exquisite pizza sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
• sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Tortilla Rollups Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and green chile peppers.
• spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on the tortillas. roll up each tortilla individually. slice rolled tortillas into bite sized pieces. dip the pieces in salsa and enjoy!

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.

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.

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.

dila's chicken-stuffed peppers

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, diced
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 4 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
• 1/2 cup sour cream, divided

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• mix cilantro, diced chicken, mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese in a bowl; fill pepper halves with chicken mixture. sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over peppers and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. top each pepper with 1 tablespoon sour cream before serving.

braised balsamic chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic salt and pepper.
• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken breasts until chicken is browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. add onion; cook and stir until onion is browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
• pour diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken; season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 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.

black olive and rosemary focaccia

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• focaccia dough
• 1 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope rapid rise yeast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
• 2 3/4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives
• topping
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• stir together the water, sugar, and yeast until dissolved, allow to stand for 5 minutes. stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup rosemary, flour, and salt until a dough forms. turn a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. gently knead in the black olives during the last few minutes of kneading. place into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease a baking sheet, or sprinkle liberally with corn meal.
• deflate dough, and press into prepared baking sheet. brush dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil. toss sliced tomatoes, and garlic with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. season with 2 tablespoons minced rosemary, salt, and pepper. arrange the tomato slices over the dough in an even layer. sprinkle with grated cheese.
• bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden brown; 15 to 20 minutes. cut into squares and serve immediately.

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 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.

Maple Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound salmon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
• place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

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.

Simple Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

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


• cut lemon in half, and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon on chicken. season with salt to taste. let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.
• when oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. as you saute chicken, add juice from other 1/2 lemon, pepper to taste, and oregano. saute for 5 to 10 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. serve with parsley for garnish.

Ants On A Log

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 5 stalks celery
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup raisins

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• cut the celery stalks in half. spread with peanut butter. sprinkle with raisins.

Bacon Wrapped Pretzels

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 cup brown sugar, or more to taste
• 3 tablespoons red chili powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 1 (12 ounce) package thinly sliced bacon
• 1 (15 ounce) package short pretzel rods

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire rack.
• mix brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. dredge both sides of each bacon slice in the brown sugar mixture. wrap a coated bacon slice around each pretzel rod, leaving a small space at the bottom of pretzel uncovered for easy handling. arrange wrapped pretzels on the wire rack atop the baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.

Blueberry And Banana Steel Cut Oats

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups almond milk
• 2 cups blueberries
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• stir water, almond milk, blueberries, bananas, oats, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together in the crock of a slow cooker.
• cook on low for 5 to 8 hours.

Simple Whole Wheat Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/3 cup honey
• 5 cups bread flour
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
• mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. this may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. cover with a dishtowel. let rise in a warm place until doubled.
• punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. cool completely

Simple Whole Wheat Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/3 cup honey
• 5 cups bread flour
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
• mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. this may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. cover with a dishtowel. let rise in a warm place until doubled.
• punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. cool completely

Simple Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

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


• cut lemon in half, and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon on chicken. season with salt to taste. let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.
• when oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. as you saute chicken, add juice from other 1/2 lemon, pepper to taste, and oregano. saute for 5 to 10 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. serve with parsley for garnish.

Bacon Wrapped Pretzels

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 cup brown sugar, or more to taste
• 3 tablespoons red chili powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 1 (12 ounce) package thinly sliced bacon
• 1 (15 ounce) package short pretzel rods

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire rack.
• mix brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. dredge both sides of each bacon slice in the brown sugar mixture. wrap a coated bacon slice around each pretzel rod, leaving a small space at the bottom of pretzel uncovered for easy handling. arrange wrapped pretzels on the wire rack atop the baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 15 to 20 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.

exquisite pizza sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
• sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

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 white half. place eggs 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.

bhel puri

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup grated fresh coconut
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green chile pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 cups puffed rice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• mix onion, grated coconut, green chile pepper, cilantro, lemon juice, coconut oil, ginger, and salt together in a bowl; stir in water until well incorporated. fold puffed rice into onion-coconut mixture until coated.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

braised balsamic chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic salt and pepper.
• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken breasts until chicken is browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. add onion; cook and stir until onion is browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
• pour diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken; season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

Simple Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

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


• cut lemon in half, and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon on chicken. season with salt to taste. let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.
• when oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. as you saute chicken, add juice from other 1/2 lemon, pepper to taste, and oregano. saute for 5 to 10 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. serve with parsley for garnish.

