6/18/2011

Healthy recipe : Asian Twist Chicken Wings recipe.

Ingredients
2 sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup barbeque sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch
20 chicken wings
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions
Place the sun-dried tomatoes and white wine into a blender; puree until smooth, then pour into a saucepan. Stir in the barbeque sauce, sesame oil, hot pepper sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and cornstarch. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for several minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
While the marinade is cooling, pierce the chicken wings using a fork, and place into a mixing bowl. Toss the chicken wings with the garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour the cooled marinade over the wings, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Remove the chicken wings from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Cook the wings on the preheated grill until no longer pink at the bone, about 20 minutes. Turn the wings frequently as they cook to ensure even cooking. Place the cooked wings on a serving platter; squeeze the lime wedges over the wings, and sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

Healthy recipe : Brown Sugar and Port Cranberry Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large orange, juiced and zested
9 tablespoons port wine

Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, orange zest and juice, and port wine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool, and refrigerate overnight before serving.

Healthy recipe : Breaded Sea Scallops recipe.

Ingredients
1/3 cup mashed potato flakes
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound sea scallops
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions
In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. In another bowl, combine the potato flakes, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Dip scallops in egg, then roll in potato mixture. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add scallops; cook for 4-5 minutes or until scallops are opaque and coating is golden brown, turning once.

Healthy recipe : Aunt Mary's Eggplant Balls recipe.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups cubed eggplant, with peel
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup dried bread crumbs

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Pour in olive oil and saute garlic just until lightly browned. Mix in eggplant and water. Reduce heat to low and cover skillet. Allow eggplant to steam until soft, about 20 minutes. Place eggplant in a large bowl and allow to cool slightly.
Mix cheese, parsley, eggs, and bread crumbs into eggplant. Stir with a wooden spoon or your hands until ingredients are thoroughly combined and mixture can be rolled into balls. Add more bread crumbs as needed to make mixture workable. Refrigerate mixture for 15 minutes, then roll into balls or form into patties.
Place eggplant balls on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Healthy recipe : Asian-Inspired Honey-Vanilla Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into strips

Directions
Stir together soy sauce, orange juice, hot pepper sauce, vanilla, brown sugar, and honey until dissolved. Season with minced garlic, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Whisk in sesame oil and vegetable oil until combined.
Toss chicken with marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Adjust oven rack to its top position, and turn oven on to Broil.
Place chicken into a baking dish or baking sheet. Broil until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn chicken over, and continue broiling until no longer pink, about 5 minutes more.

Healthy recipe : Amy's Mexican Soup recipe.

Ingredients
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
cayenne pepper to taste
chili powder to taste
Cheddar cheese, shredded
sour cream, for topping

Directions
Preheat the oven broiler.
Arrange chicken breasts in a large pan, and broil 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove chicken, allow to cool, then shred.
In a food processor or blender, puree the drained whole tomatoes and diced tomatoes.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion is soft and translucent. Stir in chicken broth and pureed tomatoes. Add shredded chicken, kidney beans, and black beans. Season with cayenne pepper and chili powder. Bring to a boil; then cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar, and simmer 2 hours. Ladle into bowls, and top with cheese and dollops of sour cream.

Healthy recipe : Buffalo Chicken Wings recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pound chicken wings
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons minced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry wings for approximately 8 minutes. Transfer wings to a paper towel and let drain. Season with salt and white pepper. After the wings have drained, place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a small saucepan, melt butter or margarine. Stir in hot pepper sauce. Pour mixture over chicken wings, toss to coat the wings. Place wings in a baking dish.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes.
While the chicken wings are baking, make the blue cheese dressing: In a medium size mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, onion, garlic, parsley, sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar and blue cheese. Blend the mixture well. Arrange the baked chicken wings on a serving platter. Serve with blue cheese dressing.

Healthy recipe : Braised Beef with Garden Vegetables and Herbs recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound boneless beef for stew, cut into 1-inch cubes
Ground black pepper
Vegetable cooking spray
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (18.3 ounce) carton Campbell's� V8� Butternut Squash Soup
1 large potato, cut into cubes
2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
Fresh parsley

Directions
Season the beef with the black pepper.
Spray a 6-quart saucepot with the cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the beef and cook until it's well browned, stirring often. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is tender-crisp.
Stir the soup in the saucepot and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 45 minutes.
Add the potato and carrots to the saucepot. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Healthy recipe : Banana-Berry Nut Bread recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup mashed fresh strawberries
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar and oil until smooth; add the strawberries and banana. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Healthy recipe : Broccoli Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups instant rice
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1 (16 ounce) jar process cheese sauce
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Cook rice as directed on box.
Saute onions in margarine until done.
Cook broccoli as directed on package and drain.
Mix together broccoli, soup, rice, onion, butter or margarine, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in a 9 by 13 inch oven proof dish.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Healthy recipe : Bacon 'n' Egg Wraps recipe.

Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
salsa (optional)

Directions
In a nonstick skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables in the skillet. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Cook and stir gently over medium heat until the eggs are completely set. Spoon 1/2 cup down the center of each tortilla; fold sides over filling. Serve with salsa if desired.

Healthy recipe : Bean, Bacon and Pepper Soup recipe.

Ingredients
5 slices bacon
3 onions, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, with liquid
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Directions
In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the bacon until crisp. Drain the fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot. Crumble the bacon, reserving for later for garnish. Add the onions, carrots, red bell pepper, celery and garlic to the pot and saute in the bacon fat for 10 minutes.
Stir in the sugar, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, bay leaf, thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Now pour in just a small amount of chicken stock to deglaze the pan. (Note: This removes all of the caramelized particles from the bottom of the pan.)
Add the beans and the rest of the stock and continue to cook over medium high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
In a food processor or blender, puree 3 cups of soup at a time, adjusting seasoning if necessary. Return all pureed soup to the pot, stir in the parsley and crumbled bacon and simmer for 10 more minutes.

Healthy recipe : Apple Pie Waffles recipe.

