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.

Mauigirl's Smoked Salmon Stuffed Pea Pods

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 30 pods fresh snow peas, trimmed
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 ounce smoked salmon, flaked
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pinch dried dill weed, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• split each snow pea down one seam.
• mix cream cheese, smoked salmon, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. spoon salmon mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip. pipe mixture into the center of each snow pea pod, creating a scalloped edge. sprinkle dill weed over cream cheese filling.

sweet apple chicken sausage kabobs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 ounce) package al fresco® sweet apple chicken sausage, sliced into 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup orange or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 skewers, or as needed
• apple marinade and sauce:
• 1 cup apple or juice
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown mustard
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 2 scallions, chopped
• cooking spray

Recipe

Ready Time: 15 mins


• kabobs: pre-heat grill to medium-high.
• avoid crowding, thread the chicken sausage, pineapple, onion, peppers, and tomato, alternating each ingredient, each skewer. lightly coat with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.
• apple marinade and sauce (optional): combine apple , onion, olive oil, vinegar, mustards, and herbs. brush each kabob with marinade.
• grill the kabobs uncovered over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning to cook on all sides, until the veggies are browned and chicken sausage reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees f. garnish with scallions.

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.

basil roui

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 3/4 cups finely chopped fresh basil
• 2 small tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 1/3 cups fine dry bread crumbs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together the basil, tomatoes, bread crumbs, garlic, jalapeno, sea salt and olive oil. cover, and refrigerate overnight. serve with your favorite dippers!

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.

Baked Sweet Potato Falafel

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 sweet potatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• grease a baking sheet.
• puncture sweet potatoes several times with a fork. cook in microwave on high for 5 minutes. flip and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 3 to 5 more minutes; cool. peel skin off and cut sweet potatoes into large chunks.
• mash garbanzo beans with a fork or potato masher in a bowl.
• stir sweet potatoes and egg into mashed garbanzo beans to form a smooth consistency.
• stir 2 cups flour, garlic powder, cumin, and coriander into sweet potato mixture to form a cookie dough consistency. adjust with more flour if necessary.
• roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. slightly flatten balls into patties.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes, flipping after 15 minutes.

superfast asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon 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 seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

sausage sauerkraut balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb sausage
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
• 4 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut - drained, rinsed and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place ground lamb sausage and onion in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain and stir in all-purpose flour, dry mustard and hot pepper sauce. whisk in milk. stirring constantly, continue cooking approximately 5 minutes. remove from heat and mix in dried parsley and sauerkraut.
• place butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and melt in the preheated oven.
• in a small bowl, stir together the eggs and cold water.
• roll the sausage mixture into 1 inch balls. dip sausage balls into the egg and water mixture, then roll them in the bread crumbs.
• arrange coated sausage balls in the baking dish in a single layer. bake in the preheated oven approximately 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes, until golden brown.

garlicky baked brie

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 (9 inch) wheel brie cheese
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red pepper jelly, divided

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cut brie cheese round in half lengthwise, creating two thinner wheels. spread crushed garlic on cut surface of 1 half; top garlic layer with 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper jelly. place the other brie cheese half on top of filling. spread remaining 1 tablespoon red pepper jelly on top of brie cheese; place in a round casserole dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until rind begins to soften, about 15 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.

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.

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.

tasty fried eggplant balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 ounce shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

• in a medium-size pot, place one inch of water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and eggplant. cover pot and cook 15 minutes, or until eggplant is tender. drain well.
• chop the cooked eggplant. in a large bowl, combine eggplant, onion, green pepper, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg, cheese, paprika, pepper and remaining salt. cool and chill 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
• place flour in a bowl. beat the remaining egg in a separate small bowl. drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls into the flour and coat completely. then dip the eggplant balls into the beaten egg; finally, coat the balls with the remaining bread crumbs.
• in a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and fry eggplant balls until they are heated through.

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.

Fig-proscuitto Crostini

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 24 french bread slices, 1/2 inch thick
• 2/3 cup fig jam
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
• 1/4 pound prosciutto, cut into 24 pieces
• 1 1/2 cups kraft shredded triple cheddar cheese with a touch of philadelphia
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• heat broiler.
• place bread slices in single layer on baking sheet; spread with jam.
• top with remaining ingredients.
• broil, 4 inches from heat, 3 min. or until cheese is melted.

