Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin What’s next Combine the garbanzo beans, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, water, [...]
Puff Pastry
Interested in making your own puff pastry? Here is a complete guide with step by step instructions and even recipes.
Low Fat Carribean Chicken
Ingredients 1/2 pound chicken wings 2 onions, chopped 1/4 cup chopped celery 1 teaspoon browning sauce 4 cups water 2 cups white rice 1 cup pigeon peas 1/2 pound cod 3 tomatoes, cubed 1 cup grated carrots 1 teaspoon salt What’s next Rinse chicken, pat dry and season to taste. Heat oil in a large [...]
Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients 1/2 cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP) 1 cup water 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon honey 2 (12 ounce) cans kidney beans [...]
Squash Pie
Ingredients 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie 1 cup white sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 pinch salt 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups hot milk 2 pounds butternut squash 3 eggs What’s Next Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). [...]
Morrocan Lentil Soup
Ingredients2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 6 cups water 1 cup red lentils 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup diced carrots 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom [...]
Healthy Muffins
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/4 cups white sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups grated carrots 1 apple – peeled, cored, and chopped 1 cup raisins 1 egg 2 egg whites 1/2 cup apple butter 1/4 [...]
Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup melted butter 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 (6 ounce) package butterscotch chips What’s next [...]
Too much salt?
If you accidentally put too much salt while cooking, add a potato — it can help absorb some of the saltiness.
