playgroup granola bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• in a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. mix well using your hands. pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
• bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs


• in a large glass bowl, mix the vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. whisk in the olive oil. place chicken in the mixture. cover, and marinate 8 hours, or overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. place chicken on the prepared grill, and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, until juices run clear. discard marinade.

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs


• in a large glass bowl, mix the vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. whisk in the olive oil. place chicken in the mixture. cover, and marinate 8 hours, or overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. place chicken on the prepared grill, and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, until juices run clear. discard marinade.

amazing whole wheat pizza crust

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• in a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
• stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. tip dough out a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• when the dough is doubled, tip the dough out a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. form into a tight ball. let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.
• preheat the oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust. when the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. top pizza with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.
• bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and cheese is melted on the top.

Orange Roasted Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 oranges, sliced into rounds
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a small bowl or cup, stir together the lemon pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley. place the slices from one of the oranges in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. place a layer of onion slices over the orange. drizzle with a little bit of olive oil, and sprinkle with half of the herb mixture.
• place the dish in the preheated oven, and roast for about 25 minutes, or until the onions are browned and tender. remove the dish from the oven, and increase the temperature to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• push the onion and orange slices to the outer edge of the baking dish, and place the salmon fillets in the center. season with the remaining half of the herb mixture. whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl. pour evenly over the salmon.
• bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the salmon is opaque in the center. remove fillets to a serving dish, and discard the roasted orange. garnish fillets with roasted onions and fresh orange slices.

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. in a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. mix well. pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. in a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. mix well. pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. in a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. mix well. pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Veggie Ranch Pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 unbaked pizza crust
• 1 1/2 cups ranch-style salad dressing
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped cauliflower
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place pizza crust on a pizza pan or baking sheet, and spread dressing evenly over the top. sprinkle with cheddar cheese, followed by carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, onion, red pepper, and mushrooms. top with mozzarella cheese.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender, and cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Mimi's Giant Whole-wheat Banana-strawberry Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 12 large muffin cups, or line with paper liners.
• in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, oil, brown sugar, vanilla and bananas. combine the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into the banana mixture until moistened. stir in the strawberries until evenly distributed. spoon batter into muffin cups until completely filled.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops of the muffins spring back when pressed lightly. cool before removing from the muffin tins.

Apple Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 frozen bananas, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 gala apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender combine frozen banana, orange juice, apple and milk. blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.

buffalo chicken strips ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2/3 cup plain non-fat yogurt
• 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

Recipe

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


• to make dip: in a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise and bleu cheese. stir in green onion and pepper; cover and refrigerate.
• to make strips: heat oil in a large skillet. season chicken with salt and sautee over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes. remove skillet from heat. add butter and hot pepper sauce to skillet and swirl until the butter melts and the sauce coats the chicken.
• serve hot chicken with refrigerated dip mix.

playgroup granola bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• in a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. mix well using your hands. pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
• bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.

Orange Roasted Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 oranges, sliced into rounds
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a small bowl or cup, stir together the lemon pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley. place the slices from one of the oranges in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. place a layer of onion slices over the orange. drizzle with a little bit of olive oil, and sprinkle with half of the herb mixture.
• place the dish in the preheated oven, and roast for about 25 minutes, or until the onions are browned and tender. remove the dish from the oven, and increase the temperature to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• push the onion and orange slices to the outer edge of the baking dish, and place the salmon fillets in the center. season with the remaining half of the herb mixture. whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl. pour evenly over the salmon.
• bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the salmon is opaque in the center. remove fillets to a serving dish, and discard the roasted orange. garnish fillets with roasted onions and fresh orange slices.

elegant penne with asparagus and shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup white
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 10 spears asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 18 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

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


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add penne and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
• meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. pour in the white , and simmer for 2 minutes. stir in the red pepper flakes, butter, and asparagus; cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 3 minutes. add the shrimp and lemon juice, continue cooking until the shrimp have turned pink and are no longer translucent in the center. season to taste with salt and pepper.
• toss the cooked penne pasta with the shrimp and asparagus mixture. sprinkle with parsley and parmesan cheese to garnish.

