Apple Crisp Makes 8 servings 4 Granny Smith apples 8 graham crackers 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup rolled oats Day 1 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup melted butter 1. Peel, core, and slice apples. 2. Place apples in square baking pan 3. Place graham crackers in a zip-lock bag and use rolling pin to crush. 4. In large mixing bowl, mix together crushed graham crackers with remaining ingredients. 5. Sprinkle mixture over apples. 6. Cover with foil and mark with period and kitchen numbers. Day 2 1. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Calories 337 Calories from Fat 123 Total Fat 14g 21% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 30mg 10% Sodium 200mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 52g 17% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Sugars 27g Protein 2g Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 13% Calcium 0% Iron 13%
Chicken Fajita Makes 4 servings 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup sliced onion 1/3 cup sliced green bell pepper 1/3 cup sliced yellow bell pepper 1/3 cup sliced red bell pepper 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder Day 1 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 flour tortillas 1 tablespoon lime juice 1. Measure all spices into a zip-lock baggie. 2. Slice chicken breast crosswise into very thin strips. 3. Place cut chicken in baggie. Mark with kitchen and period numbers and place in refrigerator. 4. Peel skin form onion. Cut in half to lay flat side down on cutting board. Slice into very thin strips. 5. Place all vegetables in another zip-lock bag. Mark with kitchen and period numbers and place in refrigerator. Day 2 1. Wrap tortillas in a piece of foil; place in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. 2. Heat oil in skillet on medium heat. 3. Add meat and vegetables; saute for about 8 minutes or until chicken is white all the way through. 4. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice. 6. Serve with sour cream and shredded cheese if desired. Calories 170 Calories from Fat 32 Total Fat 4g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 14mg 4% Sodium 427mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 26g 8% Sugars 0g Protein 10g Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 39% Calcium 6% Iron 5%
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes 24 servings 1/2 cup butter 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Cream butter, both sugars, egg, and vanilla in large mixing bowl, using electric mixer, until fluffy. 3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. 4. Stir in chocolate chips with a wooden spoon. 5. Place parchment paper on cookie sheet. Using a cookie scoop, drop 12 cookies per cookie sheet, placing them three across the short way and four down the long way of the cookie sheet. Repeat with second cookie sheet. 6. Place one cookie sheet on top rack and one on bottom rack in oven. Be careful to hold cookie sheets level or the parchment paper will slide off. 7. Bake for 6 minutes; switch cookie sheets - top to bottom and bottom to top; bake another 6 minutes. 8. Carefully remove cookie sheets from oven, holding them level so parchment paper does not slide off. 9. Slide parchment paper off cookie sheets onto counter; let cool approximately 5 minutes before trying to remove. Calories 136 Calories from Fat 58 Total Fat 7g 10% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 16mg 5% Sodium 101mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 18g 6% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 11g Protein 0g Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 3%
Pizza Makes 8 servings 3 3/4 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon basil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 package yeast 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese 1 1/8 cups warm water 1.2 teaspoons salt 15 ounces tomato purée 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1. Combine, flour, yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl and stir. 2. Add vegetable oil and water. Stir together all ingredients, then knead on counter for 8 to 10 minutes. 3. Place in greased; cover and let rise until double in size. 4. Punch down dough; using a rolling pin roll dough to approximately 16 inches in diameter. 5. Spray pizza pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with corn meal. 6. Place dough on pizza pan, folding edges under fo form a crust. 7. Combine tomato puree with all spices; stir. Pour over pizza crust. 8. Top with shredded cheese and other toppings. 9. Place in a cold oven on bottom rack and bake at 500 degrees for 20 minutes. Calories 390 Calories from Fat 118 Total Fat 14g 21% Saturated Fat 8g 40% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 1169mg 48% Total Carbohydrate 47g 15% Sugars 4g Protein 15g Vitamin A 17% Vitamin C 13% Calcium 43% Iron 13%
Pumpkin Bread Makes 12 servings 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup softened butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup nuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup canned pumpkin 1. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl with electric mixer. 2. Add eggs, one at a time. 3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. 4. Slowly add flour mixture to sugar mixture. 5. Add pumpkin. 6. Stir in nuts. 7. Grease and flour a loaf pan. 8. Pour batter into loaf pan. 9. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Calories 234 Calories from Fat 98 Total Fat 11g 16% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 44mg 14% Sodium 246mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 31g 10% Sugars 17g Protein 2g Vitamin A 50% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 6%
Strawberry Spinach Salad Makes 4 servings Yield: 2 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds 3/4 teaspoon minced onion 2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 ounces rinsed, dried spinach torn into 2 tablespoons olive oil bite size pieces 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar 1 cup sliced strawberries 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon blanched, slivered almonds In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries and almonds. Pour dressing over salad, toss, chill. Calories 111 Calories from Fat 70 Total Fat 8g 12% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 15mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 8g 2% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Sugars 6g Protein 1g Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 34% Calcium 1% Iron 1%
Taco Salad Makes 4 servings 1/2 pound ground beef chuck 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix 1 diced tomato 1/2 cup water 1 cup crushed tortilla chips 1/2 head lettuce 1/4 cup Catalina salad dressing 1. Brown ground chuck in a skillet. 2. Using a colander over a metal bowl, drain off grease. Wipe grease into trash can using paper towel. 3. Return meat to skillet, add taco seasoning and water; simmer on medium heat until all water is absorbed. 4. Wash and tear lettuce. Put in large bowl. 5. Layer meat and cheese on lettuce; top with tomato and crushed chips. 6. After serving onto plates add salad dressing if desired. Calories 206 Calories from Fat 136 Total Fat 15g 23% Saturated Fat 7g 35% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 727mg 30% Total Carbohydrate 8g 2% Sugars 5g Protein 8g Vitamin A 19% Vitamin C 10% Calcium 22% Iron 1%