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.

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.

Soy And Garlic Marinated Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Recipe

• in a large, nonporous bowl, combine the garlic and the soy sauce. add the chicken and turn to coat well. cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• grill chicken over medium high heat for 10 to 15 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees f (80 degrees c). discard any remaining 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.

Zucchini Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup nonfat milk
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 cup grated zucchini

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease muffin tins lightly with oil or spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
• combine whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt and ground cinnamon, mix thoroughly.
• mix the milk, slightly beaten egg whites, oil, honey and shredded zucchini together. pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just barely moistened. batter should be lumpy. fill muffin tins 2/3 full with batter.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

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.

Almond Paste

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 pound blanched almonds
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
• 3 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• grind almonds in a blender. thoroughly mix in confectioners sugar. beat egg whites slightly, then stir into the almond mixture. add almond extract, using your hands to blend the heavy mixture.

Healthy Berry And Spinach Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups frozen berries
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh spinach, or to taste
• 5 strawberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• blend berries, yogurt, orange juice, spinach, and strawberries together in a blender until smooth.

basic bread stuffing

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 1/2 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
• 3 onions, diced
• 6 cups diced whole-grain bread
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/4 cup egg substitute
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

• in a skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 cup of the chicken broth. add the onions and cook for 10 minutes until onions have softened.
• in a bowl, combine the cooked onions, remaining broth, bread, paprika, egg substitute and salt and pepper. mix well.
• place mixture inside the cavity of a turkey or place it in a casserole dish. if stuffing is to be baked separately from the turkey, place stuffing in a preheated 350-degree oven and bake for 45 minutes.
• variations include - herb stuffing: add 1 tablespoon mixed chopped sage, rosemary, and parsley. fruit stuffing: add 1/2 cup diced tart apples, washed cranberries, or diced pears. sweet stuffing: add 1 teaspoon allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger. mushroom stuffing: add 1 cup sliced mushrooms (white or wild). saute with the onions. cook until mushrooms are soft. chestnut stuffing: add 1 cup roasted chestnuts, peeled (chestnuts are low in fat). to save time, use a jar of water-packed chestnuts (some grocers stock these around the holidays) instead of roasting the chestnuts. dried fruit stuffing: add 1 cup diced dried apricots, apples, figs, cranberries, or cherries. corn bread stuffing: replace 3 cups of the whole-grain bread with 3 cups cornbread.

memorial day best bbq chicken ever!

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 50 mins


• in a large bowl, blend the worcestershire sauce, seasoning, garlic powder, brown sugar, and ketchup. place the chicken in the bowl, and coat thoroughly with the sauce mixture. cover, and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• heat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
• discard the marinade, and grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes per side on the prepared grill, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.

High Flavor Bran Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 tablespoons dry milk powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/4 cups bread flour
• 1 cup whole bran cereal
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Recipe

• place ingredients in order indicated by your manufacturer. select the whole wheat or whole grain setting.

Orange Roasted Salmon

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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


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

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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


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

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.

Date Oat Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
• in a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. stir in the oats, milk, sugar, egg whites, butter, applesauce and dates; mix just to combine. spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Excellent And Healthy Cornbread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup white 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.

chicken with portobello mushrooms and artichokes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 portobello mushrooms
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
• 5 canned quartered artichoke hearts
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• lightly pound chicken breasts to even thickness. dust chicken with flour, and add salt and pepper to your taste.
• in a heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. place chicken in pan, brown on both sides, and cook through; this will take about 8 to 10 minutes. remove from pan, and set aside.
• add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and saute onions and mushrooms over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
• add beef broth, lemon juice, tarragon, and artichoke hearts to the pan: heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently. stir in , and simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. return chicken to the pan, and heat through.

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.

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.

