Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients ½ cup whole wheat flour ¾ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup light brown sugar, packed ¼ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt 2…
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Japanese Simmered Squash
Ingredients 1 medium acorn squash, about 2 pounds 2 cups water 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce Materials Sharp knife Cutting board Vegetable peeler Spoon Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large skillet Aluminum foil Instructions Rinse squash and…
Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce
Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat pasta ¼ cup peanut butter ⅓ cup warm water ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar 4 teaspoons sugar 1 bag frozen vegetables, such as broccoli or snow peas, thawed Optional…
Fruit Tarts
Ingredients 6 slices whole wheat sandwich bread 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/2 Tablespoons skim milk 2 Tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups cut-up fresh fruit Materials Cutting board Fork Sharp knife Medium mixing…
Fruit Yogurt Dip
Ingredients 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 Tablespoon honey ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Materials Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Instructions In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Chef’s Notes For a tangy treat, try adding 1 teaspoon…
Homemade Granola
Ingredients 4 Tablespoons honey 2 Tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 4 Tablespoons sliced or chopped almonds Non-stick cooking spray ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots, dates, or prunes) Materials Baking sheet Fork…
Orange Glazed Carrots
Ingredients 1 pound carrots 1 cup orange juice ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon dried basil Pinch ground black pepper Materials Colander Cutting board Large pot Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Medium skillet Sharp knife Vegetable peeler Instructions Fill a…
Hearty Egg Burritos
Ingredients 3 green onions 1 medium red or green bell pepper 1 medium clove garlic 2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 1 (15½-ounce) can black beans, no salt added 1 teaspoon canola oil 4 large eggs ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, divided…
Haitian Style Chicken and Rice
Ingredients 2 cups brown rice 2 large bell peppers 1 large onion ½ small serrano pepper 2 limes 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 Tablespoons canola oil ¾ cup orange juice ¼ cup water ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ½…
Guacamole
Ingredients ¼ red onion 1 medium clove garlic 2 plum tomatoes 1 medium lime 2 medium, ripe avocados ¼ teaspoon salt Optional Ingredients ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves Materials Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium…