Warm Marshmallow Chocolate S’Mores Bars

Jul 18, 2008 by Judi

Got my grocer’s entertaining summer recipes catalog today.. this recipe was in it and it sounds sooo yummmmy! Not that I could even entertain the thought of making it today (it’s 90 degrees and we’ve no a/c - i.e., won’t be turning the oven on today).. but even still.. it sounds tasty.

Warm Marshmallow Chocolate S’Mores Bars

1 pouch sugar cookie mix (find Betty Crocker in the cake isle)
1 c. crushed graham cracker crumbs
1 c. melted butter or margarine
3 c. milk chocolate chips (about 18 oz)
4 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows

- Heat over to 375.

- Stir together cookie mix and crumbs.
- Stir in melted butter until soft dough forms.
- Press into ungreased 9×13 inch pan.

- Bake 18 - 20 minutes until set.
- Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over crust.
- Let stand 3-5 minutes, until chocolate begins to melt.

- Set oven to broil.
- Sprinkle marshmallows over melted chocolate.
- Broil with top 4-5 inches from heat for 20-30 seconds, until marshmallows are toasted. Note: watch closely as marshmallows with brown quickly.
- Cool 10 minutes
- Cut and serve.

Yum!

Creamy Tomato and Summer Herb Soup

Jun 1, 2008 by Judi

A very simple creamy soup that will satisfy your soup cravings plus get some vegetables into your diet.

Homemade soup from scratch helps control the nutritional content and it can be quicker and easier than you realize!

Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, chopped (approx 1 cup)
4 large vine ripe tomatoes, dices (approx 4 cups)
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 TBSP chopped fresh tarragon (may substitute with basil)
1/4 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

- Heat oil over medium in a medium sauce pan.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until softened.
- Add tomatoes and water, bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

- Transfer soup to a food processor or blender (taking care blending with hot liquids) and puree until smooth.
- Using a strainer over the saucepan, pour the puree through the strainer.
- Discard the seeds and skin.

Whisk the sour cream and tarragon into the soup. Stir over low heat until soup is hot, but not boiling. Season with salt & pepper.

Nutritional information, per serving:
108 calories; 40 calories from fat; 4 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fat); 7 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 176 mg sodium.

Credits: Recipe and information from Dayton Daily News, Life section, Monday May 12, 2008, by Jim Romanoff