Favorite Pancakes (without eggs)

Favorite Pancakes (without eggs)

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Makes: 8 pancakes
Serving Size 2 pancakes

Ingredients

1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 cup non-fat or 1% milk
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons water

Directions

1. Mix together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in medium bowl.
2. Combine milk, oil and water. Add to dry Ingredients.
3. Stir just until moistened.
4. Lightly spray a large skillet or griddle with non-stick cooking spray or lightly wipe with oil. Heat skillet or griddle over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet). For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle.
5. Pancakes are ready to turn when tops are bubbly all over, a few bubbles have burst, and the edges begin to appear dry. Use a quick flip with a broad spatula to turn pancakes. Turn only once. Bake until bottoms are brown and dry.
6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Try adding fresh bananas or blueberries to the batter before cooking.
• Try using ¾ cup whole wheat flour and ½ cup all-purpose flour for more whole grains! Add 1-2 TB of water if batter is too thick. 
• To see if skillet is hot enough, sprinkle with a few drops of water. If drops skitter around, heat is just right.
• Top with applesauce, fresh fruit or yogurt

Zucchini Tomato Bake

Zucchini Tomato Bake

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Makes: 7 cups
Serving Size 2/3 cup

Ingredients

4 cups zucchini, sliced (about 2 pounds)
3 Tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cups canned tomatoes with juice or 2 cups fresh sliced tomatoes
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
1⁄4 cup (1 ounce) grated cheese (try cheddar, mozzarella, or parmesan)

Directions

1. Wash zucchini and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
2. In large skillet, cook onion in oil on medium heat (300 degrees in an electric skillet) until tender.
3. Add zucchini to onions and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add tomato and seasoning; cook 5 more minutes.
5. Put mixture into an 8” x 8” square baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours

Winter Fruit Crisp

Winter Fruit Crisp

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 8 squares (4 inches x 2 inches)
Serving Size 4 x 2 inch square

Ingredients

4 cups diced apples or pears
2⁄3 cup packed brown sugar
1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
1⁄2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1⁄3 cup margarine or butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray or oil a square pan (8 x 8 x 2 inches).
2. Arrange fruit in pan. Mix remaining Ingredients and sprinkle over fruit.
3. Bake until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender, about 30 minutes.
4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Use any fresh, frozen or drained canned fruit that you have on hand.
• Add 1/2 cup of dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cut apricots).
• Try vanilla yogurt as a topping and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Whole Wheat Quick Bread

Whole Wheat Quick Bread

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Makes: 16 squares (2 inches x 2 inches)
Serving Size 2 x 2 inch square

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3⁄4 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
2 Tablespoons oil
3 Tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil or spray the bottom of an 8" x 8" baking pan.
2. In a large bowl combine both flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, oil and brown sugar. Be sure sugar has no lumps.
4. Add liquids to flour mixture. Stir together until dry Ingredients are just moistened.
5. Pour into prepared baking pan and smooth into corners.
6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Top should look golden brown.
7. Cool slightly and remove from pan. Slice with a serrated knife.
8. Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap and store at room temperature.

Notes

• No buttermilk? Add enough milk to 2 Tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar to make 2 cups. Stir well and let stand 5 minutes.
• Add 1/2 cup raisins and 1 Tablespoon cinnamon for a tasty breakfast bread

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Makes: 12 muffins
Serving Size 1 muffin

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
3⁄4 cup sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg, slightly beaten
1⁄3 cup nonfat or 1% milk
1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat the bottom of 12 muffin cups with oil or baking spray.
2. Mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, blend vegetable oil, egg, milk and applesauce until smooth. Stir the liquid Ingredients into the flour mixture until just moistened. Lightly stir in the blueberries.
4. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full.
5. Bake about 20 minutes, or until the muffin tops are golden brown.  A toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin should come out moist but without batter.

