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.

healthier beef stroganoff iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 pound white mushrooms, sliced
• 4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts)
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/3 cup white
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium beef stock, divided
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/3 cup light sour cream
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• remove any fat and gristle from the roast and cut into strips 1/2-inch thick by 2-inches long. season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add mushrooms and green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned, about 6 minutes. remove to a bowl and add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. cook and stir one half the beef strips until browned, about 5 minutes, then remove to a bowl. repeat with the remaining butter and beef strips. pour into the hot skillet and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
• combine flour and 1/4 cup beef broth in a jar with a tightly fitting lid and shake until combined. stir into the skillet, whisking until smooth. stir in the remaining broth and mustard, then return the beef to the pan. bring to a simmer. cover and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 hour.
• stir in the prepared mushrooms and the sour cream five minutes before serving. heat briefly and season with salt and pepper.

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.

whole wheat apple pancakes with brown sugar glaze

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dark molasses

Recipe

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


• in a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. pour in the milk, eggs and oil; stir just until smooth. mix in the apple.
• heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. coat with cooking spray. drop batter by large spoonfuls the griddle and cook until form and the edges are dry. flip and cook until browned on the other side.
• to make the glaze, heat the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. stir in the molasses, brown sugar and vanilla. serve warm spooned over pancakes.

quick creamy spinach and tomato pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces angel hair pasta
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon prepared basil pesto (optional)

Recipe

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


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the pasta and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. drain.
• while you wait for the pasta, combine the tomatoes and spinach in a saucepan over medium heat. when the spinach begins to wilt, stir in the sour cream and pesto. toss sauce with drained pasta and serve immediately.

no yolks® maple balsamic glazed salmon with noodles

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 (12 ounce) package no yolks® extra broad noodles
• 2 cups chopped green beans (fresh or thawed if frozen)
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless salmon fillets
• 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Recipe

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


• prepare the noodles according to package directions. add the green beans 4 minutes before draining.
• whisk the vinegar with the syrup, mustard, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) each salt and pepper until combined. whisk in the olive oil until well combined. measure out and reserve 2 tablespoon (30 ml) of the dressing. toss the hot cooked noodles and beans with the onion, red pepper, basil and remaining dressing.
• meanwhile, lightly coat a nonstick pan with cooking spray and set over medium heat. season the salmon with the remaining salt and pepper. add the salmon and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until just a hint of coral remains. brush salmon with reserved dressing. serve the noodle mixture topped with a piece of salmon.

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.