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Friday, January 22, 2016

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.

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Kids' Choice Healthilicious Pineapple Smoothie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 8 ounces vanilla fat-free yogurt
  • 2 1/2 ounces baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup crushed ice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • blend yogurt and baby spinach together in a blender until spinach is finely chopped. add blueberries, pineapple, raspberries, and water; blend until smooth. add crushed ice and blend again until smooth.

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.

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

playgroup granola bars

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

Best Friend Doggie Biscuits

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 1 cookie sheet.
  • in a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, and salt. in a separate bowl, beat the egg together with the oil. stir in the chicken broth and parsley. gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring to combine and make a soft dough. working on a lightly floured surface, lightly knead dough. roll out to a thickness of 1/2 inch. cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. place cookies one inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until firm.

buddy's and bubba's homemade dog food

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 chicken leg quarters
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans - rinsed, drained and mashed
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Recipe

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

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

  • place the chicken leg quarters in a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover by 1 inch. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 40 minutes. remove the legs and allow to cool. strain and return the cooking liquid to the pot. once the legs have cooled. remove and discard the skin and bones; chop the meat, and set aside.
  • stir the brown rice into the reserved chicken broth and bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 45 to 50 minutes. drain off any excess liquid, and add the rice to the bowl with the chicken.
  • heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add the ground beef. cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. pour off any excess grease, and place the beef into the bowl. stir in the oats, spinach, broccoli, kidney beans, carrots, garlic, cottage cheese, and olive oil. store the dog food in resealable containers in the freezer. thaw the daily portions overnight in the refrigerator.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Smushed Apples And Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup white 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.

buddy's and bubba's homemade dog food

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 chicken leg quarters
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans - rinsed, drained and mashed
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Recipe

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

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

  • place the chicken leg quarters in a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover by 1 inch. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 40 minutes. remove the legs and allow to cool. strain and return the cooking liquid to the pot. once the legs have cooled. remove and discard the skin and bones; chop the meat, and set aside.
  • stir the brown rice into the reserved chicken broth and bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 45 to 50 minutes. drain off any excess liquid, and add the rice to the bowl with the chicken.
  • heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add the ground beef. cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. pour off any excess grease, and place the beef into the bowl. stir in the oats, spinach, broccoli, kidney beans, carrots, garlic, cottage cheese, and olive oil. store the dog food in resealable containers in the freezer. thaw the daily portions overnight in the refrigerator.

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.

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.

amazing whole wheat pizza crust

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

healthy pumpkin cranberry muffins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • stir milk and vinegar together in a small bowl.
  • mix whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats, baking soda, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
  • whisk pumpkin, brown sugar, white sugar, vegetable oil, and egg together in a separate bowl; beat in milk mixture until smooth. stir flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until just combined. fold in fresh and dried cranberries. 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, about 25 minutes. cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.

karen's slow cooker pizza chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 20 mins

  • place chicken, onion, bell pepper and celery in a slow cooker. in a medium bowl combine the tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup, tomato paste, water, parsley, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. mix well and pour mixture over chicken and vegetables in slow cooker. stir to coat and add bay leaf.
  • cook on low setting for 8 hours, until chicken and vegetables are tender.

Healthy Oatmeal Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 2 cups milk, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup oats, or more to taste
  • 1 egg

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • blend milk, strawberries, sugar, oats, and egg together in a blender until smooth and creamy.

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 best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup sweet potato puree
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • beat butter, sweet potato, white sugar, brown sugar, and orange juice with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. add eggs whites one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next. beat in vanilla extract. dissolve baking soda in hot water in a small bowl. add to sweet potato batter. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts. roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake in preheated oven until edges are nicely browned, about 10 minutes.

healthy banana cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, mash the bananas. stir in oats, dates, oil, and vanilla. mix well, and allow to sit for 15 minutes. drop by teaspoonfuls an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly brown.

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.