chicken a la orange

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups orange juice
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Recipe

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


• in a skillet, brown chicken breasts in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. cook till juices run clear.
• add orange juice to the pan. when juice just begins to bubble around the edges of the pan, add corn starch dissolved in hot water. mix ginger and honey together in a cup, and add to orange juice. cook until sauce is thick and slightly browned. serve.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. in a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. mix well. pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. in a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. mix well. pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs


• in a large glass bowl, mix the vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. whisk in the olive oil. place chicken in the mixture. cover, and marinate 8 hours, or overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. place chicken on the prepared grill, and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, until juices run clear. discard marinade.

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs


• in a large glass bowl, mix the vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. whisk in the olive oil. place chicken in the mixture. cover, and marinate 8 hours, or overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. place chicken on the prepared grill, and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, until juices run clear. discard marinade.

Orange Roasted Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 oranges, sliced into rounds
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a small bowl or cup, stir together the lemon pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley. place the slices from one of the oranges in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. place a layer of onion slices over the orange. drizzle with a little bit of olive oil, and sprinkle with half of the herb mixture.
• place the dish in the preheated oven, and roast for about 25 minutes, or until the onions are browned and tender. remove the dish from the oven, and increase the temperature to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• push the onion and orange slices to the outer edge of the baking dish, and place the salmon fillets in the center. season with the remaining half of the herb mixture. whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl. pour evenly over the salmon.
• bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the salmon is opaque in the center. remove fillets to a serving dish, and discard the roasted orange. garnish fillets with roasted onions and fresh orange slices.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Super-healthy Rice Cooker Barley

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup hulled barley
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped mixed peppers
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• combine chicken broth, diced tomatoes, barley, onion, peppers, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a rice cooker.
• cook according to rice cooker directions for 30 minutes, stir, and continue coking until barley is tender, about 30 minutes more.

Mimi's Giant Whole-wheat Banana-strawberry Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 12 large muffin cups, or line with paper liners.
• in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, oil, brown sugar, vanilla and bananas. combine the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into the banana mixture until moistened. stir in the strawberries until evenly distributed. spoon batter into muffin cups until completely filled.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops of the muffins spring back when pressed lightly. cool before removing from the muffin tins.

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. in a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. mix well. pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

amazing whole wheat pizza crust

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• in a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
• stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. tip dough out a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• when the dough is doubled, tip the dough out a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. form into a tight ball. let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.
• preheat the oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust. when the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. top pizza with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.
• bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and cheese is melted on the top.

Healthy Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/3 cup plain fat-free greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon slivered almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• blend almond milk, banana, strawberries, yogurt, oats, and almonds together in a nutribullet® or blender until smooth.

Apple Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 frozen bananas, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 gala apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender combine frozen banana, orange juice, apple and milk. blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.

playgroup granola bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• in a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. mix well using your hands. pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
• bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.

Steamed Zucchini

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 zucchini
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

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


• bring a large pot of water to a boil. trim ends from zucchini. cut each one in half, then cut each half lengthwise into quarters.
• place zucchini and garlic into a steamer basket, then place the steamer basket into the pot. steam for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the zucchini are tender.
• transfer zucchini to a large bowl. mash the garlic and put it in the bowl with the zucchini. drizzle the olive oil into the bowl and toss until the vegetables are coated with oil and garlic.

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs


• in a large glass bowl, mix the vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. whisk in the olive oil. place chicken in the mixture. cover, and marinate 8 hours, or overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. place chicken on the prepared grill, and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, until juices run clear. discard marinade.

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. in a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. mix well. pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Tuna-artichoke Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (6 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• mix artichoke hearts, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper together in a bowl; add spinach, tuna, and red bell pepper and toss.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs


• in a large glass bowl, mix the vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. whisk in the olive oil. place chicken in the mixture. cover, and marinate 8 hours, or overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. place chicken on the prepared grill, and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, until juices run clear. discard marinade.

playgroup granola bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• in a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. mix well using your hands. pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
• bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. in a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. mix well. pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Brown Rice Breakfast Porridge

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons dried blueberries
• 1 dash cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• combine the cooked brown rice, milk, blueberries, cinnamon, and honey in a small saucepan. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
• beat the egg in a small bowl. temper the egg by whisking in some of the hot rice, a tablespoon at a time until you have incorporated about 6 tablespoons. stir the egg into the rice along with the vanilla and butter, and continue cooking over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to thicken.

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. in a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. mix well. pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Chicken Kisses

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 potato, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Recipe

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


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium high to high heat and lightly oil grate.
• take two pieces of aluminum foil about 12 to 15 inches each and lay them down in a cross pattern, one over the other. place the chicken breast, onion, potato, green bell pepper and barbecue sauce in the center of the foil. bring up all eight corners of the foil and twist the top together to resemble a "kiss".
• grill each package over medium high heat for 30 minutes, or until internal chicken temperature reaches 180 degrees f (80 degrees c).

amazing whole wheat pizza crust

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• in a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
• stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. tip dough out a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• when the dough is doubled, tip the dough out a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. form into a tight ball. let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.
• preheat the oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust. when the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. top pizza with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.
• bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and cheese is melted on the top.

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 (6.75 ounce) package dried rice noodles
• 8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter)
• 8 fresh mint leaves
• 8 cooked medium shrimp, sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce, or to taste
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves

Recipe

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


• place the rice noodles in a large bowl of hot water until cooked, about 15 minutes. drain and rinse with cold water. fill a large bowl with hot water, and soak the rice wrapper sheets one at a time until softened, but still rather firm; about 20 seconds. place the sheets on a large dish cloth, separate from each other. place a mint leaf into the center of each wrapper. place two shrimp halves over the mint leaf, top with a small handful of the noodles, and 5 to 6 bean sprouts. season to taste with fish sauce, and garnish with cilantro leaves.
• roll them, burrito style, by folding the bottom of the wrapper over the filling in the center. fold in the left and right sides, then roll the entire thing away from you tightly.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

healthier (but still) the best rolled sugar cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 1 cup granular sucralose sweetener (such as splenda®)
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 28 mins


• cream together butter, sweetener, and sugar in a large bowl, until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla extract. stir in flour and baking powder. cover and chill dough for at least one hour or overnight.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• roll out dough on floured surface 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
• bake in preheated oven until golden, about 6 to 8 minutes. cool completely.

extreme banana nut bread 'ebnb'

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups mashed overripe bananas
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
• sift the flour, salt and baking soda into a large bowl. in a separate bowl, mix together the butter or margarine and sugar until smooth. stir in the bananas, eggs, and walnuts until well blended. pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, and stir just until blended. divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.
• bake for 60 to 70 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean. let the loaves cool in the pans for at least 5 minutes, then turn out a cooling rack, and cool completely. wrap in aluminum foil to keep in the moisture. ideally, refrigerate the loaves for 2 hours or more before serving.

Mimi's Giant Whole-wheat Banana-strawberry Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 12 large muffin cups, or line with paper liners.
• in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, oil, brown sugar, vanilla and bananas. combine the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into the banana mixture until moistened. stir in the strawberries until evenly distributed. spoon batter into muffin cups until completely filled.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops of the muffins spring back when pressed lightly. cool before removing from the muffin tins.

Orange Roasted Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 oranges, sliced into rounds
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a small bowl or cup, stir together the lemon pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley. place the slices from one of the oranges in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. place a layer of onion slices over the orange. drizzle with a little bit of olive oil, and sprinkle with half of the herb mixture.
• place the dish in the preheated oven, and roast for about 25 minutes, or until the onions are browned and tender. remove the dish from the oven, and increase the temperature to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• push the onion and orange slices to the outer edge of the baking dish, and place the salmon fillets in the center. season with the remaining half of the herb mixture. whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl. pour evenly over the salmon.
• bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the salmon is opaque in the center. remove fillets to a serving dish, and discard the roasted orange. garnish fillets with roasted onions and fresh orange slices.

