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Black Bean Quinoa Salad
By sarascharft
Mix beans, quinoa, corn, pepper, mango, onion, cilantro and jalapeño together in a mixing bowl
- 1 15-oz. can black beans - no salt added - rinsed and drained
- 1 cup quinoa - cooked according to package directions
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 small red bell pepper - chopped
- 1 cup chopped fresh mango
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried if fresh is not available)
- 1 small fresh jalapeño pepper - seeded and finely diced
- 1 lemon - juiced
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
La Maison de Bonbon's Hot Fudge
By sarascharft
Heat cream to a boil in a saucepan over high heat
- 2 ounces finely chopped milk chocolate
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon creme de cacao liqueur - optional
- 1 pint whipping cream
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 8 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
Johnny Appleseed Bars
By sarascharft
Mix together and press half of dough in 9" square pan Sprinkle with 2 c thin sliced apples Spread rest of dou...
- 1 c flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 c oats
- 2/3 c brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 c oil
- 1 egg
- 2 cups Apples
- 1 tsp vanilla
Blueberry Flax Muffins
By sarascharft
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray
- ¾ cup oat bran
- 1 cup light soy milk
- ¼ cup egg substitute (such as Eggbeaters)
- ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 cup frozen blueberries (unsweetened, slightly thawed)
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole-wheat flour
- ½ cup ground flaxseeds
- ½ cup brown sugar - packed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Roasted Tomato Soup
By sarascharft
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray
- 3 ½ lb. ripe tomatoes - halved
- 1 small onion - peeled and quartered
- 2 garlic cloves - halved
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 fresh basil leaves
Crock-Pot Oatmeal
By sarascharft
Spray inside of Crock-Pot with nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups light soy milk
- 1 ripe banana - sliced
- ½ cup ground flaxseeds
- ½ cup chia seeds
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Chopped almonds
- Brown sugar (optional)
- Fat-free half-and-half (optional)
Simple Roast Whole Chicken
By sarascharft
Preheat the oven to 450°F
- One 2- to 3-pound farm-raised chicken
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced thyme (optional)
- Unsalted butter
- Dijon mustard
Barley Stew
By sarascharft
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil - divided
- 1 1/2 cups chopped leeks (about 2 small stalks - white and pale green parts only)
- 1 8-ounce container sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms
- 2 garlic cloves - pressed
- 2 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 4 cups (or more) vegetable broth
- 1 bunch kale (about 8 ounces) - trimmed - center stalks removed - leaves coarsely chopped (about 8 cups packed)
- Carrots
The Spot's Zoo Sticks
By sarascharft
Heat a deep-fryer to 375 degrees
- vegetable oil
- 2 large zucchini - cut into 1/4 'd sticks
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons pepper
- 2 eggs - beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup breadcrumb (panko)
- For Dip:
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/8 cup ranch dressing
White Pizza Sauce
By sarascharft
Heat margarine and stir in flour
- 2 tbs. margarine or butter
- 3 tbs. flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese or shredded havarti