Notes

• To avoid rancid whole wheat flour, store it in a container or bag that keeps the air sealed out. Keep in a cool dark area for up to 3 months or in the freezer for up to 6 months.  Buy amounts that you can use within those lengths of time.
• To use sweetened applesauce, remove about 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar from the measured amount

Veggie Quiche Muffins

Veggie Quiche Muffins

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Makes: 12 muffins
Serving Size 1 muffin

Ingredients

3⁄4 cup low fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup green onion or onion, chopped (1 medium onion)
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, diced
2 cups nonfat or 1% milk
4 eggs
1 cup baking mix (for biscuits or pancakes)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning (or dried leaf basil and oregano)
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray or oil 12 muffin cups.
2. Sprinkle cheese, onions, broccoli and tomatoes in muffin cups.
3. Place remaining Ingredients in a bowl and beat until smooth. Pour egg mixture over other Ingredients in muffin cups.
4. Bake until golden brown or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Try chopped zucchini or mushrooms as part of the vegetables
• Use any variety of cheese your family enjoys
• Bake in a pie pan instead of muffin cups (baking time will be longer)

Sweet Carrot Bread or Muffins

Sweet Carrot Bread or Muffins

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Makes: 12 slices or muffins
Serving Size 1 slice or 1 muffin

Ingredients

1 cup sliced carrots (about 1 can (14.5 ounces) or 2 to 3 fresh carrots)
2⁄3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup nonfat or 1% milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups baking mix (biscuit or pancake mix)
3⁄4 cup raisins or other dried fruit (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare baking pans. If making a loaf, lightly spray or oil and flour a 9x5 bread pan. If making muffins, lightly oil or spray a muffin tin.
2. Cook carrots until they are very soft.
3. Fresh - Steam or boil.
4. Frozen - Follow package Directions or microwave, steam or boil.
5. Canned - Rinse and drain.
6. Mash carrots well with a fork or potato masher, or use a blender or food processer to puree until smooth.
7. In large bowl, mix carrots with brown sugar, egg, and milk until well blended. Add remaining Ingredients and mix well.
8. Pour batter into prepared bread pans or fill 12 muffin cups about 2/3 full.
9. Bake bread for 50 minutes or muffins for 18 to 20 minutes, until a fork or knife inserted in center comes out clean.
10. Let cool slightly then remove from pans. Cool completely then store in an air-tight container at room temperature.

Stuffed Peppers with Turkey & Vegetables

Stuffed Peppers with Turkey & Vegetables

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1 1⁄2 hours
Makes: 3 peppers
Serving Size 1/2 pepper

Ingredients

1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
3 bell peppers (green, red, or yellow)
10 ounces ground turkey (half a 20 ounce package)
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (or basil and oregano leaves)
1 teaspoon garlic powder or 4 cloves garlic, minced
1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1⁄2 onion (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 chopped zucchini (about 1 cup)
1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes with liquid

Directions

1. Cook the rice or prepare instant rice according to package Directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cut the peppers in half from top to bottom. Remove the stem and seeds.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat (300 degrees in an electric skillet), cook the turkey until no longer pink. Add seasonings during last few minutes.
4. Add onion, mushrooms, and zucchini to the skillet. Add a small amount of oil, if needed. Saute until tender.
5. Mix in the tomatoes and rice. Remove from heat.
6. Fill the pepper halves with the skillet mixture.
7. Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until peppers are tender when poked with a fork.
8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Try chicken, beef or pork instead of turkey.
• Add a sprinkle of cheese.
• If there is extra filling, try it in a wrap for another meal

Roasted Onions

Roasted Onions

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 2 onions
Serving Size 1/2 onion

Ingredients

2 medium onions
1 1⁄2 teaspoons oil
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Peel off papery layers and trim out root end. Cut onion in quarters.
3. Toss with oil, salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
4. Roast until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• To make clean-up easy, cover the baking sheet with foil.
• Drizzle with 1 to 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar before serving for a different flavor

Rhubarb Blueberry Crisp

Rhubarb Blueberry Crisp

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Makes: 5 cups
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Ingredients

TOPPING
1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar
1⁄2 cup flour
1⁄2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1⁄4 cup melted margarine or butter

FRUIT FILLING
3 cups chopped rhubarb
3 cups blueberries
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1⁄2 cup sugar
1 cup cranberry juice
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Mix the brown sugar, flour and oats in a bowl. Stir in the margarine. Set aside.
2. Spread the rhubarb and blueberries in an 8-inch baking dish.
3. In a 2-3 quart saucepan, mix cornstarch and sugar and stir in the juice. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
4. Add the vanilla and pour mixture over the rhubarb and blueberries.
5. Crumble the oat mixture on top of the fruit.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
7. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Try strawberries instead of blueberries.
• Use apple or grape juice instead of cranberry juice

