World Best Food Recipes in Microwave: 03/11/15

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Cranberry-glazed Sweet Potatoes

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 8
48 ounces ore ida frozen cubed sweet potatoes, thawed
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light butter
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
14 ounces ocean spray whole cranberry sauce
orange zest

Recipe

1 cook potatoes according to package directions. do not mash. cover, and keep warm.
2 in a 2-cup microwave-safe glass measuring cup, combine sugar, butter, orange juice, and salt. microwave at high for 3 minutes, stirring every minute.
3 add sugar mixture and cranberry sauce to potatoes, tossing gently to coat. garnish with orange zest, if desired.

4th Of July Cupcakes

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

18 1/4 ounces devil's food cake mix with pudding, in the mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup margarine, melted
3 eggs
1/2 cup marshmallow creme (this stabilizes whipped cream)
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups fresh strawberries, halved
1 cup fresh blueberries

Recipe

1 make the cupcakes the day ahead.
2 prepare and bake as directed on package using water, margarine and eggs.
3 cool at least one hour or until completely cooled.
4 cover and refrigerate.
5 place marshmallow creme in small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 10 â€“ 20 seconds, until softened.
6 beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
7 add slightly cooled marshmallow creme; continue beating until stiff peaks form.
8 frost cooled cupcakes with whipped cream mixture up to two hours before serving.
9 arrange 2 strawberry halves on top of each frosted cupcake.
10 place 3 - 5 blueberries around the strawberry halves.
11 keep refrigerated until served.

Black Bean And Squash Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium yellow pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 medium winter squash
1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

1 heat oil over medium heat.
2 add onion and yellow pepper.
3 cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
4 add garlic and stir for 1 minute.
5 stir in beans, broth, tomatoes, chilies and spices.
6 simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
7 uncover and cook 10 more minutes.
8 cut squash in half and cook in microwave (face down in dish with a little bit of water in it) for about 8 minutes until tender.
9 peel squash with knife and cut into 1/2-inch chunks.
10 stir squash into soup and cook 5 more minutes.
11 serve with warm cornbread!

Chocolate Covered Bugs

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 12
licorice
24 caramels
6 ounces chocolate chips
colored sprinkles
1 small red cinnamon candies
sliced almonds

Recipe

1 line a baking sheet with waxed paper. cut licorice into tiny pieces.
2 flatten each caramel into a small oval.
3 press pieces of licorice onto the edges of 12 out of the 24 flattened caramels.
4 top each caramel with a second caramel and press edges to seal. put on prepared baking sheet.
5 place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
6 microwave on high for 1 minute.
7 stir and then microwave on high another minute longer.
8 remove from oven and stir until melted.
9 spoon melted chocolate over each candy.
10 decorate with nuts and use the cinnamon candies for the eyes.

Caramelized Onions, Canadian Bacon And Egg Sandwiches

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 1/2 cups thinly vertically sliced onions
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon tarragon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 slices canadian bacon or 8 -10 slices regular crispy bacon, cut in half and already cooked in microwave
cooking spray
4 large eggs
4 slices cheddar cheese, room temperature
4 whole wheat english muffins, sliced in 1/2
fresh fruit salad, melon, berries and pineapple

Recipe

1 heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2 add onion, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper, saute 8 minutes or until golden.
3 remove onion mixture from pan.
4 add canadian bacon to pan, cook 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned.
5 remove canadian bacon from pan.
6 if using "regular" warm it in microwave or on stovetop.
7 wipe pan clean with paper towels.
8 coat pan with cooking spray.
9 reduce heat to medium.
10 add eggs to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
11 layer 1 canadian bacon slice, 1 cheddar cheese slice, 1/4 cup onion mixture and 1 egg on each of english muffins.
12 top with remaining english muffin slice that has been buttered.
13 serve and enjoy!

Black Bean Brownies

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups canned black beans, drained well
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup instant coffee
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups splenda granular, sugar substitute

Recipe

1 preheat the oven to 325°f line an 11- by 18-inch (rimmed) baking pan (hs note: or jellyroll pan) with parchment paper and lightly oil with canola oil spray.
2 melt the chocolate and butter in a glass bowl in the microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on high. stir with a spoon to melt the chocolate completely. place the beans, 1/2 cup of the walnuts, the vanilla extract, and a couple of spoonfuls of the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl of a food processor. blend about 2 minutes, or until smooth. the batter should be thick and the beans smooth. set aside.
3 in a large bowl, mix together the remaining 1/2 cup walnuts, remaining melted chocolate mixture, coffee substitute, and salt. mix well and set aside.
4 in a separate bowl, with an electric mixer beat the eggs until light and creamy, about 1 minute. add the agave nectar and beat well. set aside.
5 add the bean/chocolate mixture to the coffee/chocolate mixture. stir until blended well.
6 add the egg mixture, reserving about 1/2 cup. mix well. pour the batter into the prepared pan. using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1/2 cup egg mixture until light and fluffy. drizzle over the brownie batter. use a wooden toothpick to pull the egg mixture through the batter, creating a marbled effect. bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the brownies are set. let cool in the pan completely before cutting into squares. (they will be soft until refrigerated.).
7 makes 45 (2-inch) brownies.

