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Impress your friends and family with your "culinary expertise" by making this very simple and delicious Simple Green Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup BUITONI Refrigerated All Natural Pesto with Basil
3 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 bag (10 to 11 oz.) torn lettuce leaves, (or 8 cups)
1 large tomato, chopped
1 cup Italian-style croutons, (for topping)
Directions:
COMBINE pesto, mustard and vinegar in small bowl; whisk until smooth.
COMBINE lettuce, tomato and dressing in large bowl; toss well. Top with croutons.
Estimated Times:
Prep Time:
5
Cooking Time:
0
Cooling Time:
0
Servings:4
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Yummy!
AMY C from
Fullerton, CA
Better than I even thought it would be! Friends and family were impressed with my salad! So easy too!
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Fabulous
Christine from
Vancouver, WA
This is soooo wonderful! I served this along side an Italian dish and my husband and myself LOVED IT. I love pesto and this turned out SO good.
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EXCELLENT!
Christine Williams from
Fairfield, OH
I made this salad to accompany my lasagna and it was absolutely delicious! Lots of flavor and tastes like a real fancy salad. Great for company!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
0
servings
Servings Per Recipe:
4
- Calories: 220
- Calories from Fat: 120
- Total Fat: 14g (21% of DV)
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g (12% of DV)
- Cholesterol: 5mg (2% of DV)
- Sodium: 440mg (18% of DV)
- Carbohydrates: 17g (6% of DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 4g (16% of DV)
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Vitamin A: 80% of DV
- Vitamin C: 70% of DV
- Calcium: 15% of DV
- Iron: 15% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Pesto flavored grilled shrimp and roasted peppers are served on grilled bread in an attractive presentation that will impress your guests.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons BUITONI Refrigerated All Natural Pesto with Basil, divided
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh shallots
8 (about 8 ounces total) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 bell peppers (yellow, red and green)
Skewers (NOTE: If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before threading.)
1 loaf ciabatta bread (about 6 inches)
Fresh basil sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Sea salt to taste
Directions:
PREHEAT grill or broiler.
MIX oil, 2 tablespoons pesto, garlic and shallots in medium bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Marinate in refrigerator.
CUT bell peppers in quarters; grill or broil until skins blister. Place peppers in bowl; cover tightly with foil. Cool until peppers can be handled; remove charred skins.
CUT cooled bell peppers into 1 1/2-inch squares.
THREAD bell peppers and marinated shrimp alternately on skewers; discard any remaining marinade.
TRIM ends off of bread and discard; cut bread in four 1-inch-thick slices. Grill or broil until golden and crispy. Spread remaining 1 tablespoon pesto evenly on bread slices.
GRILL or broil shrimp skewers until shrimp are cooked and turn pink.
PLACE 2 slices of grilled bread on each plate. Remove shrimp and peppers from skewers and arrange on top of bread. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs or with an herb bouquet. Drizzle with lemon juice; season with sea salt.
Estimated Times:
Prep Time:
15
Cooking Time:
15
Cooling Time:
0
Servings:2
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
Servings Per Recipe:
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Savory and delicious, Cheese Garlic Bread is easy to make and adds a touch of class to any meal. Garnish with additional fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Ingredients:
1 loaf (1 pound) French, sourdough or Italian bread
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 to 3 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
1/4 to 1/2 cup BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
PREHEAT broiler. Position oven rack 6 inches from heat source.
COMBINE butter, garlic, cheese and parsley with a fork in a small bowl until thoroughly blended.
SLICE bread in half lengthwise and place on baking sheet. Spread half of butter mixture on each half of the bread. Cut 12 slices into each half about 2/3 of the way through.
PLACE bread in oven under broiler for 2 to 4 minutes or until beginning to turn golden brown at edges and on top.
Estimated Times:
Prep Time:
10
Cooking Time:
2
Cooling Time:
0
Servings:0
In this recipe:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
8
to 10 servings
Servings Per Recipe:
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Add a little "magic" to your day by eating this delicious raspberry bar.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 can (14 oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup seedless red raspberry jam
Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
MELT butter in 13 x 9-inch baking pan in oven; remove from oven. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over butter. Stir well; press onto bottom of pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumbs. Sprinkle with morsels, coconut and nuts; press down firmly. Microwave jam in small, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 25 to 30 seconds; stir. Drizzle raspberry jam evenly over mixture.
BAKE for 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.
Estimated Times:
Prep Time:
20
Cooking Time:
25
Cooling Time:
0
Servings:0
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An old favorite
De Fench from
Chicago, IL
My friends mother gave me this recipe several years ago in college, sans the raspberry jam. very delicious!
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Yummy AND easy!
Julie Taylor from
West Allis, WI
What's not to love about Magic Bars!!! With or without the raspberry they bring joy! --Although the raspberry does add another layer of enjoyment. I LOVE when I make something that my husband is convinced he won't like "I don't like coconut!" BUT then he's so tempted that he tries it anyway and eats the majority of the pan!!! Excellent recipe.
