Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins


• in a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. mix in confectioners' sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. stir in chocolate chips. cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• shape chilled cream cheese mixture into a ball. wrap with plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• roll the cheese ball in finely chopped pecans before serving.

Homemade Horseradish

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup peeled and cubed horseradish root
• 3/4 cup vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in an electric food processor or blender, process horseradish root, vinegar, sugar and salt. carefully remove the cover of the processor or blender, keeping your face away from the container. cover and store the horseradish in the refrigerator.

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
• combine ingredients and drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. bake for 8 minutes. let cool. recipe doesn't make very many, so you could double recipe as you desire.

Juicy Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon onion powder, or to taste
• 1/2 cup margarine, divided
• 1 stalk celery, leaves removed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place chicken in a roasting pan, and season generously inside and out with salt and pepper. sprinkle inside and out with onion powder. place 3 tablespoons margarine in the chicken cavity. arrange dollops of the remaining margarine around the chicken's exterior. cut the celery into 3 or 4 pieces, and place in the chicken cavity.
• bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees f (82 degrees c). remove from heat, and baste with melted margarine and drippings. cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest about 30 minutes before serving.

Simple Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned kidney beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. stir in onion, and cook until tender.
• pour water into the pot. mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

Ceil's Cucumber Slices

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 6 cups sliced cucumber
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1 cup sliced green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 1 cup distilled vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a mixing bowl, combine the cucumber slices, onions, and green peppers.
• in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the salt, celery seed, vinegar and sugar. bring the mixture to a boil. allow the mixture to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
• combine the mixture in the mixing bowl with the mixture in the saucepan. pack into sterile jars and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Sarah's Applesauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Irresistible Double Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup ground flax seed
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
• combine flour, flax seed, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. in another bowl, beat the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until combined. spoon equal amounts of batter into muffin cups.
• bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Superfast Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• snap the asparagus at the tender part of the stalk. arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with the cajun seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 5 serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Superfast Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• snap the asparagus at the tender part of the stalk. arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with the cajun seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Sarah's Applesauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 5 serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Sarah's Applesauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Irresistible Double Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup ground flax seed
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
• combine flour, flax seed, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. in another bowl, beat the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until combined. spoon equal amounts of batter into muffin cups.
• bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Superfast Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• snap the asparagus at the tender part of the stalk. arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with the cajun seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 5 serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Irresistible Double Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup ground flax seed
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
• combine flour, flax seed, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. in another bowl, beat the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until combined. spoon equal amounts of batter into muffin cups.
• bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Simple Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned kidney beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. stir in onion, and cook until tender.
• pour water into the pot. mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Simple Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned kidney beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. stir in onion, and cook until tender.
• pour water into the pot. mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

Superfast Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• snap the asparagus at the tender part of the stalk. arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with the cajun seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

Irresistible Double Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup ground flax seed
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
• combine flour, flax seed, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. in another bowl, beat the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until combined. spoon equal amounts of batter into muffin cups.
• bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 5 serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 5 serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Wings In Cola

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 4 pounds chicken wings, tips discarded
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• place chicken wings in a shallow casserole dish. season with garlic salt and onion salt. mix cola, sugar, and soy sauce; pour mixture over chicken wings.
• bake, covered, at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 2 hours. turn wings over every 30 minutes. uncover, and bake for an additional 1 to 2 hours. turn wings every 30 minutes or so.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 5 serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Hot Muffuletta Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup cubed salami
• 1 (6 ounce) jar pitted green olives, drained
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup drained giardiniera ( pickled carrots, cauliflower, celery, and hot peppers)
• 4 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix cream cheese, salami, olives, roasted red peppers, giardiniera, provolone cheese, and garlic together in a bowl; transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
• bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and hot, about 30 minutes. sprinkle parsley over dip.

Simple Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned kidney beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. stir in onion, and cook until tender.
• pour water into the pot. mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Baked Cream Cheese Wontons

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• cooking spray
• 12 wonton wrappers
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon water, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• lay wonton wrappers on prepared baking sheet. place 1 teaspoon cream cheese in the center of each wonton wrapper.
• lightly brush edges of wonton wrappers with water and fold each wrapper in half to form a triangle. press edges to seal. fold the tips of each triangle up together so that they meet in above the center of the wonton and press tips together to seal. spray assembled wontons with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven until wontons are crispy and golden and the cream cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.

Wings In Cola

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 4 pounds chicken wings, tips discarded
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• place chicken wings in a shallow casserole dish. season with garlic salt and onion salt. mix cola, sugar, and soy sauce; pour mixture over chicken wings.
• bake, covered, at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 2 hours. turn wings over every 30 minutes. uncover, and bake for an additional 1 to 2 hours. turn wings every 30 minutes or so.

