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Brunch Fruit Salad Recipe
By classycook
Drain pineapple, reserving juice
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
- 2 large firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch chunks
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 medium red apple, sliced
- 1 medium green apple, sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Baked Tacos
By classycook
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 4 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 2 cups shredded Colby-jack cheese
- 18-20 hard taco shells
- Optional Condiments-
- lettuce (shredded)
- tomato (diced)
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza Puffs
By classycook
Pre-heat the oven to 375°
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
- 2 oz mini turkey pepperoni (or chicken, mushrooms, sausage, etc. (about 1/2 cup)
- 4 oz low-fat sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
Cauliflower Gratin
By classycook
Place cauliflower single layer in a greased 2 quart baking dish
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 t. dry mustard
- 1/4 t. salt
- 1 cup shredded gruyere or cheddar cheese
- 1/3 c. breadcrumbs
Pineapple Banana Berry Smoothie
By classycook
Blend Well
- (makes 1 large smoothie)
- 1/4 Cup Blueberries
- 1/2 Frozen Small Banana
- 3 Large Strawberries
- 1/4 Cup Pineapple
- 1/3 Cup Ice
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1 Packet Stevia (you could also use the liquid stevia)
Penne with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
By classycook
Or use Pellegrini sundried tomato pesto with extra parmesan, add sliced cooked chicken or cooked italian sausage if
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- feta cheese to taste
- pine nuts or sliced almonds
Cookie Meltaways
By classycook
In a medium bowl, cream butter until fluffy
- 1 C. butter
- 3/4 C. cornstarch
- 3/4 C. powdered sugar
- 1 C. flour
- 1 recipe Cream Cheese Frosting (see below)
Dr. Mark Hyman's Almond-Flax Crusted Chicken
By classycook
Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Serves 4
- 4 (5-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
Mini Olive Oil Cakes with Lemon Glaze
By classycook
Position a rack in the middle of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees
- For the Cakes:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh thyme, plus sprigs for garnish
- For the Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Garlic Spaghetti
By classycook
Cook spaghetti according to package directions
- 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese