Healthy Granola

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons vanilla
• 8 cups old fashioned oats
• 2 cups nuts, chopped

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 275 degrees.
• 2 put water and brown sugar in a large microwave safe bowl and cook in microwave for 5 minutes or unil sugar is dissolved when stirred.
• 3 remove from microwave. add the salt and vanilla and stir well.
• 4 add oats and nuts, mix well.
• 5 spread a thin layer on a cookie sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes.
• 6 cool and store in an airtight container.

Gazpacho Shrimp Saute

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
• 1 lb shelled deveined, uncooked medium shrimp
• 1 medium onion, coarsley chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, coarsley chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed, if desired
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. add half of the garlic; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. add shrimp, cook 2 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently. remove shrimp from pan and keep warm.
• 2 heat remaining oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. add onion, red bell pepper and green bell pepper; cook two to three minutes or until onion just begins to soften. add remaining garlic; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. stir in tomatoes, cucumber, vinegar, saffron, salt and cayenne pepper; cook 2 minutes or until heated through and tomatoes begin to release juices. stir in shrimp; cook 1 minute or until heated through. stir in cilantro.
• 3 serve over pasta or rice.

Easy Balsamic Chickpea, Brown Rice & Broccoli Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 red pepper
• 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
• 1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds or 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Recipe

• 1 pre heat grill to medium-high heat. place pepper directly on grill. cook, turing as needed for 15 minute or until charred. put in bowl cover. remove skin and seeds chop pepper into pieces
• 2 toss rice, broccoli, chickpeas, chopped pepper and dressing. season with salt and pepper top with almonds.
• 3 serve warm or cold.

Crunchy Asian Broccoli Slaw

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (12 ounce) bags broccoli slaw mix
• 1 (6 ounce) bag dried cranberries
• 1 (4 ounce) bag sliced almonds or 1 (4 ounce) bag cashews or 1 (4 ounce) bag sunflower seeds or 1 (4 ounce) bag sesame seeds
• 8 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, uncooked and crushed
• 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup sesame oil

Recipe

• 1 for dressing:.
• 2 in a medium mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. drizzle in the oil, whisking as you go, until well mixed and set aside.
• 3 for slaw:.
• 4 heat a dry medium frying pan over low heat and toast the nuts or seeds for about 1 minute until lightly browned and/or fragrant. turn off heat and set aside.
• 5 in a large bowl, combine the slaw mix, onions, nuts or seeds, cranberries and ramen noodles. drizzle with dressing and toss until well coated. refrigerate until serving.

Fried Macaroni And Cheese

Total Time: 10 hrs 4 mins Preparation Time: 10 hrs Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup milk
• 12 ounces velveeta cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• ground black pepper
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups ritz crackers
• 1/2 cup cornmeal

Recipe

• 1 grease a9x13 pan.
• 2 in large sacepan, bring water and 1/2 tsp salt to boil.
• 3 add pasta and cook 6-8 minutes, drain well.
• 4 in a large bowl, compine hot pasta, 1.2 cup milk, cheeses, 1.2 tsp salt, and pepper.
• 5 stir until cheese is melted.
• 6 spoon into prepared baking dish.
• 7 cover and refrigerate 8 hours or until rollable.
• 8 roll macaoni and cheee into 1" balls and plaze on a baking sheet, freeze for 2 hours.
• 9 in a small bowl, whisk together eggs and remining milk.
• 10 in s seperate small bowl combine crushed ritz crackers and corn meal.
• 11 dip balls into egg mixture, then coer in crumb mixture.
• 12 fry macaroni and cheese balls in oil for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
• 13 drain on paper towels.

Homemade Sourdough Croutons

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 loaf sourdough bread
• 5 fluid ounces olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed or very finely chopped (or more, to taste)
• 2 teaspoons dried mixed italian herbs or 2 teaspoons spices (or be creative and mix your own favourite dried spices)

Recipe

• 1 cut the loaf in half lengthwise and scoop out all the soft bread – do not use the crust.
• 2 tear the bread into ½” to ¾” chunks.
• 3 whisk or blend together the oil, salt, pepper, garlic and mixed spices.
• 4 toss the bread chunks in the oil mixture, making sure that they are all coated.
• 5 preheat the oven to 300° fahrenheit.
• 6 place them on a large baking sheet and bake in oven for 15- 20 minutes, turning them every 5 minutes, until they are golden brown.

Fried Macaroni In Tomato Paste

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni, any kind (except spaghetti)
• 1 green pepper slices
• 4 tablespoons cooking oil or 4 tablespoons ghee
• 5 -6 tablespoons tomato paste
• cold water
• salt & pepper
• chili powder, if you like it spicy
• tabasco sauce

Recipe

• 1 put cooking oil in cooking pot and add the peppers till they get slightly.
• 2 tender and turn a lighter shade of green then add the macaroni as is (don't boil).
• 3 stir the macaroni around for 2 minutes till little bits of it turn .
• 4 then add the tomato paste till it is covered, add the salt & pepper.
• 5 then add water till the macaroni is completely covered.
• 6 stir every now and then so it doesn't stick.
• 7 when the macaroni is cooked close fire when most of the water is dried.
• 8 i usually put egyptian condiment (daqua) published by egyptian john check it out it gives it a completely different taste.
• 9 also you can add chopped hot dogs to it & the kids love it.

Egg Tomato Leftover Rice

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 cups leftover cooked rice
• salt
• pepper
• chili sauce

Recipe

• 1 heat oil, then scramble eggs until set.
• 2 add tomatoes and mix with eggs for 1 minute to steam.
• 3 add soy sauce.
• 4 cover and let steam for 1 minute.
• 5 mix in leftover rice.
• 6 add salt, pepper, chili sauce to taste.

Healthy Hoppin John

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

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 lb cooked turkey sausage
• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
• 1/2 cup diced onion, sauteed
• 1/4 cup diced celery, sauteed
• 1 1/2 cups chunky salsa
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) or 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook turkey sausage and make sure its crumbly.drain off any excess liquid.
• 2 mix all ingredients including the turkey, in a pot and bring to a simmer on low to med heat.
• 3 i stated only six servings because we have it as our main course with a salad.

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 4 cups water
• 1 quart tomato
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 put all ingredients in a large pot and don't cover while cooking.
• 2 cook 3 1/2-4 hours.
• 3 stir often.

Fettuccine Using Kitchenaid Pasta Attachment

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 415 ml all-purpose flour
• 1 ml salt
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 eggs
• 6 liters boiling salt water
• 250 ml whipping cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 ml fresh pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon bacon fat
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 1/2 minced shallot
• 1 pinch garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 pasta:.
• 2 in kitchenaid stand mixer bowl combine flour, eggs, 1ml salt, 1 tbsp water. using flat beater on setting 2 combine ingredients for 30 seconds. it should be crumbly. replace beater with dough hook. knead for 2 minutes, add a tablespoon of water at a time to get a good consistency. empty contents onto clean table, and hand knead until combined, let rest 20 minutes. set up mixer with the pasta roller. cut dough into quarters, and take one quarter and flatten it by hand. with mixer on speed 2, and roller set to the widest setting, feed dough into roller, catching on the other side. fold and feed through again, this is kneading the dough. repeat until dough is as wide as the roller. once it is wide, keep feeding dough through adjusting knob tighter every time until you get to 3. then switch the roller for the cutter attachment, and cut fettuccine, hang to dry or cook immediately. boil in salted water, for approximately 3-5 minutes, taste to be sure, it usually will float when done.
• 3 sauce:.
• 4 in a small saucepan, saute shallot and garlic in butter, until soft, add cream , salt, pepper ,garlic powder, and bacon fat. heat together on medium heat. add fresh parmesan. toss in fresh pasta when it is done, and combine . serve immediately with fresh parmesan and some fresh herb.

Fettuccine With Leeks And Beans

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb leek, parts only, sliced and cleaned
• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 12 ounces fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-low heat. add leeks, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes.
• 2 add beans, broth and sage to pan; with a potato masher, mash about 1/3 of the beans. bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. cook until sauce has thickened but is still soupy, about 10 minutes. cool; transfer to a covered container and keep warm.
• 3 meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. drain; rinse. transfer to a bowl and toss with remaining tbsp of oil to coat.
• 4 in large 5-quart saucepan over medium heat, bring sauce and lemon juice to a simmer. stir in cream and parmesan. add pasta; cook, stirring, until heated through. serve sprinkled with more parmesan cheese.

Grandma's Stuffed Peppers

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cups rice
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt
• 1 onion
• 6 fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 6 -10 medium green peppers
• 16 ounces pasta sauce
• 1 pre-shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 clean peppers thoroughly inside and out.
• 3 mix by hand all ingredients except for the pasta sauce and the mozzarella cheese. if, after adding can of tomatoes mixture still feels too "wet", add more rice until the consistency is a little more solid. more parmesan cheese may be added if wanted.
• 4 boil peppers in a large pot of water for about five minutes or until soft. place inside your baking/casserole dish when each is finished. open jar of pasta sauce and add one full tablespoon inside each pepper. i like to use prego.
• 5 using a clean tablespoon, add stuffing mix by spoonful until each pepper is completely full, be careful not to break them.
• 6 dump the rest of the pasta sauce into the baking/casserole dish to cover the bottom of the peppers. add a small amount of water to the jar, swish around and add to pan.
• 7 after about 2 1/2 hours, remove peppers from oven and top with mozzarella cheese. return to oven for another half hour or until cheese melts.

Individual Breakfast Quickie Cookies

Total Time: 7 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/4 cup pasteurized liquid egg-whites
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
• cinnamon, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a microwave-safe bowl, combine oats, liquid egg whites, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, raisins, and cinnamon.
• 2 flatten half the mixture into the bottom of the bowl and microwave for 45 seconds.
• 3 pop cookie out of the bowl and repeat with second half of mixture.

Egg Protein Pancakes

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
• 6 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a food processor until completely combined.
• 2 scoop onto preheated griddle or frying pan, on low to medium heat. it is important to cook these at a low to medium temperature to ensure the insides cook completely. cook on one side until the top begins to set, then flip and cook for 2-3 more minutes.

Fried Idli Raita

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup water
• salt, as needed
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1 dried red chili, halved
• 8 -12 curry leaves
• 4 steamed rice cakes, leftover
• 1 cup oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Recipe

• 1 put the yogurt into a serving bowl.
• 2 add water to thin and stir until smooth. if you like a thicker raita reduce the amount of water or leave it out all together.
• 3 add salt to taste and stir to blend.
• 4 in a small frying pan put the oil, black mustard seeds and the red chili. heat over high heat until the mustard seeds have popped for 5-10 seconds.
• 5 quickly add the curry leaves to the oil and then stir into the yogurt.
• 6 set aside the yogurt mixture.
• 7 heat 1 cup oil, or as needed, in a saucepan for deep frying. meanwhile, cut each of the the leftover idlies into four pieces.
• 8 when the oil is hot, deep fry the idlies, in batches, until light brown. drain on paper towels.
• 9 when all of the idlies have been fried, add them to the yogurt. if desired, you may garnish the raita with the cilantro. serve immediately.

Fettuccine With Goat Cheese And Peppers

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup scallion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, slivered
• 10 small kalamata olives
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained & rinsed
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 4 1/2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 cut the bell pepper into thin slices and set aside.
• 2 pit and coarsely chop olives and set aside.
• 3 place tomatoes in shallow pan and cover with boiling water for 2 minutes.
• 4 drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid.
• 5 thinly slice tomatoes and set aside.
• 6 heat oil in a large nonstick skillet; add scallions and garlic.
• 7 stir frequently while cooking for 2 minutes.
• 8 add peppers, and cook for 3 minutes or until just tender.
• 9 add chicken broth and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• 10 reduce heat, then add tomatoes and the reserved liquid, basil, olives, capers and oregano.
• 11 simmer for 5 minutes.
• 12 put fettuccine in a large serving bowl; add goat cheese and toss until melted.
• 13 add pepper mixture and toss until mixed well.

Individual Lasagnas For 2 (or To Freeze) (ww)

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
• 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup pasta sauce
• 3 no-boil lasagna noodles, halved cross-wise

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees f.
• 2 spray 2 (5-inch square baking dishes or 2 individual serving dishes) with pam.
• 3 on a microwave dish or bowl mix vegetables (zucchini - mushrooms) together -- cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until veggies are crisp-tender, stirring once after about 2 minutes or so. drain veggies and stir in 1/8 tsp salt.
• 4 in each baking dish layer in this order: 2 tb sauce, 1 half noodle, halt of the veggies, 1 half noodle, half of the ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup sauce and 1/2 tb parmesan.
• 5 cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes.

Fettuccine With Creamy Basil-pine Nut Sauce

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 cup fresh basil leaf
• 1/2 cup light ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 ounces)
• 2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1 (9 ounce) package fresh fettuccine
• fresh basil leaf (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place the garlic in a food processor, and pulse 2 to 3 times.
• 2 add basil and the next 5 ingredients (through the pepper); process until smooth.
• 3 stir in pine nuts.
• 4 cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
• 5 combine pasta and sauce in a large bowl, toss well.
• 6 garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Catalina Stir Fry

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb extra firm tofu, drained and cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons soya sauce
• 2 cups broccoli, cut up
• 1 red pepper, cut in strips
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 cups quick-cooking brown rice, raw
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup calorie wise catalina dressing

Recipe

• 1 marinate tofu in 1/2 of the dressing.
• 2 cut into chunks.
• 3 start by placing water and brown rice in a pot to simmer until cooked.
• 4 heat salad dressing and soya sauce in large frying pan.
• 5 add broccoli and pepper; stir-fry over medium heat until tender.
• 6 sprinkle with green onions before serving.
• 7 serve over the brown rice.

Fettuccine Gorgonzola With Sun-dried Tomatoes

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 ounces spinach fettuccine or 8 ounces tri color fettuccine
• 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

Recipe

• 1 cover tomatoes with boiling water until softened. (5-10 min)cut into thin strips.
• 2 cook pasta according to directions, drain well and keep warm.
• 3 while pasta is cooking, combine cottage cheese and yogurt in blender or food processor until smooth.
• 4 heat cottage cheese mixture over low heat.
• 5 add gorgonzola and pepper, stirring until cheese is melted.
• 6 return pasta to saucepan.
• 7 add tomatoes.
• 8 pour cheese mixture over pasta and tomatoes and combine well.
• 9 serve immediately.

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce & Meatballs

Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground round
• 3 slices of slightly stale bread, crumbled
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 14 1/2 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1 teaspoon of basil salt (dried)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup dry red wine (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 mix all ingredients for meatballs, shape into walnut-sized balls and place on oil-sprayed baking sheet.
• 3 bake 30 min (turning halfway).
• 4 while meatballs are baking saute' onion and garlic in oil until transparent about four minutes.
• 5 combine all the ingredients into either a crockpot (if simmering all day, recommended)or a stockpot, along with sauteed' mixture.
• 6 once meatballs are done ensure the grease is drained and discarded, then add the meatballs.
• 7 once ready to serve prepare with your favorite pasta, however thin or standard spaghetti is the best noodle.

Jello Toast

Total Time: 2 mins Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 1 min

Ingredients

• 1 slice bread
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon gelatin powder, any flavor will do

Recipe

• 1 of course the measurements don't have to be exact, the site just made me put an exact amount. this is super easy, but you do need a toaster oven. all you do is butter a slice of bread, sprinkle with jello powder, and pop it in the toaster oven. thats it!

Geelrys (south African Yellow Rice With Raisins)

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups water or 4 cups stock
• 2 1/2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 -2 tablespoon sugar, or brown
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup raisins (sultanas are best)
• butter (optional)

Recipe

• 1 add the water or stock to a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. add the remaining ingredients and return to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 2 remove from heat and set aside, covered, for another 5-10 minutes. discard cinnamon stick, fluff with a fork and serve hot.
• 3 optional, stir 1-2 tablespoons of butter into the cooked rice at the end.

Fettuccine With Creamy Tomato And Sausage Sauce

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 shallots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 lb italian sweet sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano, in juice
• 1 tablespoon dried sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 3/4 lb fettuccine pasta
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
• 2 add shallots and garlic and saute until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
• 3 add sausages and saute until no longer pink, breaking up with back of fork, about 5 minutes.
• 4 add cream; simmer 5 minutes.
• 5 add tomatoes with juices, sage and crushed red pepper.
• 6 simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• 7 meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
• 8 drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• 9 return pasta to same pot; add sauce.
• 10 toss over medium heat until sauce is combined with pasta, adding reserved liquid in 1/4 cupfuls if mixture is dry.
• 11 season with salt and pepper.
• 12 transfer to bowl.
• 13 sprinkle with cheese.
• 14 serve.

Homemade Spaghetti-os

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 28 ounces tomato sauce
• 14 ounces water (i use the can to measure!)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4-1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 16 ounces pasta

Recipe

• 1 combine sauce, water and garlic in a pot. bring to a boil.
• 2 add pasta and cook 20 minutes stirring frequently.
• 3 add cheese and stir until melted.
• 4 add butter, milk and salt to taste if desired.

Egg With Tomatoes: Chinese Home-style

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 4 free range eggs
• olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• green onion, chopped,separate the ",",and ",green",parts
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 beat eggs together; season with salt and pepper, and add the"" part of the green onion and sesame oil.
• 2 mix well.
• 3 add oil to the pan; turn up the heat.
• 4 add the egg mixture.
• 5 break the egg into pieces.
• 6 toss and cook until the eggs are almost done.
• 7 less then 2 min
• 8 take out the egg.
• 9 add more olive oil to the pan and cook the tomatoes.
• 10 season the tomatoes and add the rice vinegar and sugar; cook until the you can smell the tomatoes.
• 11 put the egg mixture back to the pan.
• 12 add the"green" part of the green onion.
• 13 in a little bowl, mix corn starch with aliitle more than 1 tsp of water
• 14 toss.
• 15 serve hot.

Grandma's Swedish Meatballs

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 egg, broken
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

• 1 saute onion in oil/cooking spray. set aside.
• 2 mix ground beef, 2 tsp sugar, allspice, nutmeg & onions.
• 3 mix egg with bread crumbs and 1/2 c milk until absorbed.
• 4 add egg mixture to the meat mixture.
• 5 form meat into 1" balls.
• 6 fry meatballs in pan that onions were cooked inches.
• 7 place cooked meatballs in 8x8 baking dish.
• 8 heat frying pan with fat from meatballs to medium heat.
• 9 add flour and slowly add 1 c water, 1 c heavy cream, 1/2 c milk, 1 tsp sugar and dash of pepper.
• 10 stir constantly until it gets bubbly.
• 11 pour cream mixture over meatballs.
• 12 bake in oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• 13 serve over rice.

Grandma's Rice Dish

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) sliced olives, drained
• 6 bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted

Recipe

• 1 in a a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. drain grease. stir in rice, tomatoes, corn, olives, bacon, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. bring to a boil, then remove from heat. add 1 cup of the cheese, stir until melted.
• 2 transfer to a greased 11x7x2 inch baking dish. sprinkle with remaining cheese. toss bread crumbs with butter, sprinkle over cheese. bake, uncovered, at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Homemade Spicy Dill Pickles

Total Time: 24 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

• 4 cups rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dill
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
• 2 unpeeled english cucumbers, washed, cut in 1/2 horizontally then quartered lengthwise

Recipe

• 1 combine the vinegar, honey, pepper flakes, coriander, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cumin and salt in a medium, non-reactive saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. let boil for 2 minutes; remove from the heat and let sit until cooled to room temperature. add the dill and cilantro. place the cut cucumbers in a medium bowl and pour the cooled vinegar mixture over them. refrigerate, covered for 24 hours or up to 4 days. (leaving them longer just makes them hotter but still delicious.) cooking time includes refrigeration.

Chocolate Rice Krispies Squares

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
• 1 (250 g) package of reg. marshmallows (about 40)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 6 cups rice krispies
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, more if you prefer

Recipe

• 1 in large saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
• 2 add marshmallows, stir until melted and well blended.
• 3 add choc.
• 4 chips and stir till melted.
• 5 remove from heat.
• 6 stir in vanilla, add cereal stirring until well coated.
• 7 using buttered spatula, press into buttered 13x9" pan.
• 8 cool and cut into squares.

Healthy Granola Bars

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups puffed rice cereal
• 1 cup almonds
• 1 cup dried blueberries
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats

Recipe

• 1 1. preheat oven to 350° and lightly grease or spray a 9 * 13 pan.
• 2 2. in large bowl, beat brown sugar, cane sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
• 3 3. blend in honey, vanilla, and egg.
• 4 4. in separate bowl, combine flour, almond meal, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
• 5 5. add flour mixture gradually to sugar mixture and beat until combined.
• 6 6. by hand, stir in cereal, almonds (or other), chocolate chips (or other), and oats until well mixed.
• 7 7. press mixture firmly in the bottom of the greased pan, and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes until light golden brown. do not leave in too long or the edges will crisp.
• 8 8. cool and cut into bars or squares.

Fried Oatmeal

Total Time: 3 hrs 3 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Cook Time: 53 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup steel cut oats
• 3 tablespoons raisins
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon corn oil
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons unbleached flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• pure maple syrup

Recipe

• 1 combine the oats with 2 cups of water in a small saucepan and cook, uncovered, over low heat about 45 minutes or until the oatmeal is soft and the liquid is almost totally absorbed. add the raisins and sugar and cook 1 minute, then increase the heat to high and cook, stirring 1 minute, or until any excess liquid evaporates.
• 2 lightly spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and spread the oatmeal in a thin layer at the bottom. smooth the top with a spatula. lay a sheet of plastic wrap on the surface of the oatmeal and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until firm. you can prepare this the night before.
• 3 using a metal spatula, loosen the edges of the oatmeal and turn it out onto a cutting board. cut the sheet in half lengthwise, then crosswise to make 4 equal pieces.
• 4 heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. when the oil is hot, add the butter. when the butter melts, dust the oatmeal slices with flour and cook them about 2 minutes on each side, or until well browned.
• 5 divide the slices between 2 plates, sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle each serving with maple syrup.

