Have a Thanksgiving potluck, Holiday party, or school bake sale coming up? Give these muffins a try! I make these muffins every year during the holiday season. You can check out my previous post--Whole Wheat Pumpkin muffins--for the batter recipe, and a healthier option, of course:). However, if you have a sweet tooth, or you simply want to impress your guests, this sugar...
I love pizza. My only problem with ordering pizza is how little control I have over the variety and quantity of the toppings. If you are a picky eater, a health nut, or just enjoy the smell of homemade pizza, you MUST try this easy recipe. This is a great activity to do for a dinner party; each guest can create their own...
Ingredients: 4 Bananas, peeled Reduced Fat Jiff Peanut Butter Optional: Pretzels, coconut Directions: Slice peeled banana into small circles. Layer peanut butter on top of the slices and cover with another slice of banana. Place banana bites in the freezer and serve cold! Optional: If you want to add more crunch and flavor, add a pretzel at the bottom of the bite and sprinkle lightly with...
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Ingredients: 2 cups of boiling water ½ cup of cracked wheat 1 cup minced fresh parsley leaves ½ cup minced fresh mint leaves ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion 2 roma tomatoes diced 1 cucumber skinned and diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste ¼ teaspoons salt *Option to add Serrano pepper for a spicy flavor Great...
Ingredients: 1 red onion 1 box of cherry tomatoes 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red wine vinegar garlic salt pepper 1 loaf long French bread, sliced Directions: 1. Chop tomatoes, red onion, garlic and basil and combine into a medium sized bowl. 2. Add red wine vinegar and oil. 3. Add garlic salt and pepper...
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canned crushed tomatoes 1/2 onion 2 medium tomatoes 1 seedless serrano pepper cilantro garlic salt pepper lemon pepper seasoning 2 limes Directions: Dice tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and serrano pepper. Add crushed tomato sauce and drizzle limes, salt, pepper and lemon pepper seasoning. Serve chilled with whole wheat chips! ...
Ingredients: 5 chicken breasts a 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 1/2 boxes of 32 oz reduced sodium chicken broth 15 oz low sodium black beans, drained 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 large red onion, chopped 1 chili serrano pepper, chopped 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped 4 limes cilantro 3 teaspoons garlic powder group pepper, to taste 1-1/2 teaspoons...
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, quartered 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 1/2 pounds flank steak 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions: 1. Slice one-quart of the onion and dice the rest of the onion. Mix onion with vinegar, oregano, and garlic. Combine 1/4 of mixture with the sliced onion and set aside....
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons of garlic minced 3/4 cup light olive oil 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 4 fillets salmon - Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, mix garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon and parsley. 2. Line a glass baking dish with tin foil and place...
Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes 1/2 cup butter 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions: Peel and chop potatoes. Boil at a high temperature for 30 minutes. Drain and smash potatoes. Add butter, honey, cinnamon and salt. ...
* This recipe is made for an extra large pot. If you are cooking on a standard pot, use half of these ingredients. Ingredients: 1 package of lean turkey ground beef 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 large onions, diced garlic powder 4 stalks of celery, diced 2 large carrots, diced 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 handful of fresh basil salt and...
Ingredients: 2 lbs small potatoes olive oil garlic salt black pepper cracked paprika lemon pepper seasoning a handful of fresh chopped Thyme 1 tbsp butter Directions: Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking dish with tin foil. Rinse potatoes and pat dry. Add olive oil, garlic salt, pepper, paprika and lemon pepper. Bake for 40-45 minutes, tossing potatoes in between. Remove from oven...
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Balela Salad
Ingredients: 2 (15 oz ) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 2 (15 oz ) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup chopped (packed) fresh mint 1/2 cup (packed) fresh cut parsley 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 pint grape tomatoes finely chopped 1/2 chili serrano pepper without seeds garlic powder 1/4 cup olive oil 4-5 tbsp lemon juice 6-7 tbsp apple cider vinegar...
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Pot Roast
Ingredients: 3-4 lbs chuck roast steak 1-2 white onions 4 carrots 4 celery stalks 4-5 potatoes salt/garlic salt pepper garlic powder olive oil 2 dried bay leaves 4 tbsp red wine vinegar Directions: Pat steak dry with a paper towel, then rub salt and pepper on all sides. In a large pot, add a thin layer of olive oil and heat at a...
