Category: Food

Apple Cinnamon Loaf Recipe

August 20, 2022

Cinnamon and Nutmeg Add A Warm Spicy Flavor To This Dessert Bread

Mix Entire Recipe Into One Bowl

Cooking Tools: Large Mixing Bowl, Standard Loaf Pan

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups finely chopped apples unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup soft butter
  • 2/3 cups honey or maple syrup
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Optional: walnut pieces for topping.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Mix together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add remainder ingredients to dry mixture. Combine well.
  • Fold apples into dry mixture.
  • Oil loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
  • Pour batter into loaf pan.
  • Optional topping: walnut pieces.
  • Set oven at 325 degrees. Bake for 60 minutes.
  • Recipe makes 1 loaf.

Chicken Salad With Apples Recipe

August 20, 2022

Easy Recipe Only 7 Ingredients

It Takes About 20 Minutes To Prepare This Salad

Cooking Tools: Medium Mixing Bowl, Food Processor

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 chopped red apples 
  • 2 diced celery stalks 
  • 2 cups chopped cooked skinless chicken
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • lettuce leaves, any variety
  • Optional: 1/2 cup raisins, alfalfa sprouts

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cut apples in quarters. Remove core and chop into bite-size pieces.
  • Either chop the chicken with a knife, or use a food processor.
  • In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients, except lettuce and sprouts.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves on serving plates.
  • Spoon chicken salad onto lettuce leaves.
  • Add optional alfalfa sprouts as a topping over the chicken salad.
  • Serve with rustic bread.
  • Makes 4 servings
  • Refrigerate leftovers.
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Cuban Style Black Beans and Rice Recipe

August 2, 2022

No Sugar Added Recipe

It Takes Only A Few Minutes To Put This Recipe Together – 3 Minute Saute and 5 Minute Cook Time

Cooking Tools: Large Skillet
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 3 cups cooked black beans
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Sauté garlic, onion, green bell pepper until golden (about 3 minutes).
  • Stir in beans, broth, vinegar and seasoning.
  • Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon over cooked rice and serve.
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2 Cheese Pizza with Red Peppers Recipe

August 2, 2022

No Added Sugar Recipe

INGREDIENTS

COOKING TOOLS: Dough Board, Rolling Pin, Cookie Sheet

  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • 1 can (15 oz.) pizza crust or ready-made crust
  • vegetable cooking spray
  • small jar tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup low-fat ricotta cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 small minced onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 4 ounces shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups chopped mushrooms
  • 1 large red pepper, cut into strips

INSTRUCTIONS

COOKING UTENSILS: Dough Board, Rolling Pin, Cookie Sheet

  • Preheat oven to 425 °F.
  • Spread whole wheat flour over dough board.
  • Roll out dough with rolling pin to desired crust thickness.
  • Coat cookie sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Transfer pizza crust to cookie sheet. Brush olive oil over crust.
  • Coat crust with tomato sauce.
  • Mix low-fat ricotta cheese with dried basil, onion, garlic, and salt.
  • Spread mixture over crust.
  • Sprinkle crust with part-skim mozzarella cheese.
  • Top cheese with mushrooms and red pepper.
  • Bake at 425 °F for 13–15 minutes or until cheese melts and crust is golden brown.
  • Serves 8