Chinese-style Sticky Rice

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups long grain rice
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 place rice in fine-mesh strainer set over bowl. rinse under running water, swishing with hands until water runs clear. drain thoroughly.
• 2 bring rinsed rice, water, and salt to boil in saucepan over medium-high heat. cook, uncovered, until water level drops below surface of rice and small holes form, about 5 minutes.
• 3 reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes. serve.

Fresh Thai Spring Rolls

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• rice paper sheet (these are not the same as wonton/eggroll wrappers, which must be cooked)
• clear noodles
• fried garlic (can purchased jarred or fry several chopped cloves of garlic)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon thin soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper or 1 teaspoon red pepper
• mung bean sprouts
• lettuce (any kind)
• fresh basil
• cilantro, chopped
• cooked sliced chicken breast
• plum sauce
• sweet chili sauce, mixed with
• peanuts (for dipping)

Recipe

• 1 soak clear noodle in hot/boiling water till soft.
• 2 place oil and garlic in large pan/wok and cook, add noodles, stir fry.
• 3 add soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper.
• 4 remove from heat and place in bowl.
• 5 assemble other ingredients on counter or table in bowls.
• 6 soak 1 rice paper in warm water until soft,no longer than 30 seconds (or they will get too soggy) and lay on a plate or counter.
• 7 layer on rice paper: lettuce, plum sauce, chicken, noodle, cilantro, basil, sprouts, (all to taste but remember that you have to roll this all up inside).
• 8 carefully start to roll up eggroll style, tucking in the sides, then continue to roll up.
• 9 serve immediately.

Homemade Spice Blends

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup dried dill
• 1 tablespoon dried chives
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 cup dried rosemary
• 1/4 cup dried basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 2 teaspoons onion powder

Recipe

• 1 dip blend: blend dried dill and dried chives, garlic powder and dried lemon peel. mix with cottage cheese, or spread on chicken or fish.
• 2 curry blend: blend ground turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground cardamom, ground ginger, black pepper, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. use for rice, lentil, vegetable and chicken dishes.
• 3 spicy blend: combine onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, dry mustard, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne, and cumin. rub directly onto skinless chicken, lean meat, or vegetables before roasting.
• 4 all purpose blend: mix dried rosemary, dried basil leaves, dried marjoram, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried sage, and onion powder.

Easy Banana Bran Loaf

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup bran flakes
• 1 cup water (or milk if you prefer)
• 1 cup self raising flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed

Recipe

• 1 in medium size bowl, soak bran in water (or milk) over night.
• 2 then mix with: sifted flour and brown sugar.
• 3 mix well and add mashed banana.
• 4 mix again until all ingrediants are well combined.
• 5 transfer into a medium size loaf pan, lined with baking paper (to prevent sticking) and bake in 200degree oven for approx.
• 6 45 mins.
• 7 check your loaf every 10 mins after the 30 minute mark.

Fettuccine W/ Brussels Sprouts And Pine Nuts

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 lb brussels sprout, trimmed
• 1/2 lb egg fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts

Recipe

• 1 slice brussels sprouts in a food processor fitted with slicing disk.
• 2 cook fettuccine in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente.
• 3 meanwhile, heat butter and oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until foam subsides, then cook pine nuts, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. add brussels sprouts, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then sauté over medium-high heat until tender and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
• 4 reserve 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta and add to skillet, tossing with enough reserved water to moisten.

Fettuccine Hungry Girlfredo! - Ww Points = 1

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package tofu shirataki noodles, fettuccine shaped tofu noodles
• 0.5 (7/8 ounce) wedge laughing cow cheese, 1/2 of 1 wedge
• 1 teaspoon fat free sour cream
• 2 teaspoons reduced-fat parmesan cheese
• 1 dash salt & pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 rinse fettuccine noodles very well.
• 2 microwave them for one minute, then drain them and pat dry.
• 3 add cheeses and sour cream. mix thoroughly.
• 4 microwave to help melt cheese further, and mix some more.
• 5 add salt and pepper to taste. enjoy.

Geelrys (south African Yellow Rice With Raisins)

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 2 lbs boxed pasta

Recipe

• 1 drizzle evoo and add tomato paste. stir and cook over medium heat until slightly brown.
• 2 add four 6 ounce cans of water ( i use the empty tomato paste cans).
• 3 stir until smooth.
• 4 add spices and stir.
• 5 add tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes and stir.
• 6 bring to a boil stirring frequently.
• 7 then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for one hour.
• 8 after the sauce has cooked for about 40 minutes, cook the pasta according to the directions on the box.

Grandma's Stuffed Peppers

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 green bell peppers
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup rice
• 1 cup water
• 1 diced onion
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350.
• 2 mix first 8 ingredients well.
• 3 cut green peppers in to quarters (or thirds - depending on size of peppers).
• 4 fill cut peppers with the meat mixture.
• 5 in a dutch oven, mix the tomato soup, tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes.
• 6 add the additional 1/2 cup of water
• 7 arrainge filled pepper in the bottom of the pan.
• 8 spoon sauce over pepper.
• 9 cover and back foe 2 hours.