Maple Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound salmon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
• place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

Blueberry And Banana Steel Cut Oats

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups almond milk
• 2 cups blueberries
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• stir water, almond milk, blueberries, bananas, oats, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together in the crock of a slow cooker.
• cook on low for 5 to 8 hours.

butternut squash patties

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 small butternut squash, halved and seeded
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place butternut squash, cut-side up, in a 9x13-inch baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
• bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 45 minutes. cool slightly. scoop flesh from butternut squash and transfer to a bowl; mash.
• cook and stir pine nuts in a dry, heavy skillet over medium heat until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
• stir pine nuts, rice, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, basil, egg, ginger root, garlic, salt, and black pepper into mashed butternut squash until evenly combined; shape into patties.
• heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat; cook patties, working in batches, until crispy and browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

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.

Bacon-cheddar Pinwheels

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 (8 ounce) can pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or pillsbury® crescent recipe creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
• 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
• 1/4 cup cooked real bacon pieces
• 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat oven to 350 degrees f. if using crescent rolls: unroll dough; separate into 2 long rectangles. press each into 12x4-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. if using dough sheet: unroll dough; cut lengthwise into 2 long rectangles. press each into 12x4-inch rectangle.
• spread dressing over each rectangle to edges. sprinkle each with bacon, cheddar cheese and onions. starting with one short side, roll up each rectangle; press edge to seal. with serrated knife, cut each roll into 8 slices; place cut side down on ungreased cookie sheet.
• bake 12 to 17 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown. immediately remove from cookie sheet. 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.

tomato and bacon jam

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/2 pound smoked bacon
• 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 yellow sweet onion, finely diced
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons apple vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco®) (optional)

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 2 hrs 5 mins


• cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on paper towels. crumble bacon when cool.
• stir tomatoes, sweet onion, sugar, apple vinegar, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce together in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. stir in crumbled bacon and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the spread is very thick, about 1 hour. adjust salt and black pepper.
• cool and spoon into a 1-pint glass jar with a lid; keeps refrigerated for 1 week or frozen for 2 months. if freezing, put spread into small jars and let jars thaw in refrigerator overnight before using.

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.

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.

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.

endive pear salad bites with maple vinaigrette

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 1 head belgian endive separated into leaves
• 1 bartlett pear, cored and diced
• 1/4 cup candied walnuts
• 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 green onion, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• combine the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, and mustard together in a blender; blend until smooth.
• arrange the endive on a serving platter with the rounded side down so that the leaves act as little bowls. fill the endive with the diced pear, walnuts, and gorgonzola cheese. be careful to not overfill if you want to pass these. carefully drizzle the dressing over the filling. season with salt and pepper. garnish with green onion to serve.

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.

French Toast Cupcakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/2 cup white 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, white 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.

baked stuffed shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 40 unsalted soda crackers, crushed
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup dry white
• 16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix crushed crackers, bread crumbs and garlic powder. in a small bowl, blend butter and worcestershire sauce. mix blended butter, pepper and parmesan cheese into the cracker mixture. stir in white , using only enough to hold together the mixture.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• butterfly the shrimp using a sharp knife, and arrange back side up in a large baking dish. stuff shrimp with heaping tablespoons of the cracker mixture.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until cracker mixture is lightly browned, shrimp are opaque, and the tails have curled.

