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Chocolate Mint Cake

April 22, 2008

1 ¼ C flour ½ t salt 1 C sugar 1 C egg beaters or 4 eggs ¼ C canola oil 2 T water 1 t vanilla 2 C chocolate syrup Stir all until well mixed. Pour into sprayed 9x13 pan or 2 9 inch cake pans lined with parchment. Bake at 350 for ~35 min or...

Toffee Coated Nuts

April 20, 2008

¼ C sugar 2 T butter, melted 2 T corn syrup 1 ¼ t cinnamon ¼ t salt 1/8 t nutmeg 2 C unsalted dry roasted peanuts, cashews, walnuts… In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well. Spreadon a lined baking sheet. Bake at 300 for 25 min. Cool, break apart,and s...

Pecan Crusted Chicken

April 11, 2008

8 chicken breasts 1/2 C milk 1/2 C pecans 1/2 C flour 1 T sesame seeds 1 1/2 t paprika 1 ½ t pepper 1 t salt oil for sautéing. Whirl the pecans, flour, and seasoning in a food processor until you have fine crumbs. Dip the breasts in milk and then roll in the nut mixture. Saut&ea...

Santa Fe Chicken and Rice Soup

March 30, 2008

¼ C olive oil 4 C chopped onion 2 C chopped red/yellow peppers 1 C chopped celery (optional) Sauté until tender. minced garlic to taste 1 T oregano 1 ½ t salt and onion powder 4 t cumin 1 t garlic powder and paprika ½ t chili powder 1/8 t white pepper, black pepper, cayen...

Cheese Bread with Spinach Pesto

March 30, 2008

Thick slices of crusty bread: French bread or Herbed Onion Loaf Spread with spinach sauce Sprinkle with diced sun dried tomatoes (softened if necessary) Sprinkle with shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Bake slices until hot and bubbly. Serve warm. Spinach Sauce: 1 C chopped yellow onion &frac...

Spencer's Favorite Apple Crisp

March 19, 2008

Serves 8 6 C diced apples, approx. 2 T water 2 T flour1/2 C sugar 2 t cinnamon ¼ t salt Toss together in bag or bowl until well coated. Spread in greased 8x10 pan. 1 C rolled oats ½ t salt 6 T butter 1 C brown sugar Cut together until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple mixture. &n...

Pinto Bean Bread

March 14, 2008

2 C warm milk 1 ½ T yeast 2 T sugar 2 C refried beans 1 t salt 2 T olive oil 1 to 2 C whole wheat flour 4 to 6 C all purpose flour Proof the yeast in the milk until bubbly, stir in the beans, salt, and oil until smooth. Add the flour gradually and knead until the dough becomes elastic.&...

Healthy Granola Bars

March 06, 2008

2 ½ C Mueslix cereal or generic counterpart ½ C Grape Nuts or generic counterpart ½ C whole wheat flour ¼ C raisins ½ C dried cranberries ¼ C mini chocolate chips (optional) ½ t cinnamon mix together in big bowl 2/3 C honey&nbs...

Sautéed Broccoli and Mushrooms

February 28, 2008

Serves 6 1T olive oil ¼ C diced shallots Sauté until tender. 4 C sliced mushrooms Add and cook about 10 min. ¼ C sherry Add and cook until liquid evaporates. 4 C broccoli florets Add to pan, stir well. ½ C chicken broth ¼t black pepper Stir in, bring to a bo...

Crab Stuffed Sole

February 19, 2008

Serves 4 350 375 for 20-30 min 4 sole fillets 1 C bread crumbs 1 C crab meat ¼ t onion powder ½ t salt dash of rosemary, thyme, and dill 1 egg Stir together, spoon on fish, roll up, secure with toothpick. Drizzle with butter, bake. Optional sauce: 3...