by Guest | Mar 14, 2019 | Lunch & Snack Recipes, Recipes
Fabulous Fig Bars
Recipe Source: Recipe and photo from www.FoodHero.org
Number of servings: 24
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 1 hour 15 min
Ingredients:
16 ounces stemmed, chopped dried figs
1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts
1⁄3 cup sugar
1⁄4 cup orange juice (juice from 1/2 orange)
2 Tablespoons hot water
1⁄2 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1⁄4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray or oil a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Combine figs, walnuts, sugar, orange juice and hot water in a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Mix together margarine and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg and mix until smooth.
- Mix flour and baking soda. Stir into egg mixture. Blend in oats to make soft dough.
- Reserve 1 cup of dough for topping. With floured fingertips, press the remaining dough into a thin layer on the bottom of baking pan.
- Spread fig mixture evenly over the dough. Crumble reserved dough over top, allowing fig mixture to show.
- Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in baking pan. Cut into 24 bars (about 2.5 x 2 inches).
by Guest | Mar 7, 2019 | Lunch & Snack Recipes, Recipes
Eating healthy can be less expensive, and more creative, than one might think. Here is a step-by-step recipe for building your own rice bowl. Consider laying out a variety of ingredients and letting family members choose their favorite options from each category below. Experiment. Have fun. And Eat Well!
How to Build Your Own Rice Bowl
Layer four types of foods to make a meal that kids love to cook and eat.
Start with rice.
Then add fruit, vegetables, or both. Use fresh, frozen or canned.
Next, add a layer of lean protein – such as beans, eggs, chicken, fish or tofu.
Then top with a sauce, toppings, spice, or a mixture – such as soy sauce, salad dressing, pineapple juice, barbecue sauce, low-fat cheese or garlic powder.
Recipe & Photo Source: FoodHero.org
by Guest | Feb 28, 2019 | Recipes
Recipe and Photo Source: FoodHero.org
Number of servings: 4
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 25 min
Ingredients:
1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons sugar, divided
1⁄2 cup chicken broth
1 Tablespoon butter
1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add carrots, salt, 1 Tablespoon sugar, and broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until carrots are almost tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Uncover; increase heat to high. Stir occasionally until liquid is reduced to about 2 Tablespoons, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add butter and remaining sugar to skillet; stir carrots to coat. Add dried cranberries and cook, stirring frequently, until carrots are completely tender and glaze is light gold, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Serve warm.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
by Guest | Feb 14, 2019 | Recipes
Winter Fruit Crisp
Recipe Source: Recipe and photo from www.FoodHero.org
Number of servings: 8
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 35 min
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
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray or oil a square pan (8 x 8 x 2 inches).
- Arrange fruit in pan. Mix remaining ingredients and sprinkle over fruit.
- Bake until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender, about 30 minutes.
- 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.
by Guest | Feb 8, 2019 | Recipes
Cauliflower Salad
Recipe and Photo Source: FoodHero.org
Number of servings: 10
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 20 min
Ingredients:
4 cups mixed cauliflower and broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
1 cup celery, diced
1⁄2 cup onion, diced
1⁄4 cup sweet bell pepper, any color, seeded and chopped (about 1/2 a small pepper)
1⁄3 cup light mayonnaise
1⁄3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
1⁄8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1⁄4 teaspoon dried dill weed
Directions:
- Thaw frozen cauliflower and broccoli and drain liquid. If using fresh vegetables, cook first until barely tender.
- Combine cauliflower, broccoli, celery, onion and bell pepper in serving bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, salt, pepper and dill.
- Stir dressing gently into salad. Chill before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
by Michelle | Jan 31, 2019 | Recipes
Sautéed Leeks and Apples
Recipe and Photo Source: FoodHero.org
Number of servings: 8
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 20 min
Ingredients:
1 medium leek, chopped (about 3 cups)
2 teaspoons oil
2 medium apples, cored and chopped
1 Tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vinegar
1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
Directions:
- Sauté leeks in oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are soft (about 5 minutes).
2. Add apples and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until apples begin to soften (about 3 minutes).
3. Remove from heat. Add honey, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Serve warm.
4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
