Slow Cooked Roast Beef

Preheat oven 425
Start with a cleansed, and trimmed fat roast.
Line a medium pan, with aluminium foil. Add 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 cups red wine, 1 sliced yellow onion, 2 cups portabella mushrooms. Slice small incisions on top of roast, insert thin slices of garlic cloves. Sprinkle salt and pepper, add to lined pan. Cook on 425 for 10 minutes
Lower flame to 350, cook 30 minutes for ever pound. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.

© 2011 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Blueberry Pancakes

Preheat a medium skillet with 3 tbsp oil

In a medium bowl combine:
1 1/2 cups flour
1tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1 tsp sugar
3/4 cup milk
2 tbsp apple sauce

Mix well, add 1 cup fresh blueberries. Drop by 2 tbsp at a time. When pancakes start bubbling, that side is cooked.

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Zucchini in Tomato Sauce

In a large skillet, saute 4 cloves garlic, 1/2 yellow onion. Add 3-4 sliced zucchini, let simmer. In a medium pot combine 2 cans of diced tomatoes, add 2 tbsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp italian seasoning. Add to zucchini skillet. Add 1 cup grated cheese, mix and serve.

© 2011 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Chicken Saltimbocca

Lightly flour 4-6 thinly sliced chicken breast, set aside

In a large skillet, on a medium flame, heat 4 tbsp olive oil, with 1 tbsp butter
Add chicken breast, once chicken has cooked to a light golden brown, remove
Add 2 cups chicken stock to skillet, 1 cup white wine, 3 tsp sage, sprinkle salt, pepper

Place chicken back in skillet, add a slice of prosciutto to each breast, and 2 slices fresh mozzarella. Let simmer for 5 minutes, cheese will be melted.

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Red Velvet Cake

Preheat oven 350
In a large bowl combine
1/2 cup softened butter
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs beaten
3 tsp white vinegar
1 oz.  red food color

In a medium bowl combine
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking soda
1/4 cup cocoa
Stir in 1 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp salt

Combine both mixes, beat well
Bake 30-35 minutes, let cool 20 minutes before frosting

Frosting:
1/2 cup butter
3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
4 tspn vanilla extract
1/2 cup cream cheese

© 2011 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Quick and Simple Roasted Veggies

Ingredients:
3-5 Yukon Gold Potatoes cubed
3 stalks celery chopped
3 onions chopped
10 oz baby carrots
2-3 tsp. salt
2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 tsp liquid amino
2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp liquid smoke

Directions:
Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Add all ingredients to roasting pan. Mix well and roast for 35-45 minutes on the middle rack, until veggies are soft and lightly browned.

Tender and Juicy Roasted Chicken

Ingredients:
Whole Chicken (about 3 lbs.)
4-5 medium yukon gold potatoes chopped
3 medium onions chopped
10 oz baby carrots
3 stalks of celery chopped
1 bulb garlic peeled
2 Tbsp. liquid smoke
1 - 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1-2 Tbsp. granulated garlic
4 Tbsp. butter
2-3 tsp. salt
2-3 tsp. ground black pepper
2 Tbsp liquid aminos

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove giblets from chicken. Rinse chicken and giblets and pat dry. Place chicken and giblets into a 9x13 pan (I prefer stoneware). Rub softened butter inside and outside the chicken. Place some of the butter under the skin through the opening on top. Make sure to Use some of the salt, pepper and granulated garlic and rub it onto the chicken and giblets. This will get a bit messy (make sure to have paper towels nearby). Sprinkle a little bit of the liquid aminos and liquid smoke on the chicken and giblets. Save rest for the veggie/potato mixture. Add the rest of the ingredients to a very large bowl and mix with the oil, liquid amino, liquid smoke and rest of the dried seasonings. Then pour it around the chicken in the pan. Cover pan with aluminum foil. Roast in the oven, on the middle rack, for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.  Make sure to baste it every 15 minutes. During the last 45 minutes, take foil off to let the skin brown and crisp a bit. If the chicken's skin is still not browned, you can broil it on low for a few minutes to give it a more golden crisp skin. Cooking time will vary a bit depending on the size of the bird.