Hot Muffuletta Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup cubed salami
• 1 (6 ounce) jar pitted green olives, drained
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup drained giardiniera ( pickled carrots, cauliflower, celery, and hot peppers)
• 4 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix cream cheese, salami, olives, roasted red peppers, giardiniera, provolone cheese, and garlic together in a bowl; transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
• bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and hot, about 30 minutes. sprinkle parsley over dip.

Wings In Cola

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 4 pounds chicken wings, tips discarded
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• place chicken wings in a shallow casserole dish. season with garlic salt and onion salt. mix cola, sugar, and soy sauce; pour mixture over chicken wings.
• bake, covered, at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 2 hours. turn wings over every 30 minutes. uncover, and bake for an additional 1 to 2 hours. turn wings every 30 minutes or so.

Baked Cream Cheese Wontons

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• cooking spray
• 12 wonton wrappers
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon water, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• lay wonton wrappers on prepared baking sheet. place 1 teaspoon cream cheese in the center of each wonton wrapper.
• lightly brush edges of wonton wrappers with water and fold each wrapper in half to form a triangle. press edges to seal. fold the tips of each triangle up together so that they meet in above the center of the wonton and press tips together to seal. spray assembled wontons with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven until wontons are crispy and golden and the cream cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.

Simple Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned kidney beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. stir in onion, and cook until tender.
• pour water into the pot. mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

Wings In Cola

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 4 pounds chicken wings, tips discarded
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• place chicken wings in a shallow casserole dish. season with garlic salt and onion salt. mix cola, sugar, and soy sauce; pour mixture over chicken wings.
• bake, covered, at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 2 hours. turn wings over every 30 minutes. uncover, and bake for an additional 1 to 2 hours. turn wings every 30 minutes or so.

Superfast Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• snap the asparagus at the tender part of the stalk. arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with the cajun seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

Superfast Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• snap the asparagus at the tender part of the stalk. arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with the cajun seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

Sarah's Applesauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Bacon Dijon Cheddar Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 slices bacon
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 25 mins


• place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, let cool, and crumble the bacon.
• place the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and dijon mustard into a bowl, and mix on medium speed with an electric mixer until the ingredients are thoroughly blended. stir in the onion and crumbled bacon, and spoon into a serving bowl. refrigerate for 2 hours to blend the flavors, and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

Devilish Guac Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 1 avocado, halved and pitted
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder for garnish, or to taste
• 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 olives, each cut into 4 slices

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• cut peeled eggs in half horizontally and scoop egg yolks into a bowl. scoop avocado from peels and mash the flesh into egg yolks. stir onion and garlic into yolk mixture; add lime juice, mayonnaise, and salt. stir until creamy.
• spoon about 1 tablespoon avocado filling into hollow of each egg half. place eggs onto a serving platter and sprinkle each deviled egg with a pinch of chili powder. sprinkle cheddar cheese over each appetizer and top each with 2 slices of olive. cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Devilish Guac Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 1 avocado, halved and pitted
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder for garnish, or to taste
• 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 olives, each cut into 4 slices

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• cut peeled eggs in half horizontally and scoop egg yolks into a bowl. scoop avocado from peels and mash the flesh into egg yolks. stir onion and garlic into yolk mixture; add lime juice, mayonnaise, and salt. stir until creamy.
• spoon about 1 tablespoon avocado filling into hollow of each egg half. place eggs onto a serving platter and sprinkle each deviled egg with a pinch of chili powder. sprinkle cheddar cheese over each appetizer and top each with 2 slices of olive. cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Irresistible Double Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup ground flax seed
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
• combine flour, flax seed, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. in another bowl, beat the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until combined. spoon equal amounts of batter into muffin cups.
• bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Garlic, Basil, And Bacon Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 12 eggs
• 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
• 5 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. drain. cool the eggs under cold running water. peel once cold. halve the eggs lengthwise and scoop the yolks into a bowl. mash the yolks together with pressed garlic with a fork.
• cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain on a paper towel-lined plate; chop once cool. add to the mashed egg yolks. stir the basil, mayonnaise, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into the mixture until evenly mixed. fill the egg halves with the mixture; sprinkle each stuffed egg with a bit of paprika.

Sarah's Applesauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Bacon Dijon Cheddar Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 slices bacon
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 25 mins


• place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, let cool, and crumble the bacon.
• place the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and dijon mustard into a bowl, and mix on medium speed with an electric mixer until the ingredients are thoroughly blended. stir in the onion and crumbled bacon, and spoon into a serving bowl. refrigerate for 2 hours to blend the flavors, and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Superfast Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• snap the asparagus at the tender part of the stalk. arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with the cajun seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

Devilish Guac Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 1 avocado, halved and pitted
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder for garnish, or to taste
• 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 olives, each cut into 4 slices

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• cut peeled eggs in half horizontally and scoop egg yolks into a bowl. scoop avocado from peels and mash the flesh into egg yolks. stir onion and garlic into yolk mixture; add lime juice, mayonnaise, and salt. stir until creamy.
• spoon about 1 tablespoon avocado filling into hollow of each egg half. place eggs onto a serving platter and sprinkle each deviled egg with a pinch of chili powder. sprinkle cheddar cheese over each appetizer and top each with 2 slices of olive. cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Sarah's Applesauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Sarah's Applesauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 5 serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Simple Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned kidney beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. stir in onion, and cook until tender.
• pour water into the pot. mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

Devilish Guac Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 1 avocado, halved and pitted
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder for garnish, or to taste
• 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 olives, each cut into 4 slices

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• cut peeled eggs in half horizontally and scoop egg yolks into a bowl. scoop avocado from peels and mash the flesh into egg yolks. stir onion and garlic into yolk mixture; add lime juice, mayonnaise, and salt. stir until creamy.
• spoon about 1 tablespoon avocado filling into hollow of each egg half. place eggs onto a serving platter and sprinkle each deviled egg with a pinch of chili powder. sprinkle cheddar cheese over each appetizer and top each with 2 slices of olive. cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Superfast Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• snap the asparagus at the tender part of the stalk. arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with the cajun seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

Irresistible Double Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup ground flax seed
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
• combine flour, flax seed, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. in another bowl, beat the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until combined. spoon equal amounts of batter into muffin cups.
• bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Deep-fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups biscuit mix
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl.
• stir biscuit mix, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl.
• dip asparagus into milk mixture.
• roll and coat asparagus in dry ingredient mixture. repeat with a second layer for each asparagus.
• carefully place coated asparagus in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.

Simple Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned kidney beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. stir in onion, and cook until tender.
• pour water into the pot. mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

Asparagus Roll-ups

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 8 slices bacon
• 16 thick fresh asparagus spears
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 16 slices multi-grain bread, crusts removed
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on paper towels. crumble bacon when cooled.
• cook asparagus in a skillet with a small amount of water over medium heat until crisp and tender, about 6 to 8 minutes; drain and sprinkle with lemon juice.
• flatten bread slices with a rolling pin.
• stir cream cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives together in a small bowl until evenly mixed. spread 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread and top with an asparagus spear. roll the bread tightly around the asparagus; arrange onto prepared baking sheet with seam side down. brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 5 serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Irresistible Double Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup ground flax seed
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
• combine flour, flax seed, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. in another bowl, beat the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until combined. spoon equal amounts of batter into muffin cups.
• bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 5 serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Antipasto On A Stick

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 slices salami, rolled
• 8 (1/2 inch) cubes mozzarella cheese
• 8 pitted black olives
• 4 grape tomatoes, halved
• 4 marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved
• 8 leaves fresh basil, rolled
• 8 bamboo toothpicks
• 8 teaspoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• thread each salami roll, mozzarella cheese, olive, tomato, artichoke heart, and basil roll onto each toothpick, respectively. arrange toothpicks on a serving platter and drizzle olive oil over each.

Benny's Famous Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 ounces fresh corn kernals
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 8 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 8 slices bacon, cut in half
• 16 toothpicks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, corn, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
• fill the jalapeno halves with the cream cheese mixture.
• wrap each stuffed pepper with bacon, securing it with a toothpick. be sure the toothpick pokes through the bacon as well as the pepper.
• place the poppers face down on the grill over direct heat. grill until bacon is crispy and brown, about 5 minutes; turn the poppers over and grill until bacon is crisp on other side, 5 more minutes.

Shrimp De Jonghe Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 gallon water
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 1 strip celery, roughly chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 pounds unshelled raw shrimp
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon steak sauce
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a large pot, combine water, onion, celery, bay leaves, and 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. bring the liquid to a boil and add the unshelled shrimp. simmer for 5 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat. let shrimp cool in the liquid. drain the shrimp and shell and devein them.
• in a mixing bowl, cream the butter with an electric hand mixer or whisk, and thoroughly blend in the bread crumbs and sour cream. slowly beat in the parsley, crushed garlic, salt, worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, black pepper and juice of 1/2 lemon.
• arrange the shrimp in the bottom of 6 (5 ounce) ramekins and cover them with the butter mixture.
• bake in preheated oven until tops are lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Superfast Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• snap the asparagus at the tender part of the stalk. arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with the cajun seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

Superfast Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• snap the asparagus at the tender part of the stalk. arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with the cajun seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

Irresistible Double Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup ground flax seed
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
• combine flour, flax seed, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. in another bowl, beat the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until combined. spoon equal amounts of batter into muffin cups.
• bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.