DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 cup brown sugar , packed
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup low-fat granola
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup apples , chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup low-fat granola

DIRECTIONS

Whisk together the flour, oat bran, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.
Mix 3/4 c brown sugar, applesauce, egg whites, and vanilla in a large bowl.
Add flour mixture and mix quickly.
Fold in 3/4 cup granola, raisins, and apples.

Spray muffin pans with [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb cabbage leaves (green or purple)
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves , peeled
1 sprig rosemary
1/4 cup water
1 cup red wine
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart whole milk, heated
1 pinch nutmeg
1 ounce pecorino cheese, freshly grated
1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese , freshly grated
10 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles (Oven-Ready)
to taste salt
to taste fresh ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

PREHEAT oven to 375 degrees.
CUT cabbage into thin strips. Pour boiling water over porcini mushrooms and let soak for 30 minutes or until softened. Drain and chop porcini [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 head Chinese cabbage , cut in shreds (nappa)
1 lb ham , diced
2 apples , diced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1-2 stalk celery , thinly sliced
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese , cubed (optional)
1 green pepper , chopped (optional)
balsamic vinaigrette (I suggest Basic Vinaigrette Dressing With 8 Variations without the optional Italian seasoning)

DIRECTIONS

Toss all salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
Prepare dressing if necessary. Dress salad to taste. I’d use ~1/4 cup but some may like it stronger.
Let sit for 10 minutes [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup peanut oil
3/4 cup millet
1 lb winter squash
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/3 cup raisins (dark or golden)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper , freshly ground
1 tablespoon sage leaves , minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2/3 cup chicken stock (or vegetable)
2/3 cup cream (1/2 & 1/2)
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (or coarsely chopped hazelnuts)

DIRECTIONS

Peel and cube squash into 1 inch cubes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F
Grease a 2-quart casserole, a large gratin dish, or a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a small skillet over [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ginger (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, cream sugars and butter together.
Add egg and vanilla and maple extracts and mix well.
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and spices. Gradually add to butter and sugar mixture.
Drop into small balls onto a nonstick cookie [...]