Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Comfort food is always welcomed, especially when it’s chilly outside. In this healthyvoyager.com recipe the cauliflower is used in place of pasta, making it naturally gluten free and a bit healthier than the regular…

Apple Zucchini Bread

Apple Zucchini Bread Since apples and zucchini are so abundant in this area, it's only natural that the two be used together in one recipe. INGREDIENTS:   4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking soda 1-1/2…

Barbeque Sweet Potato Chips

Barbeque Sweet Potato Chips INGREDIENTS 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon each of  garlic powder, smoked paprika and kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika Canola, vegetable, or peanut oil, for frying (About 1 quart) 1…

Sweet Potato Biscuits

Sweet Potato Biscuits INGREDIENTS 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato 6 tablespoons melted butter, divided 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar and a pinch of salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 cup milk DIRECTIONS Adjust…

Apple Muffins

Apple Muffins From food.com, these muffins are not overly sweet. You can add the full amount of cinnamon to the batter or cut it in half if you don’t like it too strong. INGREDIENTS Topping 1/2 cup  firmly packed brown sugar 1/3…

Apple and Brie Omelette

Apple and Brie Omelette Sweet, crisp apple and slightly sour brie cheese are an irresistible pair in this Saveur recipe. Here, they top a thin, crepe-like omelette made in the French style. INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp.…

Green Pizza

Green Pizza INGREDIENTS 1 pound  prepared pizza dough, preferably whole-wheat 2 cups chopped broccoli florets 1/4 cup water, or chicken or vegetable stock 5 ounces kale ,any tough stems removed, chopped (about 6 cups) Pinch of…

Garlicky Mushrooms and Kale

Garlicky Mushrooms and Kale INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups) 1 pound kale, coarse stems removed, leaves sliced or torn into…

Asian Pear Fritters

Asian Pear Fritters From award-winning cookbook author Jenny McCoy's new dessert cookbook, Desserts For Every Season, this recipe highlights the sweeter sides of seasonal fruit. INGREDIENTS 3-6 Asian pears, cored and cut horizontally…

Turkey Salad with Asian Pear and Celery

Turkey Salad with Asian Pear and Celery Asian pears differ from European pears in that they are ripe when harvested and are meant to be crunchy. This shockinglydelicious.com recipe is great way to make an interesting salad and is a keeper…

Simple Oven Roasted Eggplant

Simple Oven Roasted Eggplant This is a great way to make your eggplant and use it throughout the week. It can be layered onto sandwiches, added to salads, used on pizza or eaten just plain, with or without sauce and cheese! INGREDIENTS 1…

Eggplant and Mushroom Polenta Bake

Eggplant and Mushroom Polenta Bake Eggplant has a reputation for either being breaded and fried in oil, or watery and flavorless. This Chow.com recipe is an Italian take on a vegetarian shepherd’s pie. The eggplant is oven-roasted in…