Lumpia

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup green beans, french cut
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 (10 ounce) can bamboo shoots, julienned
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and julienned
• 1/2 cup jicama, peeled and julienned
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

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


• in a wok or skillet, saute the garlic and onions in hot oil until the onions are translucent. add the pepper and soy sauce and saute further.
• drain the excess oil, add the water and bring to a boil. add the carrots and simmer for 5 minutes. add the green beans, celery, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and jicama. simmer for another 5 minutes. remove the pan from heat and add the bean sprouts. cool to room temperature.
• place three heaping tablespoons of the filling diagonally near one corner of each wrapper, leaving a 1 1/2 inch space at both ends. fold the side along the length of the filling over the filling, tuck in both ends, and roll neatly. keep the roll tight as you assemble. moisten the other side of the wrapper with water to seal the edge. cover the rolls with plastic wrap to retain moisture.
• heat a wok over medium heat, add oil to 1/2 inch depth, and heat for 5 minutes. place 3 or 4 egg rolls in the oil, gently. fry the rolls until all sides are golden brown. drain on paper towels. serve immediately

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.

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.

Grilled Bacon-wrapped Olives

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 30 pitted green olives
• 10 slices bacon, cut into thirds

Recipe

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


• wrap each olive with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
• preheat a grill for medium heat. when hot, lightly oil the grate.
• grill the olives until the bacon has crisped, about 10 minutes. turn frequently and keep a spray bottle handy in case of flare-ups from the bacon grease. remove to a paper towel lined plate to absorb any excess grease.

Salami And Tomato Folds

Ingredients

• Servings: 22
• 22 thin slices salami
• 1/2 cup herb and garlic-flavored cream cheese
• 22 grape tomatoes
• 22 toothpicks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• spread each salami slice with a thin layer of cream cheese; fold each salami slice in half over cream cheese layer. place 1 tomato in the center of each salami half; roll salami around the tomato overlapping the two edges; secure edges to tomato with a toothpick.

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.

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.

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.

Chia Gel

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup chia seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• mix the chia seeds and water in a small, sealable jar. shake for 15 seconds and rest 1 minute. shake another 15 seconds and refrigerate until gelatinous, about 10 minutes.

black olive and rosemary focaccia

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• focaccia dough
• 1 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope rapid rise yeast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
• 2 3/4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives
• topping
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• stir together the water, sugar, and yeast until dissolved, allow to stand for 5 minutes. stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup rosemary, flour, and salt until a dough forms. turn a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. gently knead in the black olives during the last few minutes of kneading. place into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease a baking sheet, or sprinkle liberally with corn meal.
• deflate dough, and press into prepared baking sheet. brush dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil. toss sliced tomatoes, and garlic with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. season with 2 tablespoons minced rosemary, salt, and pepper. arrange the tomato slices over the dough in an even layer. sprinkle with grated cheese.
• bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden brown; 15 to 20 minutes. cut into squares and serve immediately.

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.

Bacon Wrapped Hotdogs

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 10 hot dogs, cut into thirds
• 15 slices bacon, cut in half
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ready Time: 6 hrs 10 mins


• wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around each piece of hot dog. secure the bacon with a toothpick.
• place hot dogs into a slow cooker on low heat. pour brown sugar over hot dogs, let cook for 5 to 6 hours; until the bacon is cooked.

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.

Chopped Chicken Liver A La Jennie Grossinger

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons rendered chicken fat
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 pound chicken livers, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons rendered chicken fat
• 3 hard-cooked egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

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


• heat 2 tablespoons chicken fat in a large skillet over medium-low heat and cook onions, stirring often, until browned, about 20 minutes. transfer onions to a food processor, leaving fat in the skillet. cook chicken livers in hot skillet until firm, lighter in color, and no longer red in the centers, about 10 minutes.
• place livers into food processor with onions and add 2 more tablespoons chicken fat, egg yolks, salt, and black pepper. process until smooth, 1 to 2 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.

