The Back to School Cookbook: Over 50 Delicious Lunch and Dinner Recipes for Back to School [2 ed.]

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The Back To School Cookbook Over 50 Delicious Lunch and Dinner Recipes for Back to School

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Table of Contents Chocolaty Apples 7 Chocolaty Cookies 10 Baked Seattle Snack 11 Jalapeno Bites 12 The Spring Time Sandwich 13 The Fluffy Sandwich 14 Summer Sandwich 15 Easy Egg and American Sandwich 16 The Moscow 17 Fruity Neufchatel Sandwich 20 The Americana 21 The Little Tike Sandwich 22 Corned Beef and Sauerkraut Sandwich 23 Roast Beef and Provolone Sandwich 24 Oregano Mozzarella Sandwich 25 A Class President’s Lunch 26 Cherry Chicken Quesadillas 27 Morelia Quesadillas 30 French Quarters Quesadillas 31 October’s Quesadillas 32 Potluck Quesadillas 33 Breakfast Quesadillas 34

Brooklyn Style Quesadillas 35 Rittenhouse Square Style Quesadillas 36 La Calle’s Quesadillas 37 Florida Style Pierogi 41 After School Cheesecake 42 Quick Stovetop Pasta 43 Buttermilk Paprika Chicken 44 Corn Bread 45 Aromatic Nutty Snack 46 American Granola Snack 47 PB & J Rollups 50 Grape Muffins for a Sweet Day 51 Sweet Grapes Persian Style 52 Grape Nut Pudding New England Style 53 French Grape Treat 54 Energetic Grape-Nut Bars 55 American Frozen Grapes 58 American Grape Soda 59 Greek Grilled Grapes 60 Italian Meatballs in Grape Jelly Sauce 61 Healthy Grape-Nut Cereal 62 Rustic Almond Snack 63 Best Tasting Grape Juice 64 Almonds and Berries 65

Crunchy Grapes 68 Almond Bread 69 Almond Celebration Cake 70 Autumn Almonds 71 Oriental Salad 72 Canadian Style Almonds 73 Classical Almond Cake 74 Almonds and Figs 75 Cajun Almonds 78 Almonds Candy from Scandinavia 79 Almond Hope 80 Easy Almond Candy I 81

Chocolaty Apples

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 792 kcal Fat 35.7 g Carbohydrates 118.8g Protein 14.9 g Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 336 mg

Ingredients 6 Granny Smith apples 6 wooden sticks 1 (14 oz.) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped 2 tbsps water

1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 C. trail mix 1 C. semisweet chocolate chips

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4.

Line a large cookie sheet with lightly greased aluminum foil. Insert wooden sticks in each apple about 3/4 of the way into the stem end. Arrange the apples onto the prepared cookie sheet. In a pan, mix together water and caramel over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, till the caramel is melted and smooth. 5. Stir in the vanilla and immediately, remove it from heat. 6. In a shallow dish, place the trail mix. 7. Dip each apple into the caramel mixture evenly and roll it in the trail mix evenly. 8. Place the apples into a cookie sheet and refrigerate to chill. 9. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave on high for about 30 seconds or melted completely, stirring occasionally. 10. Drizzle the apples with melted chocolate and chill again before serving.

Chocolaty Apples

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CHOCOLATY

Cookies

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings per Recipe: 24 Calories 171 kcal Fat 10.7 g Carbohydrates 19.2g Protein 2.4 g Cholesterol 29 mg Sodium 62 mg

Ingredients 1 1/2 C. sifted whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/3 C. packed brown sugar 2/3 C. unsalted butter 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp instant espresso powder 3 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate 3/4 C. halved macadamia nuts

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

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Set your oven to 350 degrees F before doing anything else and lightly coat cookie sheets. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, add brown sugar and butter and beat till smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating continuously and stir in the vanilla and espresso. Slowly, add the flour mixture into the egg mixture, beating continuously. Meanwhile in a double broiler, melt the chocolate chips over low heat and let it cool. Add melted chocolate and nuts into the flour mixture and stir till well combined. Place the mixture onto prepared cookie sheets in a single layer. Cook everything in the oven for about 12 minutes or till the top becomes golden brown.

