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Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup oil 3 tbsp water 2 tsp vanilla extract 2-1/8 cups flour 4 tbsp cocoa 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1-1/2 cup peanut butter chips Preparation Whip the margarine, oil, sugar, water and vanilla together until they’re airy and creamy. Add cocoa, baking soda and salt and blend thoroughly. Add flour and mix thoroughly. Mix will be very soft. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls on a lightly greased cookie sheet....

Ingredients 1 quart water 1 cup French Le Puy lentils 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/3, cup olive oil 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 4 scallions, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Preparation In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the lentils, turn down the heat, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender but still have some bite....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups stone-ground whole-wheat flour or graham flour (or a combination of whole-wheat, buckwhear, and /or whole-rye flour) 1 1/2 cups wheat germ 2 1/2 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup light molasses 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup butter 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation Combine first four ingredients; stir to blend. Heat next four ingredients to 105-115 degrees Add warm liquid and the eggs to the dry ingredients in the bowl; blend on low 30 seconds, then beat at high speed for 3 minutes scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Combine sugar, cream, vanilla extract, and salt in a heatproof bowl or the top of a double boiler. Place over a pan of simmering water. Heat, stirring, until just warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Use while still warm.

Ingredients 2 cups Wildrice dry ~ (Prepare and Reserve) 1-2 Eggplants skin and puree 1 can Tomato paste (6oz) 1/2 Onion Chopped (Fine) 1/2 Glarlic Clove (minced) 2Tbsp Sunflower Oil 1tsp Ground Corriander Seed 1/2 tsp Ground Fennel Seed 1 Green Chili (Minced) 1tsp Red Cayanne Pepper 1tsp Paprika 1tsp Ground Ginger 1 cup Dried Cherries (pitted) 1 Cup Green Peas (reserve) 1/2 Cup Grape Leaves (wet) Preparation Prepare Rice Prepare Eggplant Curry (that is all other ingredients except rice and green peas) Compine Eggplant Curry, Peas and Rice

Ingredients 2 packages active dry yeast (1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons) 1/4 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees) 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup sour cream 1 2/3 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1 cup gluten-free bread flour 1 teaspoon coarse salt...

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 small onions, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, chopped 2/3 cup broccoli, chopped 1/2 cup red pepper, julienned 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander dash of cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground thyme 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup water 2/3 cup tomato sauce 1 19 oz. can black beans 2 tbsp ketchup 2/3 cup finely chopped cilantro juice of 1 lime Preparation Heat olive oil in a large pot....

Ingredients 1 ½ C sugar 3 eggs 3/4 C. Oil 2 cups grated zucchini 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 teaspoons cinammon 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ to 1 C chopped nuts Preparation Beat eggs, add sugar, vanilla, add dry ingredients and zucchini. Add nuts last. Makes 2 small loves or 1 large loaf. Bake at 325 degrees about 40 to 50 minutes. If small loaves, bake about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 8 slices whole-wheat bread 1 C. non-dairy milk 1/4 C. chickpea flour 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp. fine salt 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract (optional) extra maple syrup for serving Preparation *Cut bread in half diagonally while skillet heats. *Whisk non-dairy milk, flour, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, nutmeg, and vanilla extract, if using, in a shallow bowl. *Spray skillet with cooking spray or olive oil....

Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup each diced celery and chipped green bell pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups vegetable broth 3 cups peeled, cubed sweet potatoes 1 can (14-oz) tomatoes, drained and cut up 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp grated gingerroot 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp curry powder 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp chili powder...

Ingredients 4 oz of shitake mushrooms, sliced 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 cup of black beans 2 slices of pre-cooked bacon-chopped 1 Tbls fresh marjoram, chopped 1 Tbls olive oil or soy butter Pinch of red pepper flakes Salt to taste. 1 oz parmesan-freshly grated Preparation Heat the oil in a pan then add the shitake mushrooms. Sauté until they are turning golden brown then add the garlic and sauté until fragrant....

Ingredients 1 cup fresh parsley 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves 3/4 cup part skim ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon green pepper sauce 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Light Fat Free Key lime pie yogurt 1 1/2 lb ground chicken 1/3 cup warm water 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso 25% less-sodium taco seasoning mix 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained 1 bag (16 oz) lettuce salad mix (iceberg lettuce, cabbage and carrots)...

Ingredients Bread Crumbs (store bought, seasoned or you can make your own with breadcrumbs, dried thyme) 11 oz. log soft goat cheese cut into rounds 1 egg, beaten 2 T. plus 3/4 tsp. white wine vinegar 1 T. Dijon mustard 1/2 cup. plus 3 T. Walnut oil (you can sub. canola or olive oil) 8 cups baby greens 2 heads Belgian endive cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 lg. pears, peeled, cored, cut into slices...

Ingredients 1 T. butter 8 oz very sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. powdered mustard Several grains cayenne pepper 1/4- 1/2 cup beer 1 egg, beaten Toasted bread Preparation In a saucepan, melt cheese and butter together Add seasonings Gradually add beer as cheese melts. Stir constantly Add beaten egg and cook until thick. Serve over toast

Ingredients 2 dried pasilla chiles 3 onions, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 3 canned green chiles, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 4 teaspoons sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground anise seeds 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon dried oregano 3 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar 2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat 3 skinless and boneless whole chicken breasts...

Ingredients 1 lb 10 oz young bunched carrots, different colours if possible, washed and scrubbed. olive oil herb or red wine vinegar sea salt and freshly ground black pepper a few sprigs of fresh thyme 3 cloves garlic, crushed Preparation Prepare oven to 400F. Toss your carrots with a good glug of olive oil, a splash of vinegar, salt and pepper, the thyme sprigs and the garlic cloves. Place in a roasting pan or earthenware dish, and cover tightly with foil and cook for 30 to 40 minutes until just tender....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon yeast 1⁄4 cup warm water 21⁄2 cups hot tap water 7 cups whole wheat flour (or any combination of whole wheat and white flour) 1⁄2 tablespoon salt 1⁄3 cup oil 1⁄3 cup sugar Preparation In a small bowl, mix the yeast into the warm water (adding a half teaspoon of sugar will help it grow). In a mixing bowl, blend the hot tap water with about half of the flour....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cup sweet onion (diced) 2 tblespoons basil infused olive oil 3.5 oz Oyster Mushrooms (roughly chop) 3.8 oz Shitake Mushrooms (roughly chop) 1//2 cup each Baby bella mushrooms & white button mushrooms (sliced) 4 cloves garlic (minced) 1/2 cup white wine (med sweet) 1 cup Arborio Rice 3 cups fat free, low sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup each grated asiago and parmesan cheese 1/4 cup fresh parsley &/or basil...

Ingredients 2 cups ruby port 1 1/2 cups honey 2 whole star anise 3 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1/2 vanilla bean, split 1/2 cup raisins 12 Bosc pears Preparation Heat oven to 300 degrees. In a large roasting pan combine the port, honey, star anise, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and vanilla bean. Add the raisins; set aside. Slice 1/4 inch off the bottom of each pear to level, and transfer to pan....

Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup oil or butter 2 cups sugar 2 cups grated zucchini 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 3 cups flour Preparation Beat together eggs, oil or butter, sugar and zucchini Mix together dry ingredients in seperate bowl Blend wet and dry ingredients together Pour into two greased loaf pans Bake 1 hour at 350