Aranitas (shredded Green Plantain Patties)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups canola oil for frying
• 2 green plantains, peeled and shredded
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt

Recipe

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


• heat canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). gather about 2 tablespoons of shredded plantains and shape into patties.
• fry the patties in the preheated oil until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes. drain on paper towels and season with garlic salt.

whole wheat drop biscuits

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 3/4 cup unsweetened soy milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• stir together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. combine the oil and soy milk in a measuring cup. pour into the dry ingredients all at once, and stir just until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. drop by heaping spoonfuls a baking sheet.
• bake for 8 to10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the biscuits are browned on the top and bottom.

Seven Layer Dip Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup salsa
• garlic salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 2 cups shredded mexican-style cheese blend
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives - drained and finely chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash the avocados. mix in lime juice, cilantro, salsa, garlic salt and pepper.
• in a small bowl, blend the sour cream and taco seasoning.
• in a 9x13 inch dish or on a large serving platter, spread the refried beans. top with sour cream mixture. spread on guacamole. top with tomatoes, green onions, mexican-style cheese blend and black olives.

Honey Butter

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup honey

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a small bowl mix butter and honey until smooth.
• store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Blueberry And Banana Steel Cut Oats

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups almond milk
• 2 cups blueberries
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• stir water, almond milk, blueberries, bananas, oats, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together in the crock of a slow cooker.
• cook on low for 5 to 8 hours.

exquisite pizza sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
• sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

whole wheat pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup wheat germ
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a food processor or in a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, white flour, wheat germ or oats, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, and salt.
• cut the butter into small pieces with a knife, and add the butter to the flour-mixture. mix until the mixture has a sand-like consistency.
• make a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture, and add the buttermilk and eggs. stir until the liquids are fully incorporated.
• heat a frying pan over medium heat and grease the surface with 1 tablespoon of butter or oil. ladle the batter the surface to form 4 inch pancakes. once form on the top of the pancakes, flip them over, and cook them on the other side for about 2 minutes.