Potato Wedges

Potato Wedges

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 24 wedges
Serving Size About 3 wedges each

Ingredients

3 large baking potatoes
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1⁄2 teaspoons paprika
1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1⁄2 teaspoons onion powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Scrub potatoes well but do not peel.
3. Cut each potato into 8 wedges, lengthwise.
4. Mix oil, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and onion powder together. Spread the mixture on the sides of each potato wedge.
5. Place on a baking sheet with space between wedges.
6. Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven.
7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Covering the baking sheet with foil under the potatoes will help with clean-up.
• Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
• Baking time can vary according to size of the wedges; test for doneness by poking with a fork

Potato Nachos

Potato Nachos

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 5 cups
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

1 pound small red potatoes, skins on
2 teaspoons oil or cooking spray
8 ounces lean ground turkey (15% fat)
1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
1⁄2 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup lettuce, shredded
1 medium tomato, diced
3⁄4 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
1 Tablespoon cilantro, chopped
3⁄4 cup salsa

Directions

1. Slice potatoes into small circles about 1/4 inch thick.
2. Lightly coat the potato slices with oil (or spray for 3 seconds with cooking spray).
3. Arrange slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the oven at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes, depending on desired darkness.
4. Meanwhile, add ground turkey and chili powder to a skillet. Cook, stirring over medium heat (300 in an electric skillet) for 8-10 minutes or until turkey browns.
5. Remove potatoes from the oven.
6. Transfer baked potatoes to a casserole dish or an oven-safe dish. Top with turkey and sprinkle with cheese. Put back in the oven to melt the cheese, about 2 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and top with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, and salsa.
8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours

Mix and Match Skillet Meal

Mix and Match Skillet Meal

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Makes: 6 cups
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup grain, uncooked
1 1⁄2 cups vegetables, fresh, canned or frozen, cut bite-sized
1 cup protein, cut bite-sized
2 cups sauce, stirred
1⁄2 teaspoon spices
3 Tablespoons topping

Directions

To make in a skillet:

1. Combine all Ingredients except topping in a large skillet.
2. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until grains are tender, about 15 to 45 minutes. Stir occasionally and add liquid if too dry.
3. Add topping before serving.
4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

 To bake in oven:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all Ingredients except topping in a casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until grains are tender, about 50 to 60 minutes.
3. Add topping before serving.
4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Grain - try bulgur, pasta, quinoa or rice
• Vegetables - try a mixture of corn, carrots, green beans, onions, mushrooms, peppers or zucchini
• Protein - try cooked cubed or ground beef, pork, chicken or turkey, canned tuna or salmon, tofu or beans
• Sauce - try one can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream soup such as chicken, potato or tomato soup plus 1 1/4 cups water or low-fat milk
• Spices - try basil, oregano, parsley, chili powder, garlic, onion powder or ground ginger
• Topping - try grated cheese or crushed whole grain cereal or cracker

Fresh Veggie Pizza

Fresh Veggie Pizza

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Makes: 8 wedges
Serving Size 2 wedges

Ingredients

1 package low-fat crescent rolls
4 ounces non-fat cream cheese
1⁄4 cup non-fat mayonnaise
1⁄2 cup non-fat sour cream
1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil (or thyme)
1⁄2 cup broccoli, chopped
1⁄2 cup cauliflower, chopped
1⁄4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1⁄2 cup carrot, finely chopped
1⁄3 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350° F.
2. Unroll the crescent rolls and place them on a baking sheet to bake. Bake for 10 minutes.
3. Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and basil until smooth.
4. Spread mixture on the cooled crescent rolls.
5. Sprinkle the chopped vegetables and shredded cheddar cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture. Serve immediately.
6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Try substituting whole wheat flour tortillas for crescent rolls.
• Use vegetables that are in season and lower in cost

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Prep time: 1 1⁄2 hours
Makes: 8 slices
Serving Size 1 slice

