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Yellow Garlic Rice and BroccoliI make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my daughter Genesis loves it and enjoys this recipe as her main dish with no meat added. I feel great knowing my children can be satisfied with a meatless meal and still be happy! |
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Low Fat, Three Cheese Mac and Cheese, Made From a Box But HealthierFor years I’ve been on the quest for a decadent tasting classic macaroni and cheese that’s low in calories and fat. All of a sudden a light bulb went off! I could doctor up one of the newer whole grain boxes but add all healthy ingredients, make it… |
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Favorite Buttermilk Waffles (with Whole Grain option)Buttermilk makes baked products divine, and this is the way I use it in waffles. White whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour can be subbed to boost nutrition. Lazy soul that I am, I mix the batter in a blender and use that as a pitcher to pour them conveniently. I freeze extra waffles for a quick into-the-toaster breakfast.… |
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Solar-Baked Banana BreadToo hot to bake nut breads? Get the solar cooker out and keep your cool! Just about anything you bake in the conventional oven has a complimentary solar-cooking method. This is my best banana bread recipe and when it’s cooler this fall I’ll post the same recipe baked conventionally. But here using only El Sol for the cooking energy,… |
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Flavored yogurt ice popsIce pops a great treat for your kids. My kids love yoghurt and when I made them to ice pops with cardamom flavor they couldn't wait to enjoy it. I also prepared orange juice ice pops.I have prepared strawberry ice pops here. For different colours to excite them you can also use blue berries for blue, mango for yellow and pistachios… |
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Banana Nut AppetizerThese quartered slices of fresh bananas with mayo and pecans make a delicious appetizer course for your holiday meal or dinner party. |
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Cooler CornLarge gatherings of people who like corn on the cob requires a couple of lobster pots or a wash tub and a lot of boiling water and patience. Not anymore. Thanks to tailgating technology there is a simple way to make dozens of ears of corn for the hungry revelers. |
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Chocolate Belgian WafflesThese waffles are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Top them with sliced bananas, berries and whipped cream or with maple syrup. Delicious! |
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STUFFED MUSHROOMS IN MICROWAVE-INDIAN STYLEThis can be served on its own or with bread and soup which can make a very fine meal in itself.It is also very healthy and quite filling too.You can alter the spice to suit your taste. |
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Pistachio cookiesThese Indian style cookies are a great treat for kids.You can use almonds or cashews if you wish instead of pistachios.You can serve them with high tea or coffee or with some whipped cream on the side. |
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Vegetarian TVP Spaghetti SauceThis vegetarian spaghetti sauce is made with Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), a highly nutritious soy product, an alternative to meat. The texture and taste resembles ground beef. You will be pleasantly surprised by the look and taste of this meatless spaghetti sauce. TVP is available in Health Food Stores and is made by Bob's Red… |
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Mexican Black Bean and Corn SaladThis is a great side dish for picnics and outdoor parties since there is no mayo in it. The cilantro, fresh garlic and lime juice really bring a crisp freshness to this salad/ salsa. It's great on it's own but its also wonderful with fish tacos or as a salsa with corn chips... great over eggs or in an omelet. Cook time refers to… |
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4 Ingredients Cornflake Cookieseasiest cookies i have made in a long time....easy way to get your kids to eat thier cornflakes. |
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Cool and Creamy Ranch Cucumber SaladThis is a simple as 1-2-3. Only a few ingredients and a quick 30 minute chill and you are good to go. Great way to use up extra cucumbers. And it's a nice side to BBQ. Cook time is actually chill time. |
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Green tomato muffinsYour green tomatoes will not have time to ripen. Use them to make these delicious, healthy muffins your whole family will love. |
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