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.

delicious herbed spinach and kale balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• olive oil cooking spray (such as pam®)
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 cup finely chopped onion, or more to taste
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen kale, thawed and drained
• 1 cup dry seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 pinches ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
• combine spinach, onion, 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, and eggs together in a large bowl. add kale, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, sea salt, garlic powder, thyme, sage, rosemary, oregano, and black pepper; mix thoroughly using your hands.
• form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; flip and continue baking until lightly browned, 10 to 20 more 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.

's Bruschetta Appetizer

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (4 ounce) package herb and garlic feta, crumbled
• 1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, thickly sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

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


• heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. mix in tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and garlic. cook and stir until heated and slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
• in a small bowl, blend cream cheese with herb and garlic feta.
• in a toaster or an oven heated to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), lightly toast the sourdough bread slices.
• spread toasted bread slices with the cream cheese blend. top with tomato mixture. sprinkle with desired amount of mozzarella cheese.

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).

chicken wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2/3 cup butter
• 1/4 cup dijon-style prepared mustard
• 1 1/4 cups dried bread crumbs, seasoned
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 20 chicken wings, tips discarded

Recipe

• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
• melt butter or margarine and stir in mustard. place bread crumbs in a flat dish. roll each chicken piece in the butter mixture, then coat with bread crumbs.
• place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. sprinkle with cheese and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. turn and bake 15 minutes longer, or until crispy.

Ritz Push-cart Hot Dog Bites

Ingredients

• Servings: 40
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 2 cups diced onions
• 2 teaspoons louisiana-style hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 5 cooked hot dogs, sliced into 8 pieces each
• 40 ritz crackers
• 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard

Recipe

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


• heat oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. add the diced onions; cook and stir until fluid has evaporated and onions are soft, about 8 minutes.
• stir in hot pepper sauce, sugar, and chili powder. simmer for about 2 minutes. add tomato paste and water; stir. simmer for another 5 minutes. remove from heat.
• arrange ritz crackers on a serving platter and top each cracker with a slice of cooked hot dog. spoon a small amount of the hot dog onions on top of each.
• drizzle the yellow mustard on top of the onions and serve warm.

sweet potato balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 40 ounces canned sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 pinch salt (optional)
• 3 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
• 3/4 cup real maple syrup
• 10 large marshmallows

Recipe

• drain sweet potatoes and put into large mixing bowl. mash the potatoes with butter or margarine. salt to taste.
• hand pat mixture into 3 inch diameter balls. roll in crushed corn flakes and put into 9 x 12 inch greased baking dish. pour maple syrup evenly over all balls.
• bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 40 minutes. the last fifteen minutes put a marshmallow over each ball.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

bluezy's stuffed jalapenos with bacon

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 12 slices hickory-smoked bacon, cut in half crosswise
• 12 large jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 (6 ounce) tub whipped cream cheese at room temperature
• 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• place bacon in a skillet over medium heat, working in batches, and cook until bacon is translucent and still flexible, about 2 minutes per side. set bacon aside.
• trim membranes from jalapeno pepper halves to reduce heat. rinse peppers and set aside.
• place whipped cream cheese and cheddar cheese into a bowl and mix until well blended; stir in worcestershire sauce. spoon cheese mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large tip. pipe the cheese filling generously into the pepper halves. top each filled pepper with a precooked bacon strip and arrange prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until cheese filling is bubbling and the bacon strips are lightly browned, 8 to 14 minutes. serve hot.

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.

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.

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 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.

healthier hot legs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup chili garlic sauce
• 1 (5 ounce) bottle louisiana style hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons granular sucrolose sweetener (such as splenda®)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 12 skinless chicken drumsticks

Recipe

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


• in a medium bowl, stir together the chili garlic sauce, hot sauce and sweetener. set aside.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the drumsticks, and cook until browned on the outside, turning as needed. reduce heat to medium-low, and spoon sauce over the chicken to coat. simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken has cooked through and sauce is thick and sticky, about 20 minutes.

Cheesy Breads

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch-style dressing mix
• 1 (2 ounce) can chopped black olives, drained
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 2 french baguettes, cut into 1/2 inch slices

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, blend cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, ranch-style dressing mix, black olives and green onions. increase the amount of mayonnaise as desired if the mixture seems too dry.
• spread equal amounts of the cheddar cheese mixture on french baguette slices. arrange slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. serve warm.

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.

pakistani spicy chickpeas

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 onion, chopped

Recipe

• in a large pot over low heat, warm oil and cumin; heat until cumin turns a darker shade of brown.
• add salt, chili powder and lemon and pepper seasoning; mix well. stir in tomatoes; once the juice begins to thicken add in chickpeas and mix well.
• add in lemon juice and mix well; add onions and stir until they become soft.
• remove from heat and place into a serving bowl; serve immediately.

Battered Onion Rings

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup
• 3 large onions, sliced into rings
• 1 cup oil for frying

Recipe

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


• in a shallow bowl combine flour, egg, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. gradually add , stirring, until a thick batter forms. add more or less depending on the desired consistency of the batter.
• in a heavy frying pan heat oil (adjust amount, depending on the size of your pan, so that you have a couple of inches of oil) over medium-high heat. when oil is hot, dip onions in batter and fry, turning once to brown evenly on both sides. drain on paper towels.

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.

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

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.

blue bacon stuffed mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 strips bacon
• 6 large mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 3 ounces blue cheese
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 33 mins Ready Time: 38 mins


• cook bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain on paper towels. while the bacon is cooking, remove stems from mushrooms. set caps aside, and chop stems.
• add butter to skillet with bacon grease. when melted, stir in mushroom stems, onion, and garlic. cook, stirring frequently until the onions caramelize, 15 to 20 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a small baking dish with cooking spray.
• once the onion mixture has reached a deep, rich brown color, place into a blender along with bacon, cream cheese, blue cheese, and bread crumbs. blend on low until ingredients are roughly chopped and evenly combined. stuff cheese mixture into mushroom caps and place into prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, 10 to 15 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.

