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.

Sauteed Apples

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 large tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

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


• in a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. cook, stirring constantly, until apples are almost tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
• dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove from heat and serve warm.

Sarah's Applesauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup white 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

sourdough cheese bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (1 1/2) pound round loaf sourdough bread
• 1 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as spice islands® beau monde seasoning)
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 pound swiss cheese, sliced

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• cut a checkerboard pattern into the sourdough bread round by cutting 5 or more slices about 1 inch apart into the sourdough bread round with a serrated knife, taking care not to cut all the way through the loaf. rotate the bread a quarter turn, and cut 5 or more slices going the other way, to finish the checkerboard pattern. the slices will still be attached at the bottom.
• melt the butter over low heat in a saucepan, and stir in the mustard, lemon juice, poppy seeds, seasoned salt, and onion until the mixture is well combined. place the bread loaf the prepared baking sheet, and carefully pour the butter mixture all over the bread, including in the cracks between squares, letting the butter mixture soak into the bread. stuff slices of swiss cheese into the spaces between the bread squares.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the loaf is browned, about 30 minutes. to serve, let guests pull the bread apart into individual squares.

Easy Salmon Patties

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (15 ounce) can salmon, drained and liquid reserved
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups shortening, or more as needed
• 1/4 cup cornmeal, or as needed

Recipe

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


• mix salmon, onion, and egg together in a bowl; stir in flour. stir baking powder and 2 tablespoons reserved salmon liquid together in a separate bowl; stir into salmon mixture until mixture holds together when shaped. add more flour if mixture is too soft. add more reserved salmon liquid if mixture is too firm. shape salmon mixture into small patties.
• heat shortening in a skillet over medium heat.
• spread cornmeal into a shallow bowl and press patties into cornmeal until evenly coated on both sides.
• fry patties in the hot shortening until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. transfer patties to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.

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.

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.

Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form; set aside.
• in a large bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, salt and vanilla. beat until smooth, then fold in whipped cream.

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.

Yummy Apple And Pumpkin Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 (8 ounce) containers mascarpone cheese
• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 apples, peeled and mashed
• 1 teaspoon frozen orange juice concentrate

Recipe

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


• mix mascarpone cheese, pumpkin puree, and cinnamon together in a bowl; add mashed apples and orange juice concentrate and stir until smooth. refrigerate dip until chilled, about 1 hour.

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.

Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form; set aside.
• in a large bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, salt and vanilla. beat until smooth, then fold in whipped cream.

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.

Deep-fried Salt And Pepper Shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound large shrimp in shells, peeled and deveined
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt (such as diamond crystal®)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chinese 5-spice powder
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

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


• cut off feathery legs and hard pointed area right above the tail of each shrimp. rinse shrimp and dry thoroughly.
• combine salt, pepper, and 5-spice powder in a small bowl.
• heat oil in wok or a heavy pot over high heat until your deep fry thermometer reaches 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• cook shrimp, about 5 per batch, in the hot oil until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, about 1 minute. remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. return oil temperature to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c) before each new batch.
• discard the oil in the wok and heat wok over medium-high heat; add deep-fried shrimp and spice mix and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

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.