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Morning Glory Muffins
By KSmitherman
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken
By KSmitherman
Directions: 1 Rinse chicken & pat dry
- 2 lbs whole chickens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Black Bean Hummus
By KSmitherman
Add all ingredients to a food processor, and blend until smooth
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained
- 3 Tbsp. tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 1/2 cup onion (yellow or white)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
- pinch of salt and pepper, to taste
Blondie with Dark Roots
By KSmitherman
Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 1/3 tablespoons (1/3 cup) unsalted butter , at room temperature
- 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
Grilled Chicken with Chipotle-Avocado Salsa
By KSmitherman
Heat gas or charcoal grill
- 1 1
- (1 oz) pkg. Old El Paso® Taco Seasoning Mix
- 2 2
- tablespoons olive oil
- 2 2
- tablespoons lime juice
- 1 1
- tablespoon honey
- 2 2
- (3 to 3 1/2-lb.) quartered frying chickens (8 quarters), skin and fat removed if desired
- 1 1
- medium tomato, chopped
- 1 1
- medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
- 2 2
- tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 2
- tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 1
- to 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7 or 11-oz. can)
Firecracker Pasta Salad
By KSmitherman
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium high heat
- 2 (9 oz. each) Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini: prepared according to pkg. directions, chilled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (1 oz) shredded Romano cheese
Chocolate Peanut Butter Drops - No Bake
By KSmitherman
Directions 1. Combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa in a medium saucepan
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cocoa
- 2 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Recipes
By KSmitherman
Combine cauliflower pieces and broth in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat
- 3 whole Wedges Of The Laughing Cow® Light Swiss Original Cheese
- 2 cups Cauliflower Florets, Broken Into Small Pieces
- 1 cup Chicken Or Vegetable Broth
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Minced Yellow Onion
- ¼ teaspoons Each Kosher Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Chopped Fresh Chives (for Garnish)
Nut Free Homemade Granola
By KSmitherman
In a small saucepan mix together brown sugar, oil, and honey
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups old fashioned oats ( I used gf)
- 4 cups quick oats ( I used gf)
- 1 cup coconut (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Raisin Bran Muffins - Sunmaid Recipe
By KSmitherman
In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, bran flakes, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; mix well
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups toasted bran flake cereal
- 1 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup water
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 cups raisins