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Easy and (Dangerously) Delicious
Kristy Holt from
I use both chocolate and white chocolate chips, as I love the pairing of white chocolate and raspberry, and it gives the bars a nice variation of coloring. I also leave out the walnuts. -This is a go-to dessert/treat for a "girls" movie night with friends.
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raves
cheryl hauble from
MAPLEWOOD, MN
I made these for a party and they were the first to go. Everyone wanted the recipe. I think the fruit made them feel it was healtier.
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Raspberry Magic Bars
Lois Griffith from
MCMURRAY, PA
I have made this bar cookie twice for crowds and each time, I have been asked by many people for the recipe. I have also been told that someone who did not normally care for either coconut or chocolate could not get enough of these cookies. Great & easy! I find it easier to cut if I chill the finished cookies first. Small size recommended. They are rich.
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Raspberry Magic ???
Sue Zawisa from
FARMINGTON, MI
I have made magic bars beore and they have always turned out great...I tried this and was not impressed...the bars were very gooey...did not hold together and never seemed to firm up...I will try them again and see if it gets better but not really too impressed
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very tasty!
Cheryl Meilleur from
Niverville, MB
I made this tonight and it was so yummy. I didn't have any raspberry jam without seeds so I used strawberry jam and the flavor of the jam with this recipe is what really adds the nice touch to the taste. I also used orea baking crumbs instead and it was a really nice touch of chocolate and I cut back on the chocolate chips to only 1 cup. I will be making this again for our family since we all really liked it. Thank you for the quick, tasty treat!
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Yummy!
Cathy Davidson from
Clarksville, TN
Just looking at the ingredients is a clue that this is a great recipe. Love the flavors, texture, and was so easy. Will definetly make these again. (I halved the recipe, since there are only two in my family, and it still turned out great)
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Great Variation
Tammy Dubuque from
LA GRANGE, CA
I made my kids magic cookie bars for the first time at Thanksgiving. Now they want it for school parties, after school treats, etc. This was a great variation. I am going to try other flavors too.
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great hit
ana teresa garcia from
LAREDO, TX
I made these bars over the Christmas holidays. My children loved them and so did the rest of the family. Both my kids decided that they wanted to help make the bars. They really enjoy baking. The sad thing is that we don't have much time to do it. Baking as a family is the most wonderful time for me as a MOM.
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Best New Holiday Recipe
SANDRA MORRIS from
GLEN ELLYN, IL
I made these as a new recipe for Christmas and everyone who tried one really loved them; a big plus, they are very easy to make! A sure winner.
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A big hit !!
Laura Hron from
THE COLONY, TX
These were a big hit with everyone in my office. I had three people ask me for the recipe. No one recognized it as the same old "magic cookie bars". What a treat.
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great bars
caroline Thompson from
GREAT FALLS, VA
My husband loves these bars and i love how easy to make and the cleanup is a breeze.
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Better than regular magic bars!
Anna Shelton from
WATERFORD, MI
This was yummier than the regular magic bar cookies! I even used the 1/3 less sugar raspberry jam and it was excellent. These freeze really well so it's a bonus!
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So Easy and Delicious!
Karen Sloan from
PLAINVIEW, NY
Very little clean-up with this recipe! It's easy to make right in the pan. I made these bars for a cookie party and they were a big hit! I won a cookie jar!
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a little color substitute
Donna Theriault from
Franklin, NH
I have made a similar recipe for years and it has been my grandchildrens favorite. I substituted the Nestle Halloween morsels and it was so colorful and yummy. Nice treat for a Halloween party for the children!
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Raspberry Magic Bars
Ruth Minsk-Whitehead from
OCALA, FL
Very, Very good... the raspberry jam lends a different twist to the recipe. I've made this with blackberry and apricot jam as well.
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Easy & Good Bars
Lynn P. from
NORTH HAVEN, CT
These bars were very yummy and easy to make. Even my daughter who was skeptical over the raspberry jam on top loved these bars.
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good
Jennifer Smith from
NEW BRITAIN, CT
These are good bars.
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Raspberry Magic Bars
Diana Englund from
ROCK, MI
The magic bar recipe was always delicious, but adding the raspberry jam made them scrumptious. Excellent recipe.
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Raspberry Magic Bars
DONNA MOORE from
I first made these at Christmas to put in gift baskets. Everyone loved them. Made them again this week. Simple, easy, delicious!!!
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New twist
Liz Raub from
,
I have only ever had magic bars without the jam. Instead we would add either butterscotch chips or toffee candy pieces. But the jam is very good for a more grown up taste.
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Raspberry Magic Bars
Nichola Bryant from
Coushatta, LA
I have had magic bars without the raspberry before and they were good. When the raspberry was added it gave the bar an extra kick that was out of this world. Thank you for the recipe.
