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Monday, August 31, 2015

Yummy Bran Muffins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups bran cereal (such as kellogg's® all-bran®)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup raisins (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • stir milk and lemon juice together in a bowl; let sit until milk curdles slightly, about 5 minutes. pour bran cereal into milk mixture and let cereal soften, about 5 minutes more.
  • sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cloves together in a bowl. beat brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract together in another bowl. stir egg mixture into flour mixture until batter is just-combined.
  • stir bran cereal mixture into batter; fold in raisins. spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • bake in the preheated oven until browned and set, 16 to 18 minutes.

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.

vegetable and tofu stir-fry

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, finely chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package tofu, drained and cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 cup baby corn, drained and cut into pieces
  • 1 small head bok choy, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups bean sprouts
  • 1 cup bamboo shoots, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced diagonally

Recipe

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

  • in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. stir in onions and cook for one minute. stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds. stir in tofu, and cook until golden brown
  • stir in carrots, bell pepper and baby corn, cooking for 2 minutes. stir in bok choy, mushrooms, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and crushed red pepper, and heat through. remove from heat.
  • in a small saucepan, combine water, rice vinegar, honey, and soy sauce, and bring to a simmer. cook for two minutes, then stir in cornstarch and water mixture. simmer until sauce thickens. pour sauce over vegetables and tofu. garnish with scallions.

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.

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.

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Dora's Dandelions

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound bacon, diced
  • 1 pound torn dandelion greens
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Recipe

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

  • bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. drain, toss with butter, and season with salt and pepper.
  • place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. set aside the pan with the bacon grease.
  • in a large bowl gently toss together the dandelion greens and onion.
  • in a small bowl, whisk together the egg, vinegar, and sugar. season with salt and pepper. stir the egg mixture into the skillet with the warm bacon grease. mix in the diced bacon and flour, and whisk for about 1 minute, until thickened to the consistency of salad dressing. pour at once over the dandelions and toss to coat. serve the greens over the potatoes.

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.

Steamed Walleye (pickerel) On The Grill

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 8 (4 ounce) fillets walleye
  • 1/4 cup clarified butter
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion, sliced into rings

Recipe

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

  • preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • place 2 fillets onto the center of a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. drizzle with butter and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and place some of the onion rings over top. bring the sides of the aluminum foil over the fish and fold several times. roll up the ends, making the pouch airtight. repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • place the pouches onto the grill, and cook until the fish is no longer opaque in the center, and flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
  • 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
  • 8 ounces raspberries
  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons 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, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, 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.

Amazing Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon 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 onto 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 onto 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.

Easy Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup fat free italian-style dressing
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 zucchini

Recipe

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

  • place washed chicken breasts in large sealable bag. add 1 cup fat-free italian dressing and close. let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • cut up peppers into big chunks, and zucchini into big slices. put into another sealable bag. coat with leftover dressing.
  • grill chicken and veggies over medium heat.

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Amazing Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon 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 onto 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 onto 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.

Super Healthy Fruit Smoothie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1/3 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/3 cup fresh raspberries
  • 4 large fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1/3 cup mango juice
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • place the blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, pomegranate and mango juices, milk, and honey into a blender. cover, and puree until smooth. pour into glasses to serve.

Dora's Dandelions

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound bacon, diced
  • 1 pound torn dandelion greens
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Recipe

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

  • bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. drain, toss with butter, and season with salt and pepper.
  • place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. set aside the pan with the bacon grease.
  • in a large bowl gently toss together the dandelion greens and onion.
  • in a small bowl, whisk together the egg, vinegar, and sugar. season with salt and pepper. stir the egg mixture into the skillet with the warm bacon grease. mix in the diced bacon and flour, and whisk for about 1 minute, until thickened to the consistency of salad dressing. pour at once over the dandelions and toss to coat. serve the greens over the potatoes.

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.

Banana Bran Muffins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup wheat bran
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  • in a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together until fluffy. add bananas, milk, vanilla and eggs; mix well. stir in flour, bran, baking powder, soda and salt; blend just until moistened. stir in walnuts. pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. cool in the cups for 5 minutes, then remove muffins and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

Banana Bran Muffins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup wheat bran
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  • in a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together until fluffy. add bananas, milk, vanilla and eggs; mix well. stir in flour, bran, baking powder, soda and salt; blend just until moistened. stir in walnuts. pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. cool in the cups for 5 minutes, then remove muffins and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
  • 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
  • 8 ounces raspberries
  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons 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, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, 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.