Chicken Alfredo In Slow Cooker

Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

Servings: 6
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter, melted
salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2/3 ounce italian salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon onion flakes
10 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh basil, slivered
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

1 place chicken on slow cooker.
2 brush with butter; sprinkle with garlic, onion flakes, italian dressing mix, salt and pepper.
3 cook on low for 4 hours.
4 in a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, soup, and chicken broth; heat together in microwave; stir and blend together.
5 pour over chicken and continue to cook another 2 hours.stir basil and parsley in sauce.
6 serve over linguini or rice.
7 you can add mushrooms for the last 2 hours of cooking or a slivered red pepper for colour.
8 if you have only dry herbs only use only 1/4 tsp basil and parsley!

Chuck's Wild Brunswick Stew

Total Time: 4 hrs Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1 squirrel, cut up
1 rabbit, cut up
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite size pieces
water, as required
2 -3 large potatoes, cubed small
1 large onion, diced
1 (15 ounce) can whole corn
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
3 large stalk celery, sliced 1/4-inch
3 large carrots, sliced 1/4-inch
3 garlic cloves, smashed
cooking oil, as required
salt, pepper, and seasonings to taste

Recipe

1 in a large stew pot place the rabbit and squirrel and cover by 3 inches of water.
2 stew the two until the meat is ready to fall off the bones.
3 this may take 1-2 hours depending on your heat, but slow is best.
4 as this is stewing brown the sirloin in cooking oil in a skillet.
5 remove sirloin and sit aside.
6 when squirrel and rabbit are ready remove from water and cool.
7 pull off all meat from bones with your fingers and put with the steak, discard bones.
8 after the water has cooled skim off the fat or any materials on top.
9 place all the meat back into the broth you have just made and begin to simmer.
10 add potatoes, onion, corn, beans, carrots, celery and garlic.
11 add some additional water if needed to cover by 1-2 inches.
12 simmer for several hours to thicken the stew.
13 thickness is a personal preference to your own likeness and for dipping.
14 when thickness is reached salt, pepper and season with your personal.
15 stew seasoning.
16 serve hot.
17 note 1: leftovers can be frozen and reheated in microwave.
18 note 2: you may bypass the stewing of the animals and instead brown them inches.
19 a skillet and add later to water but the broth will not be as rich and flavorful.
20 note 3: serve with some crusty bread or crackers to dip in the stew. awesome!

Chocolate Cookie Bark

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

20 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about half an 18 oz package)
2 2/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

1 line a 9--inch square baking pan with waxed paper and coat the paper with nonstick spray.
2 pour the cookies into a large bowl and break into small pieces with the back of a wooden spoon.
3 melt the chocolate either on the stove or in the microwave, add the vanilla, and stir in the cookie pieces.
4 scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and chill 1 hour.
5 remove the bark from the pan and peel off the waxed paper.
6 set the bark on a cutting board and using a sharp knife, cut the bark into 24 pieces.
7 store in an airtight container.

Chocolate Cool Whip Pie

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

6 ounces hershey almond chocolate candy bars (4-1.45 ounce bars)
8 ounces cool whip
1 graham cracker pie crust

Recipe

1 melt candy bars in the microwave watching closely so the chocolate doesn't burn.
2 stir chocolate into cool whip and pour into crust.
3 refrigerate overnight or for 8-10 hours.

Black Bean And Sweet Potato Burritos Light

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 large onion
2 sweet potatoes or 2 yams
2 chipotle peppers
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon ground cumin
light vegetable oil cooking spray
4 flour tortillas

Recipe

1 peel the sweet potatoes with a vegetable peeler and chop them into 1/2 inch cubes.
2 place the sweet potatoes in a glass casserole dish with a lid and 2 tablespoons of water. microwave on high with the lid on for 7 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are soft.
3 chop the onion and mince the garlic.
4 drain the can of black beans, rinsing once.
5 spray a non-stick frying pan with oil and put on medium heat. add all the ingredients except the tortillas. cook 2-3 minutes, stirring.
6 once the ingredients are heated through, mash with a fork until you get the consistency you want. you don't have to mash it all if you like chunky burritos.
7 fill the tortillas, wrap as burritos and serve.

Black Bean Brownies

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (4 oz)
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped up
2 tablespoons instant coffee, crystal
1 cup drained black beans, from a can -rinsed
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup agave nectar

Recipe

1 preheat oven to 325 degrees f. line an 8 or 9 inch square metal pan with parchment paper or release foil or regular foil sprayed with cooking spray.
2 melt the butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe mixing bowl. add the coffee crystals to the melted chocolate and stir well; set aside.
3 process everything in a food processor except the walnuts. when mixture is smooth, add walnuts and pulse a few times to mix inches.
4 pour batter into the pan. bake for 33-40 minutes or until the brownies are set. let cool in the pan completely before cutting into squares. (they will be soft until refrigerated.).
5 makes 24 (2-inch) brownies.

Butterscotch Almond And Oatmeal Cookies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup uncooked old fashioned oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Recipe

1 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
2 lightly grease cookie sheets and set aside.
3 combine flours, salt and baking soda in medium bowl.
4 place butterscotch chips in a small microwaveable bowl. microwave on high for 1 minute. stir. microwave an additional 30 seconds if chips are not melted and smooth.
5 beat butter and sugars in a large bowl. add egg, melted butterscotch, and vanilla. beat until well blended.
6 add flour mixture, and beat until just blended.
7 stir in oats and sliced almonds.
8 shape tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
9 bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
10 cool 1 minute on cookie sheets, then move to wire racks until cooled completely.

Chickpea, Chard, And Tomato Stew

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 8
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground chicken
1/4 cup no-added-salt tomato paste
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained (garbanzo beans)
4 cups chopped swiss chard
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth

Recipe

1 heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. add onion and garlic; sauté 1 minute.
2 add chicken; sauté 4 minutes. add tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
3 partially mash chickpeas with a potato masher. add chickpeas, chard, and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
4 reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. cool completely.
5 place chickpea mixture in an airtight container or heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; freeze.
6 thaw chickpea mixture overnight in refrigerator.
7 reheat chickpea mixture in microwave or
8 place mixture in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.

Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 12
12 eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon mustard

Recipe

1 1. place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. remove from hot water, and cool. to cool more quickly, rinse eggs under cold running water.
2 2. meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. alternatively, wrap bacon in paper towels and cook in the microwave for about 1 minute per slice. crumble and set aside.
3 3. peel the hard-cooked eggs, and cut in half lengthwise. remove yolks to a small bowl. mash egg yolks with mayonnaise, crumbled bacon and cheese. stir in mustard. fill egg halves with the yolk mixture and refrigerate until serving.
4 my note: if you use real from the farm eggs you will get a more deeper yellow/orange yolk -- but if you use store bought as i did when i first made these, i added a touch of red or yellow food coloring to deeping the texture a bit on the filling. also, be sure and use older eggs, not too fresh of eggs do to the fact that fresh eggs can tear off the in chunks when peeled, and you will think you did not cook them long enough. hope this helps!
5 i allways made a couple adjustments to deviled eggs. i added a little bit of finely choppedd onion and i used bacon bits b/c it was a lot easier. my family really liked them! they said it was a nice change to the typical deviled eggs. i also used light mayo ot lighten it up a little and reduced fat cheese.
6 one time i made these for a party and now everyone wants me to bring them everytime! the most interesting part - many times people that swear they don't like deviled eggs will take 2-3 of these! i also add a little sour cream to make it smoother. and, for decorating purposes, i put the yolk mixture into a bag, cut the corner off and pipe it into the eggs! i sprinkle it all with slices of green onion!
7 a neighbor of my did it, but due to time constraints she used premade bacon that you can cook in the microwave by oscar meyer. it worked really well and crumbled better than the regular bacon, with less mess! (you may ahve to use more than 4 though as they are much smaller.) i also crushed an extra bacon slice into a fine pulp and sprinkled in on top of the eggs. for a decorative twist i put the yolk in a pastry bag and used a wide tip to put the filling in the whites instead of spooning them in like usual. i also used light mayo, lowfat cheddar and i didn't know if i was supposed to use powedered mustard or yellow mustard, i used the yellow mustard and it worked great and added color.
8 i also added a little chopped chives and green onion and dusted the tops with paprika. edited: i've made this deviled egg recipe many times now and every single time it turns out fantastic. this is also just as good with turkey bacon or pre-packaged bacon bits and i've found that this is wonderful with just about any cheese, especially cheddar cheese or pepperjack. i like to add a little hot sauce to the filling as i'm mixing it, too. for easy piping, i used a ziploc bag that i spooned the filling into, then cut a corner out of the side of the bag. i just squeezed the egg filling carefully into the egg. when i'm finished, i just throw out the bag. nom. my neighbors fought over the last one. these are definetly making an appearance for my next holiday dinner. have to make more next time.