© 2011 (Erika) Cooking Divas

Creamy Roasted Parsnip Soup

Ingredients:
1 lb. parsnips peeled and chopped
2 cups carrots peeled and chopped
2 onions medium size peeled and chopped
5-6 cloves of garlic peeled
10 oz. frozen chopped turnips or 1 fresh turnip peeled and chopped
1-2 Tbsp grapeseed oil or extra virgin olive oil (to coat veggies lightly for roasting)
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp salted butter
1 12oz can fat free evaporated milk
20 oz water
2 tsp vegetable base
1 tsp dried sage
1/8 - 1/3 tsp freshly ground nutmeg

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Add parsnips, turnips, carrots, garlic, onion, oil, salt and pepper into 9x13 pan (I prefer stoneware) and mix ingredients together. Place in oven for approximately 45 minutes, till it starts to lightly brown. Remove from oven and place ingredients from pan into large bowl and mix butter into it. Then add water, vegetable base, evaporated milk, dried sage, and ground nutmeg to bowl. Place the ingredients in 2 batches into blender and puree still nice and smooth. Transfer to clean bowl and grate a little nutmeg on top. You may also add some dried sage on top for presentation. Bon apetite!

© 2011 (Erika) Cooking Divas

Quick, Light, and Easy Veggie Pizza

Ingredients:

1 Pre-made 12" whole wheat pizza crust

1/2 cup of pasta sauce (I used roasted garlic pasta sauce)

1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

1 cup or more if you prefer of reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

1-2 cups of veggies of your choice chopped (my choices were: broccoli, bell peppers, red onion, and mushrooms)

Pinch or two of freshly ground pepper

Pinch or two or granulated garlic

Optional: Pinch or two of romano cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly brush olive oil on both sides of pizza crust. Pour sauce on top of crust and evenly spread it on crust. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over crust. Then sprinkle veggies on top, followed by the freshly ground pepper and granulated garlic. Add a few sprinkles of romano cheese if you prefer. Place on oven rack or cookie sheet (middle position), for 7 1/2 to 10 minutes. You may also broil it at the end for a crisper crust, just be careful not to burn it.

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Spinach, Mushroom, and Cheddar Cheese Quiche

Preheat oven 350 degrees

For shell:
1 1/2 cups flour

2 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbsp milk
Stir together, place in a pie pan, pat together to form shell
Bake shell for 12 minutes

In a medium bowl combine:
4 whole eggs, 4 egg whites
1/2 cup hollandaise sauce
1/4 tspn paprika
Sprinkle of salt and pepper

1/2 diced yellow onion
1 cup chopped spinach
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup lowfat cheddar cheese
Combine vegetables with egg mix
Pour in shell
Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes
Wait 1 hour before slicing

Can be refigerated, and heated again

ENJOY!

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Cranberry Walnut Bread

Preheat oven 350 degrees

In a medium bowl combine:
2 cups flour (can be wheat)

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup melted butter
Mix and set aside

In a small bowl combine:
1 cup orange juice
1 tspn orange zest (peel)
1 egg
Beat together

Combine flour mix with orange mixture
Add 1 cup dried cranberry
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
A splash of vanilla extract

Bake in a greased 9X5 loaf pan
For approximately 50 minutes
Let cool 1 hour before slicing

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Lemon Bars

Directions:
Preheat oven 350 degrees
In a medium bowl add 1cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
Mix and combine into a 9X9 pan
Bake for 15 minutes

In a small bowl combine
4 eggs
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
2 lemons juice

After pie has baked, add lemon mix on top and bake for 20-25 minutes
Add sifted confectioners sugar to top
Let cool 1 hour before cutting

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Sinfully Stuffed Portabella Mushroom



Ingredients:

6 large portabella caps

1 - 8 oz. softened cream cheese

1/4 package frozen 16 oz mixed pepper strips (red, green, yellow bell peppers)

