Posts Tagged as ‘Low Fat’

July 6, 2009

Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf or Muffins

Preheat oven to 350F
Butter a 9” x 5” loaf pan or a 12-cup muffin pan (preheat oven to 375F)

¾ cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup softened butter
1 egg
3 teaspoons grated lemon rind
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup milk
1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup yogurt or sour cream

Glaze:

¼ cup [...]

May 28, 2009

Tandoori-ish/Indianish Yogurt Marinade for Chicken

1 cup yogurt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons crushed or minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate (2 tablespoons if you like) — I like Aeroplane  or Tamcon brand that comes in a [...]

May 28, 2009

Lower Fat Chocolate Cake

One layer, a little heavier than most chocolate cakes.  Not even remotely like a boxed-style cake.

1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1/3 cup hot water
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
½ cup milk

Preheat the oven to 350F.  Grease a 9” [...]

March 12, 2008

Dhal with Spiced Tomatoes and Potatoes

1 medium baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2″ cubes
1/4 cup red lentils, picked over, rinsed, and drained
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped (or equivalent canned)
1 (15 1/2 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh [...]