Ingredients
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat bran
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 medium apples, grated
3 tablespoons applesauce
1 cup skim milk
2 egg whites

Directions
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, wheat bran, salt and apple pie spice. Set aside. In a separate bowl, stir together the water and honey. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface, and let stand for about 5 minutes to dissolve.
When the yeast has dissolved, stir in the apples, applesauce, milk and egg whites until well blended. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients. Cover, and let rest for about 15 minutes.
Heat the waffle iron, and coat with cooking spray. Spoon the waffle batter onto the iron in the amount recommended by the manufacturer. Close the iron, and cook for about 7 minutes, or until the steam stops coming out and the waffle can be easily removed. Continue with remaining batter.

Healthy recipe : Bacon Roll Ups II recipe.

Ingredients
1 (1 pound) loaf white bread, crusts trimmed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cut each slice of white bread in half horizontally. Spread with cream cheese. Tightly roll each piece of bread with half a piece of bacon. The bacon should be on the outside of the bread. Secure with toothpicks.
Arrange roll ups in a single layer on a medium baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until bacon is no longer pink and bread is lightly browned. Serve warm.

Healthy recipe : Anytime Fruit Salad recipe.

Ingredients
24 ounces cottage cheese
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (6 ounce) package orange flavored gelatin mix
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, whipped topping and gelatin mix. Stir in the oranges and pineapple. Chill in refrigerator.

Healthy recipe : Bob's BBQ Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon horseradish sauce

Directions
In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, cider vinegar, ketchup, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and horseradish sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Healthy recipe : Berries and Cream recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon nonfat evaporated milk
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Marsala wine
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped toasted hazelnuts

Directions
Layer the strawberries and blueberries in 6 individual serving dishes.
Using an electric beater, whip together the ricotta cheese, milk, sugar and wine. Spoon a portion of the cream over each fruit serving, top with toasted hazelnuts, and serve.

Healthy recipe : Basic Chocolate Drop Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup sifted cocoa
2 cups Basic Cookie Mix
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Sift cocoa into Basic Cookie Mix. Beat egg lightly and stir into mixture. Melt butter over low heat and stir into mixture. Add water and vanilla and mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

Healthy recipe : Bacon Spaghetti recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound bacon
1 pound spaghetti
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Cook bacon until crispy. Drain well. Crumble.
Prepare spaghetti according to package directions.
Process garlic cloves through a garlic press, and combine with olive oil. Toss spaghetti, bacon, garlic/olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Healthy recipe : Baked Lentils with Cheese recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups water
1 3/4 cups dry lentils, rinsed
1 cup chopped onion
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Directions
In a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and green pepper. Cover and bake 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with parsley and cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Healthy recipe : Burmese Chicken Curry (Gaeng Gai Bama) recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 shallots, thinly sliced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken meat, cut into large pieces
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup pureed tomato
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Directions
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over low heat, and stir fry the shallots until browned and tender. Drain, reserving the oil, and set aside.
Place the chicken in the skillet with the reserved oil, and stir in the curry paste and curry powder to evenly coat. Pour in enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover skillet, and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
Stir the coconut milk, tomato puree, fish sauce, palm sugar, and 1/2 the tomato wedges into the skillet. Cook and stir over low heat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Mix in the remaining tomatoes, and continue cooking until tender. Top with cilantro and the fried shallots to serve.

Healthy recipe : Baked Macaroni with Pepperoni recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1/2 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 pound shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
25 slices pepperoni sausage
salt and pepper to taste
onion powder to taste
garlic powder to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish combine cooked macaroni, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cheeses, pepperoni, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Healthy recipe : Broccoli Fish Bake recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained
1 pound fresh or thawed frozen firm white fish fillets (cod, haddock or halibut)
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Cream of Broccoli Soup
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions
Arrange broccoli in 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with fish. Mix soup and milk and pour over fish. Sprinkle with cheese.
Mix bread crumbs, butter and paprika and sprinkle on top. Bake at 450 degrees F for 20 minutes or until fish is done.

Healthy recipe : Beaten Biscuits recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 cup lard, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/3 cup light cream
2 tablespoons cold water (optional)

Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar together. Use a fork to "cut" the lard into the flour until it looks like coarse meal. Using a standing mixer, or a wooden spoon, mix the dough as you slowly add the cream. Mix well to form the dough into a ball, adding water if needed.
Place the dough onto a tabletop, and knead slightly. With a mallet or a one-piece rolling pin, beat the dough a few times to form it into a rough rectangle. Fold the dough over, and then beat it out again. Repeat this process until the dough becomes white and blisters form on the surface, about 15 minutes.
Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch rounds, and prick the top a few times with the tines of a fork. Place on greased baking sheets.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden.

Healthy recipe : Breezy Key Lime Pie with Strawberry Rhubarb Glaze recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
1 cup fresh Key lime juice
6 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Key lime zest
2 stalks fresh rhubarb, diced
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons powdered fruit pectin

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix together the vanilla wafer crumbs and butter in a bowl until thoroughly combined, and press the crust into the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch pie dish.
Beat the sweetened condensed milk, Key lime juice, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and Key lime zest in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth; pour the filling into the prepared cookie crust.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven until center of pie is slightly jiggly, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then refrigerate.
Mix the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, water, and pectin in a saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Stirring often, boil until the rhubarb and berries break down and the glaze begins to thicken and resemble jam, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm. Glaze will thicken as it cools. Spread the glaze over the pie, and refrigerate until chilled. For best texture, allow pie to chill at least 8 hours before serving.

Healthy recipe : Aji de Gallina recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds skinless, bone-in chicken breast halves
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 quarts water
1 loaf white bread, crusts removed and cubed
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup walnut pieces
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons aji amarillo chile paste
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and quartered

Directions
Place chicken breasts, onion, carrot, and 2 cloves garlic in a large saucepan, pour in 2 quarts of water and slowly bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Skim off the foam which forms on top, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and allow to cool. Strain the resulting chicken stock, discarding the vegetables.
Pour evaporated milk and 1/2 cup chicken stock into the bowl of a blender. Add bread cubes and puree until smooth. Add Parmesan cheese and walnuts; puree until smooth. Shred the cooled chicken and discard the bones.
Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in minced garlic and minced onion; cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken and aji amarillo until heated through. Pour in bread puree and cook until hot, stirring frequently. Add more chicken stock if needed to keep from getting too thick. Season with turmeric and simmer for 5 minutes more.
Serve garnished with hard-cooked egg slices and sprinkled with kalamata olives.

Healthy recipe : Banana Crumb Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter

Directions
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Combine bananas, sugar, egg and butter; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine the first three topping ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 375 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Healthy recipe : Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Blue Cheese Dressing recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup reduced fat blue cheese crumbles
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
4 Kaiser rolls, split
4 leaves iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup diced celery

Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Stir the sour cream, blue cheese, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl; set aside.
Mix the ground chicken, 1/4 cup hot sauce, celery salt, poultry seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper together in a mixing bowl until evenly blended. Form into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
Cook the chicken burgers on the preheated grill 6 to 7 minutes until well marked. Spray the uncooked top of the burger with cooking spray, and flip the burgers over. Brush the cooked side with 1 tablespoon hot sauce, and continue cooking until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf on each roll bottom. Top with a burger patty, then spoon on 2 tablespoons of blue cheese sauce, and 2 tablespoons celery. Place the top of the roll on top to finish the sandwich.

Healthy recipe : Authentic Paella recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
6 cups chicken stock, divided
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
5 saffron threads
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into small pieces
2 cups peeled and deveined small shrimp, diced
6 small lobster tails
1/2 pound clams in shell, scrubbed
1 (8 ounce) jar mushrooms, drained
1 cup green peas
1 (2 ounce) can mussels

Directions
Rinse the rice with cold water; drain; set aside. Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to low, cover, and keep warm. Work the garlic, parsley, curry powder, saffron threads, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 cup of the hot chicken stock together with a mortar and pestle until a smooth liquid forms; set the seasoning liquid aside.
Heat the olive oil in a paella pan over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion until lightly browned. Stir in the chicken, shrimp, lobster, and clams; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Pour in the seasoning liquid.
Stir in the rice, pour in the hot chicken stock, and simmer until the rice is nearly tender, about 15 minutes. Add mushrooms, peas, and mussels; stir two times, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand until rice is soft and flaky, about 7 minutes.

Healthy recipe : Apple Streusel Cobbler recipe.

Ingredients
2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling
2 large eggs
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND� Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST� All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup cold butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup oats

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread apple filling in buttered 9-inch square baking pan.
In large bowl, beat eggs, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter and spices; pour over apple filling. In small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add nuts and oats. Sprinkle over top.
Bake 50 minutes or until set. Cool. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream (optional). Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Healthy recipe : Best Ever Hot Artichoke Dip recipe.

Ingredients
2 (6.5 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Directions
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
In a shallow baking dish combine the artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and mayonnaise. Bake for 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Serve hot with tortilla chips or crackers.

Healthy recipe : Apple Butter Spice Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup apple butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole bran cereal or wheat germ
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs, beaten

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease one 9x13 inch pan.
Prepare the topping by mixing together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped pecans.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Blend together butter and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Add apple butter, vanilla, wheat germ or bran cereal. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour cream; mix well after each addition.
Pour 1/2 batter into pan, sprinkle 1/2 the topping over top. Pour remaining batter and top with remaining topping.
Bake for 40 minutes.

Healthy recipe : Bold Eagle Ranch Dip recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup Hidden Valley� Original Ranch� Salad Dressing
1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
1 large shallot, diced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions
Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving. Serve with chicken wings, vegetables or quesadillas.

Healthy recipe : Best Brownies recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.
To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Frost brownies while they are still warm.

Healthy recipe : 2-Step Skillet Chicken Broccoli Divan recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut up
3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
Melt butter in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring often.
Add broccoli, soup and milk. Cover and simmer 5 min. or until done. Sprinkle with cheese.

Healthy recipe : April Fools Berry Soda recipe.

Ingredients
2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored gelatin mix
3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries
3/4 cup fresh raspberries
3/4 cup fresh blueberries

Directions
Prepare gelatin according to package directions. Refrigerate until partially set, about 2 hours. Stir in berries. Pour into six tall drink or soda glasses. Insert a straw into each glass. Refrigerate until set.

Healthy recipe : Best Ever Pie Crust recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup water

Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Roll out dough on a floured counter. Don't over work it. Use as directed in pie recipe.

Healthy recipe : Basil Caesar Salmon recipe.

Ingredients
4 (8 ounce) salmon fillets
1/4 cup Caesar salad dressing
pepper to taste
1 cup Caesar salad croutons, crushed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions
Place salmon in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Spoon the salad dressing over fillets; sprinkle with pepper. Combine the croutons, Parmesan cheese and basil; sprinkle over fillets and gently press into dressing. Drizzle with oil. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Healthy recipe : Angel Whispers recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons butter

Directions
In a medium bowl, cream together butter and confectioners' sugar until light. Stir in the lemon peel, flour and salt. Cover bowl, and chill for about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Flatten teaspoons of dough onto cookie sheets, and bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until light brown. Remove from baking sheets to cool on racks.
To make the filling, combine the beaten egg, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and butter in the top of a double boiler. Stir until thick. Sandwich cookies with 1 teaspoon of filling.

Healthy recipe : Best Salmon Bake recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound salmon fillet, halved
1 small tomato, chopped
5 green onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place salmon on a lightly oiled sheet pan or in a shallow baking dish, folding under thin outer edges of fillets for even cooking. Top salmon with chopped tomatoes and green onions, and season with salt and pepper.
Cook salmon in the preheated oven, uncovered, for approximately 20 minutes. Fish is done when easily flaked with a fork.

Healthy recipe : Biscuits with Ham Butter recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

Directions
In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Combine sour cream and egg; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 4 to 5 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, process ham until finely minced. Add butter and continue processing until well mixed. Spread over warm biscuits.

6/17/2011

Healthy recipe : Apricot-Glazed Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
4 skinless chicken thighs
1/2 onion, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs on both sides, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken thighs and set aside. In the hot skillet, cook and stir the onions until softened, about 5 minutes.
Pour the apricot halves, chili sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and black pepper into a blender, and pulse several times to puree. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the onions, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer the sauce until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken thighs to the sauce, and spoon sauce over the chicken. Simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink inside, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve chicken topped with sauce.

Healthy recipe : Bread Machine Pizza Dough recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup flat beer
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast

Directions
Put beer, butter, sugar, salt, flour, and yeast in a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough setting, and press Start.
Remove dough from bread machine when cycle is complete. Roll or press dough to cover a prepared pizza pan. Brush lightly with olive oil. Cover and let stand 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Spread sauce and toppings on top of dough. Bake until crust is lightly brown and crispy on the outside, about 24 minutes.