5 - Minute Brownies

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter (unsalted)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder

Recipe

1 melt butter until soft but not runny.
2 cream butter and sugar in a large boal.
3 add eggs and vanilla to the sugar cream. mix well until smooth.
4 in a separate boal (small or medium boal will work), stir flour and cocoa- powder thgeather.
5 add flour mix to egg mix.
6 grease a glass pie pan, coat with sugar.
7 pour you brownie mix into your pie pan.
8 microwave for 41/2 - 5 minutes.
9 let sit until cool and eat.

5 Minute Melted Sandwich

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 slices non-dairy bread
3 slices meat (tofurkey or other vegan deli-style slices)
3 slices casein-free cheese (i use veganrella)
1/2 cup spinach
1/4 sliced zucchini or 2 sliced mushrooms
1/4 yellow bell pepper, in strips

Recipe

1 layer the ingredients on the bread -- my style is as follows: "meat", spinach, cheese, "meat", spinach, veggies, cheese, "meat", spinach, cheese.
2 top the sandwich off with another slice of bread, and cut diagonally so you have two classy triangles.
3 microwave until the cheese has melted (about 1 minute 30 seconds).
4 wait until it's cooled, then chow down!

Chickpea Stuffed Pizza Squash

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 medium acorn squash
1 cup chickpeas
1 cup diced tomato
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
italian seasoning
salt and pepper

Recipe

1 cut your squash in half and remove seeds. if it's too difficult, pop it in the microwave for a minute and then cut in half.
2 sprinkle squash halves with salt, pepper, and seasonings (i used a generic italian mix).
3 put both halves back into the microwave, and cook in 2-3 minute increments, until squash is soft and fork tender.
4 neanwhile, dump all remaining ingredients in a bowl, saving 1/4 cup cheese for later.
5 mix together and add some more italian seasoning to this.
6 when your squash halves are cooked, load them up with the filling and then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
7 set your oven on broil and put your squash halves under them until the cheese is melted and turning golden brown.

Chocolate Covered Cherry Fudge

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 25
3/4 cup margarine
1/3 cup evaporated milk
3 cups sugar
12 ounces chocolate chips
7 1/2 ounces marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces cherry chips

Recipe

1 combine margarine, evaporated milk, and sugar. heat to rolling boil. boil for four minutes on medium heat, stirring constantly to avoid scorching.
2 remove from heat.
3 add chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, and 1/4 cup of the cherry chips to sugar mixture- mix well.
4 add vanilla.
5 immediately poor into 9x13 foil lined pan.
6 microwave remaining cherry chips (about 2 minutes until smooth).
7 use pastry bag (or ziploc w/ small hole at end) to drizzle the melted cherry chips on top of the fudge.
8 cool fudge for 4 hours at room temperature.
9 seal in airtight container.
10 makes 3 pounds.

Black Bean And Spinach Enchiladas In Jalapeno Cream Sauce

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

6 spring onions
100 g fresh spinach
3 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
400 g black beans, drained (240g when drained)
100 g cheddar cheese, grated
8 small flour tortillas
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
3/4 cup sour cream
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

1 place the spinach into a microwaveable bowl, and heat on full until lightly wilted (mine took 50 seconds). set aside to cool.
2 chop the spring onions into 1/2cm rounds, and combine with the drained black beans, chopped coriander, and half of the grated cheese.
3 when the spinach is cool enough to handle, squeeze out any excess liquid, and add this to the filling mixture. mix well.
4 to make the sauce, melt the butter in a large saucepan. whisk in the flour until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes. gradually whisk in the chicken stock and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. stir in the sour cream. add the jalapeños and garlic powder and simmer unitl the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. remove from heat and stir in the cilantro.
5 to assemble the enchiladas, lay the tortilla on a flat surface and spoon 1/3 cup of the bean mixture in the center; sprinkle with cheese. roll the tortilla and place seam side down onto prepared baking dish coated with 1/2 of the jalapeno cream sauce,. repeat with remaining tortillas and bean mixture.
6 pour remainder of the jalapeño cream sauce evenly over the top. place into oven and bake, covered, until lightly golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
7 serve immediately.

Black Bean Brownies

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup coconut oil
2 cups soft cooked black beans
1 cup nuts
1/4 cup coffee or 1/4 cup substitute coffee
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 eggs
1 -1 1/2 cup agave

Recipe

1 combine chocolate and coconut oil in microwave (melt).
2 puree all ingredients.
3 line square baking dish with foil, spray with coconut oil.
4 bake in 325 oven for 30-40 minute.
5 cool before cutting.