1 package Near East Rice Wild Mushroom Pilaf Mix& Herb (prepared)(will need 1 Tbsp of butter or olive oil and 1 3/4 cups water as well)

2 Tbsp olive oil

10 portabella mushrooms (just regular sized)

1 small onion diced

2 Tbsp liquid amino

1/3 cup  chopped parsley

1/3 tsp fresh ground pepper

1 Tbsp granulated garlic

3 stalks celery finely diced

1 1/2 cup of reduced fat mexican blend (cheddar, monterey jack, colby & mozarella) finely shredded cheese

3/4 cups Italian Style bread crumbs

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place 6 large portabella mushrooms into a 9 x 13 stoneware pan. Prepare Near East Wild Mushroom & Herb Rice Pilaf. Heat a nonstick saute pan at medium heat, add olive oil and diced onion. Stir constantly while sauteeing till onion is starting to get clear, add in diced mushrooms, mixe peppers and celery and sautee for a few minutes. You might need to lower the heat, so you don't burn it. Add liquid amino, garlic, ground pepper and sautee a couple more minutes and then take it off the burner. Place softened cream cheese and sauteed mixture into a large bowl, mix well with an electric mixer. Place rice into mushroom caps, making sure to divide them evenly into the 6 caps. Then add the cream cheese evenly divided on top of the rice. Place the mushroom into the oven for approximately 35 minutes. Then add 1/4 cup of mexican blend cheese and 1/8 cup of Italian Style bread crumbs to each of the mushrooms and bake for another approximately 5-10 minutes till cheese has melted on top of mushroom caps. Keep an eye on your stuffed mushrooms as they bake. Some ovens will bake faster than others. These are sinfully delicious! Hope you enjoy!

© 2011 (Erika) Cooking Divas

Vegan Pancakes

Ingredients:
1 cup bread flour
1 Tbsp organic pure cane sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp white distilled vingegar
1 cup almond vanilla milk

Directions:

Place all ingredients into mixing bowl and whisk till it's well mixed. Heat up a nonstick skillet pan or griddle at low to medium heat (you might need to adjust this). Scoop with a ladel or pour approximately 1/4 cup batter onto pan. You should be able to fit at least 4 pancakes in a nonstick skillet.  Brown on both sides. Serve with earth balance and pure maple syrup or with whatever your heart desires.

© 2011 (Erika) Cooking Divas

Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeyes

Ingredients:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup organic margarine spread
5 1/2 cups confectionary sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pure almond extract
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 cups of ghiradelli bittersweet chocolate chips

Directions:
In a mixing bowl, add peanut butter, margarine confectionary sugar, salt, almond extract and vanilla extract. Start to mix slowly so confectionary sugar does not get everywhere. Mix it well. Then roll into tiny balls and insert a toothpick in each ball and freeze for at least a half hour. Melt chocolate in a microwaveable mixing bowl for approximately 3-5 minutes at 50% power, stopping a few times to stir chocolate chips. I melt 2 cups of chocolate at a time. Don't over heat them or chocolate will be ruined. Dip the balls in the melted chocolate and place on waxed paper, a silpat or greased sheet. Let chocolate harden and serve.

© 2011 (Erika) Cooking Divas

Vegetarian Sauerkraut and Potato Soup

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 1/2 cup carrots sliced
1 onion diced
4 bay leaves
2 medium to large potatoes cubed
3 (15 oz) cans of sauekraut (rinsed and drained)
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp real hungarian paprika
2 garlic cloves minced
1 Tbsp organic pure cane sugar
4 tsp vegetable base
10 -15 black peppercorns
8 cups of water
optional: sour cream

Directions:
In a cast iron pot, add oil, onions and carrots. Place on stovetop on medium heat. Sautee till they start to become tender. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours on low to medium heat covered with a little space for steam to come out. You may serve this with a dollop of sour cream on it. Also if it's too sour for you, then add some more sugar to it. Enjoy!

© 2011 (Erika) Cooking Divas

Simple Tomato Basil Sauce

Ingredients:
28 oz. can Imported Premium Imported Italian Peeled Hand Picked Tomatoes
1 Tbsp organic pure cane sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 Tbsp basil (fresh is best)

Directions:
In a stainless steel saucepan, add the can of tomatoes. Rip up the tomatoes into smaller chunks with your clean hands. Then add the rest of the ingredients and cook on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally for approximately 15-20 minutes.

© 2011 (Erika) Cooking Divas

Baked Haddock Over Spinach

Ingredients:
1 lb. haddock (2 fillets)
5 oz. fresh spinach
1 lemon
1/2 tsp liquid amino
1 1/2 Tbsp Grey Poupon Deli Mustard
2 Tbsp capers
2 Tbsp granulated garlic
1/4 freshly ground pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place spinach into 8 x 8 square pan (I used stoneware). Sprinkle tablespoon of garlic onto the spinach leaves. In a small mixing bowl, add the juice of one lemon and add the liquid amino and deli mustard to it and whisk it together. Then pour the mixture onto both the fish fillets. Sprinkle the rest of the garlic, freshly ground pepper and  capers over the fish. Place in the oven uncovered for approximately 30-40 minutes..till fish is flaky.

© 2011 (Erika) Cooking Divas

Easy 7 Layer Graham Bars

Preheat oven 350
In a medium bowl mix
1 cup melted butter with 2 cups crushed graham crackers
Line a 9 x 13 pan
Pour 1 can of condensed milk on top
Add 1 cup chocolate chips, 1 cup butterscotch chips, 1/2 cup sliced almonds to top of mix
Sprinkle 1 cup shredded coconut
Bake for 15-18 minutes

© 2011 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Preheat oven 350
In a large casserole pan combine 2 cans of chicken gravy
1 cup chopped celery
1 package defrosted mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, and green beans)
Half chopped yellow onion
Mix and add
4 Sliced skinless, chicken add to mix
(Option to add sliced crab or shrimp)
Sprinkle a thin layer of italian bread crumbs, sprinkle top with 1 cup shredded parmesano oreginato cheese

Bake for 30-40 minutes until cheese is golden brown

© 2011 (Theresa) (recipe created with the help of J. Cabrera) Cooking Divas

Homemade Veggie Soup

In a large pot combine:
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup diced celery
1 diced yellow onion
1 1/2 cup sliced portabella mushrooms
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cracked pepper
2 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp basil
Let simmer, on a low flame with covered pot. Can cook for 2-3 hours until vegetables have become soft.

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Mixed Berry Whole Wheat Muffins

Preheat oven 400 degrees
In a large mixing bowl, combine following:
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup apple sauce
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Blend well, stir in
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup strawberries
Batter will be lumpy, either grease muffin pan, or use cupcake cups add mix (sprinkle ground cinammon optional)
Bake for 18-20 minutes will be light golden brown

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Raspberry Coconut Bars

Preheat oven 350 degrees
In a mixing bowl combine
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking powderAdd 1/2 cup butter (chopped in squares)
Beat in 2 eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix together until it becomes cake like

Grease 9x9 pan
Line pan with 1/2 of mix
1 1/3 cup raspberry perserve Spread a thick layer across mix
Sprinkle 2 1/2 cups shredded coconut to top of perserve
Add cake mix on top (note doesn't have to be evenly distributed)
Bake 30-35 minutes until top is golden brownLet cool 20 minutes, cut into squares

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Easy Lemon, Garlic Roast Chicken

Preheat oven 350
Gut and rinse one whole chicken
Line pan with aluminum foil, drizzle olive oil on bottom of pan
Rub a handful of salt on chicken
1/2 cup lemon juice (pour on chicken)
3 Tbsp paprika
3 tsp garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp black pepper

Bake for about 2 hours, until light golden brown and inside is white and tender

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1-2-3 Cranberry Stuffing

Take 2 cubes chicken boulion
Add 2 cups water place in a medium pot bring to boil

