Dark Chocolate Pudding

Dark Chocolate Pudding 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoons cornstarch dash of salt 1/3 cup honey 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Combine cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Whisk in honey and milk over medium heat. Continue whisking and heating until pudding is thick, smooth and just starting to boil – […]

Baked Salmon Cakes

Ingredients: 2 cups dry instant brown rice (or 3 cups cooked regular brown rice) 1 15oz can salmon (skin and large bones removed) (or 3 5oz pouches) 3 eggs 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper 1/2 cup minced onion 1/2 cup minced celery 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 1/2 Tablespoons creole […]

Blueberry Lemon Scones

Back in grad school, my sweet classmate rewarded me with these for teaching one of her kitchen labs. They’ve been a favorite of mine ever since. Note:  This Recipe was slightly modified from Cookie & Kate, which was mildly adapted from Chocolate & Carrots. Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 tablespoon baking powder […]

Perfect Baked Beets

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash but don’t peel a bunch of beets. Cut off greens and save for sauteing. Dry beets with paper towel and rub with olive oil. Place in a casserole dish and cover. Bake 60 minutes. Let cool slightly, then rub gently with paper towels and skins will just fall […]

Southwest Chicken Wraps

Ingredients: 3 cups chopped, cooked chicken 8 oz fresh salsa (you could use picante sauce, but it won’t be as yummie) 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 can (14.5 oz) black beans, drained 8 whole wheat flour tortillas 1 medium tomato 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 […]

Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes 1 carrot sliced diagonally into 1/4 in. pieces (fresh or frozen) 10 oz frozen broccoli florets, thawed (or fresh) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 12 oz. whole grain angel hair pasta 2/3 cup chicken broth 1 tsp dried basil 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Directions: Heat […]