Ham With Honey And Brown Sugar Glaze

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (5 pound) fully cooked sliced ham
• 1/4 cup whole cloves
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 oranges, juiced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place the ham in a roasting pan and dot with cloves. in a saucepan combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey and orange juice. stir and simmer over medium-low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes. pour the glaze over the ham.
• bake the ham uncovered for 1 hour in the preheated oven.

macaron (french macaroon)

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup finely ground almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
• beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks. sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl and quickly fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, about 30 strokes.
• spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, prepared baking sheet. if the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold the batter a few more times and retest.
• when batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. pipe the batter the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks. let the piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 285 degrees f (140 degrees c).
• bake cookies until set but not browned, about 10 minutes; let cookies cool completely before filling.

milk chocolate florentine cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2/3 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line 2 cookie sheets with aluminum foil and grease the foil.
• in a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. stir together the oats, flour, salt and sugar; mix into the melted butter until well blended. stir in the corn syrup, milk and vanilla. drop batter by teaspoonfuls 3 inches apart the prepared cookie sheets.
• bake for 5 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, until medium brown. cool completely before removing from the cookie sheets. in the microwave or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth. remove from heat. spread chocolate the bottoms of cookies and sandwich them together.

peanut butter hot dogs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 slices whole wheat bread
• 1 banana, peeled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• spread a tablespoon of peanut butter one side of each slice of bread. break the banana into two pieces, and place one half the center of each peanut buttered bread slice. wrap the bread around each banana and eat like a hot dog!

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Chicken And Red Bell Pepper Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices white bread

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c). drain, cool and chop.
• bring a small pot of water to a boil; add the bell pepper and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
• combine the bell pepper, chicken, cream, and mayonnaise in a food processor. blend until mostly smooth. season with salt and pepper. spread about half of the mixture on each of two slices of bread and sandwich with the remaining bread.

Banana Juice

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups milk
• 2 large ripe bananas
• 2 tablespoons slivered shelled pistachios
• 1 tablespoon honey

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• blend milk, bananas, pistachios, and honey in a blender until smooth and frothy, about 2 minutes.

apple orchard punch

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (32 fluid ounce) bottle apple juice, chilled
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 liters
• 1 apple

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a large punch bowl, combine apple juice, cranberry juice concentrate and orange juice. stir until dissolved, then slowly pour in the ginger .
• thinly slice the apple vertically, forming whole apple slices. float apple slices on top of punch.

Amazing Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• marinade
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lime zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins or strips
• salsa
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• grilled vegetables
• 1 sweet onion cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 red bell pepper, quartered
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• lime mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 16 thick slices french bread
• 2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and sliced
• 8 slices monterey jack cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• for the marinade: place 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 jalapeno, lime zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl and stir until well combined. place the chicken breast tenderloins in a large resealable plastic bag. pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, seal, and shake the bag to coat. refrigerate for 1 hour.
• for the salsa: combine the tomato, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 jalapeno, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon chipotle pepper, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• to prepare the grilled vegetables, toss the onions and red peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 clove garlic in a bowl; set aside.
• for the lime mayonnaise: whisk together the mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of lime juice; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• grill the marinated chicken on the prepared grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. grill the red pepper and onions until tender and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill. slice the grilled pepper into thin strips.
• spread each slice of bread with 1 1/2 teaspoons of prepared lime mayonnaise. layer half of the pieces of bread with sliced mango, 1 tablespoon prepared salsa, grilled chicken tenderloins, grilled peppers, grilled onions, and a slice of monterey jack cheese. top off the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread. return the sandwiches to the grill, turning when the bottom is golden brown
• return the sandwiches to the grill and grill them until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side.

alfajores argentinean style

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 (11.5 ounce) jar dulce de leche
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line baking sheets with parchment paper. whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
• beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. add the egg yolks one at a time, allowing each yolk to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. beat in the vanilla , vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest with the last egg. gently fold in the flour mixture with a spoon, making a crumbly dough. when the dough becomes cohesive enough, press it together into a ball with your hands. wrap with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• roll out the dough, using as little flour as possible, about 1/4 inch thick. the dough will have an unusual consistency. cut with a small round cookie cutter. continue pressing the dough together, rolling it out, and cutting until you have used it all. place cookies 1/2 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until set but not browned, 7 to 10 minutes. remove the cookies immediately to cool on a wire rack.
• spread the underside of a cooled cookie with a teaspoon of dulce de leche, then sandwich together with another cookie until the caramel oozes out the sides. roll the sides in the shredded coconut.

