Sweet Acorn Squash
Ingredients 2 acorn squash 1/2 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Directions 1. Put each squash in the microwave. Heat for 1 1/2 minutes on high. This will soften the squash, and make it easier to cut.…
Recipe Source USDA MyPlate
Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients 4 egg whites 1/4 cup orange juice (fresh) 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground) 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (ground) 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon orange rind 1/4 teaspoon allspice (ground) 1/2 cup skim milk 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine (melted) pinch salt…
Sweet and Juicy Raisin Tapenade
Ingredients 1 cup California raisins 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives (drained) 2/3 tablespoon walnuts 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large whole grain pita bread (approximately 16 wedges or melba rounds) Directions Place tapenade ingredients in food…
Sweet and Savory Peanut Butter Dip
Ingredients 3 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy) 2 tablespoons apple butter 2 tablespoons milk (skim) 1 tablespoon soy sauce (reduced sodium) 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Combine peanut butter, apple butter, milk and soy…
Sweet and Sour Cabbage
Ingredients 1/2 head of cabbage (about 4 cups when chopped) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons vinegar Directions 1. Cut the cabbage in half and rinse it with water. 2. Chop the cabbage into…
Sweet and Sour Dressing
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup vinegar Directions 1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. 2. Stir in vinegar. 3. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened and clear. 4. Chill before serving. Store refrigerated.
Summer Fruit Salad
Ingredients 1 cup strawberries (diced, fresh or frozen) 1 cup watermelon (cubed) 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned packed in natural juice (and do not drain) Directions Stir fruit together in a medium sized bowl. Cover and chill. Serve…
Summer Salad
Ingredients 2 cups salad greens 6 green onions (thinly sliced, with tops) 6 mushrooms (large, fresh, thinly sliced) 1/4 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped) 3/4 cup parsley (fresh, finely chopped) 3/4 cup Tangy Dressing Directions 1. Wash and dry greens. Tear…
Summer Squash Medley
Ingredients 1 onion, small 1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil) 1 1/2 yellow summer squash, small and sliced (can use 1-2 squash) 1 1/2 zucchini, small and sliced (can use 1-2 zucchini) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper…
Summer Squash Stir Fry
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil) 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups summer squash (washed and sliced) 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced seasonings, to taste (optional) Directions 1. In a skillet (the larger the better), heat oil…