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Sourdough Carrot Cake
By pavaldez
Mix together oil and sugar
- Cake
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 3 eggs
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Cream Cheese Icing
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) margarine
- 1 pound confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 cup coconut
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Marlene's Hot Chocolate, Rich and Creamy
By pavaldez
Book: The DVO.com Cookbook -- A Tasty Collection of Best Recipes from DVO
- 1 TBSP rounded cocoa powder
- 2 TBSP splenda or 3 packets
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 cup lowfat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
PGX Spinach Souffle
By pavaldez
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 10-ounce packages frozen leaf spinach – thawed
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup low fat milk
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. crushed garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Beverage: Get Started In The Morning Power Drink
By pavaldez
Blend all in blender 1 full minute
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup orange or apple juice
- 1 (6 oz) container flavored yogurt
- 1 ripe banana, or 4 strawberries
- 1/3 cup soy protein pwder
Paula's Chicken Stir-Fry
By pavaldez
In a large skillet, heat the oils over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 package shiitake mushrooms
- 2 to 3 carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Serving suggestion: Hot, cooked rice noodles
Old-Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs
By pavaldez
Nutritional analysis per serving (analysis without optional Parmesan) Calories 413; Total Fat 11g (Sat Fat 2
- 1 slice whole-wheat sandwich bread, ground into coarse crumbs
- 8 ounces ground sirloin
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 portobello mushroom, stem removed and chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 large egg white
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed by hand
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 small bunch fresh basil
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
- Parmesan, for serving, optional
Chicken Enchiladas
By pavaldez
Chop first 5 ingredients in blender, then cook in a pot over medium until hot
- 4 16-ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 2-4 jalapeño peppers
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1/2 medium onion
- 6-8 cloves garlic
- Salt to taste
- 2 pounds chicken
- 1/2 sweet onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 30 corn tortillas
- 1 cup olive oil
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese
- Chop first 5 ingredients in blender, then cook in a pot
Easy Apple Coffee Cake
By pavaldez
Book: The DVO.com Cookbook -- A Tasty Collection of Best Recipes from DVO
- 2/3 cup water
- 3 TBSP margarine or butter, softened
- 2 cups bread machine flower
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tsp bread machine / quick active dry yeast
- 1 cup canned apple pie filling
- Powdered sugar, if desired
RRay Braised Chicken
By pavaldez
1. Place the dried mushrooms, and stock in small pot over medium-high heat
- 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 2 cups chicken stock
- Olive oil, for frying
- 4 pieces chicken leg quarters, bone-in, skin-on
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 onions, sliced
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- 5 to 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- A few sprigs thyme, leaves picked and finely chopped
- 2 large fresh bay leaves
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Marsala or white wine
- 1/2 cup celery tops or flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Ina's Fresh Strawberry Jam
By pavaldez
Combine the sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook over very low heat for 10 minutes, unti...
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 1/2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and halved