Chocolaty Cookies

Baked

Prep Time: 10 mins

Seattle Snack

Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 18 Calories 198.4 Cholesterol 13.5mg Sodium 152.5mg Carbohydrates 21.4g Protein 4.0g

Ingredients 18 C. popped popcorn, use light butter microwave popcorn 1 C. salted peanuts, could also use honey roasted instead 1/2 C. butter

3/4 C. brown sugar 1/4 C. molasses

Directions 1. Set your oven to 350 degrees F before doing anything else and line 2 large baking sheets with wax paper. 2. Divide the popped popcorn between both prepared baking sheets and top each with peanuts evenly. 3. Melt butter in a small pan on medium heat then stir in the molasses and brown sugar. 4. Bring everything to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes. 5. Remove the mix from the heat and place over the popcorn evenly. 6. Cook everything in the oven for about 15 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes.

Baked Seattle Snack

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JALAPENO

Bites

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 18 Calories 73 kcal Fat 6.9 g Carbohydrates 1.7g Protein 2g Cholesterol 14 mg Sodium 158 mg

Ingredients 18 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1 (5.25 oz.) package frozen vegetarian bacon strips, thawed

toothpicks

Directions 1. Set your oven to 350 degrees F before doing anything else and lightly coat a baking sheet. 2. Divide the cream cheese into each jalapeno half evenly and wrap with 1 bacon strip and secure with a toothpick. 3. Place the jalapeno halves onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and cook everything in the oven for about 12 minutes or till crisp.

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Jalapeno Bites

The Spring Time Sandwich

Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 811 kcal Fat 56.1 g Carbohydrates 29.6g Protein 46.3 g Cholesterol 204 mg Sodium 908 mg

Ingredients 1/2 C. mayonnaise 1/4 C. blue cheese dressing 8 slices multigrain bread 2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced 1 ripe avocado, sliced

8 slices cooked turkey bacon 2 hard-boiled eggs, minced 4 lettuce leaves

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4.

Get a bowl and mix the blue cheese with some mayo. Coat your bread with 2 tbsps of this mix. Place a quarter of your chicken breast on four pieces of bread. Then layer the following on each piece: lettuce, avocado, hard-boiled egg, bacon, another piece of bread. 5. Enjoy with some blue cheese on the side for dipping.

The Spring Time Sandwich

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THE FLUFFY

Sandwich

Prep Time: 4 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 373 kcal Fat 18.1 g Carbohydrates 43.5g Protein 12.1 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 502 mg

Ingredients 2 tbsps peanut butter 2 slices bread

2 1/2 tbsps marshmallow cream

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4.

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Lay two pieces of bread flat on a working surface. Coat one piece of bread with peanut butter, and another piece with marshmallow cream. Now microwave the pieces of bread for 30 secs with the highest power setting. Form the pieces into a sandwich and enjoy with milk.

The Fluffy Sandwich

Summer

Sandwich

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 386 kcal Fat 21.5 g Carbohydrates 31.6g Protein 16.8 g Cholesterol 40 mg Sodium 738 mg

Ingredients 1 (1 lb) loaf ciabatta bread 3/4 C. pesto 8 oz. fontina cheese, sliced

2 ripe tomatoes, sliced 4 leaves butter lettuce

Directions 1. Turn on your oven's broiler to low if possible. 2. Cut your bread in half. Coat one side with some pesto then layer the following on the other side: tomato, and fontina cheese. 3. Place the pieces of bread which have cheese under the broiler until the cheese has melted. 4. Top this piece with some lettuce. 5. Form sandwiches then cut them in half for serving. 6. Enjoy.

Summer Sandwich

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EASY EGG

and American Sandwich

Prep Time: 1 min Total Time: 5 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 318 kcal Fat 15.8 g Carbohydrates 26.9g Protein 16.9 g Cholesterol 214 mg Sodium 839 mg

Ingredients 1 egg 1 tbsp milk 2 slices white bread

salt and pepper to taste (optional) 1 slice American cheese

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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Get a bowl, and mix: whisked eggs, salt, pepper, and milk. Microwave the mix for 90 secs in the microwave with the highest power setting. Simultaneously toast your bread slices then add your egg to the toasted bread. Before forming a sandwich top the egg with a piece of cheese. Now heat everything in the microwave for 30 more secs. Enjoy.

