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FRUIT & SEED BRAN MUFFINS
By Peggie
Packed with tasty fruit and good-for-you seeds, this all-bran muffin is a great start to the day or perfect as an o...
- 1 1/2 cup wheat bran
- 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped Medjool dates
- 1/3 cup pepitas
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Curried Corn Soup
By Peggie
In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 leeks, including tender green parts, finely chopped
- 2 small red potatoes, about 1/2 lb (250g) total weight, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 5 cups (30oz/940g) corn kernels (from about 6 large ears of corn)
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 6 cups (48oz/1.5L) chicken stock or prepared broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 6 thin lemon slices
- 1/2 cup (4 oz/125g) sour cream
- 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat leaf (Italian) parsley
TOMATO BRUSCHETTA WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE
By Peggie
Entertaining has never been easier with this delicious, fresh and simple Italian appetizer
- 1 cup tomatoes, pitted and diced (about 4 roma tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced (about 1/4 red onion)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 loaf of French baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Almond Joy Earthquake Cake
By Peggie
Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut divided
- 1/2-1 cup roughly chopped almonds Adjust amount to your taste
- 1 15.25- oz box Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix plus oil, water and eggs to prepare
- 1 8-oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 tsp pure almond extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Skinny Pineapple Margaritas
By Peggie
Pineapple juice adds plenty of sweetness to this no-sugar-added margarita recipe
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 cup cold white tequila
- 1 cup cold pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice, plus 1 lime wedge
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Ice cubes
- Pineapple slices for garnish
- Lime slices for garnish
Creamy Tomato Basil Zucchini “Linguini”
By Peggie
1. Use a peeler to thinly slice zucchini into “linguini” noodles
- For the creamy sauce:
- 2 zucchinis, peeled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Giant Ginger Cookies
By Peggie
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and spices
- 2 1/2 cups flour, spooned in
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ginger (ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar, plus 1/3 cup for coating
- 6 tablespoons Crosby’s Fancy Molasses (1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp.)
- 1 large egg
Ceasar Pasta Salad
By Peggie
A creamy and delicious pasta salad with all the flavors of a Caesar Salad
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 large clove garlic, pressed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 anchovies, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound penne pasta, cooked until al dente and rinsed with cool water
- 6 large leaves Romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes
- 4 green onions. green parts sliced
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, diced
- 1 1/2 cups croutons
Fajitas - Garlic lime
By Peggie
In a resealable bag, lime juice, orange juice, honey, oil, spices and salt
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dehydrated minced garlic
- 1 tsp dehydrated minced onion
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cilantro leaves
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 lb (750g)boneless skinless chicken (can substitute with steak), cut into thin strips
- 1 medium green pepper,cut in thin strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
- 1 medium onion, cut into thin strips
- 6 flour tortillas
Chicken Bacon Florentine Fettuccine
By Peggie
Heat the oil in a pot over high heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced thinly into strips
- 5 ounces spinach
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 12 ounces cooked fettucine
- 1 cup parmesan, shredded