Healthy recipe : Butter Bean Veggie Soup recipe.

Ingredients
3 celery ribs, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
In a large saucepan, saute the celery, carrots and onion in oil until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add the broth.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until soup is heated through.

Healthy recipe : Baked Mushroom Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons butter, divided
6 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sherry

Directions
In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Place chicken in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over chicken. Combine broth and sherry; pour over chicken. Spoon mushrooms over top. Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Healthy recipe : Barbequed Pineapple recipe.

Ingredients
1 fresh pineapple
1/4 cup rum
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions
Peel the pineapple and, leaving it whole, cut out the center core. Slice into 8 rings, and place them in a shallow glass dish or resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, mix together the rum, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Pour marinade over the pineapple, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat. Lightly oil grate.
Grill pineapple rings 15 minutes, turning once, or until outside is dry and char marked. Serve with remaining marinade.

Healthy recipe : Apricot Nectar Cake II recipe.

Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup apricot nectar
1/3 cup hot water
2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored gelatin mix

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch tube or Bundt pan.
Mix the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and apricot nectar together.
Dissolve the gelatin in the hot water and add to cake batter. Mix well and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes. Invert cake onto a plate and cool for several minutes. Pour glaze over cake while it is still warm.
To Make Glaze: Combine the confectioner's sugar and the lemon juice. Use immediately to pour over still warm cake.

Healthy recipe : Balsamic Bleu Cheese Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups mixed baby greens
1 cup leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions
In a medium bowl, toss together the mixed greens, leaf lettuce, cheese and walnuts. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the salad mixture and toss well.

Healthy recipe : Amish Macaroni Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 cups creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup white sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon celery seed

Directions
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Drain, and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, onion, celery, red pepper, and relish. In a small bowl, stir together the salad dressing, mustard, white sugar, vinegar, salt and celery seed. Pour over the vegetables, and stir in macaroni until well blended. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Healthy recipe : Autumn Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup chopped cranberries
1 cup chopped, peeled apple
1/2 cup chopped dried figs
3/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin pans or line with paper muffin liners.
In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, white sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Make a well in the center, and add the melted butter, milk and eggs, mix until smooth. Stir in the cranberries, apple, figs, and hazelnuts. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans. Cups should be at least 3/4 full.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Healthy recipe : Avocado Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large ripe tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 lime, juiced
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
In a medium bowl, combine avocados, onion, bell pepper, tomato, cilantro and lime juice. Gently toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.

Healthy recipe : Bee Lian's Rich Orange Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 egg yolks
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 egg whites
1 pinch salt

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Grease one 8 inch round cake pan. Sift flour and set aside.
Cream butter, sugar and grated orange zest until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time. Fold in sifted flour, alternating with orange juice.
In another bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff and add a pinch of salt. Fold whisked egg whites into the mixture. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.

Healthy recipe : AMAJO's Creamsicle� Martini recipe.

Ingredients
1 fluid ounce vodka
1 fluid ounce triple sec
1 fluid ounce orange juice
1 fluid ounce fat free half-and-half
1 slice orange

Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Pour in the vodka, triple sec, orange juice, and half-and-half. Shake until frosty, about 15 seconds; strain into a martini glass, and garnish with an orange slice.

Healthy recipe : A Southern Fried Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
4 cups buttermilk
1 cup barbeque sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon steak sauce
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 cups oil for frying

Directions
In a large shallow dish, mix together flour, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in buttermilk, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and steak sauce.
Dredge chicken in milk mixture, then in seasoned flour, alternating in each at least twice. Heat oil in a large, deep-sided skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cook chicken in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes each side.

Healthy recipe : Basic Yankee Bread Stuffing recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound ground pork sausage
1 tablespoon butter
6 stalks chopped celery
2 onions, chopped
2 (1 pound) loaves day-old white bread, torn into small pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons sage seasoning mixture
salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup chicken broth

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Place pork sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Place the celery and onions in the saucepan, and slowly cook and stir until tender.
Mix together the sausage, celery, onions, bread, sage, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Pour the eggs and chicken broth into the mixture. Use more broth if needed. The stuffing should be moist, not mushy.
Press the mixture into the baking dish. Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the top is brown and crisp.

Healthy recipe : Amelia's Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound country style pork ribs
1 onion, chopped
1 roasted chicken, deboned and shredded
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 (10 fluid ounce) bottle steak sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 lemon, juiced
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed

Directions
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the ribs on all sides. Transfer to a slow cooker. Place onion in the skillet, cook until tender, and transfer to the slow cooker.
Place the chicken in the slow cooker, and mix in tomatoes, ketchup, steak sauce, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon, chicken bouillon, and pepper.
Cover, and cook 6 hours on High. Remove ribs, discard bones, and shred. Return meat to slow cooker. Mix in corn and lima beans, cover, and continue cooking 2 hours on High.

Healthy recipe : Apple Yogurt Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons milk
1 small tart apple - peeled and chopped
1/3 cup raisins
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter or margarine

Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Combine the yogurt, egg, oil and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in apple and raisins if desired (batter will be thick). Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
For topping, combine flour, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Healthy recipe : Apple Style Omelets recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
3 large apples - peeled, cored and diced
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions
In a large skillet or frying pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and saute until tender but not completely cooked.
Heat a lightly oiled omelet pan or medium sized skillet. Whisk together eggs, cream, salt, pepper and sugar. Pour egg mixture into omelet pan. When bottom of omelet has begun to set, place half of the apple mixture on top of the eggs.
When bottom of omelet is completely cooked, fold over omelet, cover and cook through. Serve warm with remaining apples on top or on the side.

Healthy recipe : Baked Tomatoes and Mozzarella recipe.

Ingredients
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 clove roasted garlic, mashed into a paste
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
Arrange tomato slices on prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil; sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven until they become leathery, a bit brown, and crunchy around the edges, approximately 2 hours. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Combine the cooled roasted tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and roasted garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; mix well.

Healthy recipe : Bob's Awesome Lasagna recipe.

Ingredients
8 ounces lasagna noodles
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup minced onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) package large curd cottage cheese
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute ground beef, onions, salt and garlic salt until meat is brown. Drain excess fat, add spaghetti sauce to beef mixture, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch glass baking pan.
Line bottom of pan with three lasagna noodles. Spread 1/3 of sauce mixture over noodles. Layer 1/3 of the cottage cheese over the sauce. Sprinkle 1/3 of the mozzarella over the cottage cheese. Repeat this layering process until all ingredients are used up.
Bake in the preheated oven for one hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Healthy recipe : Brazilian Whole Banana Pie recipe.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup water
10 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups toasted wheat germ
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup light margarine
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of brown sugar over the bottom of a small saucepan or skillet. Cook over medium heat until melted. Stir in water until sugar is completely dissolved. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Pour the syrup into a round baking dish or deep dish pie plate and spread to coat the bottom.
Make a layer of bananas on top of the melted sugar. In a medium bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, wheat germ, oats and 1 cup of brown sugar. Mix in the margarine using your hands, pinching it into small pieces to make a crumbly dough. Sprinkle half of this over the bananas in the dish and pat down. Top with the remaining bananas and sprinkle with about half of the cinnamon. Spread the rest of the dough over the bananas and pat the pie smooth. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon over the top.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the pie topping is toasted and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Healthy recipe : Baked Chicken-Fried Steak with Mushroom Gravy recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 (4 ounce) cube steaks
1 cup peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch black pepper, or to taste
2/3 cup finely diced onion
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 (4.5 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms with juice
1/2 (10.75 ounce) can water, or as needed

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge steaks in the flour to coat evenly.
Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the steaks for about 5 to 8 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Place 3 fried cube steaks in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the steaks lightly with seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper, and scatter 1/3 cup of diced onions over the steaks. Layer the remaining 3 steaks on top, repeat the seasoning, and sprinkle with the rest of the onion.
Pour the condensed soup in a bowl, and drain the juice from the canned mushrooms into the empty soup can. Pour in enough water to fill the can, and whisk the liquid and mushrooms into the soup. Pour the soup mixture over the layered steaks.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, until the onions are tender and the gravy is thick and bubbling.

Healthy recipe : Brown Sugar Pudding Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup milk

Directions
Combine all sauce ingredients. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; set aside. For pudding, beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and nuts; add alternately with milk to butter mixture. Spoon into baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes.

Healthy recipe : Baked Pita Triangles recipe.

Ingredients
6 pitas (6-inch rounds), split, then quartered

Directions
Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.
Place pita triangles directly on rack. Bake until golden brown and completely crisp, about 10 minutes.

Healthy recipe : Brown Sugar Pound Cake I recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Sir in the chopped pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Healthy recipe : Bacon Water Chestnut Rolls recipe.

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, halved
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut in half
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup tomato-based chili sauce

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Wrap each water chestnut with a piece of bacon. Place the rolls seam-side down in a baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and cooked through. Drain off the grease. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, brown sugar and chili sauce; pour over the bacon-chestnut rolls. Return to the oven and bake for another 30 minutes.

Healthy recipe : Almond Cranberry Squash Bake recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups hot mashed butternut squash
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the squash, 2 tablespoons butter, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg; mix well. transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir cranberry sauce until softened; spoon over squash.
Combine almonds, brown sugar and remaining butter; mix well. Sprinkle over cranberry sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Healthy recipe : Best Ziti Ever recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, divided
12 ounces ricotta cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1 dash salt and pepper
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. In a large saucepan, heat marinara with 1 teaspoon basil until bubbling. In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Spread bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with sauce. Layer 1/2 of the ziti, 1/2, the sausage, 1/2 of the ricotta, and 1/2 the mozzarella. Spoon half of the sauce over top. Repeat layers. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 teaspoons basil and Italian seasoning.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

6/16/2011

Healthy recipe : Beaufort Stew recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound smoked sausage links, sliced
10 frozen small corn cobs
10 small red potatoes
1 (3 ounce) package dry crab and shrimp seasoning mix
1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
salt to taste

Directions
Place the sausage, corn, potatoes, and dry crab and shrimp seasoning mix in a large pot filled with enough boiling water to cover. Cook 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Mix in the shrimp, and continue cooking until opaque. Drain, season with salt, and serve warm.

Healthy recipe : !Ole! Party Salsa recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup Hidden Valley� Original Ranch� Salad Dressing
1/2 cup thick and chunky mild salsa
Fresh chopped tomatoes and diced green chilies (optional)
Tortilla chips

Directions
Combine Ranch, salsa, tomatoes and chilies, if desired. Chill 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips.

Healthy recipe : Basil Burgers recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds ground beef
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 hamburger buns, split

Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
In a bowl, mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, basil, garlic salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 burger patties.
Lightly oil the grill grate, and cook burgers about 6 minutes, turning once, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), or to desired doneness. Serve on hamburger buns.

Healthy recipe : Bean 'N' Beef Crescent Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
1/3 cup salsa
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup refried beans
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese or Cheddar cheese

Directions
In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and salsa; simmer, uncovered, until thickened. Meanwhile, unroll crescent roll dough. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; seal perforations. Spread cream cheese over the dough.
Stir the refried beans into beef mixture. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Healthy recipe : Bundle of Veggies recipe.

Ingredients
8 ounces whole fresh mushrooms
8 ounces cherry tomatoes
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper

Directions
Place mushrooms, tomatoes and zucchini on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Combine the remaining ingredients; drizzle over vegetables. Fold the foil around vegetables and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until tender.

Healthy recipe : Apple Shortbread Pie recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chilled butter, diced
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 1/4 pounds Golden Delicious apple - peeled, cored and cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
Sift four, 1/2 cup sugar and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in egg yolks (mixture will be crumbly). Remove 1/4 of mixture, and set aside. Press remainder onto bottom and sides an 8 inch tart shell or pie pan.
In a large bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place apples into crust, and sprinkle reserved crumb mixture evenly over top.
Place pie on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and filling is bubbling.

Healthy recipe : Breaded Pork Chops recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 (1/2-inch thick) bone-in pork loin chops
1 (8 ounce) container spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
3 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons milk

Directions
In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. Place the bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip pork chops into egg, then coat with crumbs. Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F.
In a small saucepan, combine the cream cheese, broth and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until smooth and blended. Serve with pork chops.

Healthy recipe : Amaretto Smoothie recipe.

