<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/xsl/rss2html.xsl" type="text/xsl" media="screen"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/scripts/wpcss/wiki/top10recipes/skin/winter/rss" type="text/css" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>top 10 chefs - Recently Updated Pages</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/pageSearch/updated</link><description>Recently Updated Pages on http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com</description><language>en-us</language><webMaster>info@wetpaint.com</webMaster><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:22:18 CDT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:22:18 CDT</lastBuildDate><generator>wetpaint.com</generator><ttl>60</ttl><image><title>top 10 chefs</title><url>http://www.wetpaint.com/img/logo.gif</url><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com</link><description>food cooking chefs ingridients</description></image><item><title>Crunchy Homemade Chicken Nuggets</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Crunchy+Homemade+Chicken+Nuggets</link><author>Anonymous</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Crunchy+Homemade+Chicken+Nuggets</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:22:18 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="navcontentline" width="95%">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td align="left">  <div>  Crunchy Homemade Chicken Nuggets This recipe is perfect for teaching young children how to cook. You do the cutting, and help the kids do the rest. (Make sure they wash their hands thoroughly after handling raw chicken!)<br><h2>  4 Servings</h2>  <ul>  <li>  1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, rinsed and patted dry with paper towels   </li><li>  1 1/2 cups plain yogurt   </li><li>  3 cups crushed corn flakes   </li><li>  2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped   </li><li>  1 teaspoon sea salt   </li><li>  1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper   </li><li>  vegetable or olive oil for spraying pan   </li><li>  plastic or paper bag </li></ul>Pre-heat the oven to 375&deg;F. Slice chicken breasts into 2-inch strips. Marinate chicken pieces in yogurt for one hour or up to 24 hours, refrigerated.  <br>Prepare the crunchy crust by combining the corn flakes, parsley, salt and pepper in a bowl. Place corn flake mixture in a plastic or paper bag. Drop chicken, a few pieces at a time, into the bag and shake thoroughly to completely coat. Remove chicken pieces from bag, shaking excess mixture from each piece. Place coated chicken pieces on a sheet pan lightly sprayed with oil.<br>Bake for about 25 minutes or until crunchy on the outside and cooked through. Serve with dipping sauces.Nutrition Info Per Serving (190g-wt.): 260 calories (30 from fat), 3.5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 1g dietary fiber, 30g protein, 26g carbohydrate, 65mg cholesterol, 900mg sodium</div></td></tr>  <tr>  <td>  <br></td></tr></tbody></table><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>thanks giving fun</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/thanks+giving+fun</link><author>Anonymous</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/thanks+giving+fun</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:41:32 CST</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ 			<h2>    <b>cooked whole turkey</b><br><br></h2>  <h2>  INGREDIENTS</h2>  <ul>  <li>  12 pounds whole turkey   </li><li>  2 cups water   </li><li>  3 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder   </li><li>  2 teaspoons garlic powder   </li><li>  2 teaspoons onion powder   </li><li>  1 teaspoon poultry seasoning   </li><li>  1/2 teaspoon chopped parsley   </li><li>  1 teaspoon paprika </li></ul>  <div>  <div>  <div>  <div class="raised">  <div class="boxcontent">  <div>   <br></div></div></div></div></div></div>  <div class="recipe centercontent">  <h2>  DIRECTIONS</h2>  <ol>uuiuiuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu  <li>  <font color="#333333" face="Verdana" size="1">Prepare an outdoor grill for indirect medium heat, and lightly oil grate. Rinse turkey, and pat dry. </font>  </li><li>  <font color="#333333" face="Verdana" size="1">Place turkey breast side down on the prepared grill. Sear turkey on both sides until skin is golden to dark brown. </font>  </li><li>  <font color="#333333" face="Verdana" size="1">In a large roasting pan, mix together the water, bouillon powder, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, parsley, and paprika. </font>  </li><li>  <font color="#333333" face="Verdana" size="1">Place turkey breast side down in the roasting pan. Scoop the pan mixture over the turkey. Cover tightly with foil and place on grill. </font>  </li><li>  <font color="#333333" face="Verdana"><font size="1">Grill 3 to 4 hours, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Remove turkey from grill and let stand 15 minutes before carving.</font> </font></li></ol></div><br><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>Home</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Home</link><author>Anonymous</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Home</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:02:00 CST</pubDate><description><![CDATA[hi i love cooking and giving out my special recipes so since its thanksgiving ill give out holiday recipes desserts and especially soups also foods from different countries like asia india arica and iran BE LI BE LI BE LI BU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>food</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/food</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/food</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:15:41 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="760">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td>  <div align="right"><a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.betterfoodchoices.com/secure/view_cart.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> <font color="#0000ff">View Cart</font></a> | <a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.betterfoodchoices.com/index.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">Home</font></a> | <a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.betterfoodchoices.com/mailing_list.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">Join Our Mailing List</font></a> | <a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.betterfoodchoices.com/contact_us.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">Contact Us</font></a></div><br></td></tr>  <tr>  <td width="520"><font color="#0000ff"> </font>   <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td width="75%">Healthy Food Recipes for Kids</td>  <td align="right" width="25%"><br></td></tr></tbody></table>    <font size="2"><a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.betterfoodchoices.com/products.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b> </b></a><b>All are FAMILY Approved, meaning all have been taste-tested by families and given thumbs up for tasting good! They are healthy food recipes for kids.<br><br></b></font><b><br></b><font size="3"><i><b>BREAKFAST<br><br></b><font color="#000066" size="2"><b><u>NEW</u></b></font></i><b><u> PROTEIN SMOOTHIE</u><br></b></font><font color="#000000" size="1"><b>PREHEAT</b>: nothing<br><b>PAN:</b> none<br><br> - <b>8 ounces rice or almond milk, original, calcium enriched</b><br> - <b>1 scoop protein powder, plain or vanilla (egg or whey based)</b><br> - <b>3 heaping tablespoons peanut or almond butter, additive-free<br></b> - <b>1 banana, frozen</b><br>Puree thoroughly in blender. Serve.<br><br>OPTIONS: Add 1/2 teaspoon flaxseed oil<br><br><font color="#000066"><b>3 COLORS</b></font>: white, brown, yellow<br><font color="#000066"><b>FOOD CIRCLES</b></font>: Nuts, Egg or Dairy, Fruit (+ Essential Fatty Acids, flaxseed oil)<br><br><i>Number of Servings</i>: 2-3<br><i>Serve with</i>: Blueberry Waffles <br><i>Comments</i>: &quot;My kids love this.  