Mashed Potato Stuffed Cannoli

Ingredients

• Servings: 25
• for the parmesan cannoli:
• 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
• for the filling:
• 1 (4 ounce) package idahoan® roasted garlic flavored mashed potatoes, prepared
• 2 tablespoons green onion, washed and chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon italian parsley, chopped

Recipe

• for the parmesan cannoli: in a non stick skillet on medium high heat, scatter shredded parmesan in a 3 to 4 inch diameter, keeping the cheese loose to create a lacy effect.
• cook until golden brown on one side and gently flip over to brown on the other side - about 1-2 minutes per side.
• using a wooden spoon handle, quickly and carefully wrap the each warm cannoli around the handle to form a cylinder. gently slide off and set aside. repeat to make approximately 25 cannoli.
• for the filling: stir the green onion and parsley into the prepared roasted garlic mashed potatoes. cover and cool slightly.
• when potatoes are cool enough to handle, but still warm, put them in a pastry bag and carefully fill the parmesan cannoli tubes with the mashed potatoes.
• serve immediately.

grilled feta tomatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 small tomatoes
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (4 ounce) package garlic and herb feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

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


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• slice off the top of each tomato. use a spoon to hollow out the inside. sprinkle the cavities with pepper. rub the olive oil the outside of the tomatoes, coating well. fill each tomato evenly with the feta cheese.
• place tomatoes on preheated grill. cook until tomatoes are soft and wrinkled, and cheese is hot, about 15 minutes.

valencian savory empanadas

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 small tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 4 ounces diced cooked ham
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough

Recipe

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


• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the onions, and saute until tender. pour in the tomatoes, and cook for a minute, then stir in the ham and heat through. remove from the heat, and mix in the eggs and parsley. allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
• preheat the oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). unroll the can of pizza dough on a clean surface, and stretch or roll into a 14x10 inch rectangle. cut into twelve 3 inch squares.
• place equal amounts of the filling into the centers of the squares. brush the edges lightly with water. fold in halves to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal. place on a greased cookie sheet and prick with a fork.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. let stand 5 minutes 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.

Caesar Salad Pinwheels

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and finely chopped
• 1 (11 ounce) package dole® ultimate caesar kit
• 3 sheets (9 x 11-inch) lavash bread

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• combine cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and herb-seasoning from salad kit in medium bowl; blend well.
• lightly crush garlic croutons from kit.
• combine romaine, cheese and crushed croutons from kit in large bowl. toss with caesar dressing.
• on each roll, spread cream cheese mixture over lavash bread; cover with a thin layer of salad mixture. roll up from narrow side. (for flour tortillas, fold in sides before rolling up). secure each roll with 5 to 6 wooden picks. slice rolls between wooden picks to form pinwheel appetizers.

Grandma's Stuffed Celery

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 bunch celery - large stalks washed, trimmed, and cut into 3 sections
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese at room temperature
• 3/4 cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 pinch salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• thoroughly dry each piece of celery with paper towels. mix the cream cheese, olives, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. using a knife, spread a generous amount of cream cheese filling down the center indentation of each celery piece. serve immediately or refrigerate.

Pear And Brie Quesadillas

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 ounces brie cheese, sliced
• 1/2 pear, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 16 mins


• place slices of brie cheese over a tortilla. layer the cheese with pear slices. sprinkle with nutmeg and salt as desired. top with the second tortilla.
• spray a skillet with cooking spray. place the quesadilla in the skillet over medium heat, and cook until golden brown and brie melts, about 3 minutes on each side. cut into four or eight triangles, and 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.

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates
• 10 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
• 1 pound sliced bacon, quartered

Recipe

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


• preheat the broiler.
• slice open dates, and stuff each with a cube of cheddar cheese. wrap each date with a quarter of a bacon slice, and secure bacon with toothpicks.
• arrange wrapped dates on a medium baking sheet, and broil 15 minutes in the preheated oven, turning once, until bacon is evenly browned.