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Yield:  12 servings (serving size: 1 piece)                Ingredients 1 1/2 cups   granulated sugar, divided 1/2 cup   nutlike cereal nuggets (such as Grape-Nuts) 2 teaspoons   instant espresso granules 1 teaspoon   ground cinnamon 1 3/4 cups   all-purpose flour (about 7 3/4 ounces) 1 teaspoon   baking soda 1/2 teaspoon   baking powder 1/2 teaspoon   salt 1 cup   vanilla fat-free yogurt (about 8 ounces) 1/2 cup   butter, softened 1/2 cup   egg substitute Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups   powdered sugar, sifted 2 tablespoons   cooled brewed coffee Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cereal, espresso granules, and cinnamon in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Set aside. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, remaining 1 cup granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a...

There's just something about cheese that folks can't resist, and these deep-fried cheese nuggets are no exception. I barely finish making a batch before they disappear! Ingredients 1/2 cup  dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon  sesame seeds 1 package  (10 ounces) extra sharp cheddar cheese 2 eggs, lightly beaten Oil for deep-fat frying Directions In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and sesame seeds. In another shallow bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Cut cheese into 3/4-in. cubes; dip in eggs, then coat with crumb mixture. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until coating is set. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. Fry cheese cubes for 1-2 minutes or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.   Yield:  2 dozen.

Chicken nuggets have never tasted this good, marinated in buttermilk and crusted with panko crumbs this dish is the perfect balance of crunch and juicy flavourful chicken. Preparation time:  15 minutes  Cooking time:  30 minutes  Yield:  8 Ingredients Chicken Nuggets 8  chicken thighs, skinned and deboned 1  cup  buttermilk (250 ml) 1  egg 1/4  cup  chives, finely chopped (60 ml) 1/4  cup  grated parmesan cheese (60 ml) 3  tablespoons  soy sauce (45 ml) 1/2  teaspoon  garlic Tabasco (2 ml) 1  teaspoon  each of salt and pepper (5 ml) 1  cup  of flour for dredging (250 ml) 3  eggs, beaten 2  cups  panko crumbs (500 ml) 1  lemon Honey mustard dipping sauce 1/4  cup  mild yellow mustard (60 ml) 1/4  cup  honey (60 ml) 1  salt and pepper Directions Chicken Nuggets In a large bowl, marinate the pieces of ...