Really fills them up.&quot; (mother of two)<br><br><b><font color="#000066">GROCERY LIST <br></font> - rice or almond milk, plain or vanilla, calcium enriched<br> - protein powder, egg or whey based<br> - peanut or almond butter, no added sugar<br> - banana<br></b><br>OPTIONS:<br><font color="#000000"><b>Flaxseed oil</b></font></font><br>  <font color="#000066"><b><font size="2"><u>WAKE-UP SMOOTHIE</u><br><br></font></b></font><b>PREHEAT</b>: nothing<br><b>PAN</b>: none<br><br>- <b>&frac12; cup fruit of choice, fresh, washed, or frozen</b><br>- <b>1 cup yogurt (low-fat), plain or fruit of choice</b><br>- <b>&frac12; cup 100% apple juice</b><br>- <b>2 ice cubes<br></b>Combine in blender and puree. Serve.<br><br>OPTIONS: Add &frac12; teaspoon <font color="#000000">flaxseed oil</font><br>                Add &frac14; teaspoon 100% vanilla extract<br><br><b><font color="#000066">3 COLORS</font></b>:  white, golden, fruit color<br><b><font color="#000066">FOOD CIRCLES</font></b>: fruit, dairy (+ essential fatty acids option: flaxseed oil)<br><br><i>Number of Servings</i>:  1-2<br><i>Serve with</i>:  Breakfast burritos, water  <br><i>Comments</i>:  &ldquo;Was good!&rdquo; (mother of two)<br><br><b><font color="#000066">GROCERY LIST<br></font></b>- <b>Fruit of choice, fresh or frozen</b> <br>- <b>Yogurt (low-fat), plain or fruit of choice<br></b>- <b>100% apple juice<br><br></b>OPTIONS: <br>- <font color="#000000"><b>flaxseed oil</b><br></font>-<b> 100% vanilla extract</b><br>  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>  <font size="3"><a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.betterfoodchoices.com/products.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><b> </b></i></a><i><b>LUNCH<br><br></b></i></font><font color="#000066" size="2"><b><u>PUMPKIN SOUP<br></u></b><font color="#000000"><i>Lots in ingredients but worth your extra effort. Kids love this soup on a cold day.  Freeze some for another chilly day!<br></i></font></font><br>  <font color="#000066" size="2">PREHEAT</font><b>:</b> <font size="1">burner, medium temperature<br><br><b>POT</b>: large</font><br><br> - <font color="#000000"><font size="1"><b>1 tablespoon 100% olive oil<br></b> - </font><font color="#000000" size="1"><b>1 onion, medium, chopped<br></b> - <b>4 garlic cloves</b><br> - <b>4 potatoes (Russet), washed and quartered</b><br> - <b>4 carrots, washed, chopped</b><br> - <b>2 apples (large), washed, quartered</b><br> - <b>1 tablespoon ginger, fresh shredded</b><br>Saute in pot until onions are transparents.<br><br> - </font><font color="#000000" size="1"><b>1/4 teaspoon cinnamon<br></b> - </font><font color="#000000" size="1"><b>1/4 teaspoon nutmeg<br></b> - </font><font color="#000000" size="1"><b>1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt<br></b> - <b>6 cups vegetable or chicken broth, low-sodium</b><br> - </font><font color="#000000" size="1"><b>1 1/2 cans (20 ounces) 100% pumpkin, additive-free<br></b>Add to pot.  Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.  Strain vegetables and fruit from pot and puree in blender. Return to liquids in pot.  Stir and serve.<br></font><br><font size="1">OPTIONS:<br>Replace Russet potatoes with sweet potatoes<br>Add 2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped<br>Top with dollop of low-fat sour cream and sprig of mint.<br></font><br><font size="1"><b><font color="#000066">4+ COLORS</font></b>: <font color="#000000">white, orange, green or red, brown (+green option)<br></font><b><font color="#000066">FOOD CIRCLES</font></b>: <font color="#000000">essential fatty acids, vegetables, fruit (+ options)<br></font><br><font color="#000000"><i>Number of Servings</i>: 6-8<br><i>Serve with</i>: Sandwich of choice (Egg Salad!) <br><i>Comment:</i> &quot;Excellent!&quot; (mother of two)<br></font><br><font color="#000000" size="1"><b><font color="#000066">GROCERY LIST<br></font> - 100% olive oil, cold-pressed<br> - onion<br> - garlic cloves<br> - russet potatoes<br> - carrots<br> - apples<br> - ginger, fresh<br> - cinnamon, finely ground<br> - nutmeg, finely ground<br> - seasoned salt<br> - vegetable or chicken broth, low-sodium</b><br></font><font color="#000000" size="1"><b> - 100% pumpkin, canned, additive-free<br></b><br>OPTIONS<br> - sweet potatoes<br> - basil leaves<br> - yogurt, low-fat, plain<br></font></font><br>  <b><font color="#000066" size="2"><u>WILL&rsquo;S FAVORITE TUNA CHEESE MELT SANDWICH</u><br><br></font>PREHEAT</b>:  toaster oven, 325 degrees Fahrenheit<br><b>PAN</b>: toaster oven pan<br><br>- <b>1 can <font color="#000000">tuna</font>, white albacore or Tongol, in spring water<br></b>Drain well.  Put into medium size bowl. Break (mash) into little <br>pieces with a fork.<br><br>- <b>1/3 cup <font color="#000000">canola mayonnaise<br></font></b>- <b>1 celery stalk, washed, finely chopped<br></b>- <b>1 teaspoon seasoned salt<br></b>Stir into tuna until it is smooth.<br><br>- <b>4 slices whole-grain bread<br></b>- <b>1 tablespoon <font color="#000000">canola mayonnaise<br></font></b>Spread mayonnaise on bread slices.  Spread tuna mixture evenly <br>on top.<br><br>- <b>&frac12;</b> <b>grated white cheese of choice (low-fat)<br></b>Sprinkle over tuna mixture.  Cover with second slice of bread.  <br>Place in oven.  Heat through until cheese is melted. Serve.<br><br>OPTIONS:  <br>Leave as open-faced sandwich using one slice of bread.<br>Replace tuna with finely chopped cooked chicken or turkey. <br>Add finely chopped onions, lettuce, minced parsley, and/or sliced <br>tomato.<br><br><b><font color="#000066">4+ COLORS</font></b>:  white, cream, green, tan (+ colors from options) <b><br><font color="#000066">FOOD CIRCLES</font></b>:  fish, essential fatty acids, vegetables, grain, <br>dairy (+ fruit option)<br><br><i>Number of Servings</i>:  2-3<br><i>Serve with</i>:  Carrot sticks, fresh fruit (washed), water<br><i>Comment</i>:  &ldquo;Will now lives in Australia.  He still looks forward to this<br>sandwich.&rdquo;  (mother of four)<br><br><font color="#000066"><b>GROCERY LIST</b></font><br>- <font color="#000000"><b>Tuna, albacore or Tongol, in spring water<br></b>- </font><b><font color="#000000">Canola mayonnaise <br></font></b>- <b>Seasoned salt<br></b>- <b>Celery<br></b>- <b>Bread, whole-grain<br></b>- <b>White cheese of choice (low-fat)<br><br></b>OPTIONS: <br> - onions<br> - lettuce<br> - parsley<br> - tomato<br> - chicken or turkey, cooked<br>  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>  <font size="2"><a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.betterfoodchoices.com/products.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><b> </b></i></a><i><b><font size="3">SNACKS<br></font><br></b></i></font><font color="#000066" size="2"><b><u>MUNCHIE MIX<br></u><br></b></font><font color="#000000" size="1"><b>PREHEAT:</b> nothing<br><br><b>PAN</b>: none<br><br> - <b>1/2 cup soy nuts, honey roasted<br></b> - <b>1/2 cup nuts of choice, raw and chopped<br></b> - <b>1/2 sunflower seeds, raw</b><br> <b>-</b> <b>1/2 cup dried cranberries</b><br> - <b>1/2 cup whole grain pretzel sticks<br></b> - <b>1/2 cup cereal of choice (healthy version - additive-free)<br></b>Combine in bowl.  Mix together and serve.<br><br>   OPTION: replace dried cranberries with raisins or add other dried fruit<br><br><b><font color="#000066">3+ COLORS</font></b>: tan, brown, red (+option color)<br><b><font color="#000066">FOOD CIRCLES</font></b>: nuts, seeds, fruit, grains<br><br><i>Number of Servings</i>: 6+<br><i>Serve with</i>: Fresh fruit, smoothie, water<br><i>Comments:</i> EASY!   Kids love to munch on this.  (mother of two)<br><br><b><font color="#000066">GROCERY LIST</font><br></b></font><font size="1"> -<b> soy nuts, honey roasted<br> - raw nuts of choice, chopped<br> - sunflower seeds, raw<br> - dried cranberries<br> - whole-grain pretzel sticks<br> - cereal , additive-free (healthy version)<br></b><br></font><br>  <font color="#000066" size="2"><b><u>HANDS-ON SNACKS*<br></u><br></b></font><b><font color="#000066">NUT BUTTERS<br></font></b>- <b>Peanut,</b> <b><font color="#000000">almond, soy, sesame</font></b> <b>(tahini)</b><br>- <b>Nut butter partners: 100% jam or jelly,   <br>  100% raw honey**, applesauce</b> <br><br><font color="#000066"><b>Nut butter toppings</b></font>: Shredded carrots, raisins, dried cranberries, shredded coconut (unsweetened), dash of cinnamon<br><br><font color="#000066"><b>Foods for nut butter spreads</b></font>: Whole-grain bread (toasted!), bagels, English muffins, sliced bananas, celery stalks, sliced apples, whole-grain or nut crackers<br><br><b><font color="#000066">CRUNCHY CRACKER OR RICE CAKE TREATS<br></font><font color="#000066">Crackers and rice cakes</font></b>: Whole-grain crackers, nut crackers, or rice cakes (see <font color="#6600ff"><i>Better Choices Grocery List<font color="#000000">)<br><br></font></i></font><font color="#000066"><b>Spreads</b></font><font color="#000000">:Tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad, turkey salad, cream cheese (low-fat) and olives, hummus, nut butter, white cheese of choice (low-fat), cottage cheese (low-fat), salsa, bean dip, spinach dip, chili.<br></font><br><b><font color="#000066">MEAT ROLL-UPS<br></font><font color="#000066">Meat slice roll-ups</font></b>: Golden roasted turkey, turkey salami, turkey bologna, chicken slices<br><br><font color="#000066"><b>Roll-up fillers</b></font>: White cheese slices (low-fat), <font color="#000000">soy (veggie) cheese slices, lettuce, spinach, cream cheese (low-fat), shredded carrots, a bit of canola mayonnaise</font>, a bit of mustard<br><br>Layer any of above fillers on meat slices.  Roll them up tightly.  Kids love to eat these.  (For those on-the-run mornings, give them these for breakfast!)<br><br><b><font size="1"><font color="#000066" size="2">NUMBER OF COLORS</font>:</font></b>  depends on chosen foods<br><b><font color="#000066" size="2">FOOD CIRCLES</font>:</b>  depends on chosen foods.  Many include <br>essential fatty acids.  <br><br><i>Number of Servings</i>: depends on amount prepared<br><i>Serve with</i>: water<br><i>Comment</i>: Customize for your kids by mixing and matching with <br>their help. <br><br><font color="#000066"><b>GROCERY LIST<br></b></font>Depends on which snack you choose.<br><br>* Choose additive-free, low-fat, low-sodium foods.   <br>**  Please note that raw honey is not recommended for children three years and younger.  <br>  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>  <font size="3"><a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.betterfoodchoices.com/products.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><b> </b></i></a><i><b>DINNER<br><br></b></i></font><font color="#000066" size="2"><b><u>SUPER EASY TURKEY CHILI </u> Crock Pot Winter Meal<br><br></b><font color="#000000" size="1"><b>PREHEAT:</b> Crock Pot, low temperature<br><br><b>POT</b>:Crock Pot<br><br> - <b>1 pound turkey, freshly ground<br> - 1 onion, finely chopped<br> - 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt<br> - 2 teaspoons chili powder<br> - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce<br> - 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce<br> - 2 (16 ounce) cans black or kidney beans, drained and rinsed<br> - 1/2 cup milk green peppers, finely chopped<br> - 1 tablsepoon parsley, minced<br></b>Put all in crock pot.  Cover and cook for 68 hours.  Serve.<br><br>OPTIONS: Replace ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef<br>               Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper<br>               Top with 1/2 cup white mozzarella cheese<br><br><b><font color="#000066">5 COLORS</font></b>: tan, white, red, green, brown or black<br><b><font color="#000066">FOOD CIRCLES</font></b>: poultry, vegetables, fruit, legumes (+dairy option)<br><br><i>Number of Servings</i>: 4-6<br><i>Serve with</i>: Garlic bread, salad, water<br><i>Comment:</i> &quot;Mom, it is really good. Very Good!&quot; (mother of two)<br><br><b><font color="#000066">GROCERY LIST</font></b><br> -<b> turkey, freshly ground<br> - onion<br> - seasoned salt<br> - chili powder<br> - Worcestershire sauce<br> - tomato sauce<br> - black or kidney beans, canned<br> - green peppers, mild<br> - parsley, fresh<br></b><br>OPTIONS<br><b> - chicken, freshly ground<br> - beef, lean freshly ground<br> - mozzarella cheese<br></b></font></font><br>  <font color="#000066"><b><font size="2"><u>CITRUS </u><font color="#000066"><u>ALMOND FISH</u><br></font><br></font></b></font><b>PREHEAT</b>:  burner, medium temperature<br><b>PAN</b>:  heavy frying pan, large<br><br>- <b>4 garlic cloves, crushed<br></b>- <b>&frac12; cup water<br></b>- <b>1 teaspoon tamari sauce (low-sodium) or Bragg liquid aminos<br>- 1 tablespoon 100%</b><font color="#000000"> olive oil,</font><b> extra virgin<br></b>Place in heated skillet.  Saut&eacute; until garlic is soft.<br><br>- <b>2 tablespoons <font color="#000000">almonds, slivered<br></font></b><font color="#000000">Add to saut&eacute;ed garlic.  Stir and cook until slightly golden.<br><br>- </font><b><font color="#000000">1 pound FRESH fish of choice</font> (washed, pat dried)<br></b>- <b>1 lime<br></b>Check for fish bones. Place fish in wide bowl (pie plate).  Squeeze fresh lime juice over fish, covering both sides. Place fish in skillet with garlic/almond sauce.  Cook about 5 minutes per side, until fish is opaque.  Serve.<br><br><b><font color="#000066">5 + COLORS</font></b><font color="#000066">:</font>  white, brown, golden, tan, green (+ color of chosen fish)<br><font color="#000066"><b>FOOD CIRCLES</b>:</font>  vegetables, water, legumes (beans), essential fatty acids, nuts, fish, fruit<br><br><i>Number of Servings</i>:  2-3<br><i>Serve with</i>:  Peas, angel hair pasta, salad, water<br><i>Comment</i>:  &ldquo;Unbelievably easy, fast, and sumptuous.  Delicious!&rdquo;  (mother of two)<br><br><font color="#000066"><b>GROCERY LIST<br></b></font>- <b>Garlic cloves<br></b>- <b>Tamari sauce (low-sodium) or Bragg liquid aminos<br></b>- <b>100% <font color="#000000">olive oil, extra virgin<br></font></b><font color="#000000">- </font><font color="#000000"><b>Almonds, slivered<br></b>- </font><b><font color="#000000">Fish of </font></b></font></td></tr></tbody></table><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>Dredge, Bread</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Dredge%2C+Bread</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Dredge%2C+Bread</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:13:32 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dredge, Bread<br><br>    <table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="165">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td align="left" width="150">  <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" width="100%">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1"><b>  Media</b> </font><br><font color="#0000ff">Click here to watch video </font><br></td></tr></tbody></table></td>  <td width="15"><font color="#0000ff"> </font><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br>  <table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="165">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td align="left" width="150">  <table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" width="100%">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td class="phototext"><font color="#0000ff"> </font><br></td></tr></tbody></table></td>  <td width="15"> <br></td></tr></tbody></table>To dredge or bread means to coat something lightly, usually using flour, cornmeal or breadcrumbs. This technique is used to create a crunchy, browned surface on foods that will be sauteed or fried. Don&#39;t forget to season your breading to add flavor as well as crunch. <br>  <table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="165">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td align="left" width="150">  <table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" width="100%">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td class="phototext"> <br></td></tr></tbody></table></td>  <td width="15"> <br></td></tr></tbody></table>To help the coating stick, food is sometimes first dredged in flour... <br>  <table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="165">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td align="left" width="150">  <table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" width="100%">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td class="phototext"> <br></td></tr></tbody></table></td>  <td width="15"> <br></td></tr></tbody></table>...dipped into an egg wash... <br>  <table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="165">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td align="left" width="150">  <table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" width="100%">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td class="phototext"> <br></td></tr></tbody></table></td>  <td width="15"> <br></td></tr></tbody></table>and then into the cornmeal or breadcrumbs. This creates a thicker coating called a breading.   