November 21, 2020

Raisin-Carrot Cake

Raisin-Carrot Cake Serves 12 Ingredients 1 cup raisins 1 cup carrots, grated ½ cup honey ¼ cup dates, chopped 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. all spice ½ tsp. nutmeg ¼ tsp. ground clove 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour ½ cup bran 1 tsp. baking soda ¼ cup walnut pieces Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. […]
November 20, 2020

Low-Fat Roasted Garlic Bread

Roasted Garlic Bread Ingredients 1 baguette, sliced on the diagonal 1 head garlic 4 TBSP. vegetable broth Salt to taste Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.  2. Cut top of garlic head off, drizzle 2 tablespoons of broth over the top. Wrap in foil and place in oven for 25-30 minutes.  3. Remove from oven, […]
November 20, 2020

Festive Pumpkin Stew

Festive Pumpkin Stew Ingredients 2 cups veggie broth 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped 1 tsp. garlic, minced 2 tsp. chili powder 2 bay leaves 1 ½ tsp. ground oregano Fresh ground black pepper 1 cup celery, diced 3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1- 15 oz. can of corn (frozen or fresh would be […]
November 20, 2020

Blueberry Cottage Cheese Oatmeal

Blueberry Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Ingredients ¼ cup old fashion oats ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed) ½ TBSP. ground flax seed ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese ½ tsp. brown sugar Pinch of cinnamon Dash of vanilla extract Directions 1. Place ingredients in microwave safe bowl and microwave for one minute. 2.  If using a stove top, make […]
November 20, 2020

Crustless Quiche

Crustless Quiche Ingredients 1 ½ cups yellow squash, sliced 1 ½ cups zucchini, sliced 1 large orange bell pepper, chopped 1 cup spinach leaves, rough chopped 2 cloves roasted garlic 1 TBSP. ground thyme 3 large eggs 3 large egg whites ¾ cup non-fat milk ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. ground black pepper 2/3 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese […]
November 20, 2020

Moroccan Bulgur Casserole

Moroccan Bulgur Casserole Ingredients 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 onion, diced 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced 1 ½ tsp. ground cumin 1 ½ tsp. ground coriander 1-15 oz. can diced tomatoes 1-15oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat 2 sweet potatoes (medium sized), peeled and cubed ½ cup raisins 1/3 cup […]
November 20, 2020

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash You can find spaghetti squash in the produce section in early fall throughout the winter.  It is oblong and a soft yellow color.  When cooked, the strands pull out just like noodles.  You can rake them out with a fork.  It is a great low-carb option for noodles.  Eat with marinara, pesto, and/or […]
November 20, 2020

Costa Rican Potatoes and Beans

Costa Rican Potatoes and Beans Ingredients ½-1 cup veggie broth 1 onion, diced ½ tsp. fresh garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and minced 2 ½ cups fresh tomatoes, diced 4 cups packed, chopped spinach 3 cups potatoes, cooked and cubed 1-15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cilantro bunch, for garnish Fresh ground black pepper, […]
November 20, 2020

Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup Serves 8-10 Ingredients 1 cup split peas ½ cup dried baby lima beans ¼ cup barley 8 cups chicken stock 1 yellow onion, diced 2 bay leaves 1 tsp. celery seed 2 carrots, sliced lengthwise 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 celery stalks, diced 2 TBSP. dried parsley 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. paprika […]