submitted by Lois M. Ehlers |
Ingredients:

1 and 1/4 lbs lean organic ground beef
1 to 2 tsp fresh ground pepper or to taste
1/2 tsp salt
1 large egg, mixed up
1/2 cup Bertolli fire roasted tomato sauce with cabernet sauvignon
3tbs. grated Asiago cheese
3 tbs. reduced fat feta cheese
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 cup cooked, drained spinach

Directions:

Mix together the [...]

submitted by Susan Williams |
Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
2 eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup salad oil
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup shredded carrots

Directions:

In large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nuts, and raisins. Set aside.
In small bowl, blend together eggs, orange juice, [...]

submitted by Susan Williams |
Ingredients:

6 to 7 cups flour
2 packages (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups warm water
(105-115 degrees)
3 eggs

Directions:

In large bowl of mixer, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, and salt.
Mix thoroughly by hand.
Add butter and honey Gradually add warm water.
Beat 2 minutes on medium speed, [...]

by Lois M. Ehlers |
Remember when necessity was the mother of invention for most tools, etc.? Well it’s that way in cooking, too. Yesterday, I had to stay inside because of the howling wind and snow.
I was hungry for Oyster stew like I fed my family many times. Here’s what to do when you [...]

submitted by Susan Williams |
Ingredients:

2 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons Manitoba honey
1/4 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt (If doubling the recipe use 3/4 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt)
2 Tablespoons ground flax seeds
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats

How to Prepare:
Put all ingredients listed in order into the blender. Blend until smooth. Pour 1/3 cup batter in [...]

submitted by Susan Williams |
Ingredients:

1 cup margarine or butter
3/4 cup Manitoba honey
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tarter

How to Prepare:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake Time 12 minutes

1Cream together margarine or butter and Manitoba honey
Add to cream mixture egg, teaspoon vanilla, teaspoon almond extract
Blend dry ingredients [...]

Taken from cooks.com
Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. uncooked rice
1 lb. raw shrimp
1 stick butter, melted
1 lg. onion
1 c. bell pepper
3 ribs celery
2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
2 cans beef broth
2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
1-2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. Accent

How to Prepare:

Chop the onion, bell pepper and celery ribs into desired size.
Combine all ingredients in [...]

Taken from “Go Red for Women” cookbook
Serves 4, 3 ounces of fish per serving
Ingredients:

Vegetable Oil Spray
4 salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika

How to Prepare:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with vegetable oil spray.
Rinse the fish [...]

by Susan Williams |
Honey is the original sweetener. As well as being delicious in tea, on toast, hot biscuits, and other favorites, honey is cholesterol-free, low in sodium and a natural ingredient for cooking. Turning over the sweetening of your food to honey is a healthier alternative to refined sugar and helps keep baked goods [...]

Serve this heart-healthy fish with steamed green beans and a slice of whole-grain bread for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients:
4 (4 oz.) salmon fillets
sea salt to taste
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 sprig fresh rosemary, minced
Season salmon fillets to taste with sea salt and place into a shallow glass dish. [...]

From the Healthy Beginnings test kitchen of Lois Ehlers
Orzo Spring Salad
Ingredients:
1 lb. Barilla orzo
1/3-cup olive oil (your favorite brand)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika (sweet Hungary)
1/2 cup each: red, yellow, orange and green pepper diced about 1/4 of an inch
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 handful chopped fresh basil
1 med. yellow or red [...]

Papaya-Pineapple Smoothie
1 cup diced and peeled frozen or fresh pineapple
1 cup diced, peeled, seeded papaya
1 cup ice cubes
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 fresh papaya slices (for garnish)
2 fresh pineapple slices (for garnish)
Combine the pineapple, papaya, ice cubes, pineapple juice and vanilla in a blender. Puree until smooth. Pour this healthy smoothie into [...]