Cheese And Marmite Flapjacks

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

6 ounces butter
6 ounces porridge oats
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 ounces self raising flour
2 tablespoons marmite

Recipe

5 Minute Key Lime Pie

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
1 (3 ounce) package sugar-free lime gelatin
6 ounces fat-free key lime yogurt
8 ounces frozen reduced-fat non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
1 keebler ready crust reduced fat graham cracker crust

Recipe

1 in microwave save measuring cup heat water on high for 45 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes or until boiling. whisk in gelatin until dissolved.
2 in large bowl whisk together gelatin mixture and yogurt. fold in whipped topping. carefully spread in crust. refrigerate at least 4 hours or until set.
3 garnish as desired. store in refrigerator.

Chocolate Coulant

Total Time: 36 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

300 g butter
380 g dark chocolate (60%)
150 g sugar
130 g flour (sifted)
7 eggs
1 egg yolk

Recipe

1 preheat oven at 425 °f (225 °c).
2 grease individual molds with butter.
3 melt chocolate in microwave.
4 mix ingredients: flour, sugar, butter room temperature, eggs, melted chocolate. bring all together with a whisk.
5 fill in all 12 individual molds, each should weight about 110 grams.
6 put inside oven about 6 minutes, until the top is just done. be carefull not to overcook.
7 take out of oven and put in a plate, unmold.
8 serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Chicken And Asparagus Skillet Supper

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
salt and pepper
3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 lb asparagus spear, trimmed
1 small summer squash, halved crosswise & cut into 1/2-inch strips
4 green onions, cut in 2-inch pieces

Recipe

1 sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. in 12-inch skillet cook chicken and bacon over medium-high heat 12 minutes, turning to brown evenly. carefully add broth; cover and cook 3-5 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (180 degrees f).
2 meanwhile, in microwave-safe 2-quart dish combine asparagus, squash, and 2 tablespoons water. sprinkle with salt and pepper. cover with vented plastic wrap. cook on 100% power (high) 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once. transfer to plates. drizzle with cooking liquid; stop with chicken, bacon, and onions.

Cranberry-nut Cinnamon Chex Mix

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 16
6 cups cinnamon chex cereal
1 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries

Recipe

1 in large microwavable bowl, mix cereal and walnuts; set aside.
2 in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, orange juice concentrate and oil on high 1 minute; stir. microwave about 1 minute longer, stirring after 30 seconds, until mixture is hot. pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3 microwave uncovered on high 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. stir in cranberries. spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. store in tightly covered container.

Black Bean Brownies (sbd)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 16
1 (15 ounce) can unseasoned black beans, drained and rinsed
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups splenda sugar substitute
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons oil (or 2 tbs unsweetened applesauce for phase 2)
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup non-fat powdered milk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
chopped nuts (optional)

Recipe

1 preheat oven to 350°f.
2 mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth-you will have to scrap down the sides a few times to make sure it is evenly blended.
3 pour into an 8x8-inch pan sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
4 bake at 350°f for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5 sprinkle additional cocoa powder on top if desired.
6 cover with saran wrap to keep fresh or freeze in individual pieces and defrost in the microwave whenever those munchies set in!

Cheese And Tomato Ketchup Pizza

Total Time: 8 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

300 g cheddar cheese
50 g tomato ketchup
1 pizza dough, ready made

Recipe

1 first take your ready-made pizza base.
2 apply ketchup lightly over the whole pizza base.
3 cut slabs of cheddar out and cover the pizza in cheese.
4 microwave for 2.45 on full heat.
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5 Minute Chocolate Cake

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil

Recipe

1 in a standard, microwaveable coffee mug, mix flour, sugar and cocoa.
2 add egg, milk and oil, mix well.
3 microwave for 3 minutes on maximum power. (contents will rise and set).
4 tip contents out of mug onto plate and enjoy!

5 Ingredient Vegan Mug Cake

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

3 1/2 tablespoons chai tea mix (or use black tea or non-dairy milk)
35 g bittersweet chocolate
3 1/2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 tablespoon chocolate chips, of choice (optional)

Recipe

1 in a mug combine tea and bittersweet chocolate. melt in the microwave at 680 w for about 1:30 (this may vary depending on your microwave). it should look like hot chocolate.
2 then using a fork whisk in flour, baking powder and baking soda. if you like add in chocolate chips. the mixture should look like a thicker muffin batter. if needed, add more tea by the ts.
3 microwave for another minute at 765 w until the cake has risen and is no longer pudgy.
4 let cool a bit and enjoy (great with frozen soy yogurt on top).

5 Ingaredient Fudge

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon butter, divided
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon baking cocoa

Recipe

1 line a 9" square pan with foil; frease foil with 1 1/2 tesp butter.
2 in large microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and remaining butter, stirring after 1 minute and every 30 seconds thereafter.
3 stir in milk and vanilla.
4 spread into pan.
5 refrigerate until firm.
6 lift fudge out of pan. remove foil; cut into 1 inch squares.
7 stor in refrigerator.
8 topping:.
9 this is optional.
10 mix confectioners sugar, pumpkin pie spice and cocoa and sprinkle on top of fudge.

Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, melted
4 eggs
1 cup flour
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, chopped and well drained
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 -2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Recipe

1 in large mixing bowl, combine sugar and butter. beat in eggs. combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and beat until smooth.
2 pour into greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. bake at 350 for 28 minutes. sprinkle with marshmallows. bake 1-2 minutes longer or until marshmallows are soft but now browned. sprinkle with cherries. cool on wire rack.
3 in microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and cream; stir until smooth. drizzle over brownies. let stand until chocolate is set.

Chocolate Cookies

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup cooking oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted

Recipe

1 preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2 mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
3 in another bowl or mixer, combine sugar and oil. mix in the eggs and vanilla, combining completely.
4 melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave. be careful not to scorch or burn it. (i suggest microwaving for 15 seconds at a time and stirring in between).
5 add 2 tbsp of the wet mixture to the chocolate and stir well. add another 2 tbsp and stir again. this will ensure the chocolate is well incorporated in the dough and prevent problems with the texture of the cookies.
6 add chocolate mixture to wet ingredients and mix well. add the dry mixture and mix again.
7 shape dough into 1 inch balls and coat in additional sugar.
8 place the dough on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. using a fork, gently press down each ball. rotate fork 90 degrees and press down again making a criss cross pattern.
9 bake for 10 minutes.

Chocolate Cookie Pie Shell

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

3 cups crushed chocolate sandwich style cookies
4 tablespoons melted margarine

Recipe

1 preheat oven to 350.
2 melt margarine in a medium bowl in microwave.
3 add cookie crumbs and mix until coated.
4 press into pie dish.
5 bake for 10 minutes let cool.

Butterscotch Banana Cake

Total Time: 58 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 38 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 24
1 2/3 cups butterscotch chips, divided (11 oz pkg)
1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 large eggs
3/4 cup medium mashed banana
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chocolate semisweet chocolate morsel (optional)
1/4 cup chopped pecans, garnish (optional)

Recipe

1 preheat oven to 375°f.
2 grease 10-cup bundt pan or round tube pan.
3 microwave 1-1/3 cups butterscotch morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on medium-high(70%) power for 1 minute.
4 stir.
5 the morsels may retain some of their original shape.
6 if necessary, microwave an additional 10 to 15 second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.
7 combine cake mix, eggs, bananas, vegetable oil, water and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl.
8 beat on low speed until moistened.
9 beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
10 stir 2 cups batter into melted morsels.
11 stir chocolate chips and chopped nuts into remaining batter.
12 alternately spoon batters into prepared baking pan.
13 bake 35-45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in cake comes out clean.
14 cool in pan for 20 minutes; invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
15 place remaining morsels in small, heavy-duty plastic bag.
16 microwave on medium-high(70%) power for 30 seconds; knead.
17 microwave an additional 10-15 second intervals, kneading until smooth.
18 cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over cake.

Cool Peppermint Pie

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
5 ounces peppermint candies or 5 ounces peppermint patties
1 (8 ounce) container cool whip (defrosted)
1/4 cup milk
1 (8 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts

Recipe

1 place the chocolate and milk in a microwave-safe bowl and place in microwave on high for 45 seconds (or until chocolate is smooth).
2 mix the chocolate with the whipped cream.
3 pour the mixture into the ready-crust.
4 decorate with chocolate pieces.
5 place in freezer for 4-5 hours or until frozen.

Apricot Wedgies

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

1 (17 1/2 ounce) package sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1 cup apricot jam
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2/3 cup walnuts, chopped fine

Recipe

1 in a medium bowl, combine sugar cookie mix, melted butter, and egg. stir until smooth.
2 cover and chill for 1 hour.
3 press into bottom of two lightly greased 8 inch round pans or one 9x13 inch pan.
4 combine apricot jam and lemon juice in a small bowl and microwave for 20-30 seconds to warm slightly.
5 stir well. pour over crust and smooth to the edges.
6 chop walnuts and sprinkle over apricot mixture.
7 bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes for 8" rounds and 35 minutes for 9x13" pan. (mixture will be bubbly all the way to the center and edges will look caramelized.
8 cool in pan on wire rack until completely cool. run a knife around edge carefully to loosen the edges.
9 if doing 2 rounds, cut each round into pie shaped wedges. for 9x13 pan, cut into bars or diamond shapes.
10 cover any leftover bars with plastic wrap so they don't dry out.

Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

Servings: 10
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/4 lbs onions, chopped (about 7 cups)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (1 inch)
3 teaspoons salt, divided
2/3 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

1 heat butter and olive oil in a large skillt over medium heat until butter is melted.
2 add onions; stir to coat with butter/oil.
3 cover and cook 10 miutes or until onions have wilted; stirring occasionally.
4 remove cover, increase heat to medium-high.
5 sprinkle with sugar; stir to combine.
6 cook 25-30 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown, stirring frequently
7 if necessary, reduce heat to medium to keep onions from sticking.
8 stir in 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
9 *onions can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated or 1 month ahead and frozen*.
10 place potatoes in large saucepan; add enough water to cover potatoes by 1 inch.
11 add 2 tsp of the salt.
12 bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
13 reduce heat to medium-low to low; simmer 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork; drain.
14 return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
15 microwave milk and 2 tbs butter for 30-60 seconds or until butter is melted and milk is hot.
16 reheat caramelized onions over medium heat until hot.
17 press potatoes through potato ricer into medium bowl or mash with potato masher.
18 stir in milk/butter until potatoes are creamy.
19 stir in caramelized onions, remaining 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.

Cheese And Spinach Stuffed Portobellos

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

4 large portabella mushroom caps
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded, divided
2 tablespoons kalamata olives, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
3/4 cup marinara sauce

Recipe

1 preheat oven to 450 degrees. coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
2 place mushroom caps, gill-side up, on the prepared pan. sprinkle with salt and 1/8 teaspoons pepper. roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.
3 meanwhile, mash ricotta, spinach, 1/4 cup parmesan, olives, italian seasoning and the remaining 1/8 tsp pepper in a medium bowl. place marinara sauce in a small bowl, cover and microwave on high until hot, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
4 when the mushrooms are tender carefully pour out and liquid accumulated in the caps. return the caps to the pan, gill-side up. spread 1 tablespoon marina into each cap. mound a generous 1/3 cup ricotta filling into each cap and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan.
5 bake until hot, about 10 minutes. serve with the remaining marinara sauce.

Cilantro Cream Sauce (tastes Like Guacamole)

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves (1 big bunch -remove the leaves from stems)
1/2 teaspoon lime peel (zest grated from one small lime would do)
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced (more if you like)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salt & pepper

Recipe

1 combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
2 add more salt and pepper to season to your liking.
3 if you let sit in refrigerator it will firm up a bit.
4 if you will serve warm, stir in a spoon of fresh cream and just pop in microwave for a few seconds before serving.
5 serving suggestions:.
6 -spoon a bit under skin of chicken breast and add some cheese before baking. then drizzle baked chicken with more of this sauce.
7 - drizzle over any style enchiladas.
8 - serve as dip next to salsa for chips.
9 - leftover sauce makes an amazing salad dressing; add some fresh cracked pepper to top of salad, tastes like a mexican salad.
10 - add to your 7 layered bean dip.
11 -mix in some cheese, green onions and salsa for a zesty dip.

Chicken And Avocado Roll

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 crusty rolls
2 avocados, sliced
250 g skinless chicken breast halves, sliced
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
2 tablespoons light sour cream
2 tablespoons dijonnaise mustard
1 cos lettuce

Recipe

1 spray a fry pan with cooking oil and fry garlic and chicken until browned.
2 in a microwave container add cooked chicken, sour cream and dijonnaise cook on high for 1 min just to heat through.
3 cut roll in half and place sliced avocado, chicken mixture and kos lettuce inside.
4 yum.

Chocolate Covered Potato Chips

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 12
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 (6 1/2 ounce) package ruffled potato chips

Recipe

1 in a small glass dish, combine chocolate chips and shortening.
2 heat in a microwave oven on high 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted and smooth when stirred.
3 dip chips, one at a time, into chocolate, coating one half to three quarters of each chip.
4 pull chip against edge of dish to remove excess chocolate.
5 place chips on wax paper-lined baking pan.
6 let stand at room temperature 15 minutes, then refrigerate until set.

Bacon Cheese Soup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 8
6 slices of cooked crisp bacon
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup carrot
1/2 cup celery
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup green bell pepper
4 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups milk
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine

Recipe

1 put the celery, carrots, onion, and bell pepper in food processor and grate until the vegetables are chopped into tiny pieces. set aside.
2 cook bacon in a large skillet or in microwave until crisp and chop finely. save drippings.
3 add vegetables to drippings and cook over low heat until tender. drain.
4 vegetables in colander. in a large pot melt butter. slowly stir in flour and mix well. slowly add milk, half and half, and chicken broth. add salt and pepper.
5 add vegetables and chopped bacon; then cheese. heat until cheese is melted and soup is hot (but do not let boil).

