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Posts by amy

Asparagus Quiche and Curried Sausage

Posted on May 3, 2013

    Crustless Asparagus Quiche – brought to you by the Mandolin Inn   Serves 12-16 people    (indicates changes you can make to lower the fat)  1 dozen eggs    (equivalent # egg beaters) 1 cup sliced asparagus 2   cups cottage cheese (low or nonfat) 6 tablespoons melted butter (omit) 2   cups shredded  cheddar cheese (lite or   low fat cheese) ½ cup milk (skim) ¼ cup diced onions ¼ teaspoon dill weed ¼ cup diced green peppers     In a large bowl beat eggs, then combine the rest of...

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Savory Baked English Breakfast Pudding with Sausage

Posted on Apr 7, 2013

Savory Baked English Breakfast Pudding with Sausage, Tomatoes and Scallions Preheat oven to 425 degrees Brown 1 pound sausage and 5 trimmed scallions in 1 TBSP extra virgin oil in a 10 inch cast iron pan Blend 1 ½ cups all purpose flour, 1 ½ cups milk (skim, 1%, 2% or whole), 3 large eggs and 2 TBSP melted butter Pour batter over the sausage and scallions. Top with 10-12 cherry tomatoes. Bake until puffed and set – about 30 minutes. Serves 4-5 people....

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Gluten-Free, High Protein Baked Oatmeal

Posted on Mar 7, 2013

Gluten-Free Baked Oatmeal   Total Time: 50 minutes Serves: 10-12 Ingredients 2-2/3 cups gluten-free rolled oats (steel cut oats) 1/3 cup brown sugar (or stevia if desired) 1-1/3  teaspoon baking powder 1-1/3  teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/3 cup raw walnut (or almond or pecan) pieces 1-1/3 cup raspberries {any berries work} 2/3 cup chocolate chips (or any chips or shredded coconut) 2-2/3 cups milk(1%, skim or almond milk) 1 extra large egg (or appropriate egg substitute if for...

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Mini German Pancakes

Posted on Feb 8, 2013

Mini German Pancakes  - every kid, old and young, loves these 1 cup milk 6 eggs 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. orange zest (optional) 1/4 cup butter, mel1 cup milk 6 eggs 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. orange zest (optional)   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Blend first six ingredients (milk thru orange zest) in a blender. Be careful to see that any flour clumps get well-blended. Blend in butter a little at a time in order to temper the eggs. Grease muffin...

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Chipotle/Maple/Rosemary Roast Nuts

Posted on Jan 1, 2013

CHIPOTLE/MAPLE/ROSEMARY ROAST NUTS – Mandolin Inn                                                Vegetable oil ¼ c. light brown sugar (lightly packed) 4 Tbsp. fresh minced    rosemary 8 cups your favorite nuts – I favor pecans, almonds and peanuts 3 Tbsp. orange juice Kosher salt 1/3 c. pure maple syrup 2 tsp. chipotle powder                             Pre-heat oven to 350٥. Brush a sheet pan generously with vegetable oil. Combine pecans, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, maple syrup, brown sugar,...

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