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Skinny Easter Egg Cake Balls

A fun Easter dessert idea, cake balls decorated as Easter eggs! Put them in a basket and watch them disappear.

We are all ready for the Easter bunny in my home. We painted some eggs, we made cake balls, maybe we’ll even get to see the Easter bunny himself.

These cake balls were fun to make, and are made lighter than traditional cake balls by using a box cake mix, egg whites and fat free Greek yogurt – no oil, no butter required! Because I use a cake ball pan, there’s no need to mix the cake with frosting, which is time consuming and adds a lot more fat and calories.

Aren’t these just the cutest?!  And yes, they taste just as good
as they look. To make them look like
Easter eggs, we drizzled some colored chocolate on them, used some sprinkles,
and just played had fun playing around with them.  I packed some in small boxes to give away as Easter gifts.

You can come up with countless ways to decorate cake balls, using the same basic recipe with this Nordic Ware Cake Pop Pan[1] I purchased at Target. I highly recommend buying 2 pans if you plan on making these to speed this up. The candy melts were from Wilton, which I purchased at Michael’s.

Skinny Easter Egg Cake Balls
gordon-ramsay-recipe.com
Servings: 48 • Size: 1 cake ball • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pt
Calories: 102.5 • Fat: 4 g • Carb: 15 g • Fiber: 0 g • Protein: 1.4 g • Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 68 mg

Ingredients:

  • 16.5 oz package yellow cake mix(or flavor of your choice)
  • 6 oz plain fat-free Greek yogurt (Chobani)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • baking spray
  • 48 oz Wilton colored candy melts (20 oz used total, calculated in n.i)*
  • sprinkles

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a the cake pop pan with baking spray.

Combine all the cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat until combined. Place the batter into a pastry bag or large ziplock bag with the tip cut off.

Pipe the batter into the prepared cake pop pan and bake about 18
minutes (I rotated the pan after 10 minutes to be sure they baked
evenly). Let it rest 5 minutes before opening the pan.

Place cake balls on a wire rack and repeat with remaining batter. Using a scissor, cut the seam off the balls.

Refrigerate the cake balls for about 45 minutes, this helps the chocolate stick to the cake.

Melt some of the white chocolate melts in the microwave according to package directions, careful not to burn the chocolate. Insert the tip of a bamboo skewer into the melted chocolate, then into the cake ball (this helps hold the stick in place) and dip each ball into the chocolate, then onto a sheet of wax paper.

To cover the little hole you get from the skewer, dip the stick in the melted chocolate, then onto the hole.

Repeat with the remaining balls and chocolate. When the chocolate
hardens, place into mini cupcake liners and top with sprinkles and
drizzle with chocolate if desired.

Makes 48 balls.

*I weighed the chocolate on each ball to calculate the nutritional
info. Although the recipe calls for 48 oz of chocolate, not all of it
will be used, but you will still need to buy extra so you have enough to
coat the cake balls. I calculated 0.4 oz of chocolate on each cake
ball.

Sprinkles and decorations not included in n.i.

References

  1. ^ Nordic Ware Cake Pop Pan (www.target.com)

Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Tomato Jam and a HUGE GIVEAWAY (Winner Announced ? Giveaway Closed)

Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Tomato Jam and a HUGE GIVEAWAY (Winner Announced – Giveaway Closed)

by Pam on April 11, 2013

I love being a food blogger for many reasons but I’ll be honest, one of the best reasons, is getting lots of kitchen gadgets from cool companies. I was recently sent a huge package of Pampered Chef’s[1] new products[2]. This box was filled with so many amazing goodies like, a ginger grater[3], barbecue corn & skewer rack[4], fruit & cheese cutter[5], bean slicer[6], fresh lasting lid system[7], garlic smash & paste[8], scoop and spread spoon[9], silicone prep bowls[10], tea infusion pitcher[11], microwave grips[12], boil over no more[13], single serving pan[14], sweet basil rub[15], and a cookbook[16]. How awesome is that?!? They also offered my readers a really HUGE GIVEAWAY! See details at the bottom of this recipe.

For this recipe I used the cookbook (so many quick & easy recipes), the scoop & spread spoon (which I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE), silicone prep bowls (really flexible and great sizes), sweet basil rub (tastes so good), garlic smash & paste (worked really well), and fresh lasting lid system for the leftovers (these were so great and fit my glass dishes perfectly). Everything was easy to use and very convenient. I am looking forward to trying out the rest of the products soon. Thank you Pampered Chef!!

I found a recipe in the new Pampered Chef’s Cookbook  that looked amazing. I adapted it to suit our  tastes and to work with what I had on hand. The crispy pork turned out moist, tender, flavorful, and crispy while the tomato jam turned out to be sweet, tangy, and super delicious.  We all ABSOLUTELY LOVED how well the pork paired with the tomato jam. I served this meal with the Cherry Tomato, Asparagus, and Avocado Salad Topped with Basil and Feta[17] along with some rice and it was healthy, flavorful, and delicious.

Place the olive oil into a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally; add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly  for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, brown sugar, and sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Cook on medium low for 60 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and blend it well using an immersion blender.

While the tomato jam is simmering, line a baking sheet with tin foil then place a wire rack on top.

Combine the panko crumbs with the Sweet Basil Rub and mix until well combined. Mix the egg with the milk and whisk until thoroughly combined. Dip the pork chops into the egg mixture then place into the panko mixture, making sure to cover the entire chop with the panko mixture. Place the pork chop on the wire rack. Repeat procedure with the remaining chops.

Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Side Note: Don’t skip this step – it helps the panko adhere to the pork. Remove from the refrigerator and let them sit a room temperature while you preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Place a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the pork chop then spray each chop with a bit of cooking spray. Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pork’s internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.

Turn the oven to broil and cook for a minute or two (watching very carefully) so the top crust gets golden brown.  Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.  Serve with the tomato jam. Enjoy.

Side Note: I have been selected by The Pampered Chef to be an ambassador for their Spring Products. While I have received product in exchange for my post, my opinions are my own, and I have not been paid to post positive comments.

 



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Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Tomato Jam




Yield: 4



Ingredients:

Tomato Jam:

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 sweet yellow onion, diced
6 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 pint of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Crispy Baked Pork Chops:

1 egg
1-2 tbsp milk
1 cup of Italian seasoned panko crumbs
1 tbsp Sweet Basil Rub
3 boneless pork chops (about an inch thick)
Cooking spray

Directions:

Place the olive oil into a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally; add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, brown sugar, and sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Cook on medium low for 60 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and blend it well using an immersion blender.

While the tomato jam is simmering, line a baking sheet with tin foil then place a wire rack on top.

Combine the panko crumbs with the Sweet Basil Rub and mix until well combined. Mix the egg with the milk and whisk until thoroughly combined. Dip the pork chops into the egg mixture then place into the panko mixture, making sure to cover the entire chop with the panko mixture. Place the pork chop on the wire rack. Repeat procedure with the remaining chops.

Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Side Note: Don’t skip this step – it helps the panko adhere to the pork. Remove from the refrigerator and let them sit a room temperature while you preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Place a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the pork chop then spray each chop with a bit of cooking spray. Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pork’s internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.

Turn the oven to broil and cook for a minute or two (watching very carefully) so the top crust gets golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with the tomato jam. Enjoy.



Adapted recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net
Original recipe inspired by Pampered Chef’s 29 Minutes to Dinner

 

GIVEAWAY: (Winner Announced – Giveaway Closed)

The generous people at Pampered Chef[20] are offering one of my readers a big box filled with some of their newest products[21] – valued at $265.00!  All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post.

Bonus Entries:

The giveaway is open until Sunday, April 14, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m. This giveaway is only open to USA residents only. Be sure to include an e-mail address with your comment(s). Winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Sunday night. I will email the winner and if the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Product will be shipped directly to the winner by Pampered Chef.