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.

Amazing Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon 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 onto 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 onto 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.

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.

Friday, August 28, 2015

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.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
  • 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
  • 8 ounces raspberries
  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons 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, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, 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.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
  • 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
  • 8 ounces raspberries
  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons 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, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, 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.

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.

Banana Dogs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 whole wheat hot dog buns
  • 2 bananas
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry jelly
  • 1 tablespoon raisins (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins

  • spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto each hot dog bun. place a banana into each one as if it were a hot dog. squeeze jelly over the banana from a squeeze bottle, or spread over the peanut butter. sprinkle with raisins, if using.

Healthier Award Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sift together flour and baking soda.
  • beat butter, applesauce, brown sugar, and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. mix in instant pudding until well blended. stir in eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next. beat in vanilla extract. blend flour mixture into butter mixture until just incorporated. fold in chocolate chips, raisins, and walnuts; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake in preheated oven until edges of cookies are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. cool on wire racks.

Excellent And Healthy Cornbread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup unbleached flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  • in a large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, soda and salt. stir in yogurt and eggs. do not over mix, stir only until well blended. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until center of the bread springs back when gently pressed.

Excellent And Healthy Cornbread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup unbleached flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  • in a large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, soda and salt. stir in yogurt and eggs. do not over mix, stir only until well blended. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until center of the bread springs back when gently pressed.

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.

Healthier Award Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sift together flour and baking soda.
  • beat butter, applesauce, brown sugar, and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. mix in instant pudding until well blended. stir in eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next. beat in vanilla extract. blend flour mixture into butter mixture until just incorporated. fold in chocolate chips, raisins, and walnuts; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake in preheated oven until edges of cookies are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. cool on wire racks.

Easy Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup fat free italian-style dressing
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 zucchini

Recipe

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

  • place washed chicken breasts in large sealable bag. add 1 cup fat-free italian dressing and close. let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • cut up peppers into big chunks, and zucchini into big slices. put into another sealable bag. coat with leftover dressing.
  • grill chicken and veggies over medium heat.

Easy Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup fat free italian-style dressing
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 zucchini

Recipe

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

  • place washed chicken breasts in large sealable bag. add 1 cup fat-free italian dressing and close. let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • cut up peppers into big chunks, and zucchini into big slices. put into another sealable bag. coat with leftover dressing.
  • grill chicken and veggies over medium heat.

Easy Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup fat free italian-style dressing
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 zucchini

Recipe

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

  • place washed chicken breasts in large sealable bag. add 1 cup fat-free italian dressing and close. let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • cut up peppers into big chunks, and zucchini into big slices. put into another sealable bag. coat with leftover dressing.
  • grill chicken and veggies over medium heat.

Banana Dogs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 whole wheat hot dog buns
  • 2 bananas
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry jelly
  • 1 tablespoon raisins (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins

  • spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto each hot dog bun. place a banana into each one as if it were a hot dog. squeeze jelly over the banana from a squeeze bottle, or spread over the peanut butter. sprinkle with raisins, if using.

Limpa Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 1/3 cups boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed
  • 1/4 cup cracked wheat
  • 2 1/4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 1/4 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups rye flour
  • 1 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons gluten flour
  • 3 tablespoons powdered buttermilk

Recipe

  • combine fennel seeds, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, cracked wheat, butter or margarine, molasses or barley malt, and orange zest in 1 1/3 cup of boiling water. soak for 1 hour. (this pre-soaks the cracked wheat and pre-releases the other flavors.)
  • add seed mixture along with baking soda, whole wheat or rye flour, high-gluten bread flour, dry yeast, gluten, and buttermilk powder into the pan of a bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. select the cycle for bread and the light crust setting. start.

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.

Amazing Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon 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 onto 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 onto 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.

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
  • 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
  • 8 ounces raspberries
  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons 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, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, 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.

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.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
  • 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
  • 8 ounces raspberries
  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons 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, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, 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.

Limpa Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 1/3 cups boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed
  • 1/4 cup cracked wheat
  • 2 1/4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 1/4 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups rye flour
  • 1 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons gluten flour
  • 3 tablespoons powdered buttermilk

Recipe

  • combine fennel seeds, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, cracked wheat, butter or margarine, molasses or barley malt, and orange zest in 1 1/3 cup of boiling water. soak for 1 hour. (this pre-soaks the cracked wheat and pre-releases the other flavors.)
  • add seed mixture along with baking soda, whole wheat or rye flour, high-gluten bread flour, dry yeast, gluten, and buttermilk powder into the pan of a bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. select the cycle for bread and the light crust setting. start.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
  • 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
  • 8 ounces raspberries
  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons 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, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, 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.

Amazing Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon 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 onto 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 onto 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.

Amazing Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon 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 onto 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 onto 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.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
  • 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
  • 8 ounces raspberries
  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons 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, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, 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.

Amazing Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon 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 onto 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 onto 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.

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 6 sweet potatoes, cut into french fries
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • preheat the oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
  • in a plastic bag, combine the sweet potatoes, canola oil, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper. close and shake the bag until the fries are evenly coated. spread the fries out in a single layer on two large baking sheets.
  • bake for 30 minutes, or until crispy and brown on one side. turn the fries over using a spatula, and cook for another 30 minutes, or until they are all crispy on the outside and tender inside. thinner fries may not take as long.

Golden Apple Raisin Squares

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 (3.9 ounce) container mott's® healthy harvest blueberry delight applesauce
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 golden delicious apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins

Recipe

  • preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. lightly oil or coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and cloves in a large bowl.
  • combine the eggs, applesauce, sugar, oil, and apple in a separate bowl, and whisk until well blended. pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. stir in the raisins. pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. smooth with a rubber scraper.
  • bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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.

Easy Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup fat free italian-style dressing
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 zucchini

Recipe

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

  • place washed chicken breasts in large sealable bag. add 1 cup fat-free italian dressing and close. let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • cut up peppers into big chunks, and zucchini into big slices. put into another sealable bag. coat with leftover dressing.
  • grill chicken and veggies over medium heat.

Smushed Apples And Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 granny smith apple - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1/8 cup milk

Recipe

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

  • place the sweet potato in a medium saucepan and fill with enough water to cover the potatoes. bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender. remove from heat, drain and set aside.
  • melt butter over low heat in a small saucepan. mix in the sugar, cinnamon and allspice. add the apple slices, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes, or until the apples are tender. mix the apple mixture into the drained sweet potatoes along with the milk. mix well using an electric mixer or just a fork until potatoes are mashed.

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 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 onto 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 onto 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.

Smushed Apples And Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 granny smith apple - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1/8 cup milk

Recipe

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

  • place the sweet potato in a medium saucepan and fill with enough water to cover the potatoes. bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender. remove from heat, drain and set aside.
  • melt butter over low heat in a small saucepan. mix in the sugar, cinnamon and allspice. add the apple slices, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes, or until the apples are tender. mix the apple mixture into the drained sweet potatoes along with the milk. mix well using an electric mixer or just a fork until potatoes are mashed.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

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.

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.

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 6 sweet potatoes, cut into french fries
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • preheat the oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
  • in a plastic bag, combine the sweet potatoes, canola oil, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper. close and shake the bag until the fries are evenly coated. spread the fries out in a single layer on two large baking sheets.
  • bake for 30 minutes, or until crispy and brown on one side. turn the fries over using a spatula, and cook for another 30 minutes, or until they are all crispy on the outside and tender inside. thinner fries may not take as long.

Easy Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup fat free italian-style dressing
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 zucchini

Recipe

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

  • place washed chicken breasts in large sealable bag. add 1 cup fat-free italian dressing and close. let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • cut up peppers into big chunks, and zucchini into big slices. put into another sealable bag. coat with leftover dressing.
  • grill chicken and veggies over medium heat.

Golden Apple Raisin Squares

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 (3.9 ounce) container mott's® healthy harvest blueberry delight applesauce
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 golden delicious apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins

Recipe

  • preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. lightly oil or coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and cloves in a large bowl.
  • combine the eggs, applesauce, sugar, oil, and apple in a separate bowl, and whisk until well blended. pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. stir in the raisins. pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. smooth with a rubber scraper.
  • bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Amazing Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon 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 onto 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 onto 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.