Dark Carrot Raisin Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons applesauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
• 2/3 cup raisins

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
• stir together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. in a separate bowl, stir together eggs, buttermilk, oil, applesauce and honey. stir egg mixture into flour just until combined. fold in carrots and raisins. spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
• bake in preheat oven for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

caramel apple eclair cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 5 pounds apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, or as needed (optional)
• 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant french vanilla pudding
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (14.4 ounce) box cinnamon graham crackers
• 1 (18 ounce) container caramel apple dip
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 30 mins


• combine the apples, cinnamon and sugar in a saucepan and set over medium heat. cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender. if the mixture ends up with a lot of liquid, mix in a little bit of flour, and simmer until thickened. remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
• in a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding and milk until smooth. stir in the sour cream and fold in the whipped topping.
• to assemble the cake, line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with a single layer of cinnamon graham crackers. use a slotted spoon to make a thin layer of the apple mixture. top with a generous layer of the pudding, about 1/3. repeat layers until you have three layers of apples and pudding and four layers of crackers.
• warm the caramel apple dip in the microwave oven until it can be easily poured. pour this over the top layer of graham crackers. refrigerate for at least overnight, but up to 24 hours before serving.

jalapeno chicken dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken in water, thoroughly drained
• 1 pinch seasoned salt
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 3 tablespoons chopped jalapeno

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• combine the chicken and seasoned salt in a large skillet over medium-low heat; heat through.
• combine the cream cheese and chicken soup in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and heat for 1 minute in the microwave. add the chicken mixture and continue to heat at 1 minute intervals until the liquid . stir in the jalapenos and serve immediately.

thai chicken spring rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup peanut sauce
• 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon peanut oil
• 6 ounces fresh snow pea pods
• 12 ounces bean sprouts
• 4 green onion, chopped
• 1 pound watercress, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 large carrots, peeled
• 1 teaspoon peanut oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 12 spring roll wrappers
• 1/2 cup peanut sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• combine 1 cup peanut sauce, ginger, garlic, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a bowl. add the chicken and mix until the chicken is coated. place in refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.
• heat 1 teaspoon peanut oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. cook the snow peas, bean sprouts and green onion in the oil until heated but still crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. transfer to a large bowl. mix in the watercress and cilantro. use a vegetable peeler to have long slices of carrot into the watercress mixture. drizzle 1 teaspoon soy sauce into the watercress mixture; toss to coat.
• heat 1 teaspoon of oil to the wok or skillet. cook the marinated chicken until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.
• fill a large bowl with hot water. dip wrappers one at a time into the water for about 2 seconds each. as wrappers are removed from the water, fill each with 2 large spoonfuls of the chicken and a small handful of the watercress mixture. fold in two opposite ends of the wrapper to meet the filling. then fold the bottom of the wrapper over the top of the filling and roll. serve with 1/2 cup peanut sauce for dipping.

Ham And Pineapple Pinwheels

Ingredients

• Servings: 32
• 1 (8 ounce) package whipped pineapple cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple in juice, well drained
• 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 6 ounces sliced fully cooked deli ham

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• mix the cream cheese and pineapple in a bowl until evenly blended. place the tortillas on a clean work surface. spread 2/3 of each tortilla with the cream cheese mixture. place a slice of ham over the cream cheese. roll up each tortilla towards its uncovered edge. if needed, seal the edge with a dollop of cream cheese. wrap each tortilla roll in plastic wrap, sealing tightly. refrigerate at least 2 hours. unwrap, and cut into 1/2 inch wide pieces.

apple-cinnamon farfel kugel

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup matzo farfel
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large apples - peeled, cored and shredded
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• in a large bowl, combine the water and farfel. add the sugar, apple, and cinnamon. fold in the egg whites. pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and dust the top with more cinnamon.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 45 minutes.

Honey Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• combine rice, raisins, milk, honey, and butter in a saucepan. bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 15 minutes; stirring occasionally. stir in lemon rind and juice.
• serve the rice in bowls and garnish (optional) with cinnamon and slivered almonds.