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…
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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…
Instant Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients 1 box of instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 ounce) 1 1/4 cups soy milk (cold) 1 package silken tofu (14 ounce) Directions 1. Blend the chocolate pudding mix and the soy milk on medium speed for about 15 seconds…
Kale Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Ingredients 4 cups kale (1 bunch) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lemon (zested and juiced) 1 lime (zested and juiced) 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, fat-free) 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped or torn, stems included) 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted (pepitas)…
Italian Bean Patties
Ingredients 2 cups beans, low-sodium (canned or cooked) 1 egg (beaten) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 cup bread crumbs (dry, or cracker crumbs) 1/8 cup cornmeal (or all purpose flour) 2 tablespoons…
Kale with Nuts and Raisins
Ingredients 1/4 cup nuts, chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup kale, stems removed and chopped (1 bunch) 1/2 cup raisins salt (optional, to taste) Directions 1. Heat oven to 350°F. 2. On a baking sheet,…