Easy Egg and American Sandwich

The

Moscow

Prep Time: 4 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 535 kcal Fat 28.8 g Carbohydrates 38.7g Protein 30.8 g Cholesterol 88 mg Sodium 2472 mg

Ingredients 2 slices American cheese 2 slices white bread, toasted 3 slices deli-style sliced turkey breast

2 tbsps Russian salad dressing

Directions 1. On one piece of toasted bread put 1 piece of cheese. 2. Now heat it in the microwave for 30 secs. 3. Layer some turkey on the cheese and on the remaining piece of bread coat it with some Russian dressing. 4. Form a sandwich and enjoy.

The Moscow

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FRUITY

Neufchatel Sandwich

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 289 kcal Fat 10.3 g Carbohydrates 40.4g Protein 10.6 g Cholesterol 21 mg Sodium 344 mg

Ingredients 1 (8 oz.) package Neufchatel cheese, softened 1/4 C. crushed pineapple, drained 4 bananas, sliced

1/2 C. shredded coconut 16 slices whole-grain bread

Directions 1. Get a bowl, mix: pineapple and cheese. 2. Coat one piece of bread with this mix and then layer some banana on top of it, top everything with a final layer of coconut. 3. Form a sandwich with another piece of bread. 4. Enjoy.

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Fruity Neufchatel Sandwich

The

Americana

Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 488 kcal Fat 32.1 g Carbohydrates 29.2g Protein 21.3 g Cholesterol 91 mg Sodium 1081 mg

Ingredients 2 slices sourdough bread 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

1 slice American cheese 1 slice Cheddar cheese

Directions 1. Coat a single side of each piece of bread with some butter. Then add some parmesan to this side and place it downwards in a frying pan. 2. Now place a piece of American and cheddar cheese on top of the bread. 3. Add another piece of bread on top of the cheese with its buttered side facing upwards to form a sandwich. 4. Fry the sandwich for a few mins until it is golden on both sides. 5. Enjoy.

The Americana

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THE LITTLE

Tike Sandwich

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings per Recipe: 3 Calories 250 kcal Fat 15.8 g Carbohydrates 21.4g Protein 8.5 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 104 mg

Ingredients 1/4 C. peanut butter, or to taste 1 Gala apple, cored and sliced horizontally into discs

1/2 C. granola

Directions 1. Apply a coating of peanut butter to each piece of apple. Then top everything with some granola. 2. Lay two pieces of apples together, joining them at the granola and peanut butter. 3. Repeat with the remaining apple pieces to form apple sandwiches. 4. Enjoy.

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The Little Tike Sandwich

Corned Beef

and Sauerkraut Sandwich

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 657 kcal Fat 40.3 g Carbohydrates 43.5g Protein 32.1 g Cholesterol 115 mg Sodium 1930 mg

Ingredients 2 tbsps butter 8 slices rye bread 8 slices deli sliced corned beef 8 slices Swiss cheese

1 C. sauerkraut, drained 1/2 C. Thousand Island dressing

Directions 1. Coat one side of your bread with butter. Then coat the opposite side with dressing. 2. Place the following on four pieces of bread: 1 piece of Swiss, one fourth C. sauerkraut, 2 pieces of corned beef, the rest of the Swiss. 3. Add another piece of bread and make sure the buttered sides are facing outwards. 4. Fry the sandwiches for 15 mins on each side. 5. Enjoy.

Corned Beef and Sauerkraut Sandwich

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ROAST BEEF

and Provolone Sandwich

Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 548 kcal Fat 22.6 g Carbohydrates 40.5g Protein 44.6 g Cholesterol 94 mg Sodium 2310 mg

Ingredients 1 (10.5 oz.) can beef consommé 1 C. water 1 lb thinly sliced deli roast beef

8 slices provolone cheese 4 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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Set your oven to 350 degrees before doing anything else. Open your rolls and place them in a casserole dish. Now combine water and beef consommé in a pan to make a broth. Cook your beef in this mixture for 5 mins. Then divide the meat between your rolls and top them with cheese. Cook the rolls in the oven for 6 mins. Enjoy the sandwiches dipped in broth.

