Garden Vegetable Cakes

Garden Vegetable Cakes

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 8 cakes
Serving Size 2 cakes

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1⁄3 cup all purpose flour
1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄4 teaspoon dill weed
1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
4 eggs (or 1 cup egg substitute)
2 Tablespoons minced green onion with tops
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1⁄2 cups shredded vegetables (unpeeled zucchini (drained and pressed), potato, carrots, bell pepper, celery, sweet potato or yam)

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, stir together cheese, flour, baking powder, dill weed, salt and pepper.
  2. Beat in eggs, green onions, lemon juice and garlic until well blended. Stir all shredded vegetables into the batter.
  3. Heat skillet or griddle over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet). Lightly spray or oil with cooking spray. For each vegetable cake, pour 1/3 cup batter onto hot skillet or griddle. Cook on both sides until golden brown. Serve warm.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Top with low-fat sour cream and tomato slices.
  • Precook “harder” vegetables like carrots and potatoes, if desired.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/garden-vegetab...

Greens with Carrots

Greens with Carrots

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 cups
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Ingredients

8 cups greens (try kale, bok choy, collard, mustard)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 large carrots, peeled and cut julienne or coarsely shredded
1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1 Tablespoon vinegar
1 1⁄2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce

Directions

  1. Wash greens and remove tough stems (see Notes). Rough chop or cut leaves into thin strips.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet).
  3. Add carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add greens, salt, pepper, coriander and cayenne, if desired. Stir often.
  5. When greens have turned bright green and begun to wilt, remove from heat. Sprinkle vinegar and tamari or soy sauce over the top. Toss gently and serve.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Kale: remove large stem running through center of each leaf.
  • Bok Choy: do not remove stem
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/greens-carrots

Kale and Cranberry Stir-fry

Kale and Cranberry Stir-fry

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Makes: 5 cups
Serving Size 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1 teaspoon oil
1⁄4 cup chopped onion (1⁄4 medium onion)
1⁄4 cup dried cranberries
1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 cups chopped kale (leaf portion, no stems)
Juice from 1/2 orange (about 1/4 cup)

Directions

  1. Add oil and onion to large skillet. Stir and saute over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet) until onion is clear.
  2. Add cranberries and garlic. Continue to saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add kale. Pour or squeeze orange juice over top of kale. Continute to stir fry for about 5 minutes until kale is wilting and hot.
  4. Serve immediately.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • 1 bunch fresh kale (about 8 cups, chopped
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/kale-and-cranb...

One Pan Spaghetti

One Pan Spaghetti

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

Ingredients

1⁄2 pound lean ground beef (15% fat)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 1⁄2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves
1⁄2 teaspoon rosemary
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups (12 ounces) broken spaghetti
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Brown meat and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat (300 degrees in an electric skillet). Drain fat.
  2. Stir in water, tomato sauce, and spices. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add spaghetti, cover pan, and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
  4. When spaghetti is tender, top with grated cheese.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try ground turkey or small cooked shrimp for the meat.
  • Try whole-wheat pasta to increase fiber.
  • Use cheddar cheese in place of parmesan
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/one-pan-spaghe...

One-Pan Chicken Alfredo

One-Pan Chicken Alfredo

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 7 cups
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

1 large chicken breast, cubed (about one cup)
2 Tablespoons oil
2 Tablespoons flour
1 3⁄4 cups chicken broth
1 3⁄4 cups nonfat or 1% milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
3 cups dry penne pasta
2 cups broccoli, chopped (fresh or frozen)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in oil.
  2. Add flour, broth, milk, spices and pasta to skillet and stir well.
  3. Bring to a boil; cover; reduce heat; simmer until pasta is almost tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add broccoli, cover, and cook until broccoli is tender.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/one-pan-chicke...

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)
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/veggie-quiche-...

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.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/sweet-carrot-b...

Spinach and Black Bean Enchiladas

Spinach and Black Bean Enchiladas

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Makes: 8 enchiladas
Serving Size 1/2 enchilada

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1⁄2 cups corn (thawed from frozen or canned and drained)
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1⁄3 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1 can (28 ounces) enchilada sauce (about 3 cups) (see Notes)
8 whole wheat flour tortillas (7"-8")

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
  2. Drain all excess moisture from thawed spinach.
  3. In a large bowl, combine spinach, beans, corn, green onions, cilantro and 1 ½ cups of cheese.
  4. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish, and add a small amount enchilada sauce to coat the bottom.
  5. Fill tortillas with spinach mixture.  Roll up tightly and place seam side down in the baking dish.
  6. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle remaining ½ cup of cheese on top.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, or until enchiladas are heated through and cheese is bubbly.  Serve warm.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try corn tortillas instead of whole wheat flour tortillas.
  • Serve enchiladas with your favorite hot sauce or salsa.
  • Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans.
  • 1 cup corn (canned and drained, frozen, or fresh cooked).
  • Make your own enchilada sauce!
    • ¼ cup tomato paste
    • ¼ cup flour
    • 2 teaspoons cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
    • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • Combine tomato paste, flour, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder and pepper in a saucepan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/spinach-and-bl...

Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Makes: 12 shells
Serving Size 2 shells

Ingredients

12 jumbo pasta shells (1/2 of 12 ounce package)
1 1⁄4 cups fat-free ricotta cheese
3⁄4 cup pumpkin puree
1⁄2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic
2 Tablespoons dried basil
1⁄4 teaspoon ground sage
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup pasta sauce

Directions

  1. Cook pasta shells according to package Directions. Drain, separate onto baking sheet and let cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, pumpkin, Parmesan, and spices. Reserve 1 Tablespoon Parmesan for topping.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Choose a baking dish that holds all the shells in a single layer.
  4. Spread pasta sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Fill each shell with about 3 Tablespoons of pumpkin mixture, and place shells close together on sauce in baking dish.
  5. Cover pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 15 minutes more.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Freeze unused pumpkin puree and add to soup, chili or pancake recipes
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/pumpkin-ricott...

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
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/potato-nachos

Oven French Toast

Oven French Toast

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 12 slices
Serving Size 2 slices

Ingredients

4 eggs or 8 egg whites
12 slices whole grain bread
1 cup non-fat or 1% milk
1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
powdered sugar
 (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Lightly spray a cookie sheet with sides or two 9x13 inch pans with cooking spray.
  3. Lay the slices of bread flat on the pan with the sides touching.
  4. Beat egg, milk, brown sugar, and vanilla until very well blended.
  5. Pour mixture over bread. Turn each slice over to ensure both sides are wet.
  6. Cover and refrigerate overnight or bake immediately for 30 minutes.
  7. Serve hot. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar (optional). Top with applesauce, fresh fruit or yogurt.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Serve with applesauce or yogurt.
  • Add your favorite berries to the top for some color and a yummy taste
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/oven-french-to...

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
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/fresh-veggie-p...

Fish and Spinach Bake

Fish and Spinach Bake

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 16 ounces of fish with vegetables
Serving Size 2 ounces of fish with vegetables

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed
1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1 pound fish filets (thawed if frozen)
1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning blend
1 large tomato, diced
4 green onions, sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Squeeze thawed spinach to remove most of the liquid. Spread in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Arrange fish filets over spinach. Sprinkle with seasoning blend. Top fish with tomatoes and green onions.
  4. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 20 minutes more or until fish flakes easily.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try any kind of fish or even chicken.  
  • Change the flavor by adding lemon juice or lemon pepper.  
  • Try salsa instead of fresh tomato and green onion
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/fish-and-spina...

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
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/crustless-pump...

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
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/chicken-and-du...

Chicken and Black Bean Salsa Burritos

Chicken and Black Bean Salsa Burritos

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 burritos
Serving Size 1/2 burrito

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 green onions, chopped
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
1⁄2 teaspoon salt, divided in half
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
4 (9 inch) flour tortillas

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine the beans, green onions, lemon juice, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl.
  3. Rub the chicken breasts with the chili powder, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet) for 5 minutes. Turn and cook until done, 4-5 minutes longer.
  5. Let chicken cool; slice into strips or chunks.
  6. Divide cheese evenly between tortillas. Top the cheese with equal amounts of chicken and black bean salsa mixture.
  7. Roll up the burritos and wrap each one in foil.
  8. Bake burritos until the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
  9. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Freeze extra lemon juice to use later.
  • Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/chicken-and-bl...

Baked Berry Oatmeal

Baked Berry Oatmeal

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 6 cups
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1⁄2 cup brown sugar
1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups nonfat or 1% milk
4 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
2 cups cane berries, fresh or frozen (raspberries, blackberries, marionberries)
1⁄4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until blended; Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, milk and melted butter.
  4. Pour wet Ingredients into the dry Ingredients and stir until well combined.
  5. Add the berries and stir lightly to evenly distribute.  Pour mixture into 2 quart baking dish.  Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
  6. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/baked-berry-oa...

Very Berry Muesli (‘mew-slee’)

Very Berry Muesli (‘mew-slee’)

Prep time: 5 minutes
Makes: 5 cups
Serving Size 1 cup
Chill Time: 6 to 12 hours

Ingredients

1 cup low fat fruit yogurt
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (raw)
1⁄2 cup non-fat or 1% milk
1⁄2 cup dried fruit (try raisins, apricots, dates)
1⁄2 cup chopped apple (about 1/3 a medium apple [3” diameter])
1⁄2 cup frozen blueberries
1⁄4 cup chopped, toasted walnuts

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, mix oats, yogurt, and milk.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 12 hours.
  3. Add dried and fresh fruit, and mix gently.
  4. Serve scoops of muesli in small dishes. Sprinkle each serving with chopped nuts.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Muesli makes a delicious breakfast. Try drizzling with milk.
  • Substitute any frozen, canned/drained, or fresh chopped fruit for apples and blueberries.
  • Flavor boosters: cinnamon, grated orange peel.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/very-berry-mue...

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 3 cups
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Ingredients

3 cups potatoes cut in 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons oil
1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1⁄2 cup of parmesan cheese, shredded or grated

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with oil, salt and pepper.
  3. Place potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  4. Roast 25 minutes; sprinkle with cheese; roast 5 to 10 minutes more. Serve warm.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try other types of cheese or a blend!
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/parmesan-roast...

Crunchy Baked Kale Chips

Crunchy Baked Kale Chips

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 3 cups
Serving Size 1/2 cup 

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh kale (about 8 cups, chopped)
1 Tablespoon canola or olive oil
1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Wash kale leaves.
  3. Cut leaves off of thick stem and thoroughly dry leaves in a salad spinner or by blotting with paper towels. Discard stems.
  4. Tear or cut leaves into bite sized pieces. Place in large bowl.
  5. Drizzle oil over kale and toss to coat well.
  6. Place kale leaves onto baking sheet.
  7. Sprinkle with salt.
  8. Bake until edges brown. About 10-15 minutes.
  9. Serve while hot.

 

Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/crunchy-baked-...