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.

rhode island-style pizza strips aka bakery pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 pounds prepared pizza dough
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup minced pepperoni (optional)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons grated romano cheese
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 2 baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
• divide dough in half and roll or press each half out each prepared baking sheet into rectangles.
• mix crushed tomatoes, pepperoni, 1/4 cup olive oil, romano cheese, sugar, salt, garlic, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. spread half the sauce evenly over each crust, spreading it all the way to the edges. drizzle top of each pizza with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• bake in the preheated oven until the sauce looks dry at the edges, still moist in the middle, and crusts are crisp on the bottom, 15 to 20 minutes.
• let cool to room temperature on racks and cut each pizza into 8 strips about 9 inches long and 3 inches wide.

Deviled Pickled Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (16 ounce) can sliced beets, drained with liquid reserved
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup distilled vinegar
• 10 whole cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• measure 1 cup beet juice from reserved juice.
• combine 1 cup beet juice, sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, pepper, and bay leaves in a saucepan; bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
• place beets and eggs into a large bowl. pour beet juice mixture over beets and eggs. refrigerate for 3 days. drain and discard pickling liquid.
• cut each egg in half lengthwise and scoop yolks into a bowl. mix mayonnaise, relish, and mustard into egg yolks until smooth. spoon egg yolk filling back into each egg . serve beets and eggs on a platter.

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.

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.

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.

Water Chestnut Wraparounds

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1/4 cup shoyu (soy and wheat soy sauce)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained
• 10 slices bacon, cut in half

Recipe

• combine shoyu sauce and sugar. stir in water chestnuts. marinate chestnuts overnight.
• wrap bacon slice around each chestnut. fasten with a wooden pick. place on a rack in shallow baking pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30-35 minutes. serve hot.

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.

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.

no bake pizza appetizer

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup prepared spinach dip
• 1 (10 ounce) package prepared pizza crust
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 cup cooked and cubed chicken
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• spread spinach dip evenly over the pizza crust to within 1/2 inch of the edge. top with broccoli, chicken, green onions and tomato. cut into wedges to serve.

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.

no bake pizza appetizer

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup prepared spinach dip
• 1 (10 ounce) package prepared pizza crust
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 cup cooked and cubed chicken
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• spread spinach dip evenly over the pizza crust to within 1/2 inch of the edge. top with broccoli, chicken, green onions and tomato. cut into wedges to serve.

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.

superfast asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon 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 seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 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.

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.

ham roll ups i

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 2 pounds cooked ham, thinly sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese, horseradish, onion and sour cream. spread the mixture the ham slices. tightly roll the slices and secure with toothpicks.

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.

French Toast Cupcakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or more to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
• whisk flour, milk, yogurt, sugar, butter, raisins, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until a batter forms. spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes.

superfast asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon 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 seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 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.

four cheese stuffed jalapenos

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

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


• place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. bring water to a boil. add jalapeno peppers, cover, and steam until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• mix cream cheese with parmesan, cheddar, and feta cheeses, garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder in a bowl.
• arrange jalapeno peppers on prepared baking sheet. spoon cheese mixture into each pepper.
• bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 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.

Pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (14 ounce) package prebaked pizza crust (such as boboli®)
• 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast
• 3 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce
• 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
• 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• place pizza crust on the prepared baking sheet.
• mix chicken and 3 tablespoons wing sauce together in a bowl until evenly coated.
• spread 1/2 cup wing sauce on the pizza crust; top with blue cheese, chicken mixture, and celery. cover pizza with mozzarella cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until pizza is cooked through and cheese is bubbling, about 12 minutes. cool pizza about 5 minutes before cutting into squares.

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.

Super Bowl Sunday Chili Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 pound ground turkey
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mexican cheese blend

Recipe

Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• stir black beans and salsa together in a slow cooker set to low.
• break ground turkey into a skillet over medium heat; season with salt and pepper. cook and stir turkey until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. stir turkey into the black bean mixture. sprinkle cheese over the turkey and bean mixture.
• cook mixture on high for 1 hour. reduce to low setting to keep dip hot while 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.

four cheese stuffed jalapenos

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

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


• place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. bring water to a boil. add jalapeno peppers, cover, and steam until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• mix cream cheese with parmesan, cheddar, and feta cheeses, garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder in a bowl.
• arrange jalapeno peppers on prepared baking sheet. spoon cheese mixture into each pepper.
• bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 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.