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.

Bacon Olive Wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 10 slices white bread, crusts trimmed
• 1 (16 ounce) jar processed cheese sauce
• 1 (5 ounce) jar pitted green olives, chopped
• 1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half

Recipe

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


• preheat the broiler
• cut bread into thirds. spread each third with processed cheese sauce. sprinkle with olives. roll thirds jelly-roll fashion. wrap each with half a strip of bacon, securing with toothpicks. arrange wrapped bread rolls in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
• broil, checking frequently, until bacon is evenly browned and has reached desired crispness, about 5 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.

chinese scallion pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon salt, divided
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water, or as needed
• vegetable oil, or as needed, divided
• 1 bunch green onions (scallions), minced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• mix flour and 1 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl; pour in boiling water and quickly mix together until water is absorbed. work cold water, about 1 tablespoon at a time, into flour mixture just until dough forms. knead dough for 10 minutes. cover bowl with a damp cloth and let dough rest for 40 minutes.
• turn dough a lightly floured work surface; divide into 4 equal pieces.
• roll 1 piece of dough into a large thin round; brush the top with vegetable oil and sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 the green onions. pick up 1 end of the round and roll dough around green onions into a long scroll-shape. take 1 scroll end and roll dough into a disk. repeat with remaining dough, letting each disk rest for 10 minutes.
• heat about 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. place 1 disk on a floured surface and roll into a 1/2-inch thick round; cook in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. repeat with remaining disks.

Baked Walnuts

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 pound walnut halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• to the stiff egg whites add sugar, butter and walnuts. mix until nuts are well coated. spread out on a cookie sheet.
• bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring a couple of times, until browned.

blue bacon stuffed mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 strips bacon
• 6 large mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 3 ounces blue cheese
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 33 mins Ready Time: 38 mins


• cook bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain on paper towels. while the bacon is cooking, remove stems from mushrooms. set caps aside, and chop stems.
• add butter to skillet with bacon grease. when melted, stir in mushroom stems, onion, and garlic. cook, stirring frequently until the onions caramelize, 15 to 20 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a small baking dish with cooking spray.
• once the onion mixture has reached a deep, rich brown color, place into a blender along with bacon, cream cheese, blue cheese, and bread crumbs. blend on low until ingredients are roughly chopped and evenly combined. stuff cheese mixture into mushroom caps and place into prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, 10 to 15 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.

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.

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.

Bacon Roll Ups Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 (1 pound) loaf white bread, crusts trimmed
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cut each slice of white bread in half horizontally. spread with cream cheese. tightly roll each piece of bread with half a piece of bacon. the bacon should be on the outside of the bread. secure with toothpicks.
• arrange roll ups in a single layer on a medium baking dish. bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until bacon is no longer pink and bread is lightly browned. serve warm.

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.

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).

Tuscan Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped black olives
• 8 green onions, chopped
• 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Recipe

• in a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic and salt; stir and blend in artichoke hearts and olives.
• add green onions, tomatoes, parsley and chives; gently mix together.
• refrigerate for several hours or overnight to blend flavors; serve.

tribeca artichoke dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups quartered artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 white onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 pinches paprika

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, white onion, parmesan cheese, jalapeno peppers, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; spread into a baking dish. sprinkle paprika over the artichoke mixture.
• bake in preheated oven until hot and beginning to set, about 25 minutes. cool at least 15 minutes 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marinated Cauliflower

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle italian dressing
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup bacon bits
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 12 hrs 30 mins


• place cauliflower in a large bowl and cover with italian dressing. cover and refrigerate overnight.
• drain cauliflower and stir in mayonnaise, bacon bits and cheese.

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.

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.

Cheese Bourekas

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 pinch onion powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry
• 2 teaspoons water
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a baking sheet.
• beat 1 egg in a medium bowl, and mix in the cheese. season with parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
• on a lightly floured surface, cut each sheet of puff pastry into 6 equal squares to give 12 squares in total. beat the remaining egg with water in small bowl. brush edges of each square lightly with egg wash. place a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each square. fold pastry over the filling, and seal edges with a fork. transfer to the prepared baking sheet, brush with remaining egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until golden brown. serve immediately.

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.

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.

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).

sweet and savory bacon wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 (1 pound) loaf sliced white bread
• 1 pound maple-flavored bacon, strips cut in half crosswise
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). line a baking sheet with foil, and place a baking rack on the foil-lined sheet.
• in a bowl, mix together the condensed milk and mustard until thoroughly combined. cut the crusts off the bread and discard crusts or save for another use. roll a slice of bread out flat with a rolling pin. place 2 pieces of bacon down a work surface, side by side, and lay the bread slice on top of the bacon. spread about 1 tablespoon of the milk-mustard mixture over the bread. sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese in a line down the center of the bread.
• roll the bacon and bread into a firm roll, working from the short ends of the bacon so they wrap horizontally around the roll. secure the roll with a toothpick. repeat for remaining ingredients. place the bacon rolls the baking rack over the pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crisp and brown, about 20 minutes, turning the rolls over once or twice during baking to crisp the bacon uniformly.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Chicken Livers With Bacon

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 pound fresh chicken livers
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices bacon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• rinse livers, pat dry and place in a resealable plastic bag. in a small bowl mix the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper and add mixture to chicken livers. seal bag and shake bag to coat. set aside.
• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. remove bacon, leaving bacon fat in skillet, and set aside.
• cook coated chicken livers in bacon fat covered over medium high heat until almost done, about 17 to 20 minutes. add bacon strips and cook together until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

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.

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.