Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Jalapeno Bacon Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:
1 dozen eggs, hard boiled
8 pieces bacon, cooked and chopped
2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 T mustard
2 T white vinegar
salt and pepper

Directions:
Halve the hard boiled eggs and transfer the yolks to a bowl. Mix in the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and salt and pepper. Add in the chopped bacon and jalapenos. Fill the halved eggs with the yolk mixture. Top with paprika if desired. Serve and enjoy!







Monday, September 15, 2014

Vegetarian Lasagna

Ingredients:
12 lasagna noodles(cooked)
1 bunch kale
1 pint mushrooms
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 yellow squash
1 zucchini
1 eggplant
1 head broccoli
1 jar tomato sauce
15 oz. riccota cheese
1 lb mozzarella cheese(shredded)
salt and pepper
                    olive oil
                    2 eggs

Directions:
Thinly slice the squash, zucchini, and eggplant lenghtwise. Slice the mushrooms and tomatoes. Chop the kale and broccoli into small pieces.
Steam the squash, zucchini, and eggplant al dente. Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the kale, mushrooms, and broccoli until slightly softened(3-5 minutes).  Season with salt and pepper.
Mix together the ricotta chesse, eggs, and 2/3 of the shredded mozzarella. Spread a small amount of tomato sauce in the bottom of a casserole dish.
In the dish, beginning with the lasagna noodles, alternate layers of veggies, sauce, and cheese(ending with sauce).
Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella on top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 40 mintues.
Serve and enjoy!








Thursday, September 11, 2014

Honeycrisp Apples



The honeycrisp apple has become one of the most popular apples in the United States. Its sweetness and firmness make it a perfect apple for eating raw. The Honeycrisp also has a relatively long shelf life when stored in cool, dry conditions. The honeycrisp apple is the state fruit of Minnesota.

Purple and White Bell Peppers


These peppers have a purple flesh and are light green on the inside. A pigment called anthocyanin produces the pepper's purple color and contains antioxidant properties. They are slightly sweeter than a green bell pepper and have a slight tangy flavor.








The white bell pepper is very similar to the purple. A mildly sweeter flavor than the green bell pepper with a tangy flavor.
A pigment called anthocyanin is present in purple bell peppers that produces their dark, inky color and contains antioxidant properties. - See more at: http://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Purple_Holland_Bell_Peppers_805.php#sthash.t7OlcYWj.dpufA
A pigment called anthocyanin is present in purple bell peppers that produces their dark, inky color and contains antioxidant properties. - See more at: http://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Purple_Holland_Bell_Peppers_805.php#sthash.t7OlcYWj.dpuf
A pigment called anthocyanin is present in purple bell peppers that produces their dark, inky color and contains antioxidant properties. - See more at: http://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Purple_Holland_Bell_Peppers_805.php#sthash.t7OlcYWj.dpuf

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Apple Bread

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 tsps cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups granny smith apples (chopped, with peel, seeds, and core removed)

Directions: 
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. 
In a large bowl, beat eggs for 30 seconds with a fork. Add vanilla, 1/2 cup sugar, and brown sugar to the bowl. Stir until well combined. Whisk in vegetable oil. 
Add flour mixture to wet ingredients in two additions, mixing until just combined. Stir apples into batter until evenly distributed.  
Pour batter into prepared loaf. Bake bread until golden and a cake tester comes out clean, about 50 minutes.  



 

Honey Glazed Carrots


Ingredients:
 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
 1 lb carrots, chopped
1/2 onion (chopped) 
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce 
1 tsp dried oregano 
2 tsp. garlic powder 
salt and pepper
3 tbsp. honey 
3 tbsp. butter (softened)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Toss carrots with onion, and add Worcestershire sauce, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until tender. Turn oven off and add honey and butter, mixing thoroughly. Place dish back in the warm oven for a few minutes. Serve immediately.

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Corn and Pepper

Ingredients:
2 T olive oil
1 bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper
2 ears sweet corn
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. lime juice

Directions:
Dice peppers into small pieces. Heat oil in skillet and saute peppers until tender.
Cut kernels off the ears of corn. Add to peppers and heat quickly, about 1 min.
Remove from pan. Toss in a bowl with salt and lime juice.