Roast Beef and Provolone Sandwich

Oregano

Mozzarella Sandwich

Prep Time: 8 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 394 kcal Fat 18.3 g Carbohydrates 42g Protein 15 g Cholesterol 46 mg Sodium 1032 mg

Ingredients 1/4 C. unsalted butter 1/8 tsp garlic powder (optional) 12 slices white bread 1 tsp dried oregano

1 (8 oz.) package shredded mozzarella cheese 1 (24 oz.) jar vodka marinara sauce

Directions 1. Turn on the broiler before doing anything else. 2. Get a baking dish and lay half of your bread pieces in it. 3. On top of each piece of bread put some mozzarella. Then top the cheese with the remaining pieces of bread. 4. With a butter knife coat each sandwich with some butter. Then season the butter by applying some oregano and garlic powder. 5. Broil the sandwiches for 4 mins then flip it and apply more butter, oregano, and garlic to its opposite side. 6. Continue broiling the sandwich for another 4 mins. 7. Enjoy with the marinara as a dip.

Oregano Mozzarella Sandwich

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A CLASS

President’s Lunch

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 211.2 Fat 5.9g Cholesterol 212.0mg Sodium 70.9mg2 Carbohydrates 34.1g Protein 9.1g

Ingredients lettuce leaf, washed and well dried 1 scoop low fat cottage cheese 4 rye crisps 1 hard-boiled egg, cut into wedges 1/4 fresh pineapple, diced

1/2 fresh peach, peeled and sliced 1/4 fresh papaya, peeled and sliced

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4.

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Arrange the lettuce leaf onto a plate. Place the cottage cheese in center and arrange the crackers around the edges. Place the egg and fruits around the outside of the cottage cheese in a circle. Serve immediately.

A Class President’s Lunch

Cherry

Chicken Quesadillas

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 26 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 618 kcal Fat 33 g Carbohydrates 39g Protein 39.6 g Cholesterol 112 mg Sodium 860 mg

Ingredients 4 flour tortillas 2 C. shredded Cheddar cheese 2 C. cooked shredded chicken 1 C. fresh spinach

1/2 C. chopped cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions 1. Set your oven to 350 degrees F before doing anything else. 2. Arrange the tortillas on a baking sheet and spread 1/2 C. of the Cheddar cheese over each. 3. Cook in the oven for about 5 minutes. 4. Remove from the oven. 5. Heat a large skillet on medium heat and cook the chicken, spinach and tomatoes for about 5 minutes. 6. Place the chicken mixture over each tortilla evenly and fold in half. 7. Grease the same skillet with a thin layer of the oil and heat on medium heat. 8. Cook the tortillas in batches for about 3 minutes per side.

Cherry Chicken Quesadillas

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MORELIA

Quesadillas

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 450 kcal Fat 26 g Carbohydrates 40.9g Protein 13.9 g Cholesterol 40 mg Sodium 726 mg

Ingredients 1 tbsp butter 1 large onion, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped 2 tbsp vegetable oil, or as needed 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas

1 C. shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions 1. In a large skillet, melt the butter on medium-low heat and sauté the onion for about 10 minutes. 2. Add jalapeño peppers to onion and cook for about 10 minutes. 3. Transfer the onion mixture into a plate. 4. In the same skillet, heat about 1 tbsp of the olive oil in the same skillet and place 1 tortilla. 5. Top the tortilla with 1/4 C. of the Mexican cheese blend, 1/2 of the onion mixture and 1/4 C. of the Mexican cheese blend. 6. Top with 1 tortilla and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side. 7. Repeat with the remaining oil, tortillas, cheese and onion mixture.

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Morelia Quesadillas

French

Quarters Quesadillas

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 598 kcal Fat 35.9 g Carbohydrates 47.7g Protein 22 g Cholesterol 64 mg Sodium 967 mg

Ingredients 1 tbsp canola oil 2 andouille sausage links, finely diced 1 poblano chile, finely diced 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced 1/2 large red onion, finely diced 1/2 C. frozen corn kernels

4 flour tortillas 2 C. shredded Colby cheese 1 tbsp canola oil 1/4 C. sour cream (optional) 1/4 C. salsa (optional)

Directions 1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the canola oil on medium heat and cook the diced sausage, poblano pepper, red pepper, red onion and corn for about 15 minutes. 2. Place 1/4 of the sausage mixture on one half of each tortilla and top with 1/2 C. of the cheese. 3. Fold the tortillas to make a half moon shape. 4. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. 5. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the canola oil on medium heat and cook the quesadillas for about 5 minutes per side. 6. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges 7. Serve with a topping of the sour cream and salsa.