Bean Rarebit

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. cook and stir onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
• stir flour and salt into onion until flour forms a paste, 1 to 2 minutes.
• gradually whisk milk and dijon mustard into onion mixture and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
• stir cheddar cheese and white beans into sauce until cheese melts into sauce, 5 to 7 minutes.

White Peach

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry white
• 3/4 cup peach flavored
• 6 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 pound white peaches, pitted and sliced
• 3/4 cup seedless red grapes, halved
• 3/4 cup seedless green grapes, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• in a large pitcher, combine dry white , peach , lemonade concentrate and sugar. stir until sugar is dissolved. add sliced peaches, red and green grapes.
• refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours, or overnight to blend flavors. serve over ice, and use a slotted spoon to include sliced peaches and grapes with each serving.

margaritas

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
• 6 fluid ounces tequila
• 2 fluid ounces triple sec

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• fill blender with crushed ice. pour in limeade concentrate, tequila and triple sec. blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.

Classic Spanish

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lemon
• 1 lime
• 1 orange
• 1 1/2 cups
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red
• 1 cup orange juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• have the fruit, , , and orange juice well chilled. slice the lemon, lime and orange into thin rounds and place in a large glass pitcher. pour in the and sugar. chill in refrigerator for 2 hours to develop the flavors.
• when ready to serve, crush the fruit lightly with a wooden spoon and stir in the and orange juice. adjust sweetness to taste.

sweet tamarind chutney

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/8 cups white sugar
• 3 tablespoons tamarind paste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. add the cumin seeds, ginger, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds, asafoetida powder, and garam masala; cook and stir for about 2 minutes to release the flavors.
• stir the water into the pan with the spices along with the sugar and tamarind paste. bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until the mixture turns a deep chocolaty brown and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. this should take 20 to 30 minutes. the sauce will be thin, but it will thicken upon cooling.

No Knead Refrigerator Rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg

Recipe

• in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside to proof.
• in another bowl, mix together sugar, salt, shortening, and egg with an electric mixer at low speed. add mixture to yeast, and stir in flour. the last 3 cups of flour will have to be mixed in by hand.
• cover dough with a damp cloth, and place in refrigerator. punch down occasionally as dough rises. you can leave dough in refrigerator overnight.
• two hours before baking, shape the dough into rolls. place on greased pans, baking trays or muffin pans. let rise 2 hours.
• bake at 400 degrees f ( 205 degrees c) for 8 to 10 minutes.

B And L's Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 8 strawberries, hulled
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 cubes ice, crushed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 min Ready Time: 6 mins


• in a blender combine strawberries, milk, yogurt, sugar and vanilla. toss in the ice. blend until smooth and creamy. pour into glasses and serve.

Easy Slow Cooker Apple Lamb Roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 14
• 6 apples with peel, cored and cut into 8 wedges
• 1 large red onion, roughly chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
• 7 pounds lamb shoulder roast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1 (24 ounce) jar cinnamon-flavored applesauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the apples and onion into the bottom of a slow cooker, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
• rub the lamb roast with salt and pepper, and place it on the layer of apples and onions in the slow cooker. pour the applesauce over the roast, and dust the top with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
• cook on high setting for 8 hours. serve the roast topped with the sauce, apples, and onions.

Yvonne's Pea Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
• 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, cubed
• 10 ounces sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped white onion
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon dried dill weed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a large bowl, combine peas, cheddar cheese, and sour cream. stir in chopped onion, curry powder and dill.

Lime Meringue Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 6 egg yolks
• 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup lime juice
• 1 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crust
• 5 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until well blended. gradually whisk in the lime juice. pour into the graham cracker crust.
• bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the center is set when the pie is gently shaken. set aside. reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large clean bowl, whip egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. gradually sift in the confectioners' sugar, while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. spoon on top of the slightly cooled pie, sealing the meringue to the edges of the crust.
• bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the meringue is lightly toasted. cool to room temperature before refrigerating. chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

macaron (french macaroon)

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup finely ground almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
• beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks. sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl and quickly fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, about 30 strokes.
• spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, prepared baking sheet. if the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold the batter a few more times and retest.
• when batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. pipe the batter the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks. let the piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 285 degrees f (140 degrees c).
• bake cookies until set but not browned, about 10 minutes; let cookies cool completely before filling.

delicious raspberry bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 8 inch square pan, and line with greased foil.
• combine brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats. rub in the butter using your hands or a pastry blender to form a crumbly mixture. press 2 cups of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. spread the jam to within 1/4 inch of the edge. sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top, and lightly press it into the jam.
• bake for 35 to 40 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned. allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup soy milk
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 banana, broken into chunks
• 14 frozen strawberries
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender, combine soy milk, oats, banana and strawberries. add vanilla and sugar if desired. blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.

Margaritas

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
• 12 fluid ounces tequila
• 12 fluid ounces water
• 12 fluid ounces
• ice
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• pour limeade, tequila, water, and into a large pitcher. stir until well-blended, and limeade has melted. add plenty of ice, and garnish with lime wedges. adjust with additional water, if needed.

Groovy Green Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 banana, cut in chunks
• 1 cup grapes
• 1 (6 ounce) tub vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place the banana, grapes, yogurt, apple and spinach into a blender. cover, and blend until smooth, stopping frequently to push down anything stuck to the sides. pour into glasses and serve.

Orange Pineapple Drink

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup pineapple juice
• 3 scoops orange sherbet
• 2 pineapple ring

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place orange juice, pineapple juice, and orange sherbet into a blender, and blend until smooth. pour into two glasses, and garnish each with a pineapple ring.

easy ice cream sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease baking sheets.
• in a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, butter, vanilla extract, eggs, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips. roll dough into 2-inch balls and place them the prepared baking sheets. bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. do not overbake; the cookies should be set, but still soft. let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.
• using an ice cream scoop, mold the softened ice cream into a ball about the size of the cookies. place scoop of ice cream between two cookies and gently press together. if you like a smooth edge, run the back of a spoon around the edge of the ice cream sandwich. working quickly, fill all of the cookies, lay out on a baking sheet, and place in the freezer to harden. serve when the ice cream has frozen solid. sandwich cookies can be stored in a freezer bag for up to two weeks.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Tempeh Blt (tlt)

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 slices tempeh bacon
• 2 teaspoons mayonnaise, or to taste
• 2 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
• 2 leaves green leaf lettuce
• 2 slices ripe tomato

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• heat oil in a skillet over high heat; cook tempeh bacon in the hot oil until lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
• spread mayonnaise on 1 side of each bread slice. layer 1 leaf lettuce, 1 tomato, and tempeh bacon on the mayonnaise side of 1 bread slice. top tempeh with remaining tomato slice and lettuce leaf. place the remaining slice of bread, mayonnaise-side down, on top.

Pretty In Pink

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sliced strawberries, thawed
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 2 (750 milliliter) bottles chilled rose , such as white zinfandel
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 liter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• stir the strawberries, lemonade concentrate, rose , and pineapple juice in a punch bowl until combined. stir in the just before serving.

Agua Fresca

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 slices cantaloupe, peeled and seeded
• 6 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup ice cubes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place water, cantaloupe, and sugar in a blender; blend until smooth. divide ice into two glasses and pour cantaloupe mixture over ice.

Avocado Energy Booster

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup ice
• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (optional)
• 2 cups vanilla flavored whey protein powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place ice, avocado, maple syrup, milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla powder into a blender. puree until smooth.

Jewish Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 whole chicken
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 8 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 parsnip, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh dill weed, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 cups matzo meal
• 6 eggs
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins


• place the chicken into a large pot with the breast side down. fill with enough cold water to reach about 3 inches from the top of the pot. add the onion, carrot, parsnip, celery and dill. bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook, partially covered for 2 hours. do not let the soup boil. skim any fat from the top of the soup, and add the garlic cloves. partially cover, and simmer for another 2 hours for best flavor.
• in a medium bowl, mix together the matzo meal, eggs, oil, salt, and 1/4 cup of the broth from the chicken soup. refrigerate for about 20 minutes to set up.
• bring a separate pot of water to a rolling boil. roll the matzo mixture into about 16 balls. wet your hands to keep the dough from sticking to them. drop the balls into boiling water, cover, and cook for about 35 minutes.
• while the matzo balls are cooking, strain the broth from the chicken soup. return the broth to the pot. remove the bones and skin from the chicken and cut into pieces. return to the soup, or leave the soup as a broth, and reserve the chicken for other uses. remove the matzo balls from the water, and serve in the hot chicken soup.

Guac And Roll

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (6 ounce) can light oil-packed tuna
• 2/3 cup guacamole
• 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground flax seed
• 2 (6 inch) hoagie rolls, halved and split lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• mix tuna, guacamole, tomatoes, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and flax seed in a bowl with a fork. fill split rolls with tuna mixture.

best lactose free blueberry muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup soy milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon white sugar for decoration

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line muffin pans with paper liners, and spray the tops with cooking spray.
• in a large bowl, mix together the margarine, 1 1/4 cups of sugar, and salt until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time until well blended. in a separate bowl, stir together the flour and baking powder. spoon some of this mixture the blueberries, and toss to coat. this will keep them from sinking to the bottom. stir the remaining flour mixture into the bowl with the eggs, alternating with the soy milk, vanilla extract, and lime juice. gently fold in the blueberries. spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling to the top. sprinkle a little sugar over the tops of the muffins.
• bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until muffin tops are golden brown, and the tops spring back when pressed lightly. cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from pan.

sweet tamarind chutney

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/8 cups white sugar
• 3 tablespoons tamarind paste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. add the cumin seeds, ginger, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds, asafoetida powder, and garam masala; cook and stir for about 2 minutes to release the flavors.
• stir the water into the pan with the spices along with the sugar and tamarind paste. bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until the mixture turns a deep chocolaty brown and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. this should take 20 to 30 minutes. the sauce will be thin, but it will thicken upon cooling.

Great Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 4 tablespoons cole slaw dressing
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a food processor, combine the chicken, mayonnaise, coleslaw dressing, lemon juice and celery.
• blend until well mixed. season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until chilled.

Salami

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard seed
• 2 tablespoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as morton® tender quick®)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, black pepper, garlic, mustard seed and curing salt until well blended. divide into 2 or 4 rolls, wrap in aluminum foil, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• bring a large pot of water to a boil. place the wrapped rolls in the water, and simmer for 1 hour over medium to low heat. remove carefully, and poke holes in the foil to drain. set aside to cool. remove foil, and rewrap with new aluminum foil. refrigerate until fully chilled, about 3 hours. slice, and use for sandwiches, crackers, salads or just snacking.

french baguettes

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup water
• 2 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• place 1 cup water, bread flour, sugar, salt and yeast into bread machine pan in the order recommended by manufacturer. select dough cycle, and press start.
• when the cycle has completed, place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in bulk. dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
• punch down dough. on a lightly floured surface, roll into a 16x12 inch rectangle. cut dough in half, creating two 8x12 inch rectangles. roll up each half of dough tightly, beginning at 12 inch side, pounding out any air as you go. roll gently back and forth to taper end. place 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. make deep diagonal slashes across loaves every 2 inches, or make one lengthwise slash on each loaf. cover, and let rise in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). mix egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water; brush over tops of loaves.
• bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

macaron (french macaroon)