Take 2 loaves of bread torn (whole grain healthier choice) place in medium bowl
Add 1 cup melted butter
4 eggs
1 yellow onion diced
2 stalks diced celery
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preheat oven 325 degrees
Bake in casserole dish for 45 minutes
Serves 10-12

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Delicious Baked Farfalle with Vegetable, Meat Marinara

Marinara sauce: 2 cans crushed tomatoes, fry 3 cloves diced garlic, add to sauce. 2 Tbsp basil, sprinkle olive oil, dash of salt and pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, sprinkle of oregano

In a medium skillet saute 2 cloves diced garlic, 1/2 yellow onion, 1 cup portabella mushrooms, 1 diced italian pepper, 2 cups cooked broccoli, add 2 lbs chopmeat (chicken chopmeat healthier choice)

Boil 1 lb Farfalle noodles, once done strain

In a rectangular pan add farfalle, drain meat and veggie sauce on a paper toweled plate, add marinara sauce mix together add 1 cup parmegano oreginato cheese, 2 cups shredded fresh mozzarella
Bake on 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes until cheese is lightly golden.

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Healthy Salmon Pinwheels

Preheat oven 350
De-skin fresh salmon
Cut into fourths set aside

In a medium skillet sautee 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 chopped yellow onion, 1 diced italian pepper let simmer

Take salmon lay flat, lay a coating of veggies on top
Sprinkle shaved parmigano oreganato cheese on top
Roll salmon

In a small bowl combine
3 tbsp spicy mustard
2 tspn lemon juice
1 tspn melted butter
Coat on top of salmon
Sprinkle italian bread crumbs on top
Add to a foiled pan lightly greased with olive oil
Bake for 25-30 minutes til golden browned

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

To Die For Red Velvet Cupcakes

Preheat oven 350
Combine 2 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
Set aside

In a mixing bowl combine
1 cup butter
2 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 cup apple sauce (unsweetened preferably)
1/2 cup milk
1 oz bottle red food color
2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix well, slowly add flour mix to blend
Spoon into muffin cups
Bake for 20-25 minutes
Allow to cool 10 minutes

Frosting:
1 box confectioner sugar
1 1/2 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter
Frost cupcakes, enjoy!

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Lemon Garlic Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp Olive Oil2 tsp lemon juice

1 1/2 tsp lemon zest3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
1 (1/2lb-3/4lb) pork tenderloin

In a large plastic sealable baggie combine ingredients, with tenderloin
Marinade for 6-8 hours in refigerator

Preheat oven 350
Drain excess marinade, discard
Cook for 45-50 minutes
Until golden brown, meat thermometer should read about 160

Let sit 15 minutes before slicing

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Heaven Sent Cookies

Ingredients:
2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick) (softened)
1/2 tsp pure almond extract
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 Tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet mini morsels

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add butter to mixing bowl, then add sugar and mix. Then add almond and vanilla extract, and eggs and mix. Then add baking powder, salt and flour and mix thoroughly. Next, add the white chocolate chips and semi-sweet mini morsels and stir them in with a spoon till mixed in. Place cookie dough about a heaping tablespoon for each drop onto the cookie sheet and bake for approximately 9-13 minutes. Let cool when finished with your batches and enjoy!

© 2010 (Erika) Cooking Divas

Baked Fire Roasted Peppers Rotini

Ingredients:
1/2 bag frozen Quorn Chik'n Tenders (bag is 12 oz., only use 6 oz)
14.5 oz Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted with Chipotle Peppers Petite Diced Tomatoes
28 oz. crushed tomatoes with basil
12 oz. of frozen mixed peppers (red, yellow and green strips)
1/2 tsp of honey
1/4 cup romano cheese
1/3 tsp of fennel seeds
1/2 tsp of granulated garlic
8 oz of whole milk mozzarella (crumble into pieces or cut them up in tiny pieces)

Cook a box of whole wheat rotini, follow directions on pasta box and put to side. Make sure not to overcook it. You will have a little left over pasta.