Ingredients
4 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers amaretto liqueur
4 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers milk
1 cup vanilla ice cream

Directions
In a blender combine amaretto, milk and ice cream. Blend until smooth. Pour over ice into 4 glasses.

Healthy recipe : Baked Pepperoni Pasta Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
8 ounces rotini pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
28 ounces Classico� Tomato and Basil Sauce
4 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef with onion until beef is brown. Drain. Combine beef mixture with sauce, pepperoni and cooked pasta and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.

Healthy recipe : Apple Cabbage Slaw recipe.

Ingredients
6 cups shredded cabbage
3 medium red apples, chopped
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Directions
In a large bowl, toss the cabbage and apples. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Healthy recipe : Bananas Foster Chimichangas recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
3 firm bananas. sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons spiced rum
2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter . Stir in bananas and sugar, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour in rum and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Spoon half the banana mixture onto each flour tortilla, and roll up, tucking in the ends, like a burrito.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry chimichangas until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Healthy recipe : Bavarian Sausage Supper recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups coleslaw mix
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 1/4 cups water
3/4 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced
1 (4.5 ounce) package quick-cooking noodles and sour cream chive sauce mix
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds

Directions
In a skillet, saute coleslaw mix and carrots in butter until crisp-tender. Add water; bring to a boil. Stir in remaining ingredients. Return to a boil; cook for 8 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.

Healthy recipe : Bacon Cheeseburgers recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound sliced bacon, diced
5 pounds ground beef chuck
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup steak sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound American cheese slices

Directions
Preheat a grill for high heat.
Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry, stirring occasionally. When the bacon is almost done, add the onion. Cook until the bacon is crisp, and the onion is tender. Remove onion and bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a food processor. Pulse a couple of times to chop finely. Do not puree. Pour into a large bowl, and mix with steak sauce and ground chuck using your hands. Form into 16 patties.
Place patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Place a slice of cheese on top of each one during the last minute.

Healthy recipe : Artichoke Salad II recipe.

Ingredients
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 cup low fat sour cream
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup diced onion
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and Italian dressing mix.
In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, red pepper, broccoli, mushrooms, onion and artichoke hearts. Top with dressing and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Healthy recipe : Beans, Greens and Garlic Soup recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup ditalini or other small pasta
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach, rinsed and dried
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onions; cook and stir until the onions are transparent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, increase the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Stir in the beans and pasta; lower heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente, or 8 to 10 minutes. Add the spinach and stir just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Healthy recipe : Bow Ties with Veggies recipe.

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 zucchini, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a skillet over medium heat, saute zucchini and onion in olive oil until tender. Toss farfalle pasta with vegetables and season with salt and pepper; serve.

Healthy recipe : Banana Streusel Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. In a small bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, butter and bananas; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
For streusel, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in butter. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.

Healthy recipe : Butternut Squash Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups mashed, cooked butternut squash
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease one 2 quart casserole dish and set aside.
Combine the butternut squash, white sugar, brown sugar, margarine, pineapple, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. Mix well and pour into casserole dish.
Sprinkle with chopped nuts and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

Healthy recipe : Argentinean Potato Salad recipe.

Ingredients
4 russet potatoes - peeled, boiled, and cubed
3 hard cooked eggs, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can mixed vegetables
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
5 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook peeled potatoes until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, and cube.
Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Cover pan, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water and allow to cool. Peel and chop the eggs, and toss together with the potatoes and vegetables in a large mixing or serving bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground mustard, lemon juice, dill weed, and green olives. Stir to blend. Pour dressing over the potato mixture, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.

Healthy recipe : Almond Banana Chocolate Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) box banana quick bread and muffin mix, such as the Pillsbury� brand
1 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cinnamon-flavored applesauce
1 medium banana, diced
1 cup sliced California Almonds, divided
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate


Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
Prepare muffins according to package instructions using water, eggs and oil, but use only 1/4 cup oil instead of 1/2 cup, and add 1/4 cup applesauce. Stir in banana, 3/4 cup almonds and chocolate. Divide evenly among muffin cups and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds.
Bake 15-20 minutes, until a tester comes out clean. Cool muffin tin on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove muffins and continue cooling on rack. Store air tight at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Healthy recipe : Brenda's Pepperoni Chicken Rollups recipe.

Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
20 slices pepperoni sausage
8 ounces pepperoni sausage, chopped
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 pinch garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Pound chicken breasts flat with a meat mallet. Season to taste with garlic powder, salt, pepper and Italian style seasoning.
Place 4 to 5 slices pepperoni on each breast and top each with a slice of cheese. Roll up breasts and fasten with toothpicks.
Fry the pepperoni in a medium skillet until it has released most of its oil. Remove pepperoni from skillet and set aside. Brown chicken rolls in pepperoni oil about 5 to 10 minutes each side. Place chicken in a baking dish. Combine spaghetti sauce and sliced pepperoni and pour over chicken.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

Healthy recipe : A Smarter Tuna Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 (6 ounce) can white meat tuna, packed in water
1 large stalk celery, minced
4 radishes, minced
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1/2 Granny Smith apple, minced
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley, or more to taste
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise, or more to taste
1/4 cup minced walnuts, lightly toasted

Directions
Place the tuna in a bowl and flake with a fork.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Healthy recipe : Amariette Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
7 egg whites
2 1/2 cups white sugar
2 pounds ground almonds
2 tablespoons almond extract
1 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Beat egg whites and sugar until fluffy. Add the ground almond and almond extract, mixing well. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, roll in sugar and put a piece of almond or candied cherry on top.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) until firm. Bottom should be light brown.

Healthy recipe : Apple Beet Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can diced beets, drained
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
3/4 cup walnuts
3/4 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™

Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the beets, apples, walnuts and salad dressing. Mix together and chill before serving.

Healthy recipe : Autumn Pot Roast recipe.

Ingredients
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (5 pound) boneless beef rump roast
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 medium carrots, cut into thirds
1/2 pound small whole onions
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cold water
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the roast; brown on all sides.
In a large bowl, combine vinegar, tomato juice, ketchup, sugar, salt and pepper; pour over roast. Cover and simmer for 2 hours. Add carrots and onions; cover and cook for 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm.
Skim fat from pan juices. Add water to juices to measure 3 cups. Mix flour and cold water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Slice roast; serve with vegetables and gravy.

