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Ingredients
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 9 ounces refrigerated ravioli (vegetable, cheese, mushroom or combination. If frozen, thaw)
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (if in oil rinse)
- 1⁄2 cup sweet onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, packed
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 44
- Calories from Fat: 3 g
- Total Fat: 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 94.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 9.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 4.9 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
Fresh Spinach and Ravioli Soup
This is a healthy and satisfying soup using vegetable broth and fresh spinach. I use a refrigerated asparagus, gruyere cheese filled…
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Ingredients
- 3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 1⁄2 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 1⁄2 cups peanut butter chips
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
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Nutrients
- Calories: 193.4
- Calories from Fat: 43 g
- Total Fat: 4.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 3.6 mg
- Sodium: 158.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sugars: 26.2 g
- Protein: 10.1 g
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Mix
I don't know many people who can resist the temptation of the combination of chocolate and peanut butter -- Give this…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1⁄3 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup half-and-half, scalded
- 2 1⁄2 cups milk, scalded
- 1⁄3 cup creme de menthe (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Creme de Cacao (to taste)
- whipped cream
- shaved bittersweet chocolate
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Nutrients
- Calories: 378.1
- Calories from Fat: 126 g
- Total Fat: 14.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
- Cholesterol: 43.7 mg
- Sodium: 143.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 44.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Sugars: 29.2 g
- Protein: 8.9 g
Grasshopper Hot Chocolate
My two favorite flavors come together to create a special warm beverage to delight your taste buds -- Chocolate and Mint!…
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons hot chocolate powder (more or less to taste)
- 6 ounces hot water (more or less to taste)
- 1 ounce Frangelico
- 1 ounce Amaretto
- whipped cream (optional)
- mini marshmallows (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 334.3
- Calories from Fat: 30 g
- Total Fat: 3.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.8 mg
- Sodium: 426.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 70.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 60.7 g
- Protein: 5.6 g
Hot Chocolate for a Restful Afternoon
If you are looking for a delicious relaxing cup of hot chocolate, look no further. This is very smooth and restful.…
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Ingredients
- 2 slices county-style bread, each 1/2 inch thick
- olive oil, for brushing
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (to taste)
- 3 slices cooked turkey breast, thin slices
- 2 tablespoons julienned roasted red peppers
- 1 slice Taleggio or 1 slice Monterey Jack cheese
- 1⁄4
- cup watercress, stemmed
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 251.7
- Calories from Fat: 103 g
- Total Fat: 11.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
- Sodium: 787.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
- Sugars: 4 g
- Protein: 4.4 g
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Ingredients
- 8 medium apples, peeled cored and sliced
- 1 3⁄4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- 1 cup flour, plus
- 2 tablespoons flour, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
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Nutrients
- Calories: 487.3
- Calories from Fat: 47 g
- Total Fat: 5.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 45.4 mg
- Sodium: 198.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 110.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
- Sugars: 85.9 g
- Protein: 4 g
Evans Farm Inn Apple Crisp
This recipe comes from the Evans Farm Inn, which used to be in McLean, VA. The 40-acre farm is now being…
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces light rum (or dark rum)
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 slice lemon
- boiling water
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Nutrients
- Calories: 152.8
- Calories from Fat: 0 g
- Total Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 0.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugars: 6.3 g
- Protein: 0 g
Hot Toddy
Delicious hot drink for what ails you.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 1⁄2 cup tequila
- 1⁄4 cup triple sec or 1/4 cup other orange-flavored liqueur
- lime slice, for garnish
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Nutrients
- Calories: 24.4
- Calories from Fat: 0 g
- Total Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 23.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugars: 5 g
- Protein: 0 g
Cider and Tequila Hot Toddy
Some warm holiday cheer!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups unpasteurized apple cider
- 1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
- 10 whole cloves
- 1 navel orange, peeled and sliced crosswise
- 1 (2 inch) piece of peeled fresh ginger, cut into 6 slices
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Nutrients
- Calories: 8.6
- Calories from Fat: 0 g
- Total Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 0.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 2.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
- Sugars: 1.5 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
Mulled Apple Cider with Orange and Ginger
Simply delicious!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 1⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 pinch salt
- miniature marshmallow
- whipped cream (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 265.2
- Calories from Fat: 87 g
- Total Fat: 9.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 34.2 mg
- Sodium: 159.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Sugars: 25 g
- Protein: 9.1 g
Ultra-Rich Hot Chocolate
Home made and ultra good! If this recipe proves to be too rich for you, simply add more milk to adjust…