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place a stainless steel skillet or saucepan on stove and heat to medium heat. Add the Muir Glen tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, mixed peppers, fennel seed, honey, granulated garlic and chik'n tenders to the saucepan. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes till thoroughly cooked. Make sure to stir. When sauce is cooked, turn off the stove and let it sit for a couple of minutes to cool down a bit. Then place the rotini into an 8 x 8 in. stoneware pan till it is almost 2/3 full. Then add the mozarella and romano cheese to the pasta. Now add the sauce mixture to the pasta and mix one more time till it's well mixed. Place the stoneware pan into the oven and cook for approximately 10 minutes uncovered. Take out let cool a bit and serve.

© 2010 (Erika) Cooking Divas

Potato Pancakes

4 large potatoes shredded
1 diced yellow onion
Set aside
In a small bowl combine 1 egg beaten
1 tspn salt
2 tbspn flour
1/2 tspn black pepper
Sprinkle of garlic powder
In a medium skillet heat 4 tpsn olive oil
Fry til golden brown
Serve with sour cream on side (optional)

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Delicious Caramel Apple Bread

Preheat oven 350
In a medium bowl combine
Cut up 25-30 caramels
Add 1 tspn flour(to prevent sticking)
Set aside

In a mixer combine
3 cups flour
1 cup butter or margarine
4 cups confectioners sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
6 eggs (can be 3 white)
2 tsp ground all spice
Mix until blended
Core, slice, and chop 3 granny smith apples, add to flour mix, as well as caramel mix
Add to a greased 9x5 pan (you maybe able to make a couple of loaves pending on the size of pan)
Bake for an hour and 10-15 minutes
Let cool about 30 minutes

Icing is 1 cup confectioners sugar and 1/3 cup water mix
Generously apply to top of bread

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Apple Cinnamon Crumb Cake

In a medium bowl combine
3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup apple sauce
2 tbsp water
1 egg
1/2 tspn salt
2 peeled and chopped apples
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Combine set aside

Crumb topping
In a small bowl combine
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2/3 cup brown sugar3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup oats (chopped nuts alternate)

In a greased bread pan or cake pan add half the cake mix, add a thin layer of crumb mix, procede to add the remaining cake mix on top, and once again crumbs on top(so its a layered cake) spray a little butter spray for goldening purposes

Bake 350 for 45-50 minutes, let cool 15 minutes before serving

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Quick Delicious Meatloaf

Use 1 package of chicken or ground beef chopmeat
Chop 3 cloves garlic
1/2 yellow onions diced
2 Tbsp fresh parsley
1 egg
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
2 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp parika

In a separate medium bowl combine
1 1/3 cup ketchup
3 tbsp worstershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder, mix well
Add half of the ketchup mix to the meat mix. Combine by hand
place on a greased, foiled pan
Layer the remaining ketchup on top of meatloaf

Bake 350 for 30-35 minutes or until light golden brown

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Creamed Spinach

In a lightly oiled pan saute 1 pound chopped spinach, with 4 cloves garlic
Add 1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup grated parmesan oreginato
Cook about 10 minutes, until cheese has thickened

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Vegetarian Creamy Carrot Bean Bisque

Ingredients:
6-8 carrots (chopped finely, food processor pulsed recommended)
1 large onion (chopped finely, food processor pulsed recommended)
3 large stalks celery (chopped finely, food processor pulsed recommended)
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 (15oz) can organic kidney beans or organic cannelini beans
1 tsp lower sodium soy sauce
4 cups water (filtered if you can)
2 tsp Better than Bouillon organic vegetarian vegetable base
1 tsp honey
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves (then chop finely)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
optional: bag of gourmet caesar croutons to sprinkle on top of soup when served

Directions:
Heat a stainless steel stock pot at medium heat. Add olive oil, onions, carrots, and celery. Make sure to stir frequently, so that the bottom doesn't brown. Saute for 10-15 minutes, adding dried thyme and bay leaves. Saute another 5 minutes. Add water, bouillon base, soy sauce, honey, and beans. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Make sure the lid lets out a little of the steam from the pot. Now add parsley and ground pepper and cook for another 5-10 minutes. Take out the 2 bay leaves and throw them out, make sure not to burn your fingers. Check to see if the carrots are tender and if they are, then you are ready to turn off the stove. Let the soup cool a bit and add the heavy cream. When it is a bit cooled, you can add your soup to a food processor or a blender and puree the soup till it's nice and creamy. You can serve this with the optional gourmet croutons on top. Enjoy!

© 2010 (Erika) Cooking Divas

Yummy Chocolate Chip Muffins

Preheat oven 400
In a medium bowl combine:
2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 tspn baking powder

In a small bowl combine:
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup apple sauce
1 egg
3/4 cup chocolate chips
3 Tbsp brown sugar
Combine with flour mix
Add to greased muffin pan, sprinkle couple of chocolate chips on top of muffins
Bake 20-25 minutes
Cool 15 minutes before serving

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Homemade Pizza with Homemade Meatballs

1 (.25 ounce) package dry yeast
1 cup warm water
2 cups bread flour
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
Knead pizza dough with flour, roll into round thin circle
Place on pizza pan
Add favorite tomato sauce in circular motion
Add chicken meatballs crumbled (follow homemade recipe)
Add shredded mozzarella
Bake 350 for 30-40 minutes

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Simple Tarty Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:
12 oz fresh cranberries (rinsed)
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup orange juice
pinch of salt

Directions:
Heat a saucepan at low/medium heat. Add all the ingredients and stir every 20-30 seconds, and more as it starts to stick more to the pan. Once it starts to look like it's getting more like a jelly substance, then  you are done. Take off the stove and let cool. Put in refrigerator for at least a couple of hours to cool it down.

Homemade Chicken Meatballs

In a large bowl mix 2 packages of chicken chopmeat
2 eggs
5 slices of bread(7 grain is healthier)
Chop 3 pieces fresh parsley
3 cloves of garlic chopped
1 yellow onion diced
2 tbsp garlic powder
2 tspn paprika

Cook on medium heat, in a skillet rotate until brownes evenly
Drain on plate, add to tomato sauce

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Comforting Creamy Mushroom Soup

Ingredients:
1 large onion
20 oz. mushrooms (chopped)
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
3 cups water
1 tsp vegetarian base
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/3 cup fresh parsley (minced)
pinch thyme
1/2 cup flour
1/8 cup less sodium soy sauce
1/8 cup teriyake sauce

Directions:
Heat a stock pot at low to medium heat. Add butter and onions. Saute onions till clear, then add mushrooms. Sautee till mushrooms are about half their size. Then add teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, garlic and ground pepper. Then add 1/2 cup of flour, mix well and make sure to stir frequently till mixed together and slowly add in evaporated milk mixing it in with a wooden spoon or whisk. Mix it well and make sure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot. Then add the water and vegetable base. Stir thoroughly. Add thyme and parsley and cook for approximate 5-10 more minutes, stirring often (don't want the soup to clump up). Take off heat, let cool and enjoy!

© 2010 (Erika) Cooking Divas

Spaghetti Squash with Zucchini and Yellow Squash

Preheat oven 350
Cut spaghetti squash in halves
Lightly grease large pan with olive oil and bake 30 minutes

In a medium skillet heat olive oil and 3 cloves garlic
Chop 2 zucchini and 1 yellow squash
Fry till light golden brown
Drain 1 can diced tomatoes
Saute for 12-15 minutes

When squash has cooked, scrape from shell, will start to look shredded

Add spaghetti squash with zucchini
Enjoy!