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup finely ground almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
• beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks. sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl and quickly fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, about 30 strokes.
• spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, prepared baking sheet. if the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold the batter a few more times and retest.
• when batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. pipe the batter the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks. let the piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 285 degrees f (140 degrees c).
• bake cookies until set but not browned, about 10 minutes; let cookies cool completely before filling.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1/2 cup bananas, sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/2 cup strawberry yogurt
• 1 tablespoon powdered lemonade mix
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 2 fluid ounces
• 2 fluid ounces
• 2 fluid ounces whiskey, (such as ™)
• 2 fluid ounces cherry (such as uv red™)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place the strawberries, bananas, raspberries, yogurt, lemonade mix, and ice cubes into a blender. pour in the , , whiskey, cherry . puree until smooth, and pour into two large glasses to serve.

kickin' bbq sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups apple
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/4 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup honey mustard
• 1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard
• 1/2 cup coarsely ground mustard
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1/3 cup cane syrup
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle dark
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup louisiana-style hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the apple , balsamic vinegar, ketchup, honey mustard, yellow mustard, coarse mustard, honey, molasses, cane syrup, , coffee, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, celery salt, and the habanero pepper in a large pan. simmer the mixture over low heat until thoroughly blended, about 25 minutes. remove from the stove, cool, pour into a covered container, and refrigerate until needed.

Ham And Pear Panini

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 slices bread
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 6 slices ham
• 1 pear, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 dashes ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon light margarine (such as i can't believe it's not butter - light ®)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 11 mins


• spread 2 slices of bread with the mustard. layer each with 3 slices of ham, half of the pear slices, a dash of pepper, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. top with remaining bread. lightly spread margarine on the outer sides of each sandwich.
• heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. grill the sandwiches until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. cut each sandwich in half to serve.

rabbit greek recipe

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 (3 pound) rabbit, cut into pieces
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 whole allspice berries
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup white
• warm water, to cover

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. fry rabbit pieces in hot oil until evenly browned. season with bay leaves, salt, allspice berries, oregano, and lemon juice to the saucepan. pour white over the rabbit. bring the mixture to a simmer; cook 4 to 5 minutes. add enough water to the saucepan to cover rabbit completely.
• bring the liquid to a simmer; cook until rabbit is cooked through and the water is evaporated, about 40 minutes.

macaron (french macaroon)

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup finely ground almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
• beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks. sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl and quickly fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, about 30 strokes.
• spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, prepared baking sheet. if the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold the batter a few more times and retest.
• when batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. pipe the batter the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks. let the piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 285 degrees f (140 degrees c).
• bake cookies until set but not browned, about 10 minutes; let cookies cool completely before filling.

pittsburgh chipped ham barbecues

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pinch garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 pound chipped ham
• 6 hamburger buns

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a large saucepan, combine the ketchup, water, brown sugar, vinegar, sweet pickle relish and worcestershire sauce. season with cinnamon, black pepper, garlic salt and liquid smoke. bring to a simmer over low heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• shred the ham and stir into the mixture. simmer longer if desired, then serve hot on hamburger buns. the mixture can also be frozen.