Instructor: Bianca Henry <hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>Bugs on a Log</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Bugs+on+a+Log</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Bugs+on+a+Log</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:12:12 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<div>Bugs on a Log   <a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/list_kids.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#810081">Kid-Friendly Recipe</font></a><br><h2>Serves 2</h2>  <ul>  <li>2 stalks celery, rinsed and trimmed   </li><li>2 tablespoons peanut butter   </li><li>2 tablespoons raisins </li></ul>  <b>Ingredient Options:</b> use almond butter or sesame tahini instead of peanut butter.<br>Cut each stalk of celery in half, horizontally. Fill with your favorite filling and decorate with raisins.Nutrition Info   Per Serving (81g-wt.): 140 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 2g dietary fiber, 5g protein, 13g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium</div><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>Pizza Quesadillas</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Pizza+Quesadillas</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Pizza+Quesadillas</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:10:21 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pizza Quesadillas   <a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/list_kids.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#810081">Kid-Friendly Recipe</font></a><br><h2>Serves 4</h2>  <ul>  <li>4 whole wheat tortillas   </li><li>1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese, grated   </li><li>1/2 cup pasta sauce   </li><li>6 slices vegetarian pepperoni, cut into thin strips   </li><li>1 tablespoon olive oil </li></ul>  Place tortillas on a flat surface. Use 3/4 cup of the cheese to sprinkle on one half of each of the tortillas. Top the cheese on each tortilla with 2 tablespoons of pizza/pasta sauce. Equally divide pepperoni and place pepperoni on top of sauce. Sprinkle last 1/2 cup of cheese on top of pepperoni on each of the tortillas. Fold tortilla over, pressing lightly. Having a small amount of cheese on both the bottom and top of the tortilla will help it remain closed once cheese is melted. Place olive oil in the bottom of a non stick skillet over medium heat. Place two quesadillas at a time in the skillet. Brown quesadillas lightly on each side. Allow to cool slightly and cut each quesadilla into 3&ndash;4 triangles<hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>Grilled Veggie Pinwheels</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Grilled+Veggie+Pinwheels</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Grilled+Veggie+Pinwheels</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:09:04 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<div>Grilled Veggie Pinwheels   <a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/specialdiets.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">Dairy-Free, Vegan</font></a><br>Hittin&#39; the grill for dinner tonight? For a quick and easy addition to your lunch tomorrow try grilling a few slices of vegetables. These colorful pinwheels are a good way to add healthful veggies to your lunchbox. They&#39;re also a tasty after school snack.<br><h2>Makes about 12 pinwheels</h2>  <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="95%">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td>  <ul>  <li>1 piece whole wheat lavash roll-ups(thin wrap bread)   </li><li>1/2 cup prepared hummus   </li><li>1 small carrot, shredded   </li><li>3&ndash;4 long flat slices zucchini and or summer squash, grilled or broiled until soft   </li><li>3&ndash;4 flat pieces red and/or yellow and/or green bell pepper, grilled or broiled until soft </li></ul>  Spread the lavash bread completely to the edge with hummus. Sprinkle with shredded carrot. Arrange grilled vegetables on top of carrots in a single layer all going the same direction. Position the wrap so that the ends of the vegetable strips are facing you. Use both hands to roll lavash fairly tightly.  Wrap the rolled lavash in plastic film tightly and refrigerate at least an hour, and as long as overnight. Remove from plastic wrap and using a sawing motion with a sharp serrated knife, cut the roll into 12 equal slices. Wrap slices individually in plastic for the lunchbox, or arrange them on a plate for a party.</td>  <td> <br></td></tr></tbody></table>Nutrition Info   Per Serving (6.89 oz-wt. or 4 pinwheels): 160 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 6g dietary fiber, 7g protein, 23g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium</div><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>Chicken Dippers Lunch</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Chicken+Dippers+Lunch</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Chicken+Dippers+Lunch</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:07:54 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<div>Chicken Dippers Lunch   Next time you prepare boneless, skinless chicken breast for dinner, cook a couple extra and slice them into strips for an easy lunch. In this recipe, we take leftover chicken strips and quickly make a &quot;buffalo wings&quot; inspired healthy lunchbox that&#39;s sure to please. Can be made and packed the night before.<br><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="95%">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td>  <h2>Makes 2&ndash;3 lunches</h2>  <ul>  <li>2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1/2 pound) cut in strips, cooked   </li><li>1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar   </li><li>dash or two Tabasco sauce (optional)   </li><li>1/4 teaspoon paprika   </li><li>1 teaspoon organic cane sugar   </li><li>1/4 teaspoon sea salt   </li><li>1/8 to 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper   </li><li>2&ndash;3 tablespoons organic blue cheese dressing for dipping </li></ul><br></td>  <td> <br></td></tr></tbody></table>  Combine vinegar and Tabasco (optional) in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Roll cooked chicken in the vinegar to moisten. Combine paprika, sugar, salt and pepper in a sealable sandwich bag and shake to combine well. Place moistened chicken strips in the bag with the seasonings and shake well to coat.<br>Pack the chicken (still in its seasoning bag) with a lunchbox container of blue cheese dressing on the side. Keep cold.<br>Complete your Chicken Dippers lunchbox with: celery sticks, corn &amp; grain tortilla chips, apple sauce, an oatmeal cookie, milk or alternative beverage.Nutrition Info   Per Serving (5 oz-wt.): 270 calories (110 from fat), 12g total fat (19%), 2.5g saturated fat (13%), 0g dietary fiber (0%), 36g protein, 3g carbohydrate (1%), 100mg cholesterol (33%), 540mg sodium (23%)</div><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>Black Bean Quesadilla</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Black+Bean+Quesadilla</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Black+Bean+Quesadilla</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:07:00 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<div>Black Bean Quesadilla   <a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/specialdiets.