1 Banana
1/4 c Grape pulp
1/2 c Chopped pecans
1 Orange
Mix crushed banana, pecans and grape pulp and moisten with orange juice. Use with buttered white or dark bread. For you From: Jon Judd {Cooking Echo}
3 c Bran flakes, crushed
1/2 c Toasted wheat germ
2/3 c Peanut butter
1/4 c Orange juice
2 tb Honey
1/2 c Raisins, chopped
From Cooking a la Heart by Linda Hachfeld and Betsy Eykyn. “These nutty-flavored treats are a favorite with all kids… big and little! Flavor and texture are enhanced by aging 2 or 3 days in a refrigerated, tightly-covered container.” About 24 balls In a large bowl, combine bran flakes, wheat germ, peanut butter, orange juice, honey and raisins. Mix well. Shape dough in palms to form balls. Chill. Store in refrigerator. Nutrient Analysis: 1 ball, Calories: 80, Fat: 3.8g, Cholesterol: 0, Sodium: 88mg, Dietary Fiber: 0.8g, Calcium: 20.4mg, Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 fruit, 1 fat.
1 c Light corn syrup
1/2 c Sugar
1 sm Jello; any flavor
1/2 lb Salted peanuts; coarse chop
9 c Popped popcorn
Bring syrup and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and add Jell-O Gelatin, stirring until dissolved. Add peanuts and pour over popcorn, mixing well. Quickly form into 1 1/2″ balls. Makes about 4 dozen.
1 1/2 c Rolled oats
1/4 c Oat bran
1/4 c Finely chopped almonds
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
2 tb Vegetable oil plus
1 ts Vegetable oil
1/3 c Honey
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1/4 ts Almond extract
Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients and add to dry mixture. Mix until all ingredients are moistened. Press mixture into a rectangular shape 7 inches wide and nine inches long. (Wet hands or use one hand and a damp spoon.) Bake about 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cut into 16 bars using a sharp knife. Separate bars slightly and return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes more. The browner the bottom of the bars, the crisper they will be when cool. The edges will crumble slightly when cut – set aside for a snack. Remove to a wire rack to cool. 1 bar = 86 calories, 2 grams protein, 4 grams fat, 12 grams
carbohydrate, 1 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 1 gram fiber. One starch exchange = 15 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, 80 calories One fat exchange = 5 grams fat, 45 calories Adapted from Oat Cuisine Shared by Elizabeth Rodier Feb 94
3 tb Oil
12 sl Eggplant (thin); diced
1 lg Red bell pepper; diced
6 Pita breads
1 1/2 c Prepared spaghetti sauce
2 1/2 oz Pepperoni, sliced
1 sm Onion; thinly sliced
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add diced eggplant, a little at a time, and cook until golden brown, adding remaining oil as needed. Drain eggplant on paper towels. Add red pepper and cook until tender-crisp. Drain on paper towels. Separate pita breads, pulling completely apart into halves. Arrange on baking sheet, cut sides up. Spread 2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce on each pita bread half. Top with some of
eggplant, red pepper, pepperoni and onion slices. Bake at 400F 5 minutes. (C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times
4 c Popped corn
1 c Peanuts
1/2 c Molasses
1/4 c Sugar
: A candy thermometer is handy to have for this rcipe to test the temperature of the syrup that binds the popcorn and nuts together. Mix popcorn and peanuts together in a large bowl or pan. Cook molasses and sugar together until the mixture reaches a tempurature of 235 degrees on a candy thermometer. If you don’t have a thermometer, test
the syrup by letting some drop from a spoon into acup of cold water. The syrup is done when it forms a thead as it drops into the water. Pour hot syrup mixture over the popcorn nut mixture and stir to coat evenly. Cool and break into chunks with a wooden spoon. Stored in an airtight container, mixture will keep well for 4 tho 6 weeks. Yield: 40 oz. Source: Cheaper and Better Alternatives to Storebought Goods by: Nancy Birnes Found by Fran McGee
1 c Dried chickpeas
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Salt
1/2 c Finely minced onion
2 tb Finely minced parsley
1 ts Ground cumin
1 ts Ground coriander
2 Garlic cloves, mashed
Pepper to taste 1 tb Lemon juice
1/8 ts Cayenne
Oil for deep frying Soak chickpeas over night. Drain & put into a blender. Add baking soda & salt. Blend till you have a texture of fine breadcrumbs. Do not blend into a paste. Empty into a bowl. Add onion, cumin, coriander, garlic, pepper, lemon juice & cayenne. Mix gently with a fork. Do not pat down. Put 2″ oil in a wok. Form the mixtue into 18 patties. Only shape them so that they just hold together. Put into hot oil & fry until they are redish brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with tahini sauce stuffed in pita. “The Hamilton Spectator”, August, 1993
1 3/4 c Whole wheat flour
1 1/2 c White flour
1/3 c Oil emulsified in blender
-with 3/4 tsp salt and 1 cup -water Mix dry ingredients, add oil/water mixture. Knead as little as possible. Make smooth dough then roll as thin as possible on unoiled cookies sheet (not more than 1/8 inch). Mark with knife to size of crackers desired, but do not cut through. Prick each cracker a few times with fork. Sprinkle lightly with salt or onion salt as desired. Bake at 350 F until crisp and light brown for 30-35 minutes. Origin: Homemaking Handbooklet, Mormon Church, 1978. Shared by: Sharon Stevens
1 1/2 c Crushed bananas
1 Apple
4 Bacon slices
1 Salt and lettuce
Crush banana, chop crisped bacon and mince apple. Mix, add salt, spread between buttered slices of bread and add lettuce leaf. For You From: Jon Judd {Cooking Echo}
1 1/2 c Dried black-eyed peas
1 md Onion; sliced
2 Garlic cloves; bruised
2 lg Garlic cloves; crushed
2 Chili peppers
– seeded and chopped 1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Flour
Oil for frying Soak the peas in water to cover overnight. Drain and place in saucepan with fresh water to cover. Add the sliced onion and bruised garlic. Bring the water to a boil and simmer for about 2 hours or until the peas are soft. Drain well. Puree in a food mill or food processor. Add the crushed garlic, chili peppers, and salt; mix well. Form into 1-inch balls and roll in the flour, shaking off any excess. Heat the oil to 350 degrees and carefully drop the balls in, a few at a time. Fry for about 1 minute or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve. * Source: Keys Cuisine – by Linda Gassenheimer * Typed for you by Karen Mintzias