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MAGIC BARS
Lynne Columbres from
BRONXVILLE, NY
THESE BARS ARE LIKE MAGIC, THEY DISAPPEAR.. THEY ARE EASY AND SO GOOD.. I WILL BE MAKING THEM A LOT.
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Raspberry Magic Bard
Alice Keeney from
STRONGSVILLE, OH
These were quick and easy to make, and quite good. Next time, I will experiment with a different flavor of jam.
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raspberry magic bars
Fran Godaire from
ENFIELD, CT
Extra stars for this recipe! The raspberry makes the flavor extra special, and holds all the nuts and cocoanut from falling off. We love these bars!
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wow raspberries
maggie miller-wright from
fillmore, CA
I had never made magic bars until this recipe. I had a jar of raspberry jam that I bought for something else but did not want to do them. This bar was wonderful and so good. I cannot believe I was eating raspberry anything...but this was excellent.
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Easy and so Gooey
Jeannie Palermo from
BELVIDERE, IL
My family loves these cookies! They are so easy to make, they never last long!
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Good, Sweet and Easy to Make
marguerite cummings from
NORWOOD, MA
I made these with my three eight year olds. They were fun and easy to make. The girls were so proud of them.
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Magic Bars
DONNA SIMMONS from
DEPTFORD, NJ
This is the easiest & most fool proof cookie there is. When I first made this cookie - over 20 years ago, I did not use the raspberry jam. My family especially my sister -LOVED this cookie. I make it every year for the holidays!
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Magic Rasberry Bars
Theresa Page from
JACKSON, MI
WOW! These are excellent! My husband said "These are the best bar cookies you ever made". These will be a big hit anywhere.
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what a hit
MONICA DIAZ from
TAMPA, FL
FOR THIS THANKSGIVING ME AND MY TWO GIRLS BAKED THESE FOR OUR FAMILY DINNERS. LETS JUST SAY MY PANS WHERE EMPTY WHEN WE GOT HOME. THEY ARE SO EASY TO MAKE AND ALSO FUN FOR YOUNGER CHILDERN TO HELP MAKE.
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raspberry magic bars
chantal boyd from
hedgesville, WV
I make these every Chrismas and give away as gifts. I never added rasberry jam before. That realy made a different to the bar. Thanks. Every year I make cookies to give away in tins. This will be a great addition to my selection this year. Thank you.
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Raspberry Magic Bars ummm umm
johanna stadler from
SOUTH THOMASTON, ME
ummm ummm ummmm. darn tasty
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YUM!!
M. STREETER from
CLIFTON PARK, NY
Made these bars for a potluck event. They were a big hit! Chocolate and Raspberry are great together.
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Raspberry Magic Bars
Carole Finney from
HARRISVILLE, OH
I have made cookie bars for years. These are quite a tempting treat. I really like the raspberry in them.
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raspberry magic bars
RuthAnn Bott from
LAKE WALES, FL
This is a very easy recipe with a flare to it! The flare is the raspberry jam. It makes all the diffrence. Everyone I served it to wanted the recipe. It Goes over very well and presents itself well.
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Twist on an old favorite!
JUDY DRAGANJAC from
BADEN, PA
Years ago when I was a teenager, my friend's Mom made these bars for us at our sleep over. The flavor was a mazing! Now at 51 I'm appreciating a little twist on this old favorite. The raspberry jam was a wonderful addition for "grown-up" taste appeal!
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magic cookie bars frome the past with a twist
danielle schwab from
SUSANVILLE, CA
We tried these tonight the little twist of adding the raspberry to your basic magic cookie bars recipe was a nice little change. We really liked this one.
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Very Delicious
Kim Chezem from
Denville, NJ
I love raspberry jam and have made magic squares for a couple years, but never made them together until now. How delicious...thanks so much for the recipe.
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Easy Variations
BETH HARRISON from
LOGANVILLE, GA
when making these I mixed the coconut,nuts and choc chips together and then poured it on and pressed it down. Also I could not buy Jam so used jelly instead and it still worked well. Yummy, very sweet they go well with fresh cup of coffee!
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Kids loved to help
F Jacobs from
I premeasured the morsels, coconut, walnuts, and chocolate chips so the kids were able to do the sprinkling as required.
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Awesome Bars!
Jane Brown from
Mechanicsville, VA
Great bars for a picnic! I didn't have any to bring home. Refreshing taste with the raspberries and coconut.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
24
bars (2 dozen)
Servings Per Recipe:
0
- Calories: 250
- Calories from Fat: 120
- Total Fat: 14g (21% of DV)
- Saturated Fat: 7g (35% of DV)
- Cholesterol: 15mg (5% of DV)
- Sodium: 85mg (4% of DV)
- Carbohydrates: 29g (10% of DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 1g (6% of DV)
- Sugars: 23g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin A: 4% of DV
- Vitamin C: 0% of DV
- Calcium: 6% of DV
- Iron: 2% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.