This recipe is simple and delicious. It can be used as an appetizer or as a side for the main dish. For a healthier version use turkey bacon.
What You Need 4 slices of bacon or turkey bacon 1 lb. thin fresh asparagus spears, trimmed Seasoning to taste Instructions: HEAT oven to 400ºF. PLACE bacon in single layer on paper towel-lined microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 min. or until bacon starts to cook but is not crisp. DIVIDE asparagus into 4 small bunches. Wrap 1 bacon slice, in spiral-fashion around each asparagus bundle. Place on rack of foil-lined broiler pan. BAKE 20 to 22 min. or until bacon is crisp and asparagus is crisp-tender.
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Ingredients
1 egg white 1 teaspoon cold water 4 cups whole almonds 1/2 cup xylitol 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions 1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. 2. Lightly beat the egg white; add water, and beat until frothy but not stiff. Add the nuts, and stir until well coated. Mix the sugar, salt, and cinnamon, and sprinkle over the nuts. Toss to coat, and spread evenly on the prepared pan. 3. Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until golden. Allow to cool, then store nuts in airtight containers. Stomach-Soothing Papaya Smoothies
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