No. 1 : Quick Recipe Toasted Pecan Pumpkin Cake 3 Large Eggs 1 (15 oz) Can Pumpkin Puree (not Pumpkin Pie filling) 3/4 Cup Avocado or Grapeseed Oil ½ Cup Water 2½ Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 1 Cup Raw Sugar 1¼ Cups Light Brown Sugar 1¼ Tsp Salt 1½ Tsp Baking Soda 1...
Friday Four – EASY, Yummy Apple Tart for Thanksgiving – 110422
No. 1 : Quick Recipe EASY, Yummy Apple Tart Crust 1 Package Active Dry Yeast* ¼ Cup Warm Water (105-115F) 2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour ¼ Cup Raw Sugar 1 Tsp Sea Salt ¾ Cup Unsalted Butter in Small Pieces 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten 1 Tsp Vanilla 2 – 3 TBs...
Friday Four – “Meaty” Veggie Chili – 102822
No. 1 : Quick Recipe "Meaty" Veggie Chili 48 OZ Baby Bella Mushrooms 4 TB Olive Oil, plus more as needed Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 3 Cups Chopped Red Onions 3 Cups Chopped Peppers - Your choice of anything you like or a combo. If you like it mild, choose bell...
Friday Four – Creamy Pumpkin Pepper Soup – 102122
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Creamy Pumpkin Pepper Soup 1 TB Olive Oil 2 Large Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers, chopped 2 Cups Shredded Carrots or Parsnips 1 Cup Chopped Red Onion 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika ½ Tsp Cumin 1 Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp Freshly Ground Pepper 2 Grated Garlic...
Friday Four – Toasted Pecan Blondies – 101322
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Toasted Pecan Blondies 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten 2 Tsp Vanilla 1 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour or All Purpose Flour 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder 1/8 Tsp Baking Soda Pinch of Sea Salt 1 Cup...
Friday Four – Creamy Mushroom Chicken – 100722
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Creamy Mushroom Chicken 1 ½ Cups Homemade or Low Salt Chicken Stock 1 OZ Dried Mushrooms, (your choice) 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tsp Turmeric ½ Tsp EACH Sea Salt and Black Pepper 4 Chicken Breasts, in half horizontally 1 Large Yellow Onion,...
Friday Four – Slow Cooker Warm Spiced Cauliflower and Sweet Potatoes – 093022
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Slow Cooker Warm Spiced Cauliflower and Sweet Potatoes 1 TB Cumin Seeds ½ Cup Chopped Red Onion 1 Large Red Jalapeno, chopped 2 TB Olive Oil 3 Cloves Grated Garlic 1 TB Grated Ginger 1 Head Cauliflower (2 Bags Florets) 2 Cups Chopped Sweet...
Friday Four – Welcome to Fall! Pear & Roasted Walnut Crostini with Balsamic Glaze – 092422
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Pear & Roasted Walnut Crostini with Balsamic Glaze ½ Cup Balsamic Vinegar 1 TB Honey 8 Slices Rustic Whole Wheat Bread 1 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Large Bosc Pear, core removed and thinly Sliced 4 OZ...
Friday Four – “Delizioso” Thirty Minute Tomato Sauce – 091622
No. 1 : Quick Recipe "Delizioso" Thirty Minute Tomato Sauce 3 TB Olive Oil 3 Cups Chopped Red Onion 2 TB Italian Seasoning 3 Grated Garlic Cloves 1 Cup Dry Red Wine 4 Cans (15 oz) Fire Roasted Tomatoes (2 diced, 2 crushed) Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper...
Friday Four – Indian Summer Style Pasta Salad – 090922
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Indian Summer Style Pasta Salad About 2 LBs Zucchini or Yellow Squash, in 1/2” Slices 2 Cups Grape Tomatoes – about a pint 1 Large Red Onion cut in 8 pieces 1 Tsp Sea Salt 4 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes 2 Garlic...
Friday Four – Smoky Paprika Chicken with Romesco Sauce – 090222
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Smoky Paprika Chicken with Romesco 6 Chicken Thighs, Boneless and Skinless 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika Step One cut each thigh in 3 pieces and toss with the olive oil and...
Friday Four – Mediterranean Shrimp Salad with Orzo and Dill- 082622
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mediterranean Shrimp Salad with Orzo & DillThe Vinaigrette 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Dill, plus extra for garnish 1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar 3 TB Dijon Mustard 1/2 Cup Olive Oil, plus additional for cooking shrimp Sea Salt and Freshly Ground...
Friday Four – Chocolate Chunk Almond Cookies – 081922
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chocolate Chunk Almond Cookies 1 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 3/4 Cup Almond Flour ½ Tsp Baking Soda ½ Tsp Fine Sea Salt ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter ¼ Cup Canola or Grapeseed Oil 1/3 Cup Turbinado or Raw Sugar 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Large Egg 1 Tsp...
Friday Four – Summer Steak Salad with Peanut Dressing – 081222
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Summer Steak Salad with Peanut DressingDressing 1/4 Cup Creamy Natural Peanut Butter 2 TB Unseasoned Rice Vinegar 2 TB Lime Juice 3 TB Avocado or Grapeseed oil 1 TB Soy Sauce or Tamari 2 TB Honey 2 TB Raw Sugar 2 Large Garlic Cloves 1” Ginger,...
Friday Four – Grilled Summer Corn and Ripe Tomato Tacos with Roasted Pepper Salsa – 080522
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Grilled Summer Corn and Ripe Tomato Tacos 6 Ears Fresh Corn 2 Large Tomatoes 1 ½ Cups Cooked Black Beans or 1 (15 oz) Can 1 Cup Mexican Crumbly Cheese like Queso Fresco 1 Cup Non Fat Plain Greek Yogurt mixed with 1 TB Lime Juice Roasted Pepper...
