Lemon Corn Cake
Ingredients 1 cup yellow corn meal 1 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup yogurt, low-fat lemon (about 6 oz) 2 teaspoons lemon peel (finely grated) 1 tablespoon oil 1 egg yolk 2/3…
Recipe Source USDA MyPlate
Lickety Split Banana Split
This fun, kid-friendly breakfast is a healthy twist on an ice cream classic. Directions 1. Peel and cut the banana in half, lengthwise. 2. Place the banana in a cereal bowl. 3. Top banana with yogurt and sprinkle with cereal…
Lemon Dill Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, fat free (or low-fat) 1/3 tablespoon dill weed (1 teaspoon) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups (1 pound) Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved lengthwise) 2 teaspoons margarine or butter 1/4 cup…
Lemon Potatoes
Ingredients 3 medium potatoes 1 lemon, juiced (about 1/4 cup of lemon juice) 1 clove garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons oil (olive, canola, vegetable) Directions Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove and…
Jiffy Oatmeal Crunch
Ingredients 1/2 cup margarine or butter 3/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups quick oats (uncooked) 1 cup raisins Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13…
Julia’s Sauteed & Steamed Collards
Ingredients 16 cups chopped collards (small leaves) 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 large garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning Directions Cut bottom stems from collards. Wash and cut collards into bite-sized pieces. Place in colander…
Jollof Rice
Ingredients 2 pounds cooked meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (use chicken, bacon, shrimp, or smoked pork) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, yellow (finely chopped) 1/2 cup green peppers (finely chopped) ground ginger (1/2 teaspoon, optional) 1 can whole…
Kale and Cranberry Stir-Fry
Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup onion (chopped or 1⁄4 medium onion) 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1 clove minced garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 6 cups kale, chopped (leaf portion, no stems) 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice…
Julie’s Cranberry Chutney
Ingredients 3 cups whole, fresh cranberries 1 cup water 1 Juice of one orange 1/2 cup sugar 1 Granny Smith apple (chopped) 1 small onion (chopped) 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon garam masala…
Kale Chips
Ingredients 1 cup bunch kale (or chard, spinach, or collards) 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil Directions 1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper (optional). 2. Wash and dry kale. With a knife or kitchen scissors, carefully remove the leaves…