1 tbsp olive oil 1 c onion, diced 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 c cauliflower florets 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained, juice reserved 2 1/4 c water 1 c dried lentils 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced 3/4 tsp salt Heat olive oil in large pan. … [Read more...] about Spicy Lentil Dal
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Low Fat Chewy Fruit and Oatmeal Bars
1/2-3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 8-oz container vanilla or plain low fat yogurt 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 2 T. vegetable oil 2 T. fat free milk 2 t. vanilla 1 1/2 cup flour 1 t. baking soda 1 t. ground cinnamon 1/2 t. salt (optional) 3 c. oats (old fashioned or quick, uncooked) 1 c. diced dried mixed fruit, raisins, or dried … [Read more...] about Low Fat Chewy Fruit and Oatmeal Bars
Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas New Years Day, and I have to have my black eye peas for luck. Southern thing, my mother has done it forever. No one here likes them but me. I like them in all forms, but fresh is my preference. Fresh blackeyed peas are completely different from frozen or canned. Usually, I would make a pot of hoppin john, but the way I like … [Read more...] about Black Eyed Peas
Dilled Vegetables
1/2 medium head cauliflower (about 1 lb.) 1/2 lb. green beans, washed and ends removed 1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings 1/2 C. low fat or fat free Italian salad dressing (Good Seasons is good for this) 1 tsp. dried dill weed 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes Remove outer leaves and stalk from cauliflower; cut off any discoloration, wash … [Read more...] about Dilled Vegetables
French Toast Casserole with Fresh Strawberries
French Toast Casserole with Fresh Strawberries 12 slices low-fat raisin bread - cut diagonally in half 3 cups low-fat (1%) milk 8 ounces fat-free egg substitute 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 pint strawberries 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon … [Read more...] about French Toast Casserole with Fresh Strawberries
Whole Wheat Baquette
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 envelope rapid rise yeast 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup milk 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons cornmeal, optional Combine flours in a large mixing bowl. Reserve 1 cup and set aside. Add undissolved yeast, sugar and salt to flour in mixing bowl and mix … [Read more...] about Whole Wheat Baquette
Black Bran Bread
Black Bran Bread 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 1/2 cups rye flour 1 envelope rapid rise yeast 3/4 cup wheat bran cereal 1 Tablespoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules 1 1/4 cups water 1/4 cup molasses 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 Tablespoons butter 1 square (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate 1 egg white 1 … [Read more...] about Black Bran Bread
Grilled Eggplant and Mozzarella Rolls
1 large eggplant 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 mozzarella cheese ball, cut into 8 slices 2 plum tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices 8 large basil leaves Salt and black pepper Balsamic vinegar for drizzling (optional) Cut the eggplant lengthways to make 10 thin slices, discard the two outermost slices. Sprinkle the slices with salt and leave for 20 … [Read more...] about Grilled Eggplant and Mozzarella Rolls