Chocolate Covered Twinkies On A Stick

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

1 (24 ounce) box hostess twinkies (they come in a 10 pack)
1 (16 ounce) package milk chocolate confectionary coating (your choice) or 1 (16 ounce) package candy coating (your choice) or 1 (16 ounce) package dark chocolate confectionary coating (your choice)
10 candy apple sticks
colored sprinkles or toasted coconut or miniature m&m baking bits or chopped oreo cookies or drizzle with chocolate

Recipe

1 unwrap twinkies and place a candy apple stick into each one so it looks like a popsicle.
2 place each on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet and freeze until firm.
3 melt the chocolate on top of a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth.
4 dip twinkies, one at a time, coating completely and returning to waxed paper. top with desired topping before the chocolate dries (that is why it important to do one at a time).
5 continue until all are dipped and decorated.
6 allow to dry completely before wrapping or serving.
7 note: if you have chocolate left you can save it for another use or dip something else you may have on hand like pretzels, oreos or marshmallows.

Butternut Squash Soup With Ravioli

Total Time: 48 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

2 lbs butternut squash
2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1/8 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese ravioli
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup cream
1 tablespoon molasses

Recipe

1 cut squash lengthwise into 4 sections. place in a microwave safe bowl along with 1/3 cup of water. cover and microwave for 10-15 minutes (until flesh is tender ).
2 let squash cool enough that it does not burn your fingers to handle it. remove skin by either peeling or scraping it off with a small knife. place peeled chunks into a large saucepan and crush using your hands or a potato masher until quite smooth.
3 add broth and spices, butter, molasses and milk and cook on low-medium heat.
4 cook ravioli according to package directions.
5 once the squash mixture has cooked about 15 minutes, blend using an electric egg beater or whisk until soup becomes smooth.
6 add cooked ravioli and stir together. let cook on low-medium heat for 10 more minutes.
7 cool slightly and serve!

Chocolate Covered Spoons

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
24 plastic spoons (clear, , colored your choice)
chopped decorative candies (andes chocolates or smarties or peppermints or mints or m&m's, the choices are yours)

Recipe

1 in a microwave safe dish, melt chocolate for 1 to 2 minutes stirring until smooth.
2 dip spoons into chocolate tapping the handle against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
3 place on waxed paper and sprinkle with candies.
4 let stand until firm or you can chill in freezer until firm.
5 these can be stored in the freezer. just let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes.

Chocolate Cookie And Coffee Ice Cream Pie

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1 cup whipping cream
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon instant coffee
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pint coffee ice cream
1 (9 inch) chocolate cookie pie crust
10 chocolate sandwich style cookies, crushed coarsely (about 1 cup)
1 pint chocolate ice cream
additional chocolate sandwich style cookies

Recipe

1 in a saucepan bring the whipping to a mild simmer and remove from heat.
2 whisk in the chocolate chips till they melt.
3 add coffee and vanilla and whisk in till well mixed.
4 let mixture cool.
5 soften coffee ice cream to a spreadable consistency in a microwave oven.
6 spread ice cream into the crust.
7 cover with 3/4 of the chocolate sauce.
8 top with the crushed cookies.
9 freeze 20 to 30 minutes, till firm.
10 place scoops of the chocolate ice cream all around the edge of pie.
11 place a whole cookie between each scoop and drizzle 1/3 of the chocolate sauce over all.
12 freeze pie at least 2 hours.
13 cover and chill remaining sauce.
14 when ready to serve pie reheat the sauce and serve it separately to pour over the pie.

Cilantro Lime Jalapeno Chicken Salad In Avocado Cups

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 2
3 (6 -7 ounce) chicken breasts, cooked (see note)
1 jalapeno, diced seeds and membranes removed
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 lime, juiced (to taste)
1/4 red onion, diced fine (to taste)
1/3 cup mayonnaise (to taste)
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper
2 ripe avocados, cut in half seed removed

Recipe

1 shred or dice cooked chicken. add the mayonaise, dijon, cumin, lime juice, salt and pepper; stir to incorporate. mix in red onion, jalapeno and cilantro. refrigerate for several hours to let flavors meld. serve mounded in avocado halves.
2 note: chicken breasts may be cooked by first drying with a paper towel. season well with salt and pepper (or mexican spice mix) then placing in a flat microwavable dish. cover loosely (i just place the splatter lid over.) microwave high for about 5-10 minutes, testing at intervals for doneness. do not over cook.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 30
16 ounces small pretzels
24 ounces chocolate almond bark
candy sprinkles

Recipe

1 melt chocolate in microwave 3 minutes; stirring after each minute. stir until smooth.
2 dip pretzels into chocolate and lay on wax paper. sprinkle with candy sprinkles while they are still wet. allow to cool completely at room temperature.

Banana, Beans, Corn And Greens From Tanzania

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

6 green bananas, peeled and mashed
4 ears of corn, shucked and off cobb (i cheat with frozen out of season)
2 cups green beans, cut to 2-inch
1 bunch greens, large and chopped (any you have, collards, spinach, cabbage, pumkin leaves, chaya, etc.)
2 cups coconut milk (regular milk ok)
salt