Fried Idlis

Total Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 steamed indian rice cakes
• 2 onions
• 1 large tomato
• 1 capsicum
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons kashmiri chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons coriander
• 2 lime wedges
• 2 green chilies

Recipe

• 1 first cut the idlis into finger size pieces.
• 2 deep fry these fingers to golden brown. drain and keep aside.
• 3 heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a wok.
• 4 once it is hot add the onions which are sliced lengthwise.
• 5 fry them till transparent.
• 6 now add the tomatoes which are sliced slightly but thick lengthwise.
• 7 toss for a minute then add capsicum sliced lengthwise; stir for a minute on a very flame.
• 8 now mix in chilli powder, haldi, coriander powder and garam masala. fry for a minute.add half of the chopped coriander, the fried fingers, salt. keep tossing it over high flame for a minute then add the tomato juice mix well.
• 9 toss for a minute more. remove from flame and transfer to a serving plate.
• 10 serve this hot garnished with remaining coriander, lemon wedges and slit green chillies.
• 11 the kashmiri chilli powder is added so as to give the dish a nice red color.

Ginger Chicken Delight

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts (cut into chunks or tenders)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups fruit juice (orange, apple, pineapple, or a combo)
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 4 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced

Recipe

• 1 shake chicken in flour in closed ziplock. heat oil in non-stick skillet over med-high. cook chicken 3-4 minutes, until lightly brown, but still slightly pink inside.
• 2 meanwhile, mix rest of ingredients in large glass measuring cup. microwave 1-2 minutes, then whisk to incorporate honey into juice.
• 3 pour over chicken. cook, stirring 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. (if too thick, add 1/4 cup water or juice.)
• 4 serve over rice.

Fettuccine Alfredo

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb fresh fettuccine pasta
• 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces
• 3 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese
• ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 200°f place large oven-safe serving bowl in the oven to warm.
• 2 bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook according to package directions. when pasta is finished, reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain pasta. remove bowl from oven. place butter in bowl, then add pasta. using tongs or 2 wooden spoons, toss pasta, melting butter and mixing it with the pasta.
• 3 a bit at a time, add cheese and the reserved pasta cooking water, continuing to toss until all of the cheese is added and melted. season with pepper.

Fettuccine With Basil, Tomato, Corn & Garlic

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 10 ounces fettuccine pasta (dry)
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup wine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons basil, chopped
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine garlic, tomatoes, corn, wine, oil and basil into a large pot.
• 2 cover and bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat.
• 4 keep warm.
• 5 bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
• 6 add pasta and stir to separate noodles.
• 7 cook about 8 minutes or until al dente, drain.
• 8 add to the tomato mixture and toss.
• 9 serve immediately and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 10 for a different taste try a flavored pasta: spinach, garlic, tomato.

Jello Rainbow Pasta

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 11 mins Cook Time: 9 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (3 ounce) packages jello gelatin (any flavor)
• 8 ounces pasta (picture shows spaghetti)
• 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated kraft 100%
• 2 cups vegetables, if desired

Recipe

• 1 stir 2 pkg. (4-serving size) any flavor jell-o gelatin into 2 quart water in large saucepan.
• 2 bring to boil at high heat.
• 3 add 8 oz. of pasta.
• 4 cook from 7-9 minutes until tender, stir occasionally.
• 5 drain pasta.
• 6 toss with margarine/butter and parmesan cheese.
• 7 stir in 2 cups steamed chopped vegetables if desired.

Homemade Sweet Potato Biscuits

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

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup cooked mashed sweet potatoes
• 3/4-1 cup buttermilk

Recipe

• 1 combine the first 3 ingredients; cut in the butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.
• 2 stir together the sweet potatoes and the buttermilk; add to the dry ingredients and stir just until moist.
• 3 turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead 3 to 4 times. pat or roll to ½-inch thickness.
• 4 cut the dough with a 3-inch cutter and place biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• 5 bake at 425°f for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden.

Healthy Kashi Cereal Raisin Muffins

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (can use all purpose)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (15 ounce) can peaches in light syrup, undrained
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup fat free egg substitute or 4 egg whites
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups kashi golean cereal (if you don't have this cereal, any bran flake cereal will do fine)
• 1 cup raisins

Recipe

• 1 spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
• 2 combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl and put aside.
• 3 drain peaches and reserve 1/3 cup of syrup and then puree in a blender, until smooth.
• 4 whisk the peach puree, sugar, egg substitute and oil.
• 5 add kashi cereal and mix well.
• 6 add flour mixture and stir until dry ingredients are just moistened.
• 7 fold in the raisins.
• 8 add muffin mixture to muffin pan, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Ginger Chicken

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups chicken, cooked and cut in large pieces
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks in heavy syrup
• 1/4 lb margarine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup water
• rice

Recipe

• 1 drain pineapple chunks, reserving syrup.
• 2 in skillet, brown chicken in margarine.
• 3 add reserved syrup, broth, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and garlic.
• 4 cover; cook over low heat 40 minute.
• 5 add green pepper and pineapple chunks;.
• 6 cook 5 minute or until done. stir occasionally.
• 7 combine cornstarch, ginger and water; gradually stir into sauce.
• 8 cook, stirring until thickened.
• 9 serve over hot cooked rice.

Japanese Style Dressings-2 Choices

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Recipe

• 1 to make either dressing put ingredients in a bowl, not ingredients for both dressings though! just one dressing at a time.
• 2 whisk all ingredients in a bowl till combined.
• 3 pour over salad or set on side for people to pour themelves!

