tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52338046965291296722024-03-05T09:19:42.563-08:00riggs girls recipessisters sharing recipes from city-to-city and state-to-state. encouraging each other to test out different recipes and try new things. if we can't have each other over for taste testing... at least we can share what we whip up in our own kitchens!Tim and Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13489839201110034359noreply@blogger.comBlogger217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-79538638409433280472012-10-11T11:51:00.000-07:002012-10-11T11:51:39.620-07:00GF recipes Here are a couple of GF (and vegetarian) recipes I've tried recently and thought you guys might be interested!
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<a href="http://www.milkfreemom.com/vegan-quinoa-sweet-potato-chili/">Quinoa & Sweet Potato Chili</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-19671680115776872632012-08-30T13:39:00.000-07:002012-08-30T13:39:25.544-07:00Low Fat Chocolate Chip Zucchini BreadTried this recipe today and it turned out great! Obviously, for your GF folk you'd go for more of a no-wheat rather than whole-wheat approach, but it is a recipe that has a lot less fat and sugar than traditional zucchini bread recipes. I did half semi sweet chocolate chips and half white chocolate chips since I had them. YUM!
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I made <a href="http://www.letsdishrecipes.com/2011/03/creamy-quinoa-primavera.html#.UCVXvU1lSnw">THIS </a>for a potluck on Saturday. I LOVED it. For the veggies I used carrots, zucchini, and red bell pepper. YUM
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Edit: I just realized that I originally pinned this via Amy! Have you ever tried this, Amy?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-38834613745698284282012-04-16T13:55:00.002-07:002012-04-16T13:57:41.896-07:00Orange Cookies with Orange Glaze<a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/orange-cookies-1-550.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 367px; height: 550px;" src="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/orange-cookies-1-550.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />(photo via brown eyed baker)<br /><br />I made <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2012/04/13/orange-cookies-recipe/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+browneyedbaker%2Ffeed+%28Brown+Eyed+Baker+%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher">THESE </a>cookies that I had pinned a few days ago. I just picked a few oranges from our yard and had all the other ingredients on hand. They turned out delicious!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-52638445503759799602012-02-09T07:55:00.000-08:002012-02-09T08:06:19.965-08:00Spanish RiceLast night I made the <a href="http://riggsgirlsrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/07/bean-flautas-or-taquitos.html">BEAN FLAUTAS</a> that Amy had posted about a while back. They were so great! I will definitely be making them again! They were delish dipped in guacamole.<br /><br />I also made Spanish rice to go with them. I finally got my the recipe my grandma Lunt used to make (that my mom uses). It is so yummy!<br /><br />Here it is:<br /><br />4 slices bacon, cooked, cooled, crumbled (reserve the grease)<br />1/4 C onion, chopped<br />1/2 C bell pepper, chopped<br />10 oz. can tomato soup + can full of water<br />3/4 C rice (uncooked)<br />4 whole cloves (optional, but so good!)<br /><br />Add onion and pepper to grease on medium heat and let brown. Add tomato soup and water. Add rice and cloves. Simmer until it starts to thicken, stirring often. Cover and cook on medium low until moisture is absorbed. All together, time is about 1 hour. Remove cloves, and add bacon before serving. <br /><br />*This recipe is very yummy prepared as described, but since I have issues with meat these days, I omitted the bacon and just cooked the onion and peppers in a little olive oil. I also used brown rice, which takes more time to soften.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-43528210009946131892012-02-04T08:01:00.000-08:002012-02-04T08:03:12.512-08:00Lemon Poppy Seed PancakesI made <a href="http://www.pickycook.com/breakfastandbrunch/lemonpoppyseedpancakes.aspx">THESE </a>last night for dinner with the strawberry topping. YUM! Riley ate them like they were going out of style.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-3906433107042844602012-02-02T06:12:00.000-08:002012-02-02T06:14:52.494-08:00Vegetarian Taco SaladI made <a href="http://caloriecount.about.com/blog/partners/vegetarian-taco-salad-b535369">THIS </a>last night for dinner and really liked it. I added some quinoa in with my brown rice for extra protein.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-34643529420879616622012-02-01T11:03:00.001-08:002012-02-01T11:07:08.441-08:00Bean Enchiladas- crock pot styleI made <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/easy-dinner-recipe-slowcooker-127016">these </a>yesterday and they turned out yummy! They have a little kick to them, which probably depends on how hot your salsa is (I used medium). I love that they're done in the crock pot, which means I can still use them in my summer cooking repertoire. I used corn tortillas and cooked them about 2 and a half hours, but the tortillas did not hold their shape like the recipe suggested they would. So, it turned out more like a casserole, but who cares? I enjoyed mine topped with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-30795808711972743292012-01-18T12:54:00.001-08:002012-01-18T12:56:44.825-08:00More roastingOkay, I just made this <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2012/01/roasted-garlic-parmesan-cauliflower/">ROASTED CAULIFLOWER</a> for an afternoon snack for myself. Believe me, it is not normal for me to fire up the oven for a snack. But it was worth it! And I think I could eat the entire batch in one sitting! The recipe is pretty similar to the roasted broccoli recipe I posted about.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-39423572939197501382012-01-11T17:12:00.001-08:002012-01-11T17:14:15.348-08:00Roasted BroccoliI saw <a href="http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2008/11/the_best_brocco.html">THIS </a>recipe on pinterest and tried it tonight. It was yummy! I served it with whole wheat pasta covered in marinara sauce and it was a great combo! (I left out the things she noted that she left out.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-14809805831214809222012-01-05T10:54:00.000-08:002012-01-05T10:56:45.490-08:00Bean Enchilada Casserole<a href="http://consumerrecipe.conagrafoods.com/uploadedImages/img_5314_2278.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 251px;" src="http://consumerrecipe.conagrafoods.com/uploadedImages/img_5314_2278.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Here is a vegetarian, gluten-free recipe for enchiladas that I tried last night. They were super tasty!<br /><br />*A couple notes about the recipe...<br />-I didn't use as much cheese as it called for. I just used enough to cover each layer.<br />-I used Trader Joe's enchilada sauce. Winner!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-25997337491947793862011-12-08T09:42:00.000-08:002011-12-08T09:46:42.801-08:00Holiday CheerHere is a family recipe for no-egg eggnog. I think your family isn't really big on eggnog, but mine definitely is. Here's a recipe for eggnog with no raw eggs, so you don't have to be creeped out. I love this stuff and Ryan likes it, too.<br /><br />1 pkg. (3.5 oz) French vanilla instant pudding<br />5 cups milk<br />1/4 tsp. salt<br />2/3 cup sugar<br />1 tsp. vanilla<br />1 cup whipping cream, whipped<br />1/2 tsp. each nutmeg and cinnamon (for topping each serving)<br /><br />1. In a blender, combine all ingredients except whipped cream and spices, or beat by hand for two minutes.<br /><br />2. Blend the mixture into the whipped cream and chill thoroughly.<br /><br />3. Shake the eggnog just before serving it. Sprinkle the top of each glass with nutmeg and cinnamon if desired. <br /><br />Also, I made <a href="http://lickthebowlgood.blogspot.com/2010/01/monica-monica-pumpkin-eater.html">THIS </a>recipe and it will be coming out of the oven in a few minutes. I'm taking some to our book club Christmas party tonight. I don't see how it could be anything but delicious.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-59359138912586879272011-10-20T07:00:00.000-07:002011-10-20T11:04:27.572-07:00Veggie Chili<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I have been wanting to whip up a <b>veggie chili</b> for a while now and I finally forgot about the weather outdoors <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(high in the 90s yesterday, yes October 19th)</span> and hunkered down to make it. We plan to whip this up for October's family dinner later this month so we tried out our own version of veggie chili. I might make a couple small adjustments for that version... we shall see. <i>Siblings, don't put your nose up yet. I think you might actually enjoy this stuff. If not, we'll have tortilla chips on hand! </i>;o) </div>
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I got the idea for using zucchini from a <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/340283026/">pin</a> I recently put up on Pinterest for Spicy Vegan Chili by <a href="http://acozykitchen.com/">acozykitchen.com</a>. <i>I guess this is vegan chili as well if you don't use the cheese topping! </i>Credit for the idea to use RO*TEL to spice things up goes to another <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/307082733/">pin</a> for Chicken Tortilla Soup by <a href="http://shopnserve.blogspot.com/">shopchopnserve.blogspot.com</a>.</div>