challah ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2/3 cup canola oil
• 2/3 cup honey
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• stir the oil, honey, eggs, salt and four cups of flour into the yeast mixture; beat well. stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
• lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• deflate the dough and turn it out a floured surface divide into 4 pieces and braid. place the loaf on a lightly greased baking sheet. cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a small bowl, combine the egg white and water; beat lightly. brush the risen loaf with the egg wash.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

sweet tamarind chutney

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/8 cups white sugar
• 3 tablespoons tamarind paste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. add the cumin seeds, ginger, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds, asafoetida powder, and garam masala; cook and stir for about 2 minutes to release the flavors.
• stir the water into the pan with the spices along with the sugar and tamarind paste. bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until the mixture turns a deep chocolaty brown and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. this should take 20 to 30 minutes. the sauce will be thin, but it will thicken upon cooling.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Yogurt Cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• line a strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. in a medium bowl, mix together the yogurt, salt, pepper and garlic.
• pour into the cheesecloth lined strainer. place the strainer over another bowl to catch the liquid, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 days, until all of the liquid has drained off. empty the drainage bowl occasionally so you can see when the cheese has stopped draining.
• transfer cheese to a covered container, and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Great Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 4 tablespoons cole slaw dressing
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a food processor, combine the chicken, mayonnaise, coleslaw dressing, lemon juice and celery.
• blend until well mixed. season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until chilled.

celyne's green juice - juicer recipe

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 oranges, peeled
• 1 lemon, peeled
• 1 green apple, quartered
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 leaf kale

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• process oranges, lemon, green apple, spinach, and kale through a juicer according to manufacturer's recommendations.

pittsburgh chipped ham barbecues

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pinch garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 pound chipped ham
• 6 hamburger buns

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a large saucepan, combine the ketchup, water, brown sugar, vinegar, sweet pickle relish and worcestershire sauce. season with cinnamon, black pepper, garlic salt and liquid smoke. bring to a simmer over low heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• shred the ham and stir into the mixture. simmer longer if desired, then serve hot on hamburger buns. the mixture can also be frozen.

My Mum-in-law's Lightly Fried Plantains

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons sour cream, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; arrange half the plantain pieces, without overlapping, in the hot oil. cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side; drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate. repeat with remaining plantain pieces. serve hot with sour cream.

Super Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup sliced banana
• 1/2 cup sliced peeled cucumber
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 cup crushed ice, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• blend blueberries, banana, cucumber, water, and yogurt together in a blender until smooth. add crushed ice and blend until smooth.

Golden Egg Loaves (or Braids)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees f/43 to 46 degrees c)
• 6 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 6 cups bread flour, divided, or more as needed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins


• combine water, honey, and yeast in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. let sit until mixture becomes foamy, about 10 minutes.
• pour 3 cups flour, olive oil, eggs, wheat gluten, and butter into the yeast mixture; mix on speed 2 (or low speed) in the stand mixer until flour mixture is incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes. add salt and 3 cups flour and mix on speed 2 until flour is incorporated into the dough. if dough is pulling away from the sides of the bowl, continue mixing, 5 to 7 minutes. if dough is still sticky, add 1/4 cup flour at a time and knead for 2 minutes after each addition until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl; mix for 5 to 7 minutes.
• grease a large bowl.
• transfer dough to greased bowl and cover with a damp towel. set aside in a warm area of the kitchen until dough has doubled in size, 60 to 90 minutes.
• punch down dough and divide into 2 loaves. place each dough half into a 9x5-inch loaf pan or on a baking sheet. let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake in preheated oven until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 200 degrees f (93 degrees c), 25 to 30 minutes.

Lela's Protein Mango Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 mango, chopped, or more to taste
• 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup ice
• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
• 1 teaspoon honey, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• blend mango, yogurt, almond milk, ice, protein powder, and honey together in a blender until smooth.

turkey avocado panini

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 ciabatta rolls
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 2 slices provolone cheese
• 1 cup whole fresh spinach leaves, divided
• 1/4 pound thinly sliced mesquite smoked turkey breast
• 2 roasted red peppers, sliced into strips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 17 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• mash the avocado and the mayonnaise together in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.
• preheat a panini sandwich press.
• to make the sandwiches, split the ciabatta rolls in half the flat way, and brush the bottom of each roll with olive oil. place the bottoms of the rolls the panini press, olive oil side down. place a provolone cheese slice, half the spinach leaves, half the sliced turkey breast, and a sliced roasted red pepper on each sandwich. spread half of the avocado mixture on the cut surface of each top, and place the top of the roll on the sandwich. brush the top of the roll with olive oil.
• close the panini press and cook until the bun is toasted and crisp, with golden brown grill marks, and the cheese has melted, about 5 to 8 minutes.

macaron (french macaroon)

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup finely ground almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
• beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks. sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl and quickly fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, about 30 strokes.
• spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, prepared baking sheet. if the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold the batter a few more times and retest.
• when batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. pipe the batter the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks. let the piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 285 degrees f (140 degrees c).
• bake cookies until set but not browned, about 10 minutes; let cookies cool completely before filling.

