My husband and I are trying to lose weight and I was just looking around for some healthy recipes and any tips anyone might have to help lose weight and keep it offand also does anyone keep a food diary?? Just writing down eveything that you eat everyday I think I heard about this on Tyra?? Has anyone tried using one or ever heard of it????Thanks.
FROSTED CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs 6 tablespoons butter, melted 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 4 ounces milk chocolate candy bar, chopped 2 cups whipped topping 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
COUNTRY CHEESECAKE DOUGH: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter 3 egg yolks 3 tablespoons dairy sour cream FILLING: 4 eggs 1 egg white 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 pounds of farmers or ricotta cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons grated orange or lemon peel 1 teaspoon vanilla extract To make the dough, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowlUsing a pastry blender or two knives cut the butter into the flour mixture leaving a coarse and crumbly texture (mixture will contain some lumps)In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks into the sour creamStir the beaten egg yolks into the dough mixtureKnead in the bowl until mixture begins to form a dough and is well mixedWrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate one to two hoursRoll dough out on a lightly floured surface to fit a 13 x 9 x 2 pan in approximately I 15 x 11 rectangleLine the bottom of the pan with the dough, stretching to fit so that it comes up to about two thirds of the way up the sides of the panFor the filling, beat the eggs and egg white at high speed of electric mixer until thickAdd the sugar gradually, continuing to beat at high speed until egg whites are stiff, but not dry, and peaks formPress the cheese through a sieve or potato ricer or pulse in food processorFold gently into beaten egg white mixtureAdd the remaining ingredientsMix thoroughly, but gently so as not to deflate the egg whitesTurn the cheese filling into the dough lined panBake at 350F for 40 minutes or until setCool and cut into squares.
Chantal's New York Cheesecake Rated: 2286 Reviews!!! Submitted By: Taliesen Photo By: chibi chef Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour Ready In: 7 Hours 30 Minutes Servings: 12 This cake is easy to make, and it's so deliciousEveryone that's tried it has said it tasted just like the ones in a deli! You'll love it! Ingredients: 15 graham crackers, crushed 2 tablespoons butter, melted 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1 1/2 cups white sugar 3/4 cup milk 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Directions: 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)Grease a 9 inch springform pan2In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butterPress onto bottom of springform pan3In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smoothBlend in milk, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporateMix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smoothPour filling into prepared crust4Bake in preheated oven for 1 hourTurn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents crackingChill in refrigerator until serving P.SAlways Read the reviews!
This is the best cheesecake recipe I've ever found, and I spent about 5 years experimenting! Feel free to add mini chocolate chips, and drizzle with caramel sauce! It's not totally necessary, but I find I get better results, when I wrap the outside of the pan with 2 layers of heavy duty foil, and put the cheesecake in a roasting pan with water around it (hot water bath)It makes the cheesecake cook more evenly without any crackingCheesecake INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 5 eggs 2 egg yolks 1 3/4 cups white sugar 1/8 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream DIRECTIONS: 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)2Mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup of the white sugar, and the melted butter togetherPress mixture into the bottom of one 9 or 10 inch springform pan3In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, eggs and egg yolks; mix until smoothAdd the remaining 1 3/4 cups white sugar, the flour and the heavy creamBlend until smoothPour batter into prepared pan4Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 minutes, then turn oven temperature down to 300 degrees F (100 degrees C) and continue baking for 1 hour, or until filling is setLet cheesecake cool, then refrigerate.
Formula for Success: 1Small Frequent Meals Don't skip meals or go more than four hours without eating this set you up for later temptationWhen meals are more than six hours apart, plan strategic snacks 2Eat Moderate Portions Eat a little less of everything! 3Beware of Concentrated Sugars Excess sugar eaten alone causes more insulin secretionInsulin promotes fat storage and can result in a rebound drop in blood sugar levelsLow blood sugar, in return, stimulates the appetite, especially cravings for more sugar 4Eat Foods High in Fiber Fiber fills you up and helps stabilize blood sugar levelsThere are two types of fiber: soluble and insolubleWe need both of them in our diet! 5Lower Your Fat Intake Limit foods that are high in fat 6 Consume Caffeine in Moderation, If at All Caffeine, like alcohol, may be contained in beverages considered to be food but the effects of this chemical are definitely drug-like 7Exercise at least 3 times a weekWalk, walk, walk, or Run!!! Drink Plenty of waterUse the charts below to determine your appropriate weight and caloric intakeA recipe site, from the Mayo Clinic is included.