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1-2 T vegetable oil</div>
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1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise, then sliced thin</div>
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1/2 white onion, rough chopped</div>
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped</div>
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1/2 green pepper, diced</div>
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1 can original RO*TEL (tomatoes with green chilies)</div>
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1 can petite diced peeled tomatoes</div>
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1 can black beans</div>
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1 can pinto beans</div>
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a few shakes of cumin</div>
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a few shakes of chili powder</div>
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Warm vegetable oil over medium heat in large pan or medium pot. Throw in garlic and onion to start things off. After the air is potent and you are getting hungry, add in the green pepper and zucchini. After that cooks and slightly browns for a couple minutes, add in the canned goods (tomatoes and beans) and the spices. Let simmer on medium low heat for approximately 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. From first chop to last bite it was a total of one hour! We were able to enjoy this on a busy night. </div>
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<i>I really liked the spice that the RO*TEL added to the dish. This was a winner in my book!</i></div>
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They're not low fat, but they sure are tasty. I added regular choc chips for good measure.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-29841292855346896052011-10-17T11:34:00.000-07:002011-10-17T11:37:31.880-07:00Low Fat Pumpkin Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYk73ioxZYnQFHhueQNd8w5MWopsqkY_wqXFZZSeZOpiBY29ZHYFdlkaO9NwSeR1BwbWSfZh7zlp-U8e_vKgf93fMNydHGxjyKEYSTBu1VKTid-uX4sYwCI8k_HL8qJl6HrPbxJdHsf9_D/s1600/Low-fat-Pumpkin-Spiced-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 373px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYk73ioxZYnQFHhueQNd8w5MWopsqkY_wqXFZZSeZOpiBY29ZHYFdlkaO9NwSeR1BwbWSfZh7zlp-U8e_vKgf93fMNydHGxjyKEYSTBu1VKTid-uX4sYwCI8k_HL8qJl6HrPbxJdHsf9_D/s1600/Low-fat-Pumpkin-Spiced-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I made <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/low-fat-pumpkin-spiced-chocolate-chip.html#more">THIS </a>recipe and it turned out great! I only used unbleached white flour, though. AND I have made the regular low fat choc chip recipe that this was adapted from and they didn't turn out that well.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-81282462614475618612011-10-04T19:08:00.000-07:002011-10-04T19:10:25.521-07:00Burrito BowlsHere's an easy dinner idea that is GF. I even got the chips she recommends from Target and they are delicious (and healthy)!<br /><br /><a href="http://inthelittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2011/03/burrito-bowls.html">Burrito Bowls</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-60613916655261173972011-10-02T16:24:00.000-07:002011-10-02T16:27:36.163-07:00Pumpkin Cream Cheese Filled CrepesOctober Conference weekend makes me want to make all things pumpkin! Yesterday I made pumpkin waffles for breakfast. This morning was pumpkin cream cheese filled crepes. I made my usual crepe recipe, but used the cream cheese recipe found <a href="http://www.laurenslatest.com/pumpkin-cream-cheese-filled-crepes/">HERE</a>. Topped with whipped cream, it was like having pumpkin pie for breakfast!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-41220462374328959742011-09-27T18:07:00.000-07:002011-09-27T18:10:29.548-07:007 layer tostadasHere's an easy "recipe" I made for dinner tonight. I was the only one with 7 layers on my tostada, but that's the beauty of a customize-able recipe for dinner!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2011/06/recipe-for-seven-layer-tostadas.html">7 layer tostadas</a><br /><br />(This recipe calls for whole wheat tortillas as the base, but we just used regular tostada shells, which makes it gluten-free for those who need it to be!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-52016521666706208492011-09-27T12:19:00.000-07:002011-09-27T12:23:29.086-07:00Zucchini ZitiLast night I made <a href="http://www.skinnycrockpot.com/skinny-zucchini-ziti/">THIS </a>for dinner. It turned out yummy! I was glad the noodles actually cooked since you put them in the crockpot uncooked.