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CARROT CAKE
By JanV
This is the best carrot cake recipe I've come across
- Cake:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup drained crushed pineapple
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Frosting:
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 (1 lb.) box confectioner's sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 stick butter or margarine
WHOLE WHEAT ORANGE NUT MUFFINS
By JanV
Tastes good & healthy too!
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup margarine or butter
- 1 large egg, beaten
- zest from 1 large orange
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 Tbsp. wheat germ
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped nuts
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
HOT BEEF DIP
By JanV
Interesting dip made of cream cheese, sour cream and dried chipped beef! Excellent with Ritz crackers
- 1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 2 5-oz. pkgs. dry beef, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. onion, chopped fine
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- 1/2 tsp. garlic (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 2 Tbsp. margarine
- 1/2 tsp. salt
GLAZED MEAT LOAF
By JanV
This meat loaf is just as tasty when made with ground turkey as when made with ground beef
- Meatloaf:
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 slices bread, torn or 1 cup Pepperidge Farm stuffing
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 lbs. ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup shredded carrots
- 2/3 cup diced onion
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup catsup
- 2 Tbsp. prepared mustard
HEARTY PILAF CASSEROLE
By JanV
An unusual casserole that is equally delicious when made with ground turkey or ground beef
- 1 lb. ground turkey or beef
- 3/4 cup bulgur wheat
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1 lb. zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
- 1 tsp. sugar (optional)
- Dash bottled hot pepper sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
CORN FRITTERS
By JanV
Serve with maple syrup or sprinkle with confectioners' sugar!
- Oil for frying
- 1 16-oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. double-acting baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Maple syrup or confectioners' sugar
PEACH COBBLER
By JanV
My mother's cobbler recipe which I think is one of summer's best treats!
- 4 cups sliced peaches
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3 Tbsp. shortening
- 1/3-1/2 cup milk
CAESAR SALAD WITH ONION BAGEL CROUTONS
By JanV
An eggless version of classic Caesar Salad enhanced with the addition of onion bagel croutons
- Salad:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 2 drops hot pepper sauce
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- onion bagel croutons
- 2/3 cup (about 3 oz.) Parmesan cheese
- Onion Bagel Croutons:
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 3 onion bagels, each cut into 2 semi-circles
LIGHT & LEAN PANCAKES
By JanV
This heart-healthy recipe is really quite good!
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups skim or low-fat milk
- 2 Tbsp. melted margarine
- 1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
ORANGE ROMAINE SALAD
By JanV
Nice combination of flavors - mandarin oranges, almonds & bacon
- Dressing:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- dash hot sauce
- Salad:
- 6 cups torn romaine lettuce
- 5 cups torn iceberg lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups mandarin orange sections
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon