Favorite Recipes

[Checkers]

This has been a favorite WW dinner for about 10 years.

Noodles with Turkey Sausage and Cabbage
4 Turkey sausages, cut into 1” pieces
1 carrot, chopped - 1 onion, chopped- 1 celery stalk, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced- 3 cups chopped cabbage
1 - 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes
1 C low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp. pepper, 2 Cups hot cooked egg noodles
Spray a nonstick skillet; heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring as needed, until almost cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the carrot, onion, celery and garlic; cook, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the cabbage, tomatoes, broth and pepper, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the sausages are cooked through and the veggies are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve the noodles, topped with sausage and vegetable mixture.
5 WW points per serving - This makes 4 servings.

Mary

[Checkers]

A new favorite - even good cold the next day

Dijon-Roasted New Potatoes
Cooking spray
2TB Dijon mustard - 1 tsp olive oil - 3/4 tsp paprika - 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dried thyme - 1/4 tsp black pepper
1 12 pounds uncooked red or white new potatoes, quartered

Preheat oven to 425’. Coat a 9 X 13 baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl whisk together mustard, oil, paprika, salt, thyme and pepper, add potatoes and stir to coat. Transfer potatoes to prepared baking dish and roast 15 minutes, stir and roast until tender, about 20 minutes longer, Yields about 1 1/4 cups per serving.
Serves 4 for 4 WW points per serving

mary

[Checkers]

This is surprisingly good!

Dark Chocolate Cake

Serves 14 - 6 WW points per serving.

1 spray cooking spray-
2 cups all purpose flour- 1 1/3 C sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup melter butter- 1 1/2 Cup hot water
1 tsp vanilla- 1 Cup sauerkraut, pureed until smooth
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa-

Preheat oven to 350’. Coat a bundt pan with cooking spray
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and 2/3 cup of cocoa. Add melted butter, hot water, and vanilla extract; mix well. Add sauerkraut and mix thoroughly. Pour batter into prepared pan; bake in center of oven until a tester in center of cake comes out clean, about 55 - 60 min. Cool cake in pan for 20 min and then turn out onto baking rack to cool completely.. Sprinkle with the 1 tsp of cocoa powder before slicing into 14 pieces.
They suggest using coffee instead of the water.

mary

[gershwin64]

I found it! )

Chop Suey Cake

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple undrained

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into greased and floured 13x9" pan, bake for 35 minutes @ 350*

While baking prepare frosting:
1 (8 ounce) cream cheese softened
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons milk
Combine all, beat until smooth, spread on hot cake.

Very Yummy! ) Enjoy!

[purrfect-lady]

Checkers, I made your W.W. dark chocolate cake and it was YUMMY! And I don't even care for chocolate cake. But this was so moist and delicious. We topped it with a little dab of sugar-free whipped cream. Thank you again for sharing your recipe!
mary z

[aaliya12]

Many Thanks for sharing these wonderful recipes, I just love to eat sandwiches, And I think you all know very well that these are very easy to make.

[purrfect-lady]

TOMATO SOUP CAKE
from Campbells Cooking with Soup

1-3/4 c. sifted all purpose flour OR 2 c. sifted cake flour
1 c. sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 c. shortening
1 10-1/2 oz can condensed tomato soup
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350*. Spray two 8" layer pans. Sift dry ingredients together into large bowl. Add shortening and 1/2 can soup. Beat on med speed for 2 min. Add remaining soup and eggs. Beat 2 more min., scraping sides frequently. Pour into pans. Bake 30-35 min. Let stand in pans 10 min. Remove and cool on rack. Rost with Cream Cheese Frosting or use your favorite white frosting.

VARIATIONS:

Date & Nut: Fold 1-1/2 c. chopped dates and 1 c. chopped walnuts into batter after mixing. pour into greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 350* for about 1 hour.

Nut or Raisin: Fold 1 c. chopped nuts or 1 c. chopped raisins into batter after mixing. pour into 2 greased 8" layer pans. Bake at 350* for 30-35 min.

QUICK TOMATO SPICE CAKE

1 pkg spice cake mix
1 can condensed tomato soup
1/4 c. water

Mix cake as directed on package, subbing soup and water for liquid. (add eggs if called for.) Bake as directed on package. Frost, if desired.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Blend a 3-oz pkg cream cheese with 1 Tbsp. Milk. Gradually add 2-1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar; blend well. Mix in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional). If desired, sprinkle top with maple sugar. Makes enough frosting for tops of two 8" layers.

[john789]

I love the chocolate recipe this one is awesome to use anytime.

[auntjana]

Cheesecake Factory Taste Alike Cheesecake

Crust:
1 1/2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter

Filling:
5 - eight ounce packages cream cheese
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
5 eggs

Topping:
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons sugar

Optional Garnish:
whipped cream

Step 1 -
Preheat oven to 475 - place a large pan of water - big enough to hold the springform pan with the cheesecake - fill pan with about 1/2 inch of water for the water bath.

Step 2 -
melt butter and add to the graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon. Mix together. Line the outside of a springform pan with foil - to keep out any of the water from the water bath - go all the way up the sides. Spray a springform pan with a non-stick cooking spray. Press crumbs into the bottom of pan using a bottom of a glass to press into place - you can go up the sides a ways too. Put pan in the freezer while you make the filling.

Step 3 -

Beat together the softened cream cheese and the sugar. Add the eggs one at a time - scraping the sides and beating well. Stir in the vanilla. Pour filling into the springform pan and place in the water bath in the oven.

Step 4 -

Bake at 475 for 12 minutes, then turn down the oven to 350 and bake an additional 50 - 60 minutes, until the top turns a very light golden brown.

Step 5 -

Mix together the sour cream and the sugar and put on the top of the room temperature cheesecake - then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours - overnight is best -- cut and serve with the whipped cream if desired. Fruit is really good too.

[auntjana]

Cannoli Cake

1 pkg - French Vanilla Cake Mix - make and bake acording to directions on the box - Bake in a 9 inch cake pan. Cool completely

Filling:

1 carton - 16 oz. ricotta cheese - I used the whole milk ricotta
(see note below)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon ( I used 1 teaspoon - it was enough for me)
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate - finely chopped - mini chips work here too -

Drain the ricotta well - let whey drip through a fine mesh sieve - drier is better -in a bowl place all the ingredients - stir together and place covered in the refrigerator.

Frosting:
2 cartons - 8 oz each - marscarpone cheese
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sliced almonds - garnish
2 tablespoons semi- sweet mini chocolate chips


Mix together the marscarpone cheese, powdered sugar, flavorings and stir well until combined. Place in the refrigerator until needed

Assemby:

place the filling between the two cake layers - I split my layers each in half and spread the filling between them all - note - (I also increased the amount of filling I made - doubled it) assemble all the layers together -
Frost the sides and top with the frosting - covering the cake.

Garnish - press the sliced almonds on the side of the cake all around that edge - sprinkle the chocolate chips on the top - just near the outside edge of the top - leaving the center just frosting.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Keep refrigerated

any questions - just ask