French Toast Pancakes

Can’t decide whether to have pancakes or french toast for breakfast? Have them both! 3 slices bread3 eggs1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon3 tbsp milk Combine ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Cook the batter as you would for pancakes.Makes about 6 pancakes. Cole had a lot of fun making these with me, and…

Turkey and Red Pepper Rotini

A quick pasta dish made on the stovetop with ground turkey and red peppers. 3 cups whole wheat rotini noodles2 tsp olive oil1 lb lean ground turkey1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 red pepper, chopped1 jar pasta sauce1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup sour cream Cook noodles in boiling water according to package directions. Heat olive oil in…

Bread-Machine Banana Loaf

A simple and delicious banana bread baked right in your bread machine. 1 tbsp lemon juice1/4 cup (minus 1 tbsp) milk2/3 cup sugar1/3 cup butter or margarine2 medium ripe bananas, mashed1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1 tbsp flaxseed meal1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt Combine lemon juice and milk in a measuring…

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

A vibrant and creamy dip made with roasted red peppers. It’s so good and so easy to make! 1/2 cup roasted red peppers1/4 cup sour cream2 tbsp mayonnaise1 tsp lemon juice1/2 tsp ground oreganopinch of sugarpinch of salt In a food processor or blender, combine red peppers, sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice; puree until…

Pita Chips

Pita bread is baked to become crispy chips that are great for dipping or just eating plain. 4 pita breads1/8 cup olive oil1/2 tsp garlic or onion powder1/2 tsp herb blend (I like Mrs Dash original blend) Lightly brush pitas with oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder and herbs. Cut each pita with scissors into 8 wedges….

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Pork simmered in barbeque sauce in the crockpot, then pulled apart to make one mighty tasty sandwich filling. 1-2 lb boneless pork (can be frozen)1 bottle of barbeque sauce, divided1/4 cup water Place pork in a crockpot with half of the BBQ sauce and 1/4 cup of water. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add more water if it…

Mish-Mash Pancakes

These pancakes are a big mish-mash of ingredients I happened to have on hand one Saturday morning. The result was some really delicious pancakes! 1 cup whole wheat flour2 tbsp flaxseed meal1/2 tbsp baking powder1 tbsp sugar1/4 tsp cinnamon1 cup buttermilk2 eggs1/4 cup applesauce1/4 cup cottage cheese1/2 of a banana, mashed1/2 tsp tsp vanilla Combine flour,…

Pita Pockets with Greek Salad and Hummus

Here’s another great summer dinner idea for really hot days. No cooking required! 1 english cucumber, chopped2 tomatoes, chopped1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled1/2 tsp oregano1/2 tbsp lemon juiceWhole wheat pita pocketsHummus (store-bought or homemade recipe below) Combine cucumber, tomatoes, feta, oregano and lemon juice. Cut pitas in half and spread with hummus, then fill with the…

Black Bean and Pepper Quesadillas

This quesadilla recipe is so quick and easy. It’s perfect on a hot summer day when you don’t feel like spending too much time in the kitchen or turning on the oven. 1 19 oz can of black beans, rinsed1 chopped bell pepper (red, orange or yellow- or a combination)1 cup grated chedder cheese1/2 cup…