For the donuts: 1¾ cups flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup (about 3 medium sized) bananas, mashed 2 large eggs ½ cup sugar ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 Tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup butter, melted For the spiced…
Day: November 12, 2023
Creamy Light Dill Dip
1 (8-oz.) container nonfat sour cream ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 teaspoons dried dill weed 1 teaspoon instant minced onion 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; blend well. Serve immediately or refrigerate several hours to blend flavors.
Vegetarian Enchiladas with Butternut Squash and Black Beans
1 cup red enchilada sauce, homemade or canned 1 tsp olive oil 2 1/2 cups peeled butternut squash, cut 1/2-inch-dice salt and pepper, to taste 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies 1 1/2 cups reduced sodium canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup cilantro 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 cup water 8 medium low-carb whole wheat flour tortillas 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese 2 tbsp chopped scallions, for garnish reduced-fat sour…
Green Beans with Olives and Tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove minced garlic 4 cups steamed green beans 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup kalamata olives 3 tablespoonschopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, tarragon, and/or basil), plus more for garnish 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add green beans, tomatoes, olives, herbs, salt, pepper;…
No Bake Sugar Free Strawberry Cheesecake
¾ cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons butter, melted ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cups milk 1 (1 ounce) package cheesecake flavor sugar-free instant pudding mix 2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Press the mixture into an 8-inch pie dish; refrigerate while making the filling. Beat cream cheese…
Salmon Tartare
1 (5 ounce) very fresh salmon fillet 1 teaspoon minced shallot 1 teaspoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon minced fresh chives 1 teaspoon minced cornichon (small pickled cucumber) 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Remove salmon skin and cut out the grey-colored bloodline so you have only the shiny pink flesh. Cut salmon into…
Bacon-Wrapped Cherries
36 maraschino cherries, stemmed, drained and juice reserved 18 slices bacon slices, halved 36 toothpicks Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler. Wrap each cherry with a bacon half, secure with a toothpick, and arrange on a baking sheet. Drizzle reserved cherry juice over wrapped cherries. Broil in the preheated…
Orange Creamsicle Baked Oatmeal
Wet ingredients: 2 eggs 1/3 cup pure maple syrup Zest from 1 large orange 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1 tablespoons melted butter, vegan butter or melted and cooled coconut oil 1 ¼ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice) 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon almond extract Dry ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Orange yogurt topping: 2 tablespoons plain or vanilla greek yogurt…
Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Sheet Pan Dinner
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2/3 cup plain breadcrumbs 1/3 cup minced shallot 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 lemon, zested 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground turkey Olive oil nonstick cooking spray 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, sliced 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced 1/2 small red onion, sliced 1 zucchini, sliced 1/2 cup crumbled feta…
Homemade Chicken Soup
1 (3 pound) whole chicken 4 carrots, halved 4 stalks celery, halved 1 large onion, halved water to cover salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules (Optional) Place chicken, carrots, celery, and onion in a large soup pot; add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until meat falls…