French Quarters Quesadillas

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OCTOBER’S

Quesadillas

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 470 kcal Fat 18.2 g Carbohydrates 59.2g Protein 17.5 g Cholesterol 40 mg Sodium 1003 mg

Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed 6 (10 inch) tomato flavored tortillas 2 C. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained, divided 1 C. salsa (optional)

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Set your oven to 450 degrees F before doing anything else. Cut several slashes into each sweet potato. Cook in the oven for about 45 minutes. Transfer the hot sweet potatoes in a heatproof bowl and immediately, mash them. Now, set the oven to 200 degrees F. Heat a skillet over medium heat and warm a tortilla for about 2 minutes. Flip the tortilla and sprinkle with about 1/3 C. of the shredded Cheddar cheese about 1/2inch from the edge. 8. Let the cheese melt and spread about 1/3 C. of the mashed sweet potato, followed by 2-3 tbsp of the black beans. 9. Fold the tortilla in half, enclosing the filling. 10. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. 11. Keep the filled quesadillas warm in the oven. 12. Serve in the wedges topped with salsa.

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October’s Quesadillas

Potluck

Quesadillas

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 987 kcal Fat 58.7 g Carbohydrates 77g Protein 32.9 g Cholesterol 105 mg Sodium 1692 mg

Ingredients 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 C. barbeque sauce 4 flour tortillas

1 C. shredded Cheddar cheese 1 C. French-fried onions

Directions 1. Set your oven to 350 degrees F before doing anything else. 2. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and cook the beef and onion for about 5-7 minutes. 3. Drain the extra grease. 4. Stir in the barbecue sauce and cook for about 5 minutes. 5. Spread 1/2 of the ground beef mixture over a tortilla and top with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and 1/2 the French-fried onions. 6. Top with a second tortilla. 7. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. 8. Place the quesadillas onto a baking sheet. 9. Cook in the oven for about 5-10 minutes. 10. Cut into triangles with a pizza cutter.

Potluck Quesadillas

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BREAKFAST

Quesadillas

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 2 Calories 380 kcal Fat 5.7 g Carbohydrates 78.5g Protein 6.2 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 473 mg

Ingredients 1 Honeycrisp apple, diced 2 tbsp light corn syrup 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp maple syrup

1 pinch ground cinnamon 1 pinch brown sugar 2 11-inch flour tortillas

Directions 1. Heat a large skillet on medium-low heat and cook the apple, corn syrup, honey, maple syrup, ground cinnamon and brown sugar for about 8-10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. 2. Transfer the apple mixture into a bowl. 3. In the same skillet, place 1 tortilla on medium-low heat and top with the apple mixture evenly. 4. Top with the remaining tortilla and cook for about 1-3 minutes per side.

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Breakfast Quesadillas

Brooklyn Style Quesadillas

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 416 kcal Fat 5.8 g Carbohydrates 85.6g Protein 23.2 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 578 mg

Ingredients 1 (15 oz.) can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed 3/4 C. diced tomatoes 1 clove garlic 1/3 C. nutritional yeast 1 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp chili powder salt to taste

1 pinch cayenne pepper 1/2 C. black beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 C. diced tomatoes 1 tbsp olive oil 8 whole grain tortillas cooking spray

Directions 1. In a food processor, add the great Northern beans, 3/4 C. of the tomatoes and garlic and pulse till smooth. 2. Add the nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, salt and red pepper flakes and pulse till combined. 3. Transfer the beans mixture into a bowl. 4. Add the black beans and 1/4 C. of the tomatoes and stir to combine. 5. In a skillet, heat olive oil on medium-high heat. 6. Place a tortilla in the skillet and top with about 1/4 C. of the filling evenly. 7. Place another tortilla on top of filling and cook for about 10 minutes. 8. Coat the top tortilla with the cooking spray and flip quesadilla and cook for about 3-5 minutes. 9. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Brooklyn Style Quesadillas

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RITTENHOUSE

Square Style Quesadillas

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 927 kcal Fat 36.4 g Carbohydrates 101.3g Protein 46.3 g Cholesterol 108 mg Sodium 1985 mg