Ingredients

3⁄4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1⁄2 cup Master Mix or baking mix*
1 can (15 ounce) pumpkin
1 can (12 ounce) non-fat evaporated milk
3 1⁄2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil or spray a 9-10” pie plate.
2. Combine all Ingredients in a medium bowl or a blender.
3. Beat 2 minutes with mixer until smooth or blend one minute on high.
4. Pour into pie plate.
5. Bake 55-65 minutes, or until knife inserted into center comes out clean.
6. Cool slightly and refrigerate. Serve cold.
7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• If you don’t have baking mix on hand, substitute 1/2 cup flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons oil.
• No pumpkin pie spice? Use 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg.
• Serve with whipped topping or low fat vanilla yogurt

Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 8 cups
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons oil
1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 small)
1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
3 cups low sodium chicken broth (see Notes)
3 Tablespoons flour
2 cups cooked chicken, bite sized
1 cup frozen peas
salt and pepper (try 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)

DUMPLINGS
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1⁄3 cup non-fat or 1% milk

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet) and saute onions, carrots and celery until soft.
2. Add a small amount of unheated broth to the flour and stir until smooth. Slowly mix in remaining broth and add to skillet. Stir over medium heat as the mixture thickens.
3. Add the chicken, peas, salt and pepper. Heat on low while making dumplings.
4. Dumplings: sift the flour, baking powder and salt together into a mixing bowl.
5. Add the egg to the milk and beat until well blended. Stir into the flour until well combined.
6. Pour the chicken mixture into a lightly oiled or sprayed casserole dish. Drop dumpling dough by spoonfuls onto chicken mixture. (makes about 8 dumplings)
7. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until the dumplings are golden brown.
8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Broth can be canned or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon

Baked Bean Medley

Baked Bean Medley

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 1⁄2 hours
Makes: 8 cups
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) pork and beans
3⁄4 cup ketchup
1⁄4 cup molasses
1⁄4 cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cut bacon into bite sized pieces and place in skillet. Cook over medium heat (300 degrees in an electric skillet) until evenly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Drain skillet, reserving 1 teaspoon of drippings. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender. Remove from skillet and add to bacon. Discard remaining drippings.
4. Mix beans with bacon, onion, and garlic. Stir in remaining Ingredients.
5. Transfer to a 9x12 baking dish or 3 quart casserole dish. Bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour.
6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Use any mix of beans you have.
• Cook your own dry beans.  One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans.
• No bacon? Use 1 teaspoon cooking oil to saute vegetables

Rice Salad

Rice Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 cups
Serving Size 2/3 cup

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
1⁄4 cup chopped celery
1 apple, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
1⁄4 cup raisins
2 Tablespoons chopped almonds
1⁄2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons orange juice
2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

1. Combine rice, celery, apple, raisins, and almonds in a medium bowl and mix well.
2. Combine yogurt, orange juice, and sugar and stir until sugar dissolves.
3. Pour the yogurt mixture over the rice mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Add any of your favorite fruits for variety.
• Make this a whole grain recipe by using brown rice instead of white rice

Hoppin' Pear Salad

Hoppin' Pear Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 bunnies
Serving Size 1 bunny

Ingredients

2 cups shredded lettuce or spinach
4 pear halves, fresh or canned
1⁄2 cup cottage cheese
8 pieces sliced almonds
12 raisins

Directions

1. Place about 1/2 cup shredded lettuce on each plate.
2. Place one pear half on the lettuce, cut side faced down.
3. On the narrower end of each pear, make a rabbit face: Poke two pieces of sliced almonds into the pear to make ears. Arrange two raisins for eyes and one for the nose.
4. Place 2 Tablespoons of cottage cheese at the opposite end of each pear half to make a tail.

Notes

• Optional: Add a miniature carrot or two for the bunnies to snack on.
• Look in the bulk food section of the store to buy only the amount you need of raisins or sliced almonds. 

Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon Salsa

Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes: 32 tablespoons
Serving Size 2 tablespoons

Ingredients

2 cups small cubes of watermelon
1⁄4 cup chopped green onions
1⁄4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix all of the Ingredients.
2. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Serve salsa with burritos, tacos, fish or grilled meat.
• Try adding corn, chile peppers, or chopped avocado.
• If you do not have vinegar, try lemon or lime juice.