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Bananas Foster Bread

Bananas Foster Bread

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tablespoons butter cubed
  • 1 cup brown sugar divided
  • 1 1/2 ripe banana mashed
  • 3 tablespoons dark rum
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons flour glutein free
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cups fat-free plain yogurt
Glaze
  • 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoons dark rum

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar and bananas. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in rum; set aside to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, flax, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In another large bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, banana mixture and remaining brown sugar. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  3. Transfer to a 9-in x 5-in loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until a tooth inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over bread.

Notes

11/23/2022 – Danny made 12 cupcakes instead with was pre-divided but drier.  Still good but we both prefer normal way.

Butternut Squash Casserole

Butternut Squash Casserole

Bye bye, pumpkin. See ya, acorn squash.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/2 lb thick-cut bacon sliced 1" thick
  • 2 lb butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 leek halved and sliced 1/2" thick
  • 3 cups roughly chopped kale (from about 1 bunch)
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh or preshredded shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Coat a 13"-by-9" baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer bacon and 2 tablespoons bacon fat to a large bowl. Discard remaining bacon fat or save for another use. Add squash, onion, leek, kale, garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper to bowl. Toss to combine.
  4. Arrange vegetable mixture in an even layer in prepared dish. Bake until a knife easily inserts into squash, about 30 minutes.
  5. Top casserole with mozzarella and cheddar in an even layer. In a small bowl, mix panko, Italian seasoning, and oil, then sprinkle over cheese.
  6. Continue to bake until cheese is melted and bread crumbs are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. 

Notes

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a40509027/butternut-squash-casserole-recipe/
Bye bye, pumpkin. See ya, acorn squash. It’s time for butternut squash to claim its rightful place on autumnal dinner tables. This savory casserole is packed with bacon and two types of cheese (mozzarella and cheddar, thank you very much) and just enough kale to lend the dish a healthy-ish twist. Equally versatile as a side dish or a main, this butternut squash casserole is a hearty, easy, and delicious way to eat your veggies. We like it served alongside roast chicken or grilled steak for a weeknight dinner. (Top leftovers with a fried egg for an easy lunch.)
The good news is that this casserole isn’t just great for regular dinners—it fits the bill for your Thanksgiving feast and will be right at home nestled between a sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce. 
Pro tip: Cutting butternut squash is easier with a little know-how. For easy (and safer) prep, break it down into smaller pieces. First, lay the squash on the cutting board and use a sharp, heavy knife to cut between the long section of the vegetable and its bulbous, bottom end. Peel each section, then halve the bottom and scoop out the seeds. Now it’s ready to cut into 1″ pieces.
P.S. For a vegetarian version of this casserole, simply leave the bacon out.

Danny suggested but haven’t tried yet.

Tomato and black bean quinoa salad

Tomato and black bean quinoa salad

A light and healthy corn, tomato, and black bean quinoa salad. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make and is both vegan and gluten free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes diced 200 grams
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Combine quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. Meanwhile, add corn, beans, tomatoes, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro and red onion to a large bowl. Add cooked quinoa and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Tasted best when I didn’t add salt/pepper, didn’t add extra tomato, and probably went light on lime juice.  Just use for 15oz cans for corn/black beans.

Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

Good cookie that can be made glutein free
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Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Glutein free
  • 2 cups oatmeal Glutein free
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 5 tsp light molasses
  • 5 tsp vanilla extract
  • powered sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, oatmeal, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the sugar with the shortening until smooth and creamy, mix in beaten eggs, molasses, and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  4. Drop divided by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly browned. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before moving to racks to cool completely.

Hangover juice

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Hangover juice

Magnesium, vitamin C, and calcium do wonders for during that nasty, day-after headache. You're probably dehydrated as well, so drink a big glass of water with this.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cauliflower
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 apple
  • 1 orange

Method
 

  1. Blend the vegetables first, then the fruits. Drink on your way to work, and you'll sbe feeling better within the hour! If your hangover persists, drink another glass. Yield: About 2 cups

Strawberry banana smoothie

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Strawberry banana smoothie

This smoothie is a fresh and fruity way to start your day. The strawberries deliver vitamin A and the pomegranate does everything from actually stopping cancer to cleaning your teeth. Add in the potassium and vitamins from the banana along with the chlorohyll and other goodes from the cucumber, and you're nutritonally ready to start the day.
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Ingredients
  

  • 6 strawberries
  • 1 banana
  • 1 seeds from pomegranate
  • 1 cucumber

Method
 

  1. Add all the ingredients to your blender and puree. You'll get the benefit from the fiber and the nutrients in the skins as well! If needed, add a little water for a drinkable consistency. Yields 2 cups

Notes

OK. Kind of sugary. Probably increase cucumber and strawberries over banana.
Second time not as sugary I’d say.

Green Sweetie

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Green Sweetie

Strawberries and bananas are great sources of soft fiber that help gently clean your digestive tract while delivering a major nutritional punch. Cabbage is packed with fiber but is best known for its ability to soothe ulcers. This fruity smoothie is delicious, and if you blend it well, you won't even realize the cabbage is there!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cabbage
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 2 kiwis
  • 1/2 cup water

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients to the blender, and puree until extra smooth.

Super Berry Freshee

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Super Berry Freshee

The berries in this smoothie provide antioxidants that help maintain memory and brain function while fighting off wrinkles and disease. Bananas are a great source of potassium and vitamin B6, both of which offer valuable anti-aging benefits. Finally, the resveratrol and other nutrients in the grapes add a final fighting punch. This smoothie tastes fresh and delicious, too.
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Servings: 1
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 banana
  • 5 strawberries
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 4 kiwis
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 1/4 cup water

Method
 

  1. Toss all ingredients in your blender and puree until smooth. Pour into glass and garnish with a strawberry.

Mental Monkey Wrench

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Mental Monkey Wrench

The vitamin C, flavonoids, and healthful carbs in this smoothie will really help keep your head clear and your thoughts running smoothly. If you'd like an additional boost of omega-3s, throw in an avocado as well. You're going to love the fruity taste for breakfast or as a pre-workout snack.
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Course: Smoothie
Calories: 553
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cups green grapes
  • 3 kiwis peeled
  • 1 banana peeled
  • 1 avocado optional

Method
 

  1. Toss the grapes, kiwis, and banana into your blender and puree.

Notes

Definitely a interesting smoothie. Thought I should add an extra banana because banana was kind of small but didn't and it definitely didn't need it. Surprisingly not too sugary, and slid out of the blender real easy. Won't have all the time but definitely worth making again.

Looking Berry Young Smoothie

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Looking Berry Young Smoothie

Antioxidants, such as vitamins A and C, in this smoothie help destroy wrinkle-causing, disease-feeding free radicals, while the probiotics in the yogurt help you maintain good digestive health. It tastes "berry" delicious, too!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cups blueberries
  • 1 cups raspberries
  • 1 cups strawberries capped
  • 1 cups pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cups plain yogurt

Method
 

  1. Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!