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everywhere you look , there is a lot of emphasis on cutting the fat out of our daily diets, but who wants to cut out the fat if it means cutting out the flavor when it comes to baking, there is a way to cut down on your fat intake without changing the ingredients in your favorite recipes. if you switch to nonstick silicone bakeware, you can cut down on your fat intake with minimal effort. because the bakeware is nonstick, you never have to use butter, shortening, or grease on your pans or sheets to ensure easy food removal., first silicone items made exclusively for baking were small silicone mats that fit nicely on your cookie sheet and allowed you to bake cookies with out greasing the cookie sheet or worrying about the bottoms getting burned. these little mats were a huge success and stores were hard pressed to keep them in stock., as the popularity of these mats grew , manufacturers decide to explore the idea of making more bakeware from silicone. they began making spoons, spatulas, and whisks that could withstand high heats and could be used with nonstick cookware with no fear of ruining the coating. silicone utensils were the perfect choice for candy making or any other project that required a boiling and sticky liquid to be stirred., kitchen supply manufacturers also introduced silicone potholders and oven gloves. because they can withstand heats up to 500 degrees, they are the perfect insurance that you won tsp get burned when you pull a hot dish from your oven. they don tsp conduct heat the way that a cloth potholder does and they are much sturdier and easy to keep clean than traditional potholders. home canners fell in love with silicone baker s mitts because they could actually reach into a pot of boiling water to remove a hot jar of food once it was done processing. as an added bonus these durable potholders do double duty as lid grippers making opening jars a snap., once silicone hit kitchens in the form of baking mats , utensils, and pot holders, kitchen experts began to see the potential of this material in everyday baking. suddenly almost any type of bakeware that could traditionally be found in stainless steel, aluminum, glass, or stoneware was being offered in brightly colored silicone. stores began selling muffin tins, bread loaf pans, cake pans, and pie pans. the most popular pieces tend to be the specialty designed cake pans that allow you to make cakes shaped like everything from roses to pumpkins. they even have mini cake pans that make individual, fancy shaped cakes., popularity of silicone bakeware skyrocketed as cooks began to see the benefits of using this material in their kitchens. foods pop out of silicone pans with amazing ease. you never need to grease, flour, or even use cooking spray on a silicone pan and that adds up to lots of calories and fat grams saved with each meal. because silicone is very flexible, it is easy to bend and twist it so that cakes and breads pop out easily. you never have to force baked goods out of the pan, so they retain there shape and you don tsp see a lot of split and broken cakes., silicone is a bakers dream when it comes to making evenly cooked delicacies. the material distributes heat evenly, so you never end up with a cake that is burned around the edges and still not cooked in the middle. it also cools down quickly ensuring that your foods will not continue cooking and possibly drying out once you remove them from the oven., because silicone is nonstick , cleanup is a breeze. a little soap and water and any crumb left on your bakeware disappears. it is nonporous, so it never retains any odors from the foods you cook. completely versatile it goes from oven to table to freezer and can even be thrown in the dishwasher. once you are done cleaning it, storage is a snap. with its flexibility, you can twist it, bend it, fold it or mash it up so it can fit in the smallest of drawers or cupboards., if you haven tsp tried silicone bakeware , add a piece or two to your kitchen. you will be surprised at its quality and flexibility.

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

baking apples (i use boskop, a german variety), marzipan, rum, walnuts, chopped, unsalted butter, softened, cinnamon, melted butter, for brushing

baking potatoes, bacon, onion, chopped, chicken broth (i use college inn), whole milk, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, frozen broccoli florets, sour cream

baking potatoes (about 10-12 oz. each), olive oil, sliced green onion, melted butter, divided, half-and-half cream (i use fat free), sour cream (i use fat free), salt, salt, white pepper (can use regular), shredded cheddar cheese, paprika, crumbled bacon, pieces (cooked )

fresh breadcrumb (i used french bread), milk, unsalted butter, shallots, minced (i used red onion), garlic cloves, minced, caraway seed, toasted and ground, kosher salt, fresh ground white pepper, ground beef (i used only beef), ground pork, egg, fresh parsley, chopped , plus, extra fresh parsley , for garnishing dish, fresh dill, chopped (i used dried) or 1/2 tsp dried dill (i used dried), all-purpose flour, chicken broth, sour cream, lingonberry preserves or 1/4 cup red currant jam

plain greek yogurt (i used 0%), cream cheese, softened (may use reduced fat), green onions, thinly sliced, garlic clove, minced, grated ginger, soy sauce (i used reduced sodium), worcestershire sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes , to taste, crab meat, drained (i used trader joe s brand $1.99 & was impressed at the flavor & quality), won ton wrappers, cornstarch + water

pillsbury refrigerated thin pizza crust, provolone cheese, sliced (6 slices), cubed unpeeled baked potatoes (the recipe called for 1 large. i used 3 medium and just zapped mine in the microwave), olive oil, dry ranch dressing mix (from 1 oz milk recipe package), crisply cooked bacon, cut in bite size pieces, shredded cheddar cheese (or more if you like , i used more), six blend pepper , to taste, sliced green onion (4 medium) (optional), sour cream

uncle ben s converted white rice, onions , coarsley chopped, green bell pepper , coarsley chopped, stalks celery, chopped, minced fresh garlic (or to taste), butter, diced tomatoes , with juice (try to use italian-style tomatoes or similar they have more flavor than the regular), seasoning salt (can use regular salt), pepper, cayenne pepper (use more if you like spicy ), sliced large pimento stuffed olive, frozen peas (do not thaw), canned sliced mushrooms, chicken broth

dessert rice (can use short grain rice, but mum always used ) or 2 tbsp short-grain rice (can use short grain rice, but mum always used ), water, salt, eggs, sugar, vanilla, milk, sultana

penne noodles (i use barilla), italian sausage (u can use spicy or mild), pasta sauce (i use ragu mushroom and green pepper) of course you could use your own sauce, curd cottage cheese (or you can use ricotta. i find that cottage cheese is not as runny as ricotta and taste about the same), shredded mozzerella cheese, parmesan cheese, chopped clove of garlic, salt, pepper, egg, parsley flakes

boneless skinless chicken thighs (can use breasts or a combo of parts), apple cider , can use apple juice, chicken bouillon powder, garlic cloves, minced, tarragon, thyme, apple, peeled, cored and chopped, chopped onion, salt and pepper, to taste

baked potato skins halves (empty of potato) or quartered if the potatoes are really big, melted butter, seasoned salt, green onion diced (can ommit), fried bacon diced and crispy fried (about 5 strips), shredder cheddar cheese (i use jack & cheddar mix like ruby tuesday does), sour cream, ranch dressing

oil or 1/2 cup of applesauce for those of us watching our figures lol., honey or brown sugar., eggs, rolled oats or quick oatmeal uncooked., baking powder ., milk (i use 1 cup of cold water and 1/3 cup of powdered )., cinnamon or nutmeg i use both or to taste., chopped nuts ,apples (i use granny smith better for baking),crasins.dried cherries,canned peaches drained or other fruit take your pick you don tsp need to use all of these .

lemonade (reconstituted, not concentrate ) if you make your own fresh lemonade, by all means use it, tomato ketchup, soy sauce, cider vinegar, brown sugar, ground black pepper, granulated garlic , onion powder, ground ginger, paprika , chili powder, fresh finely chopped thyme leaves , oregano leaves, sweet basil leaves, if using dried herbs use 2 tsp of each, center cut pork chops (trimmed somewhat lean to avoid excess grease in baking pan), all-purpose flour lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, (enough to coat chops), pour the sauce over the chops and cover the baking pan with heavy aluminum foil., good served with either mashed potatoes or rice, depending on preference., this recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. the food network kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results., prep time 30 minutes

using your bread machine (for mixing only)-add these ingredients in the serving listed by manufacturer, rinsed and well drained (almost squeezed out ) sauerkraut that you have chopped a bit, warm (not hot) water, molasses , melted butter and brown sugar, caraway seeds (i used 3 teaspoons), kosher salt (if using table salt-use a little less), rye flour, bread flour, a darker loaf-add 1-2 tsp baking cocoa-i did , and no, there s no chocolate flavor-it s just there for color), active dry yeast, vital wheat gluten-optional *i liked the texture better with gluten, but you may like it without

squash, salt & pepper to taste, flour, evaporated milk (i use regular soy milk for everything), well beaten eggs (i use cage free eggs!), baking powder, melted butter, onion, herb stuffing mix

heads of cauliflower, cream of mushroom soup (can use lowfat ), milk ( can use skim), american cheese ( can use fat free), salt and pepper