Archive Recipes for December, 2010

Bechamel Sauce

Makes 2 cups Bechamel is one of the five mother sauces and can be used in a variety of recipes from topping crepes to a base for your macaroni and cheese. Ingredients 2 cups whole [...]

Crepe Bar

Makes 12-16 This is an all-in-one recipe for a Crepe Bar, perfect for your New Year's brunch with family and friends. I like to make the crepes ahead of time and then the next morning I just [...]

Sweet and Chewy Granola Bars

Makes 12 bars I came up with this recipe for a ski weekend at Whistler. We wanted to get in as much skiing in as possible, so we decided to ski through lunch. I knew we needed some energy [...]

Christmas Appetizers from Q13 Fox “This Morning”

Jill was featured on Q13 Fox "This Morning" yesterday sharing several Christmas recipes including homemade Eggnog (with 80% less fat), Dungeness Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and Spinach Artichoke Dip. [...]

Dungeness Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Makes 20-24 Ingredients ¼ cup shallots, finely minced 1 egg white 1 Tablespoon light sour cream 2 Tablespoons olive oil mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon parley, minced 1 ½ teaspoon [...]

Holiday Eggnog

Serves 4-5 Ingredients 2 cups fat free half & half 2 cups 1 % milk 2 egg yolks 3 Tablespoons vanilla instant fat-free pudding ¼ teaspoon cinnamon pinch nutmeg 3-4 Tablespoons rum or [...]

Spinach Artichoke Dip Cooking Video Recipe

In this video, Jill shows how to make a slim version of the classic Artichoke Dip.  Click here for the recipe. [...]

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

This slim version of the classic artichoke dip will be a hit at your holiday party. To make things easier, you can make it ahead of time, wrap it with foil and then freeze it (unbaked) for up to [...]

How to Prep Mushrooms

In the video below I'll show you how to quickly and easily prep mushrooms.  Be sure to check out my delicious mushrooms recipes when you're done! Here are some Mushroom Prep tips: Pop [...]

Christmas Cookies

It's that time of year again, Christmas cookie time! I like to break it up into a few days, so I don't get overwhelmed.  Today I made the doughs and will put them in the freezer until I am ready [...]