"Tuesday's with Dorie"... Dulce de Leche Duos

These were really good! I love caramel... So, I really can't really think of anything better than double caramel cookies, CAN YOU? (except maybe add a little chocolate...)

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Make-Over Monday: Mexican Turkey Burgers

We are huge fans of the "Biggest Loser" and last Friday they featured "Michael and Maria's Mexican Turkey Burgers" We made them that night for dinner and they were REALLY Good! So we thought we would share their recipe here as part of our Make-Over Monday Goodness. They said: "Serving these burgers on whole grain buns kicks up the fiber content or wrap them in romaine lettuce to enjoy them "protein-style". Skip the unhealthy fats in mayo and top these juicy burgers with a few slices of creamy avocado and fresh salsa".

 ....This recipe Makes 6 burgers 

Ingredients:
1 (20-ounce) package extra-lean ground turkey breast
1/3 cup diced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup low-fat Mexican-blend cheese
1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning or fajita seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 Orowheat Whole Grain Sandwich Thins
1 1/2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
6 tablespoons salsa
6 tablespoons plain non-fat Greek-style yogurt

Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, mushrooms, cilantro, onion, Bell pepper, cheese, seasoning and garlic. There will be about 24 ounces (11/2 pounds) of mixture, or 4 cups. Divide into 6 (4-ounce) patties.

Grill the burgers for 3 minutes on each side, or until the inside is no longer pink. Serve on Sandwich Thins topped with avocado, salsa and yogurt (instead of sour cream).

Nutritional Analysis
Per serving (burger only): 120 calories, 23 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates (0 g sugars), 2 g fat (1 g saturated), 40 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 30 mg sodium
With bun — 220 calories each
With bun, avocado, salsa and yogurt — 280 calories each

"Tuesday's with Dorie"... Thumbprints For Us Big Guys

Cookies AGAIN!!! but they are soooooo good! Here is our take on an old favorite. We really enjoyed this recipe, but found the baked cookie to be a little dry. I think next time we will add a little bit more liquid and maybe instead of filling them with jam... maybe milk chocolate drops.

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Wow!... Time Flys when you are having to cook for a living.

We can't believe February is over already. We have been so busy with Holidays that our blog has been a little neglected... We promise to "MARCH" into March trying to do a little better!

In Honor of National Pancake Day....

This is my all time favorite Pancake recipe... (from Betty Crocker)

Cheesecake Pancakes

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese

2 cups Original Bisquick® mix

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup milk

2 eggs

Slice cream cheese lengthwise into four pieces. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; cover and freeze 8 hours or overnight. Next morning, Cut cream cheese into bite-size pieces; set aside. In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, milk and eggs with whisk or fork until blended. Stir in cream cheese. Brush griddle or skillet with vegetable oil, or spray with cooking spray; heat griddle to 375°F or heat skillet over medium heat. For each pancake, pour slightly less than 1/3 cup batter onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook other sides until golden brown.

"Tuesday's with Dorie"... My Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Happy Birthday to MR. P! It is our son's 15th Birthday today... so in Honor of his love for baking and chocolate chip cookies, WE give you "My Best Chocolate Chip Cookie" from Tori Greenspan. You can find the recipe in her book entitled:  Baking: From My Home to Yours

Make-Over Monday: New England Style Bean Dip

1large can refried beans
¼ teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1package (8 oz) sour cream
1small can chopped green chiles
1cup mild salsa
1cup shredded lettuce
1cup shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
1small can sliced ripe olives, drained
1medium tomato, diced

Tortilla chips, if desired

1.In medium bowl, stir together refried beans, chilies and ½ cup of cheese. Spread mixture on large platter. Heat until center is warm.

2.In another medium bowl, stir together sour cream, dried onion flakes and garlic powder. Carefully spread over bean mixture.

3.Top with salsa, lettuce, cheese, olives and tomato. Serve with warm tortilla chips.