Avo Spoon Snack

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 avocados from mexico
• options for sauces:
• salsa
• balsamic vinaigrette
• asian vinaigrette

Recipe

• cut avocados lengthwise and remove pits.
• drizzle or pour your favorite salsa, vinaigrette or sauce into cavity of avocado.
• scoop avocado with sauce directly out of shell with a spoon and enjoy.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

peanut butter cup grilled sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 teaspoons margarine
• 2 slices white bread
• 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• spread 1 teaspoon of margarine one side of each slice of bread. put the margarine sides together. this is to keep from getting margarine on your hands when spreading peanut butter. spread peanut butter over one slice of bread, and sprinkle chocolate chips the peanut butter. remove the other slice of bread from the back of the peanut butter slice, and place margarine side out over the peanut butter and chocolate chips.
• place a skillet over medium heat. fry sandwich until golden brown on each side, 2 to 3 minutes. cool slightly before cutting in half.

Sandwich French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• cooking spray
• 6 slices whole wheat bread, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
• 12 slices deli ham, or more to taste
• 6 slices swiss cheese, or more to taste
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray the inside of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
• spread butter on one side of each bread slice; top each bread slice with 2 slices ham and 1 slice swiss cheese. arrange open-faced sandwiches in the prepared casserole dish, overlapping them to fit.
• whisk milk, eggs, worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour milk mixture over the open-faced sandwiches. allow milk mixture to soak in for at least 15 minutes.
• bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set and casserole is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 slices sourdough bread
• 2 tablespoons honey mustard
• 1/2 pound sliced deli ham
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• spread one side of 4 bread slices with mustard. top remaining 4 slices with ham. combine mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and mix together; sprinkle mixture evenly over ham and close sandwiches, mustard side down.
• in a shallow dish or bowl combine the eggs, milk and nutmeg and mix well. melt butter in a large skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. dip each sandwich in egg mixture, turning to coat. let excess egg mixture drip into dish or bowl, and place sandwiches in hot skillet. cook until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup barbeque sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• stir together mayonnaise, barbeque sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl until the brown sugar has dissolved.

smoked salmon french toast sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
• 1 pinch herbes de provence, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 slices day-old french bread
• 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves, or to taste
• cream cheese
• 4 ounces smoked salmon, or more to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• whisk eggs, milk, and herbes de provence together in a shallow bowl.
• melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. working in batches, dip bread in egg mixture, turning once to coat bread completely. transfer coated bread to prepared skillet and cook in hot butter until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. transfer toasted bread to a paper-towel lined plate. repeat with remaining bread slices.
• cook and stir spinach in the same skillet until slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• spread cream cheese 2 slices of toasted bread. top each with spinach and smoked salmon, and place remaining slices of bread on top.

Creamy Strawberry-pineapple Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1/2 cup halved strawberries
• 1 banana (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• blend pineapple juice, yogurt, strawberries, and banana together in a blender until smooth.

no-bake energy bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• process dates, raisins, and cashews in a food processor until desired consistency is reached. scoop mixture a sheet of waxed paper and form into a square using the paper to help shape it. cut into 10 bars.

macaron (french macaroon)

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup finely ground almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
• beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks. sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl and quickly fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, about 30 strokes.
• spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, prepared baking sheet. if the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold the batter a few more times and retest.
• when batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. pipe the batter the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks. let the piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 285 degrees f (140 degrees c).
• bake cookies until set but not browned, about 10 minutes; let cookies cool completely before filling.