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Cinnamon Apple Streusel Muffins

Preheat oven 400
In a large bowl mix
1 1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp, baking powder
1/4 tspn salt
1/8 tspn nutmeg
1/2 tspn cinnamon
1/4 cup apple sauce
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs(or egg whites)
1 macintosh apple peeled and diced
Drop by tbsp into greased muffin pan

In a medium bowl combine,
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp melted butter
1/3 cup chopped nuts
Sprinkle streusel mix on top of muffins, stir both together, sprinkle the rest of streusel on top of muffins.
Bake for 20-25 minutes cool 15 minutes before serving

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Perfect Pear Crisp

Preheat 425
Chop 1/3 cup nuts
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tspn cinnamon
1/8 tspn ground nutmeg
1/2 tspn salt
Mix in blender or food processor set aside

Decore 6-7 pears(softer is better) and slice into wedges

In a seperate bowl mix 2 tbspn sugar
1 tspn cornstarch
2 tspn lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Gently mix in pears

Fill rectangle baking pan with pears, m
Crumble flour mix on top

Bake 27-30 minutes, Cool 15 minutes before serving

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Mouthwatering Vegetarian Chik'n Parmesan

Ingredients:
4 Quorn Chik'n patties
2 1/2 cups of Delightfully Simple and Tasty Marinara
1 (8 oz) ball of fresh mozzarella (thinly sliced, might have a little leftover)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the 4 chik'n patties in an 8x8 dish. Add 1/2 cup of sauce on each patty. Then add thinly sliced mozzarella on top of patties. Add rest of sauce on top of the patties and place in oven. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes at 400 degrees. Take out of oven and serve!

© 2010 (Erika) Cooking Divas

Delightfully Simple and Tasty Marinara

Ingredients:
1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes drained (chopped)
1 (28 oz) can tomato sauce
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion (chopped)
1/3 tsp salt
1 pinch crushed red pepper
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp fresh basil (finely chopped)
1/2 tsp oregano
1 large clove garlic (finely chopped/minced)

Directions:
Heat skillet pan (preferably stainless steel) to low-medium heat. Add olive oil and onions and saute till onions are translucent.  Add chopped garlic, and quickly add the rest of the ingredients into the skillet and cook for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. You might have to lower the heat if sauce splatters too much. Make sure to keep stirring until done. Take off heat and serve with pasta.

© 2010 (Erika) Cooking Divas

One,Two,Three Blueberry Muffins

Preheat oven 375

Mix 3 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 tspn salt
4 tspn baking powder

In a medium bowl mix 2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup apple sauce
1 cup milk

Combine both, add 1 small container fresh blueberries (organic)
Bake 20 minutes

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Veggie Chicken Chopmeat Lasagna

In a skillet,with rimful of olive oil on medium heat 6-7 chopped garlic cloves, one chopped yellow onion, 2 cups sliced mushrooms(preferably portabella), 1 orange pepper diced, 1 italian pepper diced sauteed until a light brown, add chicken chopmeat,(can be beef as well), add 2 tbsp garlic powder, 4 tbsp paprkia, crushed black pepper, drain in a papertowel set aside.

Cook a tomato sauce, preferably crushed tomatoes, add parsley chopped, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic powder,basil (or how normally prepare sauce)

Mix veggie meat mix into tomato sauce

Boil 3-4 boxes of lasagna pending on pan size cook to Al Dente, strain

Lightly grease pan with olive oil,
Lay flat one layer of lasagna, add layer of tomato sauce, and a layer of lowfat ricotta, and 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella mix together. Add another layer of pasta on top follow same routine until you average 4-5 layers. On the last layer shred about 2 cups fresh mozzarella, and 1 cup shredded parmigiano originato cheese

Bake on 375 for 30-35 minutes, let sit 10 minutes before serving. Mangria Pronto

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Preheat oven 350 add:

1 cup butter beaten
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
Mix and set aside
In a medium bowl mix
2 eggs
2 tbsp vanilla extract
3 cups flour
2 tsp water
1 tbsp baking soda

Mix butter mix to flour mixture add 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
On a greased baking sheet, bake for 10-12 minutes

© 2010 (Theresa) Cooking Divas