Healthy recipe : Bob's Habanero Hot Sauce - Liquid Fire recipe.

Ingredients
12 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
1 (15.5 ounce) can sliced peaches in heavy syrup
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Directions
Place the peppers, peaches, molasses, mustard, brown sugar, and vinegar into the container of a food processor or blender. Measure in the salt, paprika, pepper, cumin, coriander, ginger and allspice. Blend until liquefied. Pour into clean jars, and refrigerate overnight before using.

Healthy recipe : Banana Nut Bread II recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup margarine, softened
2/3 cup milk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup mashed bananas
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
Spray bread machine pan with vegetable oil spray.
Premix ingredients in order listed. Place mixture in bread machine pan.
Select the Quick Bread/Cake cycle. Press Start. Check after 1 minute to see if mixture is well blended.
Cook until cake cycle stops. Remove pan, and cool completely before removing bread from pan.

Healthy recipe : Bread Machine Spelt Bread recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon lecithin
3 cups white spelt flour
3 tablespoons dry milk powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions
Place ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Bake on normal or basic cycle.

Healthy recipe : Black Eyed Susan Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
1/2 cup chopped celery (optional)
2 tablespoons minced onion
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions
Combine the black-eyed peas, corn, pimentos, celery, and onion in a mixing bowl; set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the vegetable oil until the dressing emulsifies. Stir the dressing into the vegetables until evenly coated. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight before serving.

Healthy recipe : Best Wild Rice Soup Ever recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup diced cooked ham
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons pepper
1 1/3 cups uncooked wild rice
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup sherry
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh chives

Directions
Melt the butter in a large pot, and saute the onion and garlic. Gradually blend in the flour. Cook and stir until onion is tender and flour is golden brown. Whisk in broth, bring to a boil, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in ham, carrots, and almonds. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mix rice, half-and-half, and sherry into the soup, and continue cooking 30 minutes. Stir in parsley and chives, and cook another 30 minutes, until rice is tender.

Healthy recipe : Brazilian Lemonade recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
3 cups water
ice

Directions
Wash limes thoroughly. Cut off the ends and slice into eight wedges. Place limes in a blender with the sugar, sweetened condensed milk, water, and ice.
Blend in an electric blender, pulsing 5 times. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove rinds. Serve over ice.

Healthy recipe : Bok Choy, Carrots and Green Beans recipe.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon peanut oil
3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 carrots, sliced diagonally
1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup chopped bok choy
1/3 cup low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
1 tablespoon light soy sauce

Directions
Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the shallots and saute for 3 minutes. Add the carrots and stir fry for 3 minutes. Add the green beans and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the broth and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce and serve.

Healthy recipe : Avocado Egg Salad recipe.

Ingredients
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
1/2 cup minced red onion
3 tablespoons chopped sweet pickles
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1/3 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Mash the eggs with a fork in a mixing bowl to break up. Add the avocado, onion, pickle, mustard, and mayonnaise. Gently smash the ingredients together until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Healthy recipe : Apple Slices Brown Betty recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups dry bread crumbs
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
10 cups sliced tart apple
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup applesauce
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and cloves. Place half of the sliced apples in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with half the bread crumb mixture. Repeat layers. Pour melted butter over all and cover with applesauce. Combine remaining cinnamon with white sugar and sprinkle on top.
Bake in preheated oven 1 hour, until apples are tender and mixture is bubbly.

6/15/2011

Healthy recipe : Blueberry Cream Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
6 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries*
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
Dash salt

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the blueberries. Spoon about 2 round tablespoonfuls into greased muffin cups.
In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, egg, sugar and salt; place about 1 tablespoon in the center of each muffin cup (do not spread). Top with remaining batter. Bake at 375 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Healthy recipe : Avocado and Tuna Tapas recipe.

Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus additional for garnish
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 dash balsamic vinegar
black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted

Directions
Stir together tuna, mayonnaise, green onions, red pepper, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Season with pepper and garlic salt, then pack the avocado halves with the tuna mixture. Garnish with reserved green onions and a dash of black pepper before serving.

Healthy recipe : Becki's Oven Barbecue Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
10 chicken wings
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon onion powder
5 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons prepared mustard

Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a small saucepan, melt butter or margarine. Add onion powder, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; mix well. Dilute ketchup with water and add to saucepan mixture. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
Place chicken wings in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour saucepan mixture over chicken. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes.

Healthy recipe : Apple Raisin Coffee Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
2 baking apples, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and beat well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in the raisins. Spread batter in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Top with apples. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the apples. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until cake tests done. Serve warm.

Healthy recipe : Bacon-Roasted Chicken with Potatoes recipe.

Ingredients
6 chicken thighs
6 chicken drumsticks
12 slices center-cut bacon
salt and black pepper to taste
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 pounds baby Dutch yellow potatoes
Seasoning Mix:
2 tablespoons dried chives
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Wrap each chicken piece in a slice of bacon, trying to cover as much of the chicken as possible. Place the wrapped chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle the onion over the chicken. Push potatoes down into the spaces between the chicken pieces and around the edge of the dish.
Combine the chives, basil, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and black pepper in a small bowl, and sprinkle the seasoning to taste over the chicken and potatoes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, until the bacon is crisp and brown and the potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with salt, if desired, and serve hot.

Healthy recipe : Blackberry Wine Cake I recipe.

Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package blackberry gelatin
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups blackberry wine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour on 9 or 10 inch tube pan. Put chopped pecans in bottom of pan.
Combine the cake mix, blackberry gelatin, eggs, oil, and 1 cup blackberry wine. Beat for 2 minutes then pour batter over top of pecans.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Pour 1/2 of blackberry wine glaze over top of cake while still warm. Let set for 10 minutes then remove cake from pan. Allow cake to cool fully before pouring the remaining glaze on top.
To Make Blackberry Wine Glaze: Mix together the confectioner's sugar, 1/2 cup blackberry wine, and the softened butter or margarine. Beat until smooth.

Healthy recipe : Bean and Carrot Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
2 cups fresh-cut green beans
1/4 cup chopped radishes
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions
In a small saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water for 4 minutes. Add the beans; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; chill in ice water. Drain and pat dry; place in a large bowl. Add radishes and onion.
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt and cumin. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Healthy recipe : Beef and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches recipe.