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Healthy Oatmeal Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 2 cups milk, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup oats, or more to taste
  • 1 egg

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • blend milk, strawberries, sugar, oats, and egg together in a blender until smooth and creamy.

healthy banana cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, mash the bananas. stir in oats, dates, oil, and vanilla. mix well, and allow to sit for 15 minutes. drop by teaspoonfuls an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly brown.

karen's slow cooker pizza chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 20 mins

  • place chicken, onion, bell pepper and celery in a slow cooker. in a medium bowl combine the tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup, tomato paste, water, parsley, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. mix well and pour mixture over chicken and vegetables in slow cooker. stir to coat and add bay leaf.
  • cook on low setting for 8 hours, until chicken and vegetables are tender.

healthier best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup sweet potato puree
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • beat butter, sweet potato, white sugar, brown sugar, and orange juice with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. add eggs whites one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next. beat in vanilla extract. dissolve baking soda in hot water in a small bowl. add to sweet potato batter. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts. roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake in preheated oven until edges are nicely browned, about 10 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.

Monday, January 18, 2016

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.

Marinated Grilled Salmon With Avocado And Stone Fruit Salsa

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • avocado and stone fruit salsa:
  • 2 cups finely diced stone fruit such as peaches, plums, or apricots
  • 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 fresh serrano or jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 pound fresh salmon fillet
  • 3/4 cup kikkoman teriyaki takumi, garlic and green onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

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

  • for salsa, gently toss together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste.
  • trim salmon into 4-ounce pieces. marinate in kikkoman teriyaki takumi garlic and green onion sauce for about 45 minutes.
  • preheat your grill for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • pat salmon dry, oil grill with olive oil, and grill about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  • top with avocado and stone fruit salsa.

buddy's and bubba's homemade dog food

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 chicken leg quarters
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans - rinsed, drained and mashed
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Recipe

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

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

  • place the chicken leg quarters in a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover by 1 inch. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 40 minutes. remove the legs and allow to cool. strain and return the cooking liquid to the pot. once the legs have cooled. remove and discard the skin and bones; chop the meat, and set aside.
  • stir the brown rice into the reserved chicken broth and bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 45 to 50 minutes. drain off any excess liquid, and add the rice to the bowl with the chicken.
  • heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add the ground beef. cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. pour off any excess grease, and place the beef into the bowl. stir in the oats, spinach, broccoli, kidney beans, carrots, garlic, cottage cheese, and olive oil. store the dog food in resealable containers in the freezer. thaw the daily portions overnight in the refrigerator.

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.

Sunday, January 17, 2016

fluffy pancakes with wheat germ and applesauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 24
  • 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 5 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup milk, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Recipe

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

  • in a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, and baking powder. make a well in the center, and stir in the egg yolks, applesauce and milk until fairly smooth. if the batter seems too thick, stir in more milk. in a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer to soft peaks. fold egg whites into the batter, just until blended.
  • heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. scoop large spoonfuls of batter the hot pan, and fry until appear on the surface. flip and cook until browned on the other side. continue with remaining batter.

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.

sweet potato pancakes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 20
  • 1 (1 pound) sweet potato
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon dark molasses (optional)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup plain yogurt

Recipe

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

  • pierce the sweet potato a few times with a fork. wrap in a paper towel and cook in the microwave for 5 minutes at full power, or until tender. cool slightly, and remove the skin with a small knife.
  • meanwhile, process the oats in a blender or food processor until powdery. transfer the oats to a large bowl. break the sweet potato into chunks, and place in the food processor. blend until smooth. transfer to the bowl with the oats, and stir in the olive oil, molasses, eggs, egg white, vanilla, cinnamon and yogurt. adjust the thickness to your liking by adding more yogurt if necessary.
  • heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter the skillet when hot, and cook until appear on the surface. flip, and cook on the other side until browned. continue with remaining batter.

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

whole wheat carrot-raisin muffins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 14
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 cup carrot, peeled and shredded
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Recipe

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

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 14 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  • combine flour, baking soda, spice, and salt in a bowl. whisk together yogurt, vegetable oil, honey, vanilla extract, and orange juice in a separate bowl. gently fold carrots into the yogurt mixture. stir yogurt mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. gently fold raisins into the batter. scoop batter into prepared muffin cups until nearly full.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 12 to 13 minutes. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

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.