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. in a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. mix well. pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

playgroup granola bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• in a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. mix well using your hands. pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
• bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.

Apple Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 frozen bananas, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 gala apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender combine frozen banana, orange juice, apple and milk. blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.

amazing whole wheat pizza crust

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• in a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
• stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. tip dough out a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• when the dough is doubled, tip the dough out a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. form into a tight ball. let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.
• preheat the oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust. when the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. top pizza with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.
• bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and cheese is melted on the top.

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. in a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. mix well. pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs


• in a large glass bowl, mix the vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. whisk in the olive oil. place chicken in the mixture. cover, and marinate 8 hours, or overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. place chicken on the prepared grill, and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, until juices run clear. discard marinade.

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs


• in a large glass bowl, mix the vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. whisk in the olive oil. place chicken in the mixture. cover, and marinate 8 hours, or overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. place chicken on the prepared grill, and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, until juices run clear. discard marinade.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. in a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. mix well. pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs


• in a large glass bowl, mix the vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. whisk in the olive oil. place chicken in the mixture. cover, and marinate 8 hours, or overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. place chicken on the prepared grill, and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, until juices run clear. discard marinade.

Mimi's Giant Whole-wheat Banana-strawberry Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 12 large muffin cups, or line with paper liners.
• in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, oil, brown sugar, vanilla and bananas. combine the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into the banana mixture until moistened. stir in the strawberries until evenly distributed. spoon batter into muffin cups until completely filled.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops of the muffins spring back when pressed lightly. cool before removing from the muffin tins.

Orange Roasted Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 oranges, sliced into rounds
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a small bowl or cup, stir together the lemon pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley. place the slices from one of the oranges in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. place a layer of onion slices over the orange. drizzle with a little bit of olive oil, and sprinkle with half of the herb mixture.
• place the dish in the preheated oven, and roast for about 25 minutes, or until the onions are browned and tender. remove the dish from the oven, and increase the temperature to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• push the onion and orange slices to the outer edge of the baking dish, and place the salmon fillets in the center. season with the remaining half of the herb mixture. whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl. pour evenly over the salmon.
• bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the salmon is opaque in the center. remove fillets to a serving dish, and discard the roasted orange. garnish fillets with roasted onions and fresh orange slices.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

playgroup granola bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• in a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. mix well using your hands. pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
• bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.

Apple Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 frozen bananas, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 gala apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender combine frozen banana, orange juice, apple and milk. blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.

whole wheat zucchini bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease three 8x4 inch loaf pans and set aside.
• in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, brown sugar, oil and vanilla. combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the wet ingredients until moistened. gently stir in the zucchini and walnuts until evenly distributed. divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
• bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the crown comes out clean. cool in the pan until cool enough to touch, then turn out a wire rack to cool completely. wrap in plastic wrap or store in a plastic bag when cool.

lemon pepper chicken i

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, divided
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Recipe

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


• melt butter in a small skillet. pepper the skillet with 1/2 tablespoon of the pepper, then lay the chicken breast the pepper. squeeze fresh lemon juice the chicken, then season with the remaining pepper.
• saute chicken breast for about 5 to 7 minutes, then turn to the other side, squeeze lemon juice the other side and saute for another 5 to 7 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear).

low-fat blueberry bran muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup blueberries

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease muffin cups or use paper muffin liners. mix together wheat bran and milk, and let stand for 10 minutes.
• in a large bowl, mix together applesauce, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. beat in bran mixture. sift together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. stir into bran mixture until just blended. fold in blueberries. scoop into muffin cups.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tops spring back when lightly tapped.