only 4 ingredients needed! 
And it tastes like an iced peanut butter cookie 
(if that makes any sense at all!).
Not on the low cal plan, but only a few scoops won't kill you! 

Peanut Butter Ice Cream 
recipe adapted from yummly.com

Ingredients 

1 2/3 cup whole milk 
1 cup peanut butter 
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla

Directions 

In a saucepan, mix together ingredients and cook on medium heat until smooth. 
Add vanilla and stir completely. 
Cool to room temperature.  
Pour into an ice cream maker and leave the mix in there for about 20 minutes. 
Transfer to an air tight container and pop it in the freezer. 
Leave in the freezer for a few hours. 

Friday, July 29, 2011

This Week's Favorites

I was out of town last week so this list is what I have found over the last two weeks!

I am always happy to find some new crock pot recipes. 

from Chi-town Cheapskate

Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
from Gingerbread Girl

I found tons of dessert recipes that sound like perfect summer treats! 

from Gina's Skinny Recipes 

from Sweet Luvin in the Kitchen

from Tidy Mom

from Homespun with Love

from Debbie Does Dinner Healthy

This one sounds like the perfect kid dessert!

PB & J Cupcakes
from Life's Simple Measures

This one is on the menu for next week!

Baked Chimichangas
from Six Sisters' Stuff

My husband is going to love these...

Buffalo Chicken Braids
from the Rickett Chronicles

And last, a breakfast that looks amazing...

Sweet Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole
from Imitation by Design

I'm linking up with Friday Favorite Finds.