Super Bowl Sunday Chili Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 pound ground turkey
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mexican cheese blend

Recipe

Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• stir black beans and salsa together in a slow cooker set to low.
• break ground turkey into a skillet over medium heat; season with salt and pepper. cook and stir turkey until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. stir turkey into the black bean mixture. sprinkle cheese over the turkey and bean mixture.
• cook mixture on high for 1 hour. reduce to low setting to keep dip hot while 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.

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.

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.

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.

Pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (14 ounce) package prebaked pizza crust (such as boboli®)
• 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast
• 3 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce
• 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
• 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• place pizza crust on the prepared baking sheet.
• mix chicken and 3 tablespoons wing sauce together in a bowl until evenly coated.
• spread 1/2 cup wing sauce on the pizza crust; top with blue cheese, chicken mixture, and celery. cover pizza with mozzarella cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until pizza is cooked through and cheese is bubbling, about 12 minutes. cool pizza about 5 minutes before cutting into squares.

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.

superfast asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon 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 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.

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.

Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 5 pounds chicken wings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• stir onion, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, butter, mustard powder, and garlic together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until hot, about 5 minutes.
• spread chicken wings in an even layer into a shallow baking dish; pour sauce over the wings.
• marinate wings in refrigerate 1 hour to overnight.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake the chicken wings, turning occasionally, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 90 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

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 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 seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

Battered Fried Vegetables

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 carrot, cut into thick strips
• 1 onion, sliced into rings
• 6 fresh mushrooms, stems removed
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced in rings

Recipe

• in a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cup flour and with a wooden spoon; let stand for at least 3 hours at room temperature.
• mix eggs and milk in a small bowl. in a separate bowl mix together 1/2 cup flour and salt and pepper.
• heat oil to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• dip each vegetable in the egg and milk mixture. next dip the vegetable into the flour and seasoning mixture, finally dip the vegetable in the and flour mixture. place the vegetables into the oil and fry until golden brown,

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.

gluten-free cheese and herb pizza crust

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup gluten-free all purpose baking flour
• 1/4 cup garbanzo bean flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup tapioca starch
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon apple vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease a 15-inch pizza pan with cooking spray.
• stir all-purpose baking flour, garbanzo bean flour, cornstarch, tapioca starch, parmesan cheese, baking powder, xanthan gum, italian seasoning, oregano, and salt together in a bowl; set aside.
• dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in lukewarm water in a small bowl. sprinkle yeast over top, and set aside until foamy, 3 to 5 minutes.
• beat egg in a separate bowl with olive oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and garlic until smooth. whisk yeast mixture into egg mixture and stir in flour mixture until no dry lumps remain. press dough into prepared pan, leaving outer edge slightly thicker than the center.
• cook in preheated oven until dough has risen and slightly firmed, 10 to 12 minutes.
• once topped with your favorite toppings, continue baking at 425 degrees f (220 degrees c) until the crust is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. remove pizza from pan and cook directly on the oven rack for 5 minutes to crisp crust, if desired.

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.

roasted brussels sprouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and yellow leaves removed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
• place trimmed brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. seal tightly, and shake to coat. pour a baking sheet, and place on center oven rack.
• roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, shaking pan every 5 to 7 minutes for even browning. reduce heat when necessary to prevent burning. brussels sprouts should be darkest brown, almost black, when done. adjust seasoning with kosher salt, if necessary. serve immediately.

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 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 seasoning.
• bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 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.

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.

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.

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.

gluten-free peanut butter cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 2 cups peanut butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 52 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheet.
• combine peanut butter, eggs, and sugar and mix until smooth. mix in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. spoon dough by tablespoons a cookie sheet.
• bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. let the cookies cool on the cookie sheets for 5 to 10 minutes before removing.

baked slow cooker chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ready Time: 10 hrs 20 mins


• wad three pieces of aluminum foil into 3 to 4 inch balls, and place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
• rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water. pat dry with paper towels. season the chicken with the salt, pepper and paprika, and place in the slow cooker on top of the crumpled aluminum foil.
• set the slow cooker to high for 1 hour, then turn down to low for about 8 to 10 hours, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.

Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten Free)

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup egg substitute
• 2 1/4 cups gluten-free baking mix
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f ( 190 degrees c). prepare a greased baking sheet.
• in a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar. gradually add replacer eggs and vanilla while mixing. sift together gluten- free flour mix, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. stir into the butter mixture until blended. finally, stir in the chocolate chips.
• using a teaspoon, drop cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. bake in preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown. let cookies cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

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.

Hummus Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
• drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. sprinkle with paprika and parsley.