General Tso's Chicken

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced (or more to taste)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup cooking wine
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup cornstarch (plus more)
• canola oil (for frying)
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 16 small dried hot peppers (or 1 1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes)

Recipe

• 1 in a medium sauce pan heat the chicken broth and water to a low boil.
• 2 add the cornstarch and whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved.
• 3 add the sugar, soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, cooking wine, garlic and ginger, stirring constantly.
• 4 set aside.
• 5 in a separate bowl mix the soy sauce and eggs together.
• 6 add the cornstarch and whisk until smooth (add additional cornstarch if needed to make the sauce thick enough to adhere to the chicken).
• 7 add the chicken and toss to coat.
• 8 heat 1-2 inches of oil in a large skillet.
• 9 deep fry the chicken at 350 degrees until crispy (about 2-3 minutes).
• 10 drain on paper towels and set aside and keep warm.
• 11 place a small amount of oil in the skillet and heat until hot.
• 12 add the onions and peppers and stir-fry briefly, about 1-2 mintues.
• 13 stir sauce and add to the pan. place chicken in the sauce and cook until sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).

Fettuccine Con Pollo Alla Padella

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

Ingredients

• 1 lb fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced lengthwise
• 4 roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh
• 1/4 lb spinach, fresh
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 prepare pasta according to package directions and set aside.
• 2 meanwhile, in a medium saute pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. lightly "dust" chicken breasts in flour and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, turning regularly. remove chicken from the pan and set aside to cool. when cool enough to handle, slice into strips and reserve.
• 3 in a large saute pan, heat oil. add garlic and saute until softened. add tomatoes and chicken stock. bring to a boil and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until partially reduced. reduce the heat to low and melt butter. add the reserved chicken and fettuccine, parmesan and spinach and toss gently to combine. when spinach has wilted, add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Eggplant (aubergine) Raita

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 kg eggplant
• 1 1/2 cups yogurt
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 -3 green chilies, chopped
• mint leaf, washed and finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon chat masala (optional)
• flour
• salt
• oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 wash and peel the eggplant.
• 2 cut into thin oval slices.
• 3 dip in flour, shake off excess.
• 4 heat oil in a frying pan and fry until light brown in color.
• 5 drain on kitchen paper.
• 6 add a little water to the yogurt to make it smoother.
• 7 add crushed garlic, green chilies, salt and mint.
• 8 mix well.
• 9 arrange the eggplant's slices in a serving dish and cover with yogurt mixture. sprinkle with chat masala.
• 10 serve with curries or rice dishes.

Healthy Kellogg's Rice Krispies

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

Ingredients

• 2 cups kelloggs rice krispies
• 3/4 cup chopped mixed dried fruit (apricots, blueberries, pineapple, raisens, dates)
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl combine cereal, dried fruit, and oats. set aside.
• 2 in a small saucepan over low heat, stir brown sugar and syrup until sugar is completely dissolved. pour over cereal mixture, and stir until well coated.
• 3 press firmly into lightly buttered 8" square pan. cool (do not chill). cut into squares.

Fettuccine With Asparagus And Smoke Salmon

Total Time: 46 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 26 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• salt
• 12 ounces whole grain fettuccine
• 2 lbs asparagus
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 leeks, halved lengthwise and thickly sliced crosswise
• 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, cut into chunks
• 3 tablespoons dried or minced tarragon
• 3 tablespoons minced chives
• 6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite size pieces
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine according to package instructions. add asparagus for last 2 minutes of cooking time. drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking water. return pasta and asparagus to pot.
• 2 meanwhile, in large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. add leeks and cook until tender, 8 - 10 minutes.
• 3 add reserved pasta water, cream cheese, tarragon, and chives, and stir until cream cheese is melted. pour over pasta, ad smoke salmon and toss until well combined. season with salt and pepper to taste.

Gemelli Pasta With Clams, Scallops And Shrimp

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

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup canned clams, undrained (chopped)
• 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tarragon, chopped or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 lb scallops
• 5 cups hot cooked gemelli pasta (about 6 ounces uncooked short tube-shaped pasta)
• 5 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. add onion and bell pepper, cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. add garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• 2 stir in wine, crushed red pepper and diced tomatoes, bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat. simmer for 10 minutes.
• 3 add clams and next 6 ingredients (through scallops. cook for 3 minutes or until shrimp are done.
• 4 serve seafood mixture over pasta and sprinkle with cheese.

Japanese Soy Glazed Sweet Potato

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 -3 sweet potatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 sheet of toasted nori

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°.
• 2 combine first 6 ingredients; stir well with a whisk. arrange potatoes in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• 3 pour soy sauce mixture over potatoes. cover and bake at 400° for 50 minutes or until tender.
• 4 baste with the soy sauce mixture. uncover, and bake an additional 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• 5 sprinkle with sesame seeds and shredded nori, toss and serve.

Fettuccine Carbonara With Fried Eggs

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 large eggs
• 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, finely chopped (italian bacon)
• 12 ounces egg fettuccine
• 1 bunch broccoli rabe, rapini

Recipe

• 1 whisk 4 eggs, both cheeses, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl; set aside. cook pancetta in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 7 minutes. using slotted spoon, transfer to small bowl. reserve skillet with drippings.
• 2 cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender (about 3 minutes less than package directions); add broccoli rabe. cook just until broccoli rabe is crisp-tender and pasta is tender, about 3 minutes longer. drain pasta-broccoli rabe mixture, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. return hot pasta-broccoli rabe mixture to pot (off heat). immediately add egg-cheese mixture, pancetta, and 1/4 cup hot cooking liquid; toss to combine, adding more cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten as needed. season to taste with salt and more pepper, if desired. cover to keep warm.
• 3 heat skillet with drippings over medium heat. crack remaining 4 eggs into skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until whites are opaque, about 2 minutes. carefully turn eggs over; cook just until whites are set but yolks are still soft, about 1 minute longer. remove from heat. top pasta with eggs and serve.

