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.

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.

gluten-free white bread for bread machines

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon xanthan gum
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup potato starch
• 1/2 cup soy flour
• 2 cups white rice flour
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast

Recipe

• place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
• select the sweet dough cycle. five minutes into the cycle, check the consistency of the dough. add additional rice flour or liquid if necessary.
• when bread is finished, let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before removing from pan.

Healthy Strawberry Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• cooking spray
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons stevia sugar substitute (such as truvia®)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup egg substitute (such as egg beaters®)
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). line 6 muffin cups with paper liners; spray the inside of each paper liner with cooking spray.
• mix flour, sugar substitute, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. whisk almond milk, egg substitute, applesauce, butter, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; stir almond milk mixture into flour mixture. fold in strawberries. spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.

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.

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.

San Diego Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 oranges, zested and juiced
• 2 lemons, zested and juiced
• 2 limes, zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup wildflower honey
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to about 3/4-inch thickness
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• stir the orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, lime zest, lime juice, coriander, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and honey together in a shallow dish. remove about 1/4 cup of the mixture and set aside for later. add the chicken breasts to the remaining marinade, turning to coat both sides. cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, turning occasionally, 1 to 4 hours.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate. remove the chicken breasts from the marinade; discard the marinade.
• basting frequently with the reserved sauce, cook the chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

neecie's pbj bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups any flavor fruit jam
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened

Recipe

• beat 1/2 cup butter or margarine until smooth. add 1/4 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar and beat well. add egg, milk, peanut butter and vanilla and beat well. stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup oats, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
• spread in a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. spread preserves all over top. sprinkle with crumb topping.
• to make topping: mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup quick oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, and 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine until crumbly. sprinkle over the top of the preserves.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 18 - 20 minutes.

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.

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Oat Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1 cup mashed banana

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
• stir whole wheat flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and chocolate chips together in a bowl. make a well in the center. whisk eggs in a separate bowl until frothy; mix applesauce, skim milk, and banana into eggs. pour moist ingredients into well made in dry ingredients; stir just to moisten. batter will be lumpy. fill prepared muffin cups about 3/4 full.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of several muffins comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes. cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.

Great Chicken Marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 (.7 ounce) package italian-style dressing mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper and pound until thin. remove breasts and place into a large resealable plastic bag.
• in a medium mixing bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, and italian-style seasoning. pour mixture into the plastic bag containing the chicken.
• seal the plastic bag and shake gently to ensure that all the chicken is in contact with the marinade. refrigerate marinated chicken pieces overnight or up to two days.
• when ready to cook, preheat grill and lightly oil grate. place chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes per side.

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.

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.

And Soy Sauce Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup
• 1 cup water
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 45 mins


• in a large bowl, mix the soy sauce, , water, and garlic. season with salt and pepper. place chicken in the bowl. cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight. turn chicken once while marinating.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• place chicken on the prepared grill, and cook 10 to 15 minutes per side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. discard remaining 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.

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.