Chocolate Bread with a hint of Banana


Revised a recipe I found today and it's really yummy! Ingredients 2 large bananas very ripe 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cups raw sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1.5 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened coco powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup chocolate chips Instructions Preheat to 350 degrees F . Grease and flour a 9"... Continue Reading →

Carrot, Beet, Berry Juice


Ingredients: 3 beets 6-8 carrots 2 lemons 10-15 strawberries About a 1/2 inch nugget of ginger Directions: Wash all ingredients. Cut the rind off the lemons. Cut the greens off the tops of the beets and chop the beets if they’re too big to fit in your juicer. Save the beet green tops for something... Continue Reading →

Mint Melon Sangria


1 ½ cups diced watermelon 1 ½ cups diced cantaloupe 1 ½ cups diced honeydew melon 2 cups ice 10 mint leaves Juice from ¼ lime 2 bottles spumonte or other sparkling wine Directions: Pour all of the diced melons in a large glass pitcher. Top with ice. Gently muddle mint leaves with the lemon... Continue Reading →

Oreo and Peanut Butter Brownie Cakes


1 box brownie mix, 8x8 inch size 24 Oreo Cookies 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 12 muffin cup baker with paper liners. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. For each cupcake cup spread 1 teaspoon of peanut butter over 2 Oreo cookies and stack them on... Continue Reading →

Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes


1 pound asparagus, trimmed $ 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes $ 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar $ 1/4 teaspoon salt $ 3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Preparation 1. Cook asparagus in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. 2. Heat... Continue Reading →

Baked Zucchini Sticks and Sweet Onion Dip: that bloomin’ zucchini! | King Arthur Flour – Baking Banter


Baked Zucchini Sticks and Sweet Onion Dip: that bloomin’ zucchini! | King Arthur Flour – Baking Banter.

Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers


From http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2012/02/easy-sweet-potato-veggie-burgers-with.html Makes 7-8 large patties 2 cans cannellini white beans, drained 1 large sweet potato, baked/peeled/mashed (about 2 cups) 2 Tbsp tahini 2 tsp maple or agave syrup 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning OR Cajun seasoning (or another fave spice!) 1/4 cup wheat flour optional: additional seasoning (whatever you have on hand - I... Continue Reading →

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad


Recipe type: Side Dish Author: Savory Sweet Life Serves: 4-6 A simple but flavorful recipe for Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad. Ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 8 ounces fresh “mini” mozzerella pearls 4 tablespoons olive oil 18 basil leaves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Instructions Add the cherry tomatoes and... Continue Reading →

Lentil Quinoa Burgers with Sauteed Mushrooms


From: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/barbecue-recipes?page=4&cm_mmc=Facebook-_-WomensHealth-_-Content-Food-_-BurgerRecipes 1/2 cup quinoa 1 can (19 oz) lentils, rinsed 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 tsp cumin powder 1/3 cup cilantro Juice of half a lemon 1/2 cup walnut pieces 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 lb crimini mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup dry red wine 2... Continue Reading →

Ratatouille


Yes, I thought it was a movie too.  That shows home much of a "not-a-cook" I really am, right?  Well here is another recipe from my class at Cook that proved to me it was first a chunky type of soup not the name of a rat. Check out my others ones here. Ingredients: 1 clove... Continue Reading →

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