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Banana Bread

September 12, 2011

4 eggs 2/3 C canola oil 2 C mashed bananas 1 1/3 C sugar 3 ½ C all purpose flour 4 t baking powder 1 t baking soda 1 t salt 1 C chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) Pour into two greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 for about one hour. Toothpick test. I like to line my loaf pans w...

Apple and Zucchini Salad

August 20, 2011

1/4 C canola oil 2 T white wine vinegar 1 T lemon juice 1 t sugar 1 t dried basil or 1 T chopped fresh basil ¾ t salt ¼ t pepper 3 large apples, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 small zucchini, diced 2 cucumbers, diced Mix dressing ingredients, toss with salad, serve in a bowl or on...

Shortbread Bars with Jam d’jour

June 26, 2011

2 C flour ½ C white sugar ¼ t salt 1 C cold butter 1 C jam of your choice ½ C sliced almonds 1 C reserved flour crumbs Blend the first four ingredients in a mixer until the butter is in very small crumbs. Reserve 1 C. Press the rest into a greased ...

White Chicken Chili

June 16, 2011

1 onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 T oil 4 t chili powder 2 t cumin 4 C diced chicken meat 10 oz can cream of chicken soup 1 can water or more if too thick 1 ½ C frozen corn 30 oz white beans, rinsed and drained Saute the onion and pepper until tender. Add remaining ingredients, br...

Zucchini and Green Chili Quiche

May 29, 2011

1 9 inch pie crust, unbaked 3 C grated zucchini 4 oz green chilies, drained 1 ½ T olive oil ¾ C green onions 1 T flour 1 C cheddar + ½ C Jack cheese 3 eggs + 1 C milk Spread the shredded zucchini on a sheet pan, sprinkle with salt, let stand 30 minutes, squeez...

Java Cream Drops

May 07, 2011

2 T instant coffee granules 1 T cream 1 C butter, softened 2/3 C sugar 2/3 C brown sugar 1 egg 1 t vanilla 2 ½ C all purpose flour 1 t baking soda ¼ t salt ¼ C baking cocoa ½ C chopped walnuts, toasted ½ C mini chocolate chips ...

Honey Mustard Dressing

May 01, 2011

¼ C honey 3 T Dijon mustard 3 T olive oil 1/8 t onion powder 1 T apple cider vinegar Juice of ½ lemon Salt and pepper to taste Blend together. This recipe is brought to you from the kitchen of the Latigo Dude Ranch.

New Low Fat Granola

April 18, 2011

2 ½ C old fashioned oats 1 C chopped walnuts 1/3 C brown sugar ¼ C toasted wheat germ 2 T ground flax seed ½ t salt ½ t cinnamon 1/3 C water 2 T honey 2 T molasses 1 T canola oil ¾ t vanilla Heat liquid until hot, stir over well mixed dry ingredients un...

Carrot and Walnut Soup

March 27, 2011

1 lb carrots, peeled and diced ½ C diced onions 1 T olive oil ½ C chopped walnuts 28 oz chicken broth Salt and pepper to taste 8 oz milk or cream Serves 6 Sauté the carrots and onions until tender. Add the walnuts and cook for another few minutes. Add the bro...

Low fat Strawberry Shortcake

February 27, 2011

1 ¾ C flour 1/3 C sugar 4 t baking powder (sea level) ½ t salt ½ C milk ¼ C canola oil 2 t vanilla ¼ C egg beaters Stir the dry together, add the liquid, stir until just moistened, and drop onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for ~20 minutes. This recipe is brou...