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">Vegetarian</font></a><br><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="95%">  <tbody>  <tr>  <td>  This basic quesadilla comes together quickly and adapts well to many variations. Add salsa, saut&eacute;ed onion or pepper and diced red or white onion if you like. Pinto or red kidney beans can be substituted for black beans. Serve with a green salad for dinner or alone as a hearty after-school snack.<br><h2>Serves 1</h2>  <ul>  <li>2 flour tortillas   </li><li>1/4 cup Grated Monterey Jack, queso fresco, cheddar, or goat cheese   </li><li>1/2 cup cooked black beans   </li><li>1 to 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro </li></ul>  Set a heavy skillet over medium heat. When hot, add a tortilla and warm. Flip the tortilla. Sprinkle cheese evenly over tortilla. Lightly cover the cheese with black beans and cilantro. Top with a second tortilla. Flip and warm on the second side. When beans are hot and cheese is melted, slide the quesadilla onto a cutting board and slice into four wedges.Nutrition Info   Per serving (1 quesadilla/194g-wt.): 430 calories (120 from fat), 14g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 20g protein, 57g total carbohydrate (10g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 25mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium</td>  <td> <br></td></tr></tbody></table></div><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>Baked Pasta Shells with Spinach-Cheese Filling</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Baked+Pasta+Shells+with+Spinach-Cheese+Filling</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Baked+Pasta+Shells+with+Spinach-Cheese+Filling</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:06:15 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<div>Baked Pasta Shells with Spinach-Cheese Filling   <h2>Serves 4</h2>  This pasta dish will soon become a family favorite. In a hurry? Use frozen spinach instead of fresh! Serve with garlic bread and a fresh salad for a complete meal that is delicious and healthy.<br><ul>  <li>20 jumbo pasta shells (conchiglione; cannelloni or manicotti), cooked al dente and tossed with olive oil   </li><li>1/2 pound fresh spinach leaves, washed and stems removed or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry of excess water   </li><li>2 cloves garlic, minced   </li><li>1/2 pound part-skim ricotta cheese   </li><li>1/2 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated   </li><li>1 egg, lightly beaten   </li><li>1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, finely minced   </li><li>salt, to taste   </li><li>freshly ground black pepper, to taste   </li><li>2 teaspoons extra virgin organic olive oil   </li><li>1 1/2 cups organic pasta sauce   </li><li>1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese </li></ul>  Cook shells until al dente based on package directions. Drain and toss with olive oil. Set aside.<br>Preheat oven to 375&deg;F. If using fresh spinach, place in a pan with a bit of water, cover and cook over low until leaves are just wilted. Drain water from spinach and chop finely. If using frozen spinach, thaw completely and, squeeze all liquid from spinach. Chop finely. In large mixing bowl, blend spinach, garlic, ricotta, mozzarella, egg, basil, salt and pepper to make filling.<br>Spread a few tablespoons of pasta sauce on the bottom of a shallow baking dish, large enough to hold the shells in one layer. Fill each shell with a generous tablespoon of filling. Arrange shells in dish and pour remaining sauce over and around shells. Top with Parmigiano cheese. Cover with foil; bake until hot throughout, about 40 minutes.Nutrition Info   Per Serving (354g-wt.): 640 calories (240 from fat), 26g total fat, 14g saturated fat, 5g dietary fiber, 42g protein, 59g carbohydrate, 120mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium</div><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>lunches</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/lunches</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/lunches</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:05:40 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<div>Apple Cheddar Quesadillas   <a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/list_kids.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#810081">Kid-Friendly Recipe</font></a><br>Any sweet, crunchy apple such as Gala or Fuji works well in this recipe.<br><h2>Serves 6</h2>  <ul>  <li>1 large or 2 small apples   </li><li>6 whole wheat tortillas   </li><li>1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded   </li><li>2 tablespoons butter </li></ul>  Thinly slice the apples into 24 1/4-inch-thick slices. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over one half of the tortilla. Place four apple slices, barely overlapping, on top of cheese. Then sprinkle 2 more tablespoons of cheese on top of the apples and fold the tortilla in half. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook three quesadillas until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining butter and tortillas.Nutrition Info   Per Serving: (143g-wt.) 400 calories (240 from fat), 27g total fat, 16g saturated fat, 2g dietary fiber, 18g protein, 24g carbohydrate, 75mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium</div><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>Spiced French Toast</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Spiced+French+Toast</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Spiced+French+Toast</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:05:00 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<div>Spiced French Toast   This French breakfast toast is simple to prepare and absolutely delicious. Thinning blueberry jam with a bit of apple juice makes for a delicious &quot;syrup.&quot; Challah (egg) bread is wonderful but feel free to substitute your favorite fresh bread.<br><h2>Serves 4</h2>  <ul>  <li>4 organic eggs   </li><li>1/2 cup milk, soy milk or almond milk   </li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract   </li><li>1/4 teaspoon cinnamon   </li><li>1/4 teaspoon nutmeg   </li><li>organic butter for the skillet   </li><li>8 slices Challah bread, or your choice of fresh bread   </li><li>fruit-sweetened blueberry jam, or other jam, as desired   </li><li>small amount organic apple juice </li></ul>  Preheat oven to 200&deg;F. Place a large dinner plate in the warmed oven. Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a wide shallow dish and set aside. Heat a non-stick skillet or a cast iron skillet that has been lightly buttered over medium high heat. Dip each piece of bread, one by one, into the egg and milk mixture. Drain excess mixture and place in the hot skillet. Cook until just browned on the bottom, watching the toast carefully (just a couple of minutes). Turn, and brown the other side. Adjust heat to medium, if necessary, to prevent burning. Place in the oven on warmed plate while preparing the remaining pieces. Just before serving, heat the jam in a small saucepan with a small amount of apple juice to desired consistency. Drizzle over the top of the French toast and serve immediately.Nutrition Information   Per Serving (141 g-wt.): 260 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 4g dietary fiber, 13g protein, 28g carbohydrate, 220mg cholesterol, 370mg sodium</div><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>Extraordinary Blueberry Pancakes</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Extraordinary+Blueberry+Pancakes</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Extraordinary+Blueberry+Pancakes</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:04:08 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<div>Extraordinary Blueberry Pancakes <br>  <h2>Serves 6&ndash;8</h2>  No ordinary pancakes, these are made with a touch of cornmeal and ground oats for unbeatable texture. We love them with blueberries, but they are also good without, with simply a dab of fresh butter and lots of pure maple syrup. <br><ul>  <li>1 1/3 cups organic unbleached flour   </li><li>2/3 cup organic whole-wheat pastry flour   </li><li>1/4 cup organic yellow cornmeal   </li><li>1/2 cup organic rolled oats (ground fine in food processor or blender)   </li><li>1 teaspoon baking soda   </li><li>2 teaspoons baking powder   </li><li>1/2 teaspoon salt   </li><li>1/4 cup sugar   </li><li>2 eggs   </li><li>2 tablespoons peanut or safflower Oil   </li><li>1 1/2 cups buttermilk   </li><li>2 cups organic blueberries (fresh or frozen) </li></ul>  In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk egg and oil together. Stir in buttermilk. Stir together liquid and dry ingredients-do not over mix. Add more buttermilk to thin batter as necessary. Fold blueberries into batter*. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto lightly greased, pre-heated griddle (325&ndash;350&deg;F on electric skillet). Turn pancakes when bubbles form. Cook until golden brown.<br>*For more even distribution of blueberries, try dropping 8&ndash;10 blueberries onto each pancake, and then cover with &quot;dab&quot; of additional batter.Nutrition Info   Per Serving: 270 calories (60 from fat), 7g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 4g dietary fiber, 7g protein, 14g sugars, 47g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium</div><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>Almond French Toast</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Almond+French+Toast</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/Almond+French+Toast</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:03:22 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<div>Almond French Toast   <a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/specialdiets.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">Vegan, Dairy-Free</font></a><br><h2>Serves 6</h2>  Tofu combines with almond butter, cinnamon and almond milk in this tasty egg- and dairy-free version of a well-loved classic. This toast browns best when using a non-stick cooking surface. Serve with a dollop of soy vanilla yogurt topped with fresh sliced strawberries for a scrumptious start to your day.<br><ul>  <li>1 cup vanilla almond milk   </li><li>2/3 cup mashed plain firm tofu (about 1/4 of a pound)   </li><li>2 tablespoons smooth roasted almond butter   </li><li>1/4 teaspoon almond extract   </li><li>1/4 teaspoon cinnamon   </li><li>12 slices bread (whole grain or white, as desired)   </li><li>6 tablespoons lightly toasted sliced almonds   </li><li>sprinkling of powdered sugar for garnish </li></ul>  Preheat oven to 200&deg;F. Place a large dinner plate in the warmed oven. Combine the almond milk, tofu, almond butter, almond extract and cinnamon in a blender. Puree until completely smooth. Pour into a wide shallow dish. Heat a non-stick skillet that has been lightly sprayed or oiled over medium high heat. Dip each piece of bread, one by one, into the almond milk mixture. Drain excess almond milk mixture before placing on hot skillet. Cook French toast until just browned on the bottom (a couple of minutes), turn, and brown the other side. Adjust heat to medium, if necessary, to prevent burning. Place in the oven on warmed plate while preparing the remaining pieces. Serve with toasted almonds and a light sprinkling of powdered sugar.Nutrition Information   Per Serving (127 g-wt.): 240 calories (90 from fat), 10g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 5g dietary fiber, 9g protein, 31g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium</div><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>3 Step Pancakes</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/3+Step+Pancakes</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/3+Step+Pancakes</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:02:41 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<div>3 Step Pancakes   <a class="external" href="http://top10recipes.wetpaint.comhttp://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/specialdiets.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">Vegan</font></a><br><h2>Serves 2&ndash;3</h2>  <ul><b>Dry Ingredients</b><br>  <li>1 cup unbleached organic white flour   </li><li>1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour   </li><li>2 tablespoons natural cane sugar   </li><li>2 teaspoons baking powder   </li><li>1/2 teaspoon salt   </li><li>cinnamon, to taste <br><br><b>Liquid Ingredients</b><br>  </li><li>2 tablespoons canola oil   </li><li>1/2 cup water   </li><li>3/4 cup soy milk   </li><li>1/2 teaspoon vanilla   </li><li>3/4 cup frozen blueberries or other frozen small-size fruit (optional)<br><br><b>Toppings</b><br>  </li><li>non-hydrogenated vegan butter spread   </li><li>pure maple syrup </li></ul>  In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine liquid ingredients and add to the dry, mixing well. Prepare a griddle to medium-high heat. Using 1/4 cup batter for each pancake, cook on one side until bubbly, turn and cook on the other until done. Serve with vegan butter and maple syrup.Nutrition Info   Per Serving (8 oz-wt.): 270 calories (90 from fat), 10g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 6g protein, 40g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium</div><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>cutie pie muffins</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/cutie+pie+muffins</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/cutie+pie+muffins</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:01:01 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<b>Prep time:</b> about 40 minutes<br><br><b>Ingredients:</b><br><ul>  <li>1 c. flour   </li><li>1 c. oatmeal   </li><li>3 tbsp. sugar   </li><li>1 tsp. salt   </li><li>4 tsp. baking powder   </li><li>1 c. blueberries, washed   </li><li>1 egg   </li><li>1 c. milk   </li><li>1/4 c. vegetable oil   </li><li>nonstick spray </li></ul>  <b>Utensils:</b><br><ul>  <li>oven (You&#39;ll need help from your adult assistant.)   </li><li>mixing spoon   </li><li>2 large bowls   </li><li>fork   </li><li>muffin/cupcake tin   </li><li>paper muffin/cupcake liners   </li><li>wire rack for cooling muffins   </li><li>measuring cups and spoons </li></ul>  <b>Directions:</b><br><ol>  <li>Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).   </li><li>In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oatmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder.   </li><li>Mix in blueberries.   </li><li>In another bowl, break the egg and use a fork to beat it just a little bit. Then add the milk and vegetable oil, and mix.   </li><li>Add this mixture to the first mixture in the large bowl.   </li><li>Using a mixing spoon, mix about 25 or 30 times. Don&#39;t mix too much! Your muffin mixture should be lumpy, not smooth.   </li><li>Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with nonstick spray. Spoon in the muffin mix. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 of the way up.   </li><li>Bake for about 20 minutes.   </li><li>When muffins are finished baking, remove from muffin tin and cool them on a wire rack.   </li><li>Enjoy your berry tasty muffins! </li></ol>  <b>Serves:</b> 12<br><b><br>Serving size:</b> 1 muffin<br><br><b>Nutritional analysis (per serving):</b><br>136 calories<br>3 g protein<br>6 g fat<br>19 g carbohydrate<br>1 g fiber<br>18 mg cholesterol<br>344 mg sodium<br>86 mg calcium<br>0.9 mg iron<br>Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.<hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>nutty banana bread</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/nutty+banana+bread</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/nutty+banana+bread</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:59:46 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<b><font face="Verdana" size="2">Ingredients:</font></b><br><ul>  <li><font face="Verdana" size="2">2 eggs </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">1 3/4 c. sifted flour </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">2 tsp. baking powder </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">1/4 tsp. baking soda </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">1/2 tsp. salt </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">1/3 c. vegetable shortening </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">2/3 c. sugar </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">1 c. mashed bananas (about 3 bananas) </font></li></ul><b>  <font face="Verdana" size="2">Utensils:</font></b>  <ul>  <li><font face="Verdana" size="2">oven (You&#39;ll need help from your adult assistant.) </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">measuring cups and spoons </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">mixer </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">sifter </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">spatula </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">small bowl </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">medium-size bowl </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">large bowl </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">bread pan coated with nonstick spray</font></li></ul>  <b><font face="Verdana" size="2">Directions:</font></b><br><ol>  <li><font face="Verdana" size="2">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">Beat eggs well in a small bowl. </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">In a medium-size bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">In a large bowl, beat the vegetable shortening until it&#39;s creamy. Add the sugar a little bit at a time, and continue beating until the mixture is fluffy. </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">Add the eggs to the mixture in the large bowl and beat well. </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">Add some of the flour mixture to the large bowl and beat well. Then add some of the mashed bananas and beat some more. Continue adding flour, then bananas, then flour, then bananas, until everything is mixed in. </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">Pour mixture into the baking pan. Bake for 70 minutes. </font>  </li><li><font face="Verdana" size="2">Flip your banana bread out of the pan, let it cool for a bit, and cut it into slices to eat and share! </font></li></ol>  <font size="2"><font face="Verdana"><b>Serves:</b> 16<br><br><b>Serving size:</b> 1 slice<br><br><b>Nutritional analysis (per serving):</b></font></font>  <font size="2"><font face="Verdana">145 calories</font></font>  <font size="2"><font face="Verdana">2 g protein</font></font>  <font size="2"><font face="Verdana">5 g fat</font></font>  <font size="2"><font face="Verdana">24 g carbohydrate</font></font>  <font size="2"><font face="Verdana">1 g fiber</font></font>  <font size="2"><font face="Verdana">27 mg cholesterol</font></font>  <font size="2"><font face="Verdana">155 mg sodium</font></font>  <font face="Verdana" size="2">37 mg calcium<br>0.8 mg iron</font>  <font face="Verdana" size="2"></font>   <font face="Verdana" size="2">Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.</font><br><b><font face="Verdana" size="2">Suggestion:</font></b><br><font face="Verdana" size="2">If you&#39;re nutty for nuts, add chopped walnuts during Step 6.</font><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>apple sauce</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/apple+sauce</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/apple+sauce</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:58:58 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<div>  <div>  <b>Prep time:</b> 10 minutes<br><b>Ingredients:</b><br><ul>  <li>2 small red apples   </li><li>2 tbsp. lemon juice   </li><li>2 tsp. sugar   </li><li>2 pinches of cinnamon </li></ul>  <b>Utensils:</b><br><ul>  <li>knife (You&#39;ll need help from your adult assistant.)   </li><li>blender or food processor   </li><li>measuring spoons   </li><li>serving bowls </li></ul>  <b>Directions:</b><br><ol>  <li>Peel the apples and cut them into small pieces. Throw out the core.   </li><li>Put the apple pieces and lemon juice into the blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is very smooth.   </li><li>Pour the mixture into two small bowls and stir in the sugar and cinnamon.   </li><li>Enjoy your awesome applesauce! </li></ol>  <b>Serves:</b> 2 <br><b>Serving size:</b> 1 bowl (half the recipe)<br><b>Nutritional analysis (per serving):</b><br>84 calories<br>0 g protein<br>0 g fat<br>22 g carbohydrate<br>2 g fiber<br>0 mg cholesterol<br>3 mg sodium<br>14 mg calcium<br>0.3 mg iron<br>Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.</div></div><hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item><item><title>african palooza</title><link>http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/african+palooza</link><author>cleopatra22444</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://top10recipes.wetpaint.com/page/african+palooza</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:55:35 CDT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<font color="red" size="+1">Sweet Potato Pie</font> <br>           2 c  Sweet potatoes, drained                        4  T  Margarine,melted             3  Eggs             1  c  Sugar             1  tsp Cinnamon             1/4  tsp Grated nutmeg             3/4  c  Milk             1  tsp  Vanilla             1  9&quot; pie shell, baked             1/4  c  Chopped pecans  Use a food processor or fork to mash sweet potatoes together with melted margarine.Blend in eggs,sugar,cinnamon and nutmeg. Add milk and vanilla.Pour mixture into baked pie shell.Microwave on 70% (medium high) 7 minutes. Sprinkle pecans over surface of pie.Rotating midway through cooking,microwave on 70 % (medium high) 6 to 8 minutes or until center no longer jiggles. If you prefer, you can bake it in the oven at 375 degrees for about 35-45 minutes or until it doesn&#39;t jiggle. <br>Yield: 8 servings         <font color="red" size="+1">Grandmother&#39;s Southern Fried Okra</font>              1 lb Fresh okra, cut 1 inch pieces             1 lg Green tomato, diced             1 med Onion chopped             1 Clove garlic, minced (optional)             1 Jalapeno pepper halved &amp; sliced, remove seeds if too hot             2    Eggs beaten             1/4 tsp Salt                        1/4 tsp Black pepper             1/2 c  Milk             1 c  Cornmeal             1/4 c  Vegetable oilCombine okra, tomato, onion, garlic &amp; jalapeno in large bowl. In separate bowl combine eggs, salt, pepper, milk. Pour egg mix over veggies and toss to thoroughly coat. Gradually add cornmeal until mixture on the okra and at the bottom of the bowl soaked up. Continue to toss till ingredients evenly mixed. Mixture will have a gooey consistency.   Heat oil in 10 inch skillet over med. heat until hot. Oil is ready when dash of cornmeal sizzles. <br>Spoon mixture evenly in skillet. Reduce heat to med low. Cover and fry till underside golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Then invert on plate and slide otherside up into skillet and cook uncovered 5-8 min until golden brown. Remove from skillet to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.<br>  Yield: 6 servings         <font color="red" size="+1">African Vegetarian Stew</font>              4 sm Kohlrabies, peeled and cut into chunks                         1/2 c  Couscous or Bulgar Wheat             1 lg Onion, chopped                                1/4 c  Raisins, dark or golden              2    Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks                    1 tsp Ground Coriander              1/2 tsp Ground Turmeric              2    Zucchini, sliced thick                          1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon              5    Tomatoes, fresh or 16 oz Can Tomatoes                             1/2 tsp Ground Ginger              1/4 tsp Ground Cumin              15 oz Can Garbanzo beans                             3 c  Water  Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.   Note: Serve the couscous separately, if desired. Parsnips may be substituted for the kohlrabi.   Yield: 8 servings   One Serving = Calories: 241 Carbohydrates: 42 Protein: 8 Fat: 2 Sodium: 22 Potassium: 658 Cholesterol: 0   Exchange Value: 2 Bread Exchanges + 2 Vegetable Exchanges   Source: Holiday Cookbook, American Diabetes Association         <font color="red" size="+1">African Squash And Yams (futari) </font>             1 sm Onion; chopped, pared &amp; cut into 1&quot; pieces             2 tbs Oil                                              1 c  Coconut Milk             1 lb Hubbard squash; pared and cut into 1 inch pieces                               1/2 tsp Salt             1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon             2 medium size Yams or sweet potatoes                     1/4 ts Ground cloves  Cook and stir onion in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes longer.   Makes 6 to 8 servings   Betty Crocker Regional and International Recipes         <font color="red" size="+1">African Green Pepper And Spinach</font>              1 med Onion; chopped             1 med Green pepper; chopped             1 tbs Oil             1 med Tomato; chopped             1 lb Fresh spinach; stems removed             3/4 tsp Salt             1/8 tsp Pepper             1/4 c  Peanut butter  Cook and stir onion and green pepper in oil in 3 quart saucepan until onion is tender. Add tomato and spinach. Cover and simmer until spinach is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper and peanut butter. Heat just until hot.   Yield: 4 servings   Betty Crocker Regional and International Recipes         <font color="red" size="+1">African Vegetable Stew</font>              1 Onion (very large) chopped             1 Swiss chard bunch             1 can Garbanzo beans (known also as chick-peas)             1/2 c Raisins             1/2 c Rice, raw             2 Yams             Several fresh tomatoes (or large can)             1 Garlic clove             Salt and pepper, to taste             Tabasco sauce, to taste  Fry onion, garlic and white stems of chard until barely limp. Add chopped greens and fry a bit. <br>Either peel the yams or scrub them well with a vegetable brush, then slice them into thick slices. Add garbanzos, raisins, yams, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook a couple of minutes.<br>Make a well in the center of the mixture in the pot. Put the rice in the well and pat it down until it&#39;s wet. Cover and cook until rice is done, about 25 minutes. Add Tabasco sauce to taste.<br>  Yield: 4 servings         <font color="red" size="+1">African Tomato-avocado-buttermilk Soup</font>              3 lb Tomatoes, peeled and seeded             2 tbs Tomato paste             1 c  Buttermilk             1 tbs Olive oil             1 Avocado, mashed to a puree             Juice of 1 lemon             2 tbs Finely minced fresh parsley             Salt and pepper to taste             Hot pepper sauce             Garnish: 1 Cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced, sour cream, plain yogurt, or creme fraiche  Puree tomatoes in a food processor or food mill, then press through a sieve to remove seeds. In a large mixing bowl, beat the pureed tomatoes, tomato paste, buttermilk, and oil. Toss pureed avocado with 1 tablespoon lemon juice to hold the color. Add the avocado, remaining lemon juice, and parsley to the tomato mixture; stir to mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and a generous number of drops of hot pepper sauce. Refrigerate several hours before serving.   At serving time, taste soup for seasonings. Ladle into individual bowl and have guest garnish their portions with cucumber and sour cream. Pass hot pepper sauce around to add more piquancy.   Makes 8 to 10 servings.         <font color="red" size="+1">Benne Cakes</font>              You will need: oil to grease a cookie sheet             1 cup finely packed brown sugar             1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened             1 egg, beaten             1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract             1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice             1/2 cup all-purpose flour             1/2 teaspoon baking powder             1/4 teaspoon salt             1 cup toasted sesame seedsPreheat the oven to 325&deg;. Lightly oil a cookie sheet. Mix together the brown sugar and butter, and beat until they are creamy. Stir in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and sesame seeds. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto the cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 15 mintues or until the edges are browned. Enjoy!   Benne cakes are a food from West Africa. Benne means sesame seeds. The sesame seeds are eaten for good luck. This treat is still eaten in some parts of the American South.   Recipe by HarperCollins         <font color="red" size="+1">Peanut Soup with Okra Croutons</font>              1/2 tb Peanut oil             1/4 ts Crushed red pepper flakes             1/2 tb Coriander seeds             1/2 c Celery, diced             1/2 c Carrot, diced             2/3 c Butternut squash, diced             2/3 c Potatoes, diced             1 c Peanuts, roasted, shelled &amp; unsalted             6 c Stock             1 tb Lemon juice             Salt &amp; pepper    <font color="red" size="+1">Okra Croutons   </font>           1 1/2 c Okra, thinly sliced             3 tb Cornmeal             1/4 ts Cumin             1/4 ts Cayenne             1/4 ts Herbal salt             Olive oil spray  Place oil, pepper flakes &amp; coriander in a large non-stick pot &amp; fry over moderate heat until the seeds begin to darken. Add vegetables &amp; peanuts &amp; cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the stock &amp; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat &amp; simmer 30 minutes. Cool slightly &amp; puree. Gently reheat, add lemon juice &amp; season to taste. Serve in shallow bowls garnished with okra croutons.   CROUTONS: Prehaet oven to 375F. Rinse okra under running water, drain &amp; pat dry with paper towels. Combine cornmeal, seasonings, salt &amp; okra in a bag. Seal &amp; shake well.   Spray a baking sheet with oil, spread okra slices in a single layer &amp; spray them with oil too. Bake until crisp &amp; browned, spraying &amp; stirring twice during cooking. Should take 30 minutes.   Yield: 6 servings   Yamuna Devi, &quot;Yamuna&#39;s Table&quot;         <font color="red" size="+1">Sweet Potato Fritters</font>               1 lb Sweet potatoes; peeled and coarsely shredded                        3 lg Eggs              3 tb Flour              1 sm Onion; coarsely shredded                               Vegetable oil for frying  NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERV              157 calories                          5 g fat              5 g protein                           106 mg cholesterol              23 g carbohydrate                     217 mg sodium  1. Spread potatoes and onion on clean dish towel; roll up, twisting towel to extract excess moisture from vegetables.   2. In bowl, whisk eggs, flour, 1/2 t salt and 1/4 t pepper until smooth   3. In large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat. Ad vegetables to batter; mix. Spoon mixture into skillet, allowing heaping 1 T for each fritter; with back of spoon, flatten slightly. Fry, six fritters at a time, 4 minutes. Turn; cook 2 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels; keep warm while frying remaining fritters, adding more oil if necessary.   Yield: 6-8 Servings<hr size="1"><br/>]]></description></item></channel></rss>