Saturday, January 16, 2016

amazing whole wheat pizza crust

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

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.

sweet potato pancakes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 20
  • 1 (1 pound) sweet potato
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon dark molasses (optional)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup plain yogurt

Recipe

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

  • pierce the sweet potato a few times with a fork. wrap in a paper towel and cook in the microwave for 5 minutes at full power, or until tender. cool slightly, and remove the skin with a small knife.
  • meanwhile, process the oats in a blender or food processor until powdery. transfer the oats to a large bowl. break the sweet potato into chunks, and place in the food processor. blend until smooth. transfer to the bowl with the oats, and stir in the olive oil, molasses, eggs, egg white, vanilla, cinnamon and yogurt. adjust the thickness to your liking by adding more yogurt if necessary.
  • heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter the skillet when hot, and cook until appear on the surface. flip, and cook on the other side until browned. continue with remaining batter.

Friday, January 15, 2016

Fake Whip Cream Frosting

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 cup grated apple
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • in a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, egg white, grated apple and vanilla. beat on high speed of an electric mixer until desired consistency is achieved.

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.

Em And Nic's Apple Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups apple juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/3 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins

Recipe

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

  • place the chicken in a medium skillet over medium high heat. pour in the apple juice. blend in cloves, curry powder, cinnamon, and garlic powder. mix in the raisins.
  • cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. the juice will form a glaze over the chicken. drizzle with the remaining apple juice mixture to serve.

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.

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.

healthier crema de fruta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 1/2 cups 2% evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 (16 ounce) can in heavy syrup, syrup drained and reserved
  • 3 (1 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
  • 2 (5.3 ounce) packages ladyfingers

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 10 mins

  • combine evaporated milk, milk, sugar, 1/2 cup water, flour, and egg yolks in a tempered glass bowl (such as pyrex®).
  • fill a large bowl with ice water, creating an ice bath.
  • place milk mixture in a large saucepan of boiling water; cook, whisking constantly, until custard thickens and reaches a temperature of 170 degrees f (77 degrees c), 10 to 15 minutes. transfer bowl to ice bath to cool the custard.
  • mix 1 1/4 cup water, 1 cup heavy syrup from , gelatin, and lemon juice together in a separate saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until gelatin dissolves, 10 to 12 minutes. refrigerate gelatin mixture until cooled, about 30 minutes.
  • layer ladyfingers in the bottom of a deep 9x13-inch dish; top with a custard layer and layer. repeat layering with remaining ingredients, ending with gelatin mixture covering the last fruit layer. refrigerate until set, 8 hours to overnight.

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.

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.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

amazing whole wheat pizza crust

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

Braised Tofu

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
  • cooking spray
  • 3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
  • 3 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1 1/2 cups snow peas, trimmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon oyster flavored sauce
  • 1 cup water

Recipe

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

  • slice tofu block into 3 long slabs lengthwise. wrap each slab in paper towels, and press to squeeze out excess water.
  • coat a large skillet with cooking spray, and then add 2 teaspoons sesame oil. once the oil is hot, add the tofu slabs to the skillet. fry for about 5 minutes on each side, or until delicately browned.
  • remove tofu from skillet, and slice into cubes. add the remaining teaspoon sesame oil to the skillet, and stir fry the water chestnuts, mushrooms and snow peas. mix together water and oyster sauce, and add to the skillet along with the tofu. cover, and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.

Lebanese Zaatar (za'atar) Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 40
  • 3 cups warm water
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour, or more if needed
  • 2 cups olive oil
  • 1 cup corn oil
  • 2 cups fresh za'atar

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • mix water, yeast, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl. add all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, olive oil, and corn oil; mix using your hands, adding more whole wheat flour if needed, until dough holds together. mix za'atar into dough until evenly incorporated (see notes).
  • shape dough, about 1/4 cup per piece, into rounds on a floured work surface. arrange rounds on baking sheets.
  • bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

unbelievable chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

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

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.

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.