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Granola Bars/Cereal
By KimberlyB
1. Preheat oven to 250'. Cover a rectangular baking sheet with parchment paper
- 3 1/2 c rolled oats (if you want bars use steel cut oats so it will stick together better)
- 1 c raw sliced almonds
- 1 c raw cashew pieces (or walnuts, pecans)
- 1 c unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 c raw sunflower seeds
- 1/2 c raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 6 TBS butter
- 1/2 c honey
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Also need-parchment paper
Sweet and Sour ? Protein
By KimberlyB
Stir-Fry 1. Drain the excess marinade from the protein
- Clear:
- Pick a Protein
- 3/4 pound flank steak, trimmed and thinly sliced against the grain
- 3/4 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
- 3/4 pound medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced against the grain
- Marinate
- Whisk 1 egg white, 1 TBS Chinese rice wine or dry sherry and 1 TBS cornstarch. Toss with your protein; cover and refrigerate, 1 hour.
- Vegetables (Any Combination)
- sliced carrots
- sliced celry
- sliced bell peppers
- 1 " scallion pieces
- sliced onions or shallots
- quarted mushroom caps
- sliced bok choy or cabbage
- sliced leeks
- whole snow peas
- sliced asparagus
- quartered plum tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
- baby spinach
- blanched broccoli or cauliflower florets
- thawed frozen peas or edamame
- Sauce
- 3/4 c chicken broth, 1 TBS cornstarch, 2 TBS Chinese rice wine or dry sherry, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp sugar
- Sweet-Sour
- 3/4 c chicken broth, 2 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 c ketchup, 2 tsp soy sauce, 3 TBS rice vinegar, 1/4 c sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp sesame oil.
- Brown
- 1/2 c chicken broth, 1 TBS cornstarch, 1 TBS soy sauce, 1 TBS hoisin sauce, and 1 TBS Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- Oyster
- 3/4 c chicken broth, 1 TBS cornstarch, 1 TBS Chinese rice wine or dry sherry, 1 TBS soy saunce, 3 TBS oyster sauce and 2 tsp sesame oil
- Spicy
- 3/4 c chicken broth, 1 TBS cornstarch, 2 TBS each soy sauce, rice vinegar and Chinese rice wine or dry sherry, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, 1 TBS sugar and 2 tsp Asian chili sauce.
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Bars
By KimberlyB
Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups crisp brown rice cereal
- 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup chopped dried figs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Chopped-Vegetable Tabbouleh
By KimberlyB
1. In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup bulgur
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 bulb fennel, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 English cucumber, halved and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint, chopped
Slow-Cooker Spiced Nuts
By KimberlyB
Line the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with heavy-duty foil, and spray with cooking spray
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups raw pecans
- 2 cups unsalted roasted cashews
Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies
By KimberlyB
Laura Bush's lovely oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips, coconut and pecans
- 3 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tbsp. baking soda
- 1 tbsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3 sticks butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp. vanilla
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips (1 1/2 bags)
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups sweetened flake coconut
- 2 cups chopped pecans (8-oz.)
Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars Recipe
By KimberlyB
1. In a large bowl, combine the oats, Rice Krispies, cranberries, flax, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1-1/2 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1-1/4 teaspoons ground Tone's® Ground Cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
By KimberlyB
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a small bowl
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
Cassata Cake: Our Best Italian Cassata Cake
By KimberlyB
1. Bake cake batter according to package directions for two 9-inch round layers; let cool then remove from pans
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix, batter prepared according to the package directions
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup (1/2 pint) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Note
Ground Beef Calzones
By KimberlyB
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 (3.5-ounce) package pepperoni slices
- 1/2 pound ground chuck
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (6-ounce) can Italian-style or regular tomato paste
- 1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 (10-ounce) cans refrigerated pizza crust