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¼ cup mixed nuts, unsalted and raw is
preferable
¼ cup dried fruit, such as cherries or
cranberries
Pinch fl aked sea salt
1. Put the chocolate into a small microwave-safe
bowl. Microwave on Soften/Melt (A1-3 Chocolate
Melt) function.
2. At the end of the cycle, carefully remove the
bowl, stir and then spread into a thin layer on a
parchment- or foil-lined plate. Top with the nuts
and dried fruit and spread evenly. Gently tap the
plate to remove any air bubbles. Sprinkle with salt.
3. Chill in the refrigerator until fully set, for a
minimum of 1 hour.
4. Break into small pieces and serve chilled.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings):
Calories 225 (50% from fat) • carb. 27g • pro. 4g • fat 14g
sat. fat 5g • chol. 0mg • sod. 7mg • calc. 26mg • fiber 3g
Lemon Bars
A balanced blend of tart and sweet.
Makes 16 bars
Crust:
Nonstick cooking spray
4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
8 graham cracker sheets
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Lemon Curd:
16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs
Pinch kosher salt
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1. Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking pan
with nonstick cooking spray. Line the pan with
either parchment paper or foil, leaving a 1-inch
overhang. Reserve.
2. Put the butter in a small, microwave-safe
bowl. Microwave on Soften/Melt (A1-1 Butter
Melt) function. Carefully remove butter from the
microwave and stir to fully melt, if necessary;
reserve.
3. Put the graham crackers and sugar into a
Cuisinart
®
Food Processor or Mini Chopper tted
with the chopping blade. Process on High until
nely ground. Add the butter and pulse until fully
combined.
4. Transfer the graham cracker mixture to the
prepared pan and press down to cover the bottom
and about ½ inch up the sides. Chill in the freezer
until the lemon curd is cool.
5. Prepare the curd: Put the butter into a
large, microwave-safe bowl or casserole dish.
Microwave on Soften/Melt (A1-1 Butter Melt)
function. Carefully remove from the microwave
and stir to fully melt, if necessary. Whisk in the
sugar and cornstarch, and then whisk in the
remaining ingredients.
6. Microwave on High (PL10), in 1-minute
increments, until the mixture coats the back of a
spoon. Stir well between each cooking round.
This should take between 4 and 5 minutes,
depending on the size and type of cooking
vessel that is being used.
7. Strain and cool to room temperature.
Once cool, pour into the chilled crust, then cover
well and chill overnight in the refrigerator to set.
8. Once fully set, cut into 16 squares and serve chilled.
Nutritional information per bar:
Calories 219 (61% from fat) • carb. 20g • pro. 1g • fat 15g
sat. fat 10g • chol. 61mg • sod. 43mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g
Hot Chocolate
A favorite beverage for kids of all ages.
The microwave makes it a breeze!
Makes 1 serving
1 cup milk (any variety, cow or non-dairy)
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1. Put the milk into a large, microwave-safe mug
(12 ounces or larger). Microwave on Beverage
function for 8 ounces (8.0).
2. At the end of the cycle, carefully remove the
mug and stir in the remaining ingredients.
3. Microwave on High (PL10) for an additional
20 seconds.
4. Stir before serving.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 359 (40% from fat) • carb. 45g • pro. 11g • fat 17g
sat. fat 10g • chol. 24mg • sod. 105mg • calc. 276mg • fiber 1
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