Banana Bread - Healthy Recipe

For the best tasting banana bread use the ripest bananas, they are the sweetest at this time.
This recipe is lower in fat than most banana bread recipes because it substitutes some oil with buttermilk. Bananas are a valuable source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium, which is calming.
When your stressed out bake a loaf of this low-fat banana bread instead of reaching for those processed baked goods. Besides, nothing tastes better than homemade.

Ingredients:

• 2 Large eggs
• 3/4 Cup sugar
• 1 Cup smashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
• 1/3 Cup buttermilk
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 Cups all purpose flour
• 2 Teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2-inch pan; dust with flour. With an electric mixer; beat eggs and sugar in large bowl until thick and light, about 5 minutes. Mix in mashed bananas, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt over banana mixture; beat until just blended. Pour batted in to a prepared pan.Bake until golden brown, about 1 hour Cool on baking rack.

Lemon Squares- Dessert Recipe

Lemons are in season right now perfect for making Lemon squares. These moist lemon squares taste sweet and tangy when made with fresh lemons. The sweet breading is lower in fat than most recipes, since it replaces some of the flour with oats.
Tastes great they will disappear fast. Here is an interesting fact about the Meyer lemon. It is a cross between a lemon and possibly an orange or a mandarin. It was named for Frank N. Meyer who first discovered it in 1908. It is thin-skinned and slightly less acidic than other lemons.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 3 Tablespoons of butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine flour, oats and sugar in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender, add butter and blend until the mixture is crumbly.

Press crumbs into the bottom of the baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes until edges are golden.

Topping Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar





Topping Preparation:

In a bowl whisk together eggs and sugar until combined well, then stir in lemon juice and flour. Pour lemon mixture over hot shortbread. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. and bake in middle of oven until set, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan and cut into 12 bars. Keep bars covered and chilled, 3 days. Sift confectioners' sugar over squares, serve.

Passionate Kiss Melts Snow on Gossip Girls Set

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Leighton Meester and Chance Crawford embrace in the snow

Neither rain nor snow had any effect on the hot passions flaring on the Gossip Girl set.

No, there is no snow date on the Gossip Girl set, even if your character is one of those elite women attending a private school in New York City, the premise for the show.

As the snow fell in the park, Leighton Meester who plays the part of Blair Waldorf a privileged teenager who attends an elite private school in New York City and Chance Crawford, who plays the part of Nate Archibald a young man uneasy with all the privileges that have been handed to him by his family, practice a very hot kissing scene in the snow.

Leighton Meester was dressed for the part in boots, coat and blue cap.

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Leighton Meester and Chance Crawford kiss in the snow

While Chance Crawford was dressed in jeans, top coat with scarf but no hat or cap to mess up his hair.

Yes, these two sexy, young actors can really perform a passionate kiss on cue.

No wonder that the Gossip Girl TV series is a must see series with passion and, of course, a flair for fashion.

Have you ever wondered why actors do not have to bend over to plant a passionate kiss?

Well, take a glance down at Leighton Meester boots.

You will notice that she is standing on a wooden stage.

Not exactly a scene spoiler, but now you know why actors do not have to bend over to kiss.

For those in the states, you can catch Gossip Girl on the CW Monday nights at 8 pm.

Penn Badgley and Jessica Szohr on the Gossip Girl set

Penn Badgley and Jessica Szohr on the Gossip Girl set filming in New York City on a very snowy day.

Chace Crawford then joins them in the snow to shoot the next scene. See it all in today's video clip.

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Sexy Black Leggings - Celebrities Favorite Fashion Accessory

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Miley Cyrus in ripped black leggings

From the states to Europe and even down under, black sexy leggings are becoming a favorite accessory for celebrities legs.

Miley Cyrus aka Hannah Montana Punk Rock Look

Miley Cyrus aka Hannah Montana wears a pair of ripped black leggings with ankle high blue tassel boots to create a rocking punk look.

She adds to the look with a gray mini skirt that is also popular with a number of celebrities.

Cyrus then completes her look with a black band tee shirt and a bright sparkly purple handbag.

If you want to know why Miley Cyrusis is rocking in an Iron Maiden shirt, and her relationship with the Jonas Brothers, check out Miley Cyrus video clip
Miley World - Miley talking about rumors!!!

By the way, Cyrus favorite Iron Maiden songs are Run to the Hills, Fear of the Dark and Running Free.

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Denise Richards Black Leggings and Red Coat

Denise Richards Black Leggings and Red Coat

Denise Richards was spotted during the Sundance Film Festival is in black leggings, long oversize gray sweater and with knee high black fur trimmed boots.

Topping off Denise Richards outfit was a red double breasted coat jacket with six over sized black square buttons, which brought out her long curly blond and brown hair.

Her reality show, Denise Richards: It's Complicated, was recently picked up by E! for a second season.

Richards gained popularity for her roles in cult movie Wild Things and as a geo-physicist Bond girl Christmas Jones in The World Is Not Enough.

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Tania Raymonde buckle boots and black leggings

Tania Raymonde prefers boots with buckles

Also spotted in Park City during Sundance Film Festival was actress Tania Raymonde who also prefers black leggings and gray white over sized t shirts.

Raymonde look included black leather biker boots with multi buckles.

Completing her outfit were a black puff jacket and sunglasses.

In case the name Tania Raymonde does ring a bell, she played Alex Rousseau on the television series LOST.

Miley: not your average teen

Miley Cyrus is definitely not your average teenage girl.

So take a peek at the many fashion looks of Miley Cyrus in today's video clip.

Be sure to visit the Miley Cyrus News page, for a glimpse of many more of Miley Cyrus sexy and unique outfits.

Be sure to visit the Miley Cyrus News page, for a glimpse of many more of Miley Cyrus sexy and unique outfits.

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Hershey's Chocolate Mousse- Valentine's Day Dessert Recipe

This is a delicious dessert by Hershey's. It's perfect for Valentine's Day dessert or any occasion that calls for a chocolate.
For those watching your sugar, substitute it with 1/4 cup Splenda® sugar blend. Serve in a heart shaped bowls.


Ingredients:

1 Teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 Tablespoon cold water
2 Tablespoons boiling water
1/2 Cup sugar
1/4 Cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1 Cup (1/2 pt.) cold whipping cream
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract





Preparation:

1. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin in small bowl of cold water; let stand for 1 minute to soften. Add boiling water; stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved and clear. Cool slightly.

2. Stir together sugar and cocoa in medium bowl; add whipped cream and vanilla. Beat on medium speed, scraping bottom of bowl occasionally, until the mixture is stiff. Pour in gelatin mixture; beat until well blended. Spoon into serving dishes.

3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with Raspberries. Cover and Refrigerate

Makes four 1/2 cup servings.