Fresh Corn And Tomato Pasta

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 -4 ears fresh corn (in husk)
• 1 -2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1/2 head fresh garlic
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (cooking)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon wine (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) package linguine (or thick spaghetti)
• 3 -4 leaves fresh basil
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 shuck the corn removing as many of the silk strings as possible. hold the corn end-up over a cutting board, and slice down the the side of the corn with knife to cut off sheets of kernels at a time. it's a good idea to place a towel under the cutting board to catch flying kernels.
• 2 heat the olive oil at medium heat in a non-stick skillet.
• 3 chop the onion and saute it with salt and pepper in the skillet.
• 4 meanwhile, heat a pot of salted water for the pasta.
• 5 when the onion starts turning a little brown, add the fresh corn, quartered cherry tomatoes, diced garlic, and keep sauteing.
• 6 when the water boils, add the pasta and cook while continuing to saute.
• 7 add butter to the corn mixture and scrape the browned bits from the skillet, optionally adding the wine. be sure not to overcook the vegetable mix.
• 8 cook at medium heat for about five minutes, and then add chopped basil and lower heat to low if the pasta is not ready.
• 9 drain the pasta when ready, mix in a bit of olive oil to avoid sticking, put in bowls, and spoon corn mixture on top.

Fettuccine Salad

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta (green or or use 1/2 of each )
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 1 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/4 lb hard salami, cut into strips
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup italian dressing, i use wish bone

Recipe

• 1 cook fettucine according to package directions rinse with cool water and drain.
• 2 add remaining ingredients to fettucine.
• 3 mix well.
• 4 i make this in the morning, then by supper time the flavors have melded nicely.

Japanese Style Curry Udon Noodles (karei Udon)

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 cup flour, plus
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 -2 tablespoon curry powder
• 5 cups vegetable stock or 5 cups mushroom stock
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup or 2 teaspoons other artificial sweetener
• 8 -10 ounces udon noodles
• water, for boiling udon noodles
• 3 -4 scallions or 3 -4 green onions, chopped

Recipe

• 1 in a 2 quart saucepan, heat the oil. add the flour and cook, stirring for a minute over low heat. add the curry powder and cook another minute. whisk in the hot vegetable stock all at once: it will thicken almost instantaneously. add the soy sauce and syrup and cook until thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
• 2 cook the udon noodles in a large pot of boiling water. when al dente, drain well, rinse and place into 4 large bowls. fill each bowl with curry sauce, top with scallions and serve immediately.

Grandma's Tomato Soup Special

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 5 ounces 2% low-fat milk (do not use skim milk)
• 1 slice sandwich cheese slice
• 1 teaspoon butter
• salt & pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 cook the noodles as directed on the package.
• 2 meanwhile, pour the tomato soup into a small sauce pan. fill the empty can halfway up with milk then add to the soup.
• 3 pull the cheese apart into small pieces then add along with the butter. heat over medium-low heat until the cheese is melted then salt & pepper to taste.
• 4 drain the water from the noodles then pour in the tomato soup. stir to mix then serve.

Fettuccine With Asparagus, Artichokes And Lemon Thyme

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 250 g fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or half oil and half butter)
• 4 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 -2 clove garlic
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 2 globe artichokes
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon thyme leaves
• 50 g pecorino cheese, freshly grated
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 have a bowl of water with a squeeze of lemon juice in it standing by.
• 2 prepare the artichokes by first removing half of the outer green leaves.
• 3 cut the top half or two-thirds off of the artichoke and discard.
• 4 dip the cut artichoke into the lemon water.
• 5 continue to remove any leaves that have any green colour to them as they are tough (it may look like you are wasting a lot, but you really don't want to eat the green parts- trust me).
• 6 cut off the stem where it joins to the base of the artichoke (which is the flower), dip in the lemon water and set aside.
• 7 once only the inner, yellow part of the artichoke remains, cut the it in half lengthwise and scrape out the hairy choke with a teaspoon.
• 8 dip the halves in the lemon water again, then cut each half into three or four wedges, lengthwise.
• 9 place the artichoke pieces in the bowl of lemon water.
• 10 they will keep there without going brown until you are ready to cook them.
• 11 if the stem of the artichoke was in good shape (nice and crispy, not brown and limp), cut off the outer green part, as the inner, pale part and the base of the flower are edible (and may even be the best parts).
• 12 chop into pieces of about the same size as the artichoke wedges and add to the lemon water.
• 13 repeat with the other artichoke.
• 14 to prepare the asparagus, remove the woody base of the stem by snapping at the lowest point it will break naturally.
• 15 discard the tough bases.
• 16 cut off the asparagus tips and set aside.
• 17 cut the remaining stems into approximately 3 cm lengths.
• 18 bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, add salt and cook the fettuccine according to the packet instructions.
• 19 when cooked al dente, pour in some cold water to stop the cooking, then drain in a colander.
• 20 meanwhile, heat the oil (or oil and butter) in a medium, heavy-based saucepan over medium-low heat, then add the shallots and garlic and sauté gently until softened.
• 21 add the lemon thyme leaves (just strip them straight off the stems and throw them in) and stir.
• 22 drain the artichoke pieces and add them along with the asparagus pieces (but not the tips) to the pan.
• 23 sauté gently until the asparagus is about half cooked.
• 24 add the asparagus tips and continue to sauté, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is tender.
• 25 once the pasta and the vegetables are cooked, turn off the heat, and combine them in one pan.
• 26 add the pecorino cheese and salt and pepper to taste, and stir together.
• 27 serve immediately.