Good luck!!!

 (Winner Announced – Giveaway Closed)

References

  1. ^ Pampered Chef’s (www.pamperedchef.com)
  2. ^ products (www.pamperedchef.com)
  3. ^ a ginger grater (www.pamperedchef.com)
  4. ^ barbecue corn & skewer rack (www.pamperedchef.com)
  5. ^ fruit & cheese cutter (www.pamperedchef.com)
  6. ^ bean slicer (www.pamperedchef.com)
  7. ^ fresh lasting lid system (www.pamperedchef.com)
  8. ^ garlic smash & paste (www.pamperedchef.com)
  9. ^ scoop and spread spoon (www.pamperedchef.com)
  10. ^ silicone prep bowls (www.pamperedchef.com)
  11. ^ tea infusion pitcher (www.pamperedchef.com)
  12. ^ microwave grips (www.pamperedchef.com)
  13. ^ boil over no more (www.pamperedchef.com)
  14. ^ single serving pan (www.pamperedchef.com)
  15. ^ sweet basil rub (www.pamperedchef.com)
  16. ^ cookbook (www.pamperedchef.com)
  17. ^ Cherry Tomato, Asparagus, and Avocado Salad Topped with Basil and Feta (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
  18. ^ Print Recipe (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
  19. ^ Save to ZipList Recipe Box (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
  20. ^ Pampered Chef (www.pamperedchef.com)
  21. ^ newest products (www.pamperedchef.com)

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Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Mini Cinnamon Rolls

by Pam on June 5, 2014

We were having friends over for dinner and I wanted to surprise the kids with mini cinnamon rolls for dessert. I didn’t have time to make the old fashioned cinnamon rolls so I grabbed some crescent rolls from the store instead. I was planning on using two tubes of rolls but realized they made 16 mini rolls so I opted to use just one tube (ignore the 2nd tube in the ingredient photo). I made some maple frosting to top these little rolls and they were a huge hit with all the kids. I loved how quick and easy they were to prepare and how delicious they made our house smell. I also loved the huge smiles the kids had on their faces while they gobbled these rolls up. The adults liked them too! 

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray.

Unroll the crescent roll dough then separate half the dough (four triangles) and pinch the seams together very well. Roll with a rolling pin until the dough is a 1/4 inch thick. Spread with a tablespoon of butter then sprinkle the top with some brown sugar, to taste. Sprinkle the top of the sugar with ground cinnamon, to taste.

Roll into a log and cut into 8 same sized pieces. Place the cinnamon rolls into the prepared muffins tins. Repeat the process with the other half of the dough.

Place into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes.

Make the frosting by combining the powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, and maple extract together in a bowl. Once the rolls have cooled a bit, drizzle with the maple frosting and serve. Enjoy.



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Mini Cinnamon Rolls




Yield: 16

Cook Time: 8-10 min.



Ingredients:

Cinnamon Rolls:

1 can of crescent roll dough
2 tbsp butter, softened
Brown sugar, to taste
Cinnamon, to taste

Maple Frosting:

1/2 cup of powdered sugar
2-3 tsp milk
1 tsp real maple syrup
A few drops of maple extract

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray.

Unroll the crescent roll dough then separate half the dough (four triangles) and pinch the seams together very well. Roll with a rolling pin until the dough is a 1/4 inch thick. Spread with a tablespoon of butter then sprinkle the top with some brown sugar, to taste. Sprinkle the top of the sugar with ground cinnamon, to taste.

Roll into a log and cut into 8 same sized pieces. Place the cinnamon rolls into the prepared muffins tins. Repeat the process with the other half of the dough.

Place into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes.

Make the frosting by combining the powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, and maple extract together in a bowl. Once the rolls have cooled a bit, drizzle with the maple frosting and serve. Enjoy.



Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net

References

  1. ^ Print Recipe (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
  2. ^ Save to ZipList Recipe Box (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)

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