Friday, April 19, 2024
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Morning Mush

Contributed by eZine reader Dr. Robert Rodensky, who notes that it may look a little disgusting but it's delicious! Dry ingredients: 1/4 cup Bran Buds 1/4 cup...

Lebanese Hummus & Ful

A delicious Lebanese recipe from reader Patricia McCaffrey -- I'm not sure whether to call this a thick soup or an appetizer. Enjoy it...

Hummus

1 16-ounce can chick peas, drained 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup tomato sauce Juice of one lemon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground caraway Pinch...

Harissa Sauce (Moroccan-Style Hot Spice Blend)

1 teaspoon ground caraway 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 clove garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil or low-fat Italian salad dressing Mix the dry...

Guacamole

2 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons minced onion or 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or hot pepper sauce to taste (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt Juice...

Fresh Salsa

4 ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped, or to taste 1 red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon lime or...

Eggplant Caviar

A tasty dip for raw vegetables.   1 eggplant 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped Roast the eggplant over...

Alan’s Faux Mueslix

3/4 cup of dry oats 1 cup plain non-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons raisins 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 or 2 finely chopped apples Combine all ingredients throughly. Cover and...

Trail Mix Bars

3 cups rolled oats or quick-cooking oats 2 cups trail mix OR any combination of dried fruits, nuts and seeds (your choice) 1 cup mashed ripe...

Suzanne’s Mango-Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars

2 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1 cup powdered (dry) skim milk 1 cup bottled mango sauce (I use Trader Joe's brand) 1 cup canned pumpkin 1...