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.

healthier easy sugar cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). stir flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl.
• beat butter, yogurt, and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. add egg allowing it to blend into butter mixture. beat in vanilla extract. mix in flour mixture until just incorporated. roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2-inches apart ungreased baking sheets.
• bake in preheated oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. let stand on baking sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

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.

delicious greens and ham

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1/2 pound chopped cooked ham
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 pound fresh turnip greens, rinsed and chopped
• 2 tablespoons apple vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 17 mins Ready Time: 32 mins


• set a large skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. add ham and onion; cook and stir until onion is clear. add the tomatoes and turnip greens and cover the skillet. i use a 12 inch skillet and i have to pack the greens down a bit to make them fit at first. when the pan starts to steam, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 12 minutes.
• transfer the greens and ham to a serving bowl and toss with apple vinegar.

Tandoori Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 3 tablespoons garam masala
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 pita breads

Recipe

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


• preheat grill for medium heat.
• in a large bowl, mix yogurt and tandoori spice. reserve 1/2 cup for basting. add chicken to remaining sauce, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• brush oil over grate to prevent sticking, and place chicken on the grill. cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, basting with reserved yogurt marinade frequently. serve hot.

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.

Harvested Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cups cubed, cooked boneless chicken breast meat
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 cups whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup sweet corn
• 1 cup peas
• 1 cup sliced zucchini

Recipe

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


• in a large soup pot combine the onion, chicken, celery, tomatoes with liquid, carrots, broth, corn, peas and zucchini. stir together and simmer over medium low heat for 1/2 hour, or until vegetables are cooked and tender.

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.

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.

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.

Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 25 mins


• place the onion, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, and chicken breast pieces into a slow cooker. in a bowl, mix the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, parsley, and salt, and sprinkle over the chicken and vegetables. pour in the tomatoes, and stir to combine.
• cover the cooker, set to high, and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened, 4 to 5 hours.

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.

playgroup granola bars

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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


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

Orange Roasted Salmon

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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


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

Healthy Sweet Potato Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup mashed, cooked sweet potato
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup cranberry sauce

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
• mix sweet potato, egg whites, sugar, water, applesauce, canola oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest together in a bowl.
• whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl. mix flour mixture into sweet potato mixture until just combined. gently stir cranberry sauce into batter. spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin.
• bake in the preheated oven until muffins are browned and tops spring back when pressed lightly in the middle, about 30 minutes. cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

tandoori chicken ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

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


• preheat grill for high heat.
• in a medium bowl, mix curry powder, red pepper flakes, salt, ginger, paprika, cinnamon, and turmeric with water to form a smooth paste. rub paste into chicken breasts, and place them on a plate. cover, and allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
• brush grate with oil. place chicken on the grill, and cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear when pierced with a fork.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Country Style Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

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


• mix the onions, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking dish.
• arrange chicken in the baking dish. pour sauce over the chicken.
• bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear.

baked honey mustard chicken

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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


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

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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


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

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.

Very Berry Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups fresh raspberries

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). line a muffin pan with paper or foil muffin liners, or grease with vegetable oil spray.
• in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. add the milk, egg and oil, mix until well blended, then fold in fresh berries. fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
• bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until tops are golden brown and muffins spring back to the touch.

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 Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (5 ounce) container vanilla greek-style yogurt
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• mix yogurt, peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon in a bowl until well blended; fold in chia seeds.

spelt biscuits

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups spelt flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. gradually stir in milk until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. you may need to adjust the amount of milk. pat out on a floured surface to about 1 inch thick. cut into biscuits and place on a baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown.

Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 25 mins


• place the onion, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, and chicken breast pieces into a slow cooker. in a bowl, mix the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, parsley, and salt, and sprinkle over the chicken and vegetables. pour in the tomatoes, and stir to combine.
• cover the cooker, set to high, and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened, 4 to 5 hours.

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.

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.

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.

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.

korean spicy chicken tenders with sweet apple

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 apple, cut into chunks
• 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1/3 onion, cut into bite-size pieces
• 3/4 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into chunks
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (korean hot pepper paste)
• 1/4 cup dry white
• 1 pinch lemon pepper
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

Recipe

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


• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the apple, celery, bell pepper, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the chicken, hot pepper paste, white , lemon pepper, sugar, garlic, and pepper. cook the chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.

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.

Date Oat Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
• in a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. stir in the oats, milk, sugar, egg whites, butter, applesauce and dates; mix just to combine. spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.