Ingredients
1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix
1 pound thinly sliced roast beef
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and sliced
8 ounces sliced extra sharp provolone cheese
4 torpedo rolls, split

Directions
Preheat your oven's broiler. Prepare the au jus mix according to package directions. Add the sliced roast beef, and simmer until heated through.
Slice the rolls open, and place sliced side up on a baking sheet. Divide the beef between the rolls evenly, placing a portion on each slice of roll. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Top with a single layer of roasted red peppers, then cover with slices of provolone cheese.
Place under the broiler, about 6 inches from the heat source. Broil until the cheese melts, and the edges of the rolls are lightly toasted. Place roll halves together to make sandwiches.
Pour leftover au jus into small cups for each person - I like to use custard cups. Serve with sandwiches for dipping.

Healthy recipe : Beefy Baked Ziti recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound dry ziti pasta
1 onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
52 ounces Classico� Tomato and Basil Sauce
6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
1 1/2 cups sour cream
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add pasta sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.

Healthy recipe : Avocado Delight recipe.

Ingredients
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
2 tomatoes, diced
2 (2 ounce) cans chopped black olives
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles
1 lemon, juiced
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
In a medium bowl combine avocados, tomatoes, olives and chilies. Stir until ingredients are well mixed. Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Healthy recipe : Authentic Kicked-Up Syrian Hummus recipe.

Ingredients
5 unpeeled garlic cloves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1/2 cup tahini
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place unpeeled garlic cloves in the middle of a large square of aluminum foil. Drizzle cloves with 1 tablespoon of olive oil; wrap in foil. Roast in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool. When slightly cooled, squeeze roasted garlic out of peels.
Combine roasted garlic, garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the work bowl of a food processor. Process until very creamy.

Healthy recipe : Beef Mushroom Stroganoff recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak or top round steak, cut into strips
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
3 cups cut-up mushrooms (white, shiitake, portobello)
1 3/4 cups Swanson� Beef Broth (Regular, 50% Less Sodium or Certified Organic)
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Hot cooked egg noodles
freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Directions
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook in batches until it's well browned, stirring often. Add the onion, garlic, parsley and mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are tender. Remove the beef mixture from the skillet. Stir the broth and wine in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium.
Stir the sour cream and flour in a small bowl. Add the sour cream mixture to the skillet. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens. Return the beef mixture to the skillet and cook until hot. Serve over the noodles with the black pepper, if desired.

Healthy recipe : Apple Crisp I recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions
Mix together flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and egg. The mixture will look like cornmeal.
Peel, core, and slice the apples. Mix together with 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon. Place apples in a greased 8 inch square pan. Spread flour mixture over the apples. Mix together 1 tablespoon cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar; sprinkle over the top of the crisp. Drizzle with butter or margarine.
Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for one hour. Serve warm.

Healthy recipe : Apricot Beef Stir-Fry recipe.

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 pounds boneless beef round or sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup cherry tomatoes
Hot cooked rice

Directions
Drain apricots, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Cut apricots in quarters and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce and reserved apricot juice until smooth; set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in oil for 3 minutes. Add broccoli and onion; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir sauce and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add tomatoes and reserved apricots; heat through. Serve over rice.

Healthy recipe : Banana Split Cake VI recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups cornflakes cereal crumbs
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup margarine
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
chopped walnuts

Directions
Combine 1/2 cup margarine with cornflake crumbs, then press into the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Mix together eggs, vanilla extract, 1 cup margarine and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pour mixture over the chilled cornflake crust. Slice bananas lengthwise and place over the egg mixture. Spoon pineapple over the bananas, then spread whipped topping over the top to cover. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Healthy recipe : Banana Blast II recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
8 cubes ice

Directions
In a blender combine bananas and milk. Pulse until bananas are chopped. Pour in water and brown sugar. Blend until smooth. Toss in the Ice cubes and blend until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses and serve immediately.

Healthy recipe : Banana Blast II recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
8 cubes ice

Directions
In a blender combine bananas and milk. Pulse until bananas are chopped. Pour in water and brown sugar. Blend until smooth. Toss in the Ice cubes and blend until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses and serve immediately.

Healthy recipe : Blueberry Pudding with Lemon Cream Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
LEMON CREAM SAUCE:
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup milk
2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried

Directions
In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and sugar. Stir in water; cook and stir until thickened and clear. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Cool. In a mixing bowl, whip the cream; fold cooled mixture into cream. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. For pudding, combine dry ingredients in another mixing bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until particles are the size of small peas. Add eggs and milk and beat on low until thoroughly combine. Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle berries over batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until cake tests done. Serve warm or cold with Lemon Cream Sauce.

Healthy recipe : Berry Gelatin Ring recipe.

Ingredients
1 (6 ounce) package raspberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup red wine or grape juice
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions
In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Add cranberry sauce, pineapple, wine or juice and walnuts; mix well.
To evenly distribute fruit and nuts, chill until partially set, about 2 hours. Then pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with nonstick cooking spray. Refrigerate until set. Unmold onto a serving plate.
In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and orange peel. Serve with the salad.

Healthy recipe : Brown Rice Breakfast Porridge recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons dried blueberries
1 dash cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter

Directions
Combine the cooked brown rice, milk, blueberries, cinnamon, and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Beat the egg in a small bowl. Temper the egg by whisking in some of the hot rice, a tablespoon at a time until you have incorporated about 6 tablespoons. Stir the egg into the rice along with the vanilla and butter, and continue cooking over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to thicken.

Healthy recipe : Brookville Hotel Cream-Style Corn recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/2 (16 ounce) packages frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions
Combine corn, cream and salt in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Stir together the sugar and cornstarch to prevent lumps, then stir them into the corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 20 minutes. The longer it cooks, the thicker it will be.

Healthy recipe : Blue Cheese, Bacon and Chive Stuffed Pork Chops recipe.

Ingredients
2 boneless pork loin chops, butterflied
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 slices bacon - cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
garlic salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the blue cheese, bacon and chives. Divide into halves, and pack each half into a loose ball. Place each one into a pocket of a butterflied pork chop, close, and secure with toothpicks. Season each chop with garlic salt and pepper. Keep in mind that the blue cheese will be salty. Place in the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or it may take longer if your chops are thicker. Cook until the stuffing is hot, and chops are to your desired degree of doneness. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.