spicy grilled cheese sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 4 slices white bread
• 2 slices american cheese
• 1 roma (plum) tomato, thinly sliced
• 1/4 small onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• heat a large skillet over low heat. spread butter or margarine one side of two slices of bread. place both pieces buttered side down in the skillet. lay a slice of cheese on each one, and top with slices of tomato, onion and jalapeno. butter one side of the remaining slices of bread, and place on top buttered side up. when the bottom of the sandwiches are toasted, flip and fry until brown on the other side.

Slow Cooker 3-ingredient French Dips

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (3 pound) beef brisket
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 8 large french rolls, split

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 5 mins


• put beef brisket in a slow cooker. mix onion soup mix into beef broth in a small bowl; pour over brisket.
• cook on low 7 to 9 hours.
• remove brisket to a cutting board and cut into slices. fill rolls with beef. ladle juices from slow cooker into 5 individual bowls to serve with the sandwiches for dipping.

meatball grinder

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• meatballs:
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound sweet italian sausage
• 1 cup prepared marinara sauce
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup olive oil for frying
• 1 cup prepared marinara sauce
• filling:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 serrano pepper, sliced
• 2 tablespoons
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• assembly:
• 4 italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup garlic basil spread (see footnote for recipe link)
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

Recipe

Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• preheat oven to 500 degrees f (260 degrees c).
• combine soft bread crumbs, dry bread crumbs, and milk in a large bowl and allow to soak until the bread crumbs absorb most of the milk, about 10 minutes. add ground beef, italian sausage, 1 cup marinara sauce, eggs, garlic, italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and mix until thoroughly combined. form into 16 large meatballs.
• heat 1 cup olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. cook meatballs until browned, about 10 minutes. transfer to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
• bring 1 cup marinara sauce to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat. add cooked meatballs and heat through, about 5 minutes.
• heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, and serrano pepper in the hot oil until onion softens, 5 to 6 minutes. add , salt, and black pepper; cook until has evaporated and onion turns golden, about 10 minutes.
• spread each hoagie bun with 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese and 1 tablespoon garlic basil spread. place four meatballs and a spoonful of marinara sauce on top. sprinkle each sandwich with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
• place sandwiches a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and buns are toasted, about 5 minutes. top each sandwich with 1/4 of the onion mixture; garnish each sandwich with 2 tablespoons of basil and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese.

Chicken And Red Bell Pepper Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices white bread

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c). drain, cool and chop.
• bring a small pot of water to a boil; add the bell pepper and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
• combine the bell pepper, chicken, cream, and mayonnaise in a food processor. blend until mostly smooth. season with salt and pepper. spread about half of the mixture on each of two slices of bread and sandwich with the remaining bread.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
• 6 hamburger buns

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• drain the tofu between paper towels until most of the water has been squeezed out.
• slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet, fry tofu strips until golden brown on both sides. add onion and cook for a few minutes, until onion is at your desired consistency.
• pour in barbeque sauce (use more or less, according to your taste). cook the mixture for ten minutes on low and serve on buns.

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 10 pickled jalapeno pepper slices, or to taste - chopped
• 2 ciabatta sandwich rolls
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 8 tortilla chips, crushed
• 1/2 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and pickled jalapeno in a small bowl. set aside. preheat skillet over medium heat.
• slice each roll in half horizontally, then slice the rounded tops off the ciabatta rolls to make a flat top half. spread 1 teaspoon butter on the doughy cut side of the bottom bun and 1 teaspoon butter on the now flattened top bun. place half of the cream cheese mixture, half of the crushed chips, and half of the shredded cheese on the non-buttered side of the bottom bun. place the top half of the bun on the sandwich and place the sandwich on the hot skillet. repeat with the second sandwich.
• grill until lightly browned and flip over, about 3 to 5 minutes; continue grilling until cheese is melted and the second side is golden brown.