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Mini Spinach Calzones
By BlueSchmoo
This recipe is great as an appetizer or even dinner
- 25 Servings if Pizza dough used
- Try substituting Pizza dough for Pillsbury crescent rolls
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 of a 10 ounce package of frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 1/2 of an 8 ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
- 2 Tablespoons Grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons chopped green onion
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 13.8 ounce package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 egg white
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 Tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
Beverage - Crock Pot - Caramel Apple Cider
By BlueSchmoo
1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the apple cider, caramel syrup and lemon juice
- 8 cups apple cider or juice
- 1 cup caramel flavoring syrup
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 vanilla bean
- 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
- 1 tablespoon whole allspice
- Whipped cream, Marzetti's® Caramel Dip and cinnamon sticks (3 inches), optional
Fruit Juices - for Pulp Ejector Style Juicers
By BlueSchmoo
Tropical Fruit Juice Apple & Beet Juice Berry Juice Pomegranate Juice
- Tropical Fruit Juice
- 1 1 1 Orange
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 Mango
- 1 1 1 Slice of Fresh Pineapple
- 1 1 1 Slice of Watermelon
- 5 5 5 Strawberries
- Apple and Beet Juice
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 Beet with Greens
- 3 3 3 Apples
- Wash thoroughly and remove apple stems.
- Berry Juice
- 2 2 2 Cups of Strawberries
- 2 2 2 Cups of Blueberries
- 1.5 1.5 1.5 Cups of Raspberries
- Pomegranate Juice
- 5 5 5 Pomegranates
Granola Bars
By BlueSchmoo
SERVES: 16 (PER BAR); Calories: 203; Total Fat: 7 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 grams; Protein: 5 grams; Total carbohydr
- 8 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats, approximately 2 cups
- 1 1/2 ounces raw sunflower seeds, approximately 1/2 cup
- 3 ounces sliced almonds, approximately 1 cup
- 1 1/2 ounces wheat germ, approximately 1/2 cup
- 6 ounces honey, approximately 1/2 cup
- 1 3/4 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1/4 cup packed
- 1-ounce unsalted butter, plus extra for pan
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 1/2 ounces chopped dried fruit, any combination of apricots, cherries or blueberries
Dessert - Double Chocolate Brownies
By BlueSchmoo
8x8 pan cut into 9 servings Calories 282
- 1/2 cup Chickpeas
- 1/2 cup Coconut Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Coconut Sugar
- 5 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup Almond Milk (or sub regular milk)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 2 Eggs
- 2 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate chips
- ~Substitutions/Add-ins~
- Sub - Vanilla yogurt for Coconut
- Sub - Flax eggs for regular eggs (2 Tbsp flax meal mixed with 6 Tbsp water, let sit until thickened about 10-15 minutes
- 2 tsp Instant Espresso powder, enhances chocolate flavor
- 1/2 tsp salt, enjances overall flavor
- Rub baking pan with coconut oil instead of butter
- Only had 8x8 pan cooked for 35 minutes
Chicken - Honey Lime Grilled
By BlueSchmoo
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a zip top baggie; add chicken, turning to coat
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice
Dip - Asparagus Hummus
By BlueSchmoo
1.) Begin by preheating oven to 425F/218C
- 1 can organic chickpeas (we prefer Eden Organic brand, their cans are BPA-free!)
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 2-3 Tbsp. tahini
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- 1/2 bunch asparagus, roasted
- 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
Chickpeas - Slow Cooker Chickpeas
By BlueSchmoo
Raw cooked from scratch - Adapted to fit small 1 1/2 Qt Slow cooker
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 pound dried chickpeas, sorted and rinsed
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- Special equipment: a 1 1/2-quart slow cooker
Pumpkin Bread
By BlueSchmoo
This moist, flavorful bread is perfect for autumn
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/4 cups mashed cooked pumpkin
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or buttermilk
- 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole wheat or spelt flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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- 1 MINI LOAF
- 2 tsp Flax meal mixed w/2 Tbsp Water (for eggs)
- 1 Tbsp + 2 1/4 tsp to 2 Tbsp + 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/4 Cup + 2 1/2 Tbsp mashed cooked pumpkin
- 2 Tbsp + 1/2 tsp oil
- 1/3 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp plain yogurt or buttermilk
- 1/3 + 1/4 cups plus 2 tsp whole wheat or spelt flour
- 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 Tbsp + 1/2 tsp chopped walnuts
Cake - Brownie Pudding
By BlueSchmoo
Sift together first 5 ingredients
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cup hot water