Ingredients 1 (1 lb.) beef top sirloin, thinly sliced 2 small onions, sliced 2 green bell peppers, sliced 1 C. barbeque sauce (such as Bull's-

Eye(R) Texas-Style Bold Barbeque Sauce) 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas 2 C. shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Set your oven to 425 degrees F before doing anything else. Heat a skillet on medium heat and cook the beef for about 5-7 minutes. Add the onions and green bell peppers and cook for about 5-10 minutes. Add the barbecue sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes. Arrange 4 tortillas onto a baking sheet and top each with the beef mixture and Cheddar cheese. 6. Top with other tortillas. 7. Cook in the oven for about 10 minutes. 8. Flip the side and cook for about 5 minutes more.

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Rittenhouse Square Style Quesadillas

La Calle’s

Quesadillas

Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 706 kcal Fat 35.4 g Carbohydrates 52g Protein 46.6 g Cholesterol 115 mg Sodium 1301 mg

Ingredients 3 green chile peppers Pico de Gallo: 1 green bell pepper, halved, divided 2 small tomatoes, diced 1 small onion, divided 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp tomato juice 1 lime, juiced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic salt Filling: 3 tbsp extra-light olive oil, divided

2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, diced 7 mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 pinch garlic salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 1/3 C. red enchilada sauce Quesadilla: 1/2 C. shredded pepperjack cheese 1/2 C. shredded Cheddar cheese 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Directions 1. Set your oven to the broiler and arrange oven rack about 6-inches from the heating element. 2. Place the green chile peppers onto a baking sheet. 3. Cook under the broiler for about 5-10 minutes, turning 1-2 times. 4. Transfer the chile peppers into a resealable plastic bag and seal. 5. Keep aside for about 10 minutes. 6. Carefully open the bag and remove the skins from the peppers. 7. Chop the peppers. 8. In a large bowl, chop 1/2 of the bell pepper and 2/3 of the onion. La Calle’s Quesadillas

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9. Add the tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, tomato juice, lime juice, garlic, salt, 1/2 tsp of the black pepper and 1/4 tsp of the garlic salt and mix well. 10. Cover the pico de gallo and refrigerate. 11. Thinly slice the remaining 1/3 of the onion and 1/2 of the bell pepper. 12. In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil on medium heat and cook the chicken, mushrooms, 1/3 of the sliced onion and 1/2 of the bell pepper for about 5-10 minutes. 13. Add the roasted green chile peppers, chili powder, oregano, 1 pinch of the garlic salt and 1 pinch of the black pepper and cook for about 30 seconds. 14. Stir enough enchilada sauce into the vegetable mixture just to coat. 15. Place the pepper jack cheese and Cheddar cheese over 1/2 of each tortilla, followed by the vegetable mixture. 16. Fold each tortilla and coat the outsides with the remaining 2 tbsp of the olive oil. 17. Heat a skillet on medium heat and cook the quesadillas for about 2 minutes. 18. Cut into 4 wedges. 19. Serve the quesadillas with the pico de gallo.

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Florida Style Pierogi

Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 3 Calories 42.2 Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 190.7mg Carbohydrates 0.3g Protein 0.0g

Ingredients 4 1/2 tsps hot pepper sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 package frozen pierogi

bleu cheese dressing celery rib

Directions 1. Coat a casserole dish with nonstick spray then set your oven to 400 degrees before doing anything else. 2. Get a bowl, combine: chili powder, hot sauce, and oil. 3. Stir the mix until it is smooth then add in the pierogis and stir everything again. 4. Place the contents in the dish and cook the pierogis for 22 mins in the oven. 5. After 12 mins of cooking flip them. 6. Divide your pierogis between serving dishes and also add some celery and blue cheese. 7. Enjoy.

Florida Style Pierogi

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AFTER SCHOOL

Cheesecake

Prep Time: 40 mins Total Time: 7 hrs 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 12 Calories 509 kcal Fat 35.4 g Carbohydrates 40.8g Protein 8.3 g Cholesterol 154 mg Sodium 310 mg

Ingredients 1 1/2 C. graham cracker crumbs 1/4 C. white sugar 1/3 C. butter, melted 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature 4 eggs, room temperature 1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 C. white sugar 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 pint sour cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 C. white sugar

Directions 1. Set your oven to 350 degrