Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples 4 large sweet potatoes 1 cup cinnamon applesauce 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup dried apple, cut in large pieces Pierce the potatoes in several places with a fork. Place directly on oven rack and bake at 400 degrees for 45 min. or until soft. Halve, then scoop potatoes from skins. Mash in bowl, then stir in … [Read more...] about Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples
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Seafood Stew
Seafood Stew 2 medium carrots, sliced 2 medium celery stalks, sliced 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can no salt added stewed tomatoes, undrained 2 cups water 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules 1 medium potato, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/2 pound lean fish cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 pound peeled … [Read more...] about Seafood Stew
Cantonese Shrimp and Snow Peas
Cantonese Shrimp and Snow Peas 1 1/2 pounds frozen peeled, raw shrimp 1 1/2 teaspoons chicken stock base 1 cup boiling water 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon vegetable or canola oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger, or less Dash of pepper 1 (6 ounce) package frozen Chinese pea pods, thawed 1 … [Read more...] about Cantonese Shrimp and Snow Peas
Skinny Mashed Potatoes
Skinny Mashed Potatoes 5 large potatoes, cut in 1-inch pieces 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided 1/2 tsp white pepper or to taste Place potatoes and 2 1/4 cups broth in large saucepan. Boil on high and reduce to medium. Cover, cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender and drain, but reserve broth. Mash potatoes with 1 1/4 cups broth … [Read more...] about Skinny Mashed Potatoes
Lentils And Rice
Lentils And Rice In a large pan, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil (you can use less) Add and saute 2 minutes: 1 large onion, chopped 2 green peppers, diced 2 inch stick cinnamon or 2 tsp dried cinnamon 4 cardomom pods or ½ tsp ground cardamam 4 whole cloves Add: 1 cup uncooked brown rice ½ cup lentils Stir fry for five … [Read more...] about Lentils And Rice
Green Beans with Mushrooms
Green Beans with Mushrooms 2-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil or spray 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 … [Read more...] about Green Beans with Mushrooms
Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic
Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic For 6 servings 6 cups trimmed Brussels sprouts, halved (about 2 lbs) 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided (I used not quite a teaspoon) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Cooking spray 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice To trim Brussels sprouts, discard the tough outer leaves and … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic
Low Fat Sweet Potato Muffins
Low Fat Sweet Potato Muffins Makes 12 Muffins 1 1/2 cups bran cereal 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 cup cooked Purple Sweetie sweet potatoes 1/2 cup honey 3 tbsp. lemon juice Grated rind from 2 large oranges 3/4 cup raisins, soaked and well drained 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking … [Read more...] about Low Fat Sweet Potato Muffins
Saffron Chicken
Saffron Chicken 3-4 chicken breasts 1 medium onion 3 teaspoons liquid saffron Salt and pepper Slice the onion finely. In a pan, add the onion, salt, pepper and three or four tablespoons of water. Lay the chicken breasts on top, cover and simmer for 30 minutes on low heat until the chicken becomes soft and tender. Add the liquid … [Read more...] about Saffron Chicken
Vegetable Skewers
Vegetable Skewers Spice Rub: 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Vegetables: 3 small zucchini 3 small yellow squash 2 tablespoons kosher … [Read more...] about Vegetable Skewers