Ingredients: 12 oz (340 g) pitted Medjool dates 4 oz (113 g) dried figs 1 cup (250 mL) almond or almond hazelnut butter 1/3 cup (80 mL) coconut oil 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract 1 Tbsp (15 mL) shredded unsweetened coconut 2 tsp (10 mL) chia seeds 1/2 tsp (2 mL) sea salt Directions:… Continue reading Figgy Date Fudge
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Herb Watermelon Feta Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 large chilled seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 small red onion, sliced 1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup minced fresh mint leaves 2 limes, juiced 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste… Continue reading Herb Watermelon Feta Salad
Red Potato Salad
Ingredients: 3 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks 1 cup low-fat sour cream 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon white vinegar 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1 dill pickle, chopped 1/3 celery stalk, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1 dash hot sauce 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1… Continue reading Red Potato Salad
Barbecued Beef
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast Directions: In a large bowl, combine ketchup,… Continue reading Barbecued Beef
Rhubarb Surprise Pie
Ingredients: 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons milk 3 cups chopped rhubarb 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter, melted Directions: Sift together 1 cup flour,… Continue reading Rhubarb Surprise Pie
Baked Ziti with Sausage
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta 1 pound mild Italian sausage 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 large yellow onion, minced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, divided 1 (8 ounce) package shredded… Continue reading Baked Ziti with Sausage
Macaron (French Macaroon)
Ingredients: 3 egg whites 1/4 cup white sugar 1 2/3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup finely ground almonds Directions: Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until… Continue reading Macaron (French Macaroon)
Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Yogurt-Cheese Dressing
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus, thawed 1 tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion 3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 10 leaves lettuce Directions: Thaw frozen asparagus and drain well. In a medium bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, onions and set aside.… Continue reading Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Yogurt-Cheese Dressing
Lemongrass Ground Beef Skewers
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped lemon grass 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil Directions: Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil… Continue reading Lemongrass Ground Beef Skewers
Mother's Day Pie
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk 1 cup shredded coconut Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously grease and flour a 9 inch pie plate In a medium… Continue reading Mother's Day Pie