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-28757601427506956162011-09-26T07:14:00.000-07:002011-09-26T07:21:15.232-07:00Healthy Chocolate Muffins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos.happyherbivore.com/2010/06/scaled500x332.HappyHerbivore-3188.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 395px;" src="http://photos.happyherbivore.com/2010/06/scaled500x332.HappyHerbivore-3188.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />So, after watching <a href="http://www.forksoverknives.com/">Forks Over Knives</a> I am trying to transition to eating (much) less animal products. I've started following a food blog called the Happy Herbivore. I found this recipe for <a href="http://happyherbivore.com/recipe/chocolate-zucchini-muffins/">Chocolate Zucchini Muffins</a> there. They turned out so yummy!<br /><br />Notes:<br />-I didn't have whole wheat pastry flour, so I ground some wheat and used about 3/4 C of that flour and 1/2 C unbleached white flour.<br />-I actually bought some "raw" sugar and used about 3/4 C.<br />-I didn't have non-dairy milk, so I just used regular skim milk.<br />-Since these were going to be dessert for my family after Sunday dinner and I didn't want them to be a total downer, I added a handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-44539835072102055542011-09-19T10:39:00.001-07:002011-09-19T10:43:34.123-07:00Congo Bars<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/congo-bars-1-550.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 356px;" src="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/congo-bars-1-550.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I just made <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2011/09/09/congo-bars/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+browneyedbaker%2Ffeed+%28Brown+Eyed+Baker+%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher">THESE </a>and they turned out so great! <br />I only had about 1/2 as much of the pecans as the recipe called for, but they're still awesome. I only baked mine for 20 minutes instead of the suggested 22-25 and they turned out to be the perfect softness!<br /><br />*image via Brown Eyed Baker blog (All of my pics on here recently have been taken from the blogs where I found the recipes.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-60761449660284277152011-09-18T08:52:00.000-07:002011-09-18T08:55:12.838-07:00PB Sheet Cake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static.tastykitchen.com/recipes/files/2009/07/peanut-butter-sheet-cake3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://static.tastykitchen.com/recipes/files/2009/07/peanut-butter-sheet-cake3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I tried <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/peanut-butter-sheet-cake/">THIS </a>recipe yesterday and it was very yummy! If you're looking for a treat that's high in sugar and fat, this is for you. :) I would recommend not baking it for the full 20 minutes and adding more milk to the frosting. Mine turned out way too thick and didn't cover the whole cake.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-85453856987467922122011-09-13T13:24:00.000-07:002011-09-13T13:29:17.625-07:00Coconut Banana Bread with Lime Glaze<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2IWOj7oRlughlxk10aU1cChAxUSJ3ZdKVo-wX5viVsYk73Egg-ZDrkt5d_uR7-eAPDti1trkzKghiwBYqTVQo-RYx_Skfpubju_iMch1rnQzfSs5GbxTZCECXSGfnsetefTJrUmt_vlD/s400/sliced+banana+bread.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2IWOj7oRlughlxk10aU1cChAxUSJ3ZdKVo-wX5viVsYk73Egg-ZDrkt5d_uR7-eAPDti1trkzKghiwBYqTVQo-RYx_Skfpubju_iMch1rnQzfSs5GbxTZCECXSGfnsetefTJrUmt_vlD/s400/sliced+banana+bread.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Okay, girls, this is delish! It's one of the recipes I've pinned on pinterest and I just tried it out. YUM. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/04/coconut-banana-bread-with-lime-glaze/">Coconut Lime Banana Bread with Coconut Glaze</a><br /><br />Also, here is a new recipe blog I found that we might want to add to the sidebar (I know I've already added it to my Google Reader).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/">Skinnytaste</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233804696529129672.post-15182673388872706032011-09-04T12:42:00.000-07:002011-09-11T10:21:02.913-07:00lasagna rollsmuch of my inspiration for trying new recipes comes from pinterest and/or google reader. i usually add recipes that i find + like from google reader to pinterest so i can remember which recipes i want to try. <br />
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so, about a month ago mindy and i tried out the lasagna rolls while mike and tim worked on fixing tim's sweet ride that was out of commission. i haven't been eating much meat lately so i was pumped to find these <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/117950368/"><strong>spinach lasagna rolls</strong></a> (pinterest). i like this idea because tim likes meat when he can have it, and i don't have to make a full pan of the same type of dish. the lasagna rolls are the perfect alternative to the layered up traditional dish. <br />
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the first time around i made 1/2 a pan with organic ground beef, 1/3 with the normal recipe (no meat), and 1/6 without spinach but with meat for mindy lousky. (and the first time around i forgot to save cheese for the top... oops. last nights batch was purely vegetarian. <em>i added 'separated' next to the mozz cheese which would have helped me. </em>fantastic recipe. i hope you try it. <br />
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<strong>spinach lasagna rolls</strong><br />
<em>recipe slighly adjusted from <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/spinach-lasagna-roll-ups/">tasty kitchen</a></em><br />
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1 package/pound lasagna noodles<br />
1 10oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed<br />
15 ounces ricotta cheese, low fat<br />
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, separated<br />
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese<br />
1 teaspoon kosher salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
4+ cups pasta sauce (we use ragu - 7-herb tomato)<br />
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in a large stock pot, bring water to boil. boil the lasagna rolls for about 6 minutes. the noodles need to be slighly firmer than al dente since they'll be baking for a a few minutes once they get their filling. <br />
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defrost spinach in microwave on 50% power if not completely thawed yet. squeeze out all the liquid and set spinach aside. <br />
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combine ricotta, parmesan and 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, salt, pepper, and spinach. stir well and set to side. <br />
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in a 13x9 baking dish, place 1 cup sauce on the bottom and spread to coat evenly. <br />
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drain the lasagna noodles in colander and run cool water over to stop the cooking and make them easier to roll. <br />
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lay out a few lasagna noodles at a time. add about 2 tablespoons of the filling and spread out along each noodle. <em>i spread about 1 T of sauce over the cheese on each noodle before rolling. </em>roll up and place seam side down in the baking dish. repeat until all filling/noodles are rolled up in the pan. <br />
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cover the rolls with 1 1/2 cups sauce and cover with foil. bake in 350* oven for about 40 minutes. remove foil, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozz cheese and place back in the oven for another 15 minutes. <em>i placed sliced french bread in the oven at this time and it was perfectly warmed when the lasagna rolls were done. </em><br />
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allow to sit for a couple minutes before serving. <br />
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1 box brownie mix (with ingredients noted on package directions)<br />
1 package Oreo cookies, divided equally in thirds, all coarsely chopped<br />
1/2 tub Cool Whip, thawed<br />
1 8oz package <em>low-fat</em> cream cheese, softened<br />
2 cups powdered sugar<br />
<em>Original recipe calls for semi sweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil to add a layer of chocolate on top. </em>I will not do this step in my next making of this dessert.<br />
Prepare brownie mix according to package directions, fold in 1/3 of the chopped Oreos. Spray non-stick cooking/baking spray on a 13x9 pan. <em>I did 8x8 and they were crazy thick so note my suggestion of 13x9. </em>Dump the batter in the pan and bake according to directions. Do the toothpick check and once clean let the brownies cool completely. <br />
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While the brownies cool, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until combined and smooth. Fold in the Cool Whip and 1/3 oreos with spatula. <em>Try not to eat this by the spoonful because it is beyond delicious and totally fantastic. </em>Spread on top of brownies once cooled.<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Notice the dreamy oreo brownies I made and pictured below have the layer of melted chocolate chips. That is not necessary - it is heavenly and Oreo Brownie overload enough without that. If you must, I would suggest drizzling 1/2 cup of melted chocolate chips over the brownies instead of 1 1/2 cups layered in to the dessert.</span></em><br />
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