I have a new favorite ingredient!
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I have a new favorite ingredient!
| Wed, 01-26-2005 - 8:12pm |
I have just fallen in love with butter extract. Butter is the one thing I really miss on this diet. I used to use it liberally and have really been missing the flavor. I know we can use the smart balance butter, but I am trying really hard to use it sparingly instead of going through a tub a week. :)
I especially like to use it in my muffin recipes. It saves me from the temptation to slather my healthy muffin with butter.
Makes me wonder what is your favorite SBD approved ingredient?
Scully

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The Laughing Cow cheeses come in a lot of flavors. I can't usually find any but the plain wedges. They taste a little like a tangy, more flavorful cream cheese. Maybe a little bit like brie? I don't know, it's not really like any other cheeses I can think of. It's very spreadable, which is why it reminds me of cream cheese. But I've heard great things about the garlic one, too.
Hope you like it! I get the light version when I can find it. But I'm pretty sure even the regular version is better than other cheeses as far as fat & calories.
Scully
Scully, what else do you use it in??? I've thrown in a splash into my old shortbread cookie recipes, but haven't thought to add it to my SBD foods.... I'm intrigued.
Susan :)
Susan - do you make your own hummus or buy it? How long does it keep in the refrigerator? I love hummus, but have never tried to make it myself (although I've copied recipes from below and plan on trying).
Just wondered what you do.
THANKS!
Michelle
Hey Suzanne,
I have tried the butter extract of a confectioners sugar icing for a budt cake. I wasn't thrilled either. However, it is awesome in my phase 2 muffins. :)
Scully
Scully
Hey Susan,
I have been adding it to any of my SBD baked good. It doesn't take much. Another one of my favorite things to use it in are the phase 2 panckes. :) I love that recipe, especially making the modified version with ricotta cheese and topping it with sauteed apples. Yum!
I have just fallen in love with Hummus. I bought a chipotle flavored one at Trader Joes. It was awesome! :)
Scully
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