1 large container of quick oats (2 lbs, 10 oz)
1 cup grape seed oil
1 cup honey
2 cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
2 cups sliced almonds (unsalted)
1 cup each dried blueberries, cherries and cranberries


Add grade seed oil and honey in large measuring cup and be sure to mix well as possible. Place dry oatmeal in a very large bowl and pour the oil and honey mixture into the oat as they are mixed thoroughly by hand. You would like to have the mixture as even as possible. Allow the oats to soak for approximately 2 hours. The idea is that the more the honey and oil penetrate the oats, the more moist the finished granola will be.

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Spread oats on a tray and bake for 30 minutes turning once after 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Note: You may need to do across two trays or in batches.

On another tray, spread the shredded coconut and the almonds and bake for 10 minutes also turning once after 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Once everything has cooled, mix both trays together. Add the dried fruit of your choice and mix one final time. Store in sealed container. Enjoy on top of yogurt, with milk or just as a tasty treat. Makes a great snack on the go!


A lot of servings :-)


The Inn of The Five Graces

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup diced carrot
1 Tbsp fennel seeds, crushed in spice mill or in mortar with pestle
1 lb spicy Italian turkey sausages, casings removed
3 large garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 cup dry white wine
5 cups crushed tomatoes with added puree (from two 28-ounce cans)
1 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
2 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
15 oz whole-milk ricotta cheese
3 cups (packed) coarsely grated whole- milk mozzarella cheese (12 oz)
1-1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
16, 6 1/2 x 3 1/4-inch no-boil lasagna noodles

1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrot, and fennel seeds; sauté 5 minutes. Add sausage and garlic; sauté until sausage is cooked through, breaking into pieces, 8 to 10 minutes. Add wine; boil 1 minute. Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup basil, and oregano. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Combine ricotta, mozzarella, 1 cup Parmesan, and 1/2 cup basil in medium bowl; stir to blend. Season with pepper. DO AHEAD: Sauce and cheese mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.
3. Place noodles in large bowl; cover with hot water. Soak until pliable, separating occasionally, about 30 minutes. Drain well.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread 1 cup sauce over bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover with 4 noodles, arranging crosswise. Drop 1/4 of cheese mixture over by tablespoonfuls; spread out. Top with 1 cup sauce, then 4 noodles and 1/3 of remaining cheese mixture. Repeat 2 more times with 1 cup sauce, 4 noodles, and 1/2 of cheese mixture. Spread any remaining sauce over. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
5. Bake lasagna uncovered until heated through and puffed, about 50 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

8-10 servings


Epicurious

1.5 lbs. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. butter, divided
1 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1/4 cup flour
3 cups beef broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
Egg noodles


Preheat oven to 400˚F. Cook egg noodles according to package directions.

Heat large skillet over medium heat. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter and 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and sweat until the onions are soft. Remove from the heat and set aside.

In the bowl, combine ground chuck, ground pork, onions, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix by hand until thoroughly combined. Shape into balls in about 1-ounce portions and place on a sheet pan.

Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium-low heat. Add the meatballs and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer meatballs to sheet pan and bake in the oven until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Over low heat, add the flour to the skillet and whisk until lightly browned, about a minute. Increase heat to medium and gradually add the beef stock and whisk until sauce begins to thicken. Add the cream and continue to cook until the gravy reaches the desired consistency. Remove the meatballs from the oven, cover with the gravy and serve over egg noodles.


8 servings


Grandma Theige

1 large egg
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil


Whisk the egg and buttermilk in a medium bowl. Soak chicken pieces in egg mixture while you gather remaining ingredients. Meanwhile, in another shallow bowl combine panko with paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper, to taste. Set a rack on a cookie sheet lined with paper towels.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Lift chicken from buttermilk, letting excess liquid drain back into the bowl, then dip into panko and turn to coat on all sides.

Carefully place chicken in oil and cook until they are golden and crispy and cooked through, about for 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the rack to cool. Place in sealed container. Pack in a lunch box with their favorite veggies and ranch, honey mustard or barbecue sauce for dipping.


4 servings


Food Network

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3-4 oz each)
2 egg whites
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 cup fat-free seasoned croutons, grated (1/2 cup crumbs)
1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (1 oz)
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
4 oz angel hair pasta, uncooked
14-oz jar tomato and basil spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 oz)


Preheat oven to 425˚F. Using Kitchen Shears, remove chicken from package and trim off any visible fat.

Using Mini-Whipper, beat egg whites in Classic Batter Bowl until frothy. Press garlic into egg whites using Garlic Press. Using Deluxe Cheese Grater fitted with coarse grating drum, grate croutons and Parmesan cheese into shallow bowl. Add oregano and black pepper; mix well.

Coat chicken breasts with flour. Dip into egg white mixture. Coat both sides of each chicken breast with crumb mixture, shaking off excess. Discard any remaining crumb mixture. Place chicken on Classic Round Stone; lightly spray with oil using Kitchen Spritzer. Bake 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Place spaghetti sauce in Small Micro-Cooker. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 2 minutes or until hot. Divide pasta among four serving plates. Top with one chicken breast half, a scant 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce and 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese.


4 servings


Pampered Chef, It's Good For You

2 lbs ground beef
5 cups Basic Red Sauce
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 lb Mozzarella cheese, grated
1 to 1-1/2 tsp Emeril's Essence
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
12 lasagna noodles, dried, uncooked


Preheat the oven to 375˚F.

In a large saucepan, add the ground beef and brown over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, and Essence (1/2-1 tsp.). Add the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl fold together the ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1/2 cup grated mozzarella, 1/2 tsp. of Essence, salt, parsley, basil, and black pepper.

Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 3-quart (13x9x2-inch) casserole. Lay 3 lasagna noodles lengthwise down the dish. The noodles should not touch one another. Spoon 3/4 cup of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella evenly over the ricotta. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, for a total of 3 layers of noodles. Add a last layer of sauce, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella over the top layer of tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of Parmesan.

Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil, and bake, covered, for 1 hour.

Remove the casserole from the oven, and remove the aluminum foil. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.


8 servings


Food Network, Emeril Lagasse

1/2 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed
8 oz COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 pkg (3.9 oz) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
16 OREO Cookies, chopped (about 2 cups), divided
12 vanilla ice cream sandwiches


WHISK fudge topping and 1 cup COOL WHIP in medium bowl until blended. Add dry pudding mix; stir 2 min. Stir in 1 cup cookies.

ARRANGE 4 ice cream sandwiches, side-by-side, on 24-inch-long piece of foil; cover with half the COOL WHIP mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining sandwiches. Frost with remaining COOL WHIP; press remaining cookies into top and sides of dessert. Wrap loosely with foil.

FREEZE 4 hours.


12 servings


Kraft


The consistency of fudge topping can vary depending on what brand you purchase. If your fudge topping mixture is too thick to spread easily, stir in up to 1/4 cup milk.

3 cups flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
4 large eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
3 1-oz squares unsweetened chocolate baking squares, melted
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 cups zucchini, grated (about 5)
1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
Powdered sugar


Combine first 4 ingredients. Set aside.

Beat eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer. Gradually add granulated sugar; beat until blended. Add chocolate and oil; beat until blended. Gradually add flour mixture; beat at low speed until blended. Fold in zucchini and pecans. Pour batter into a well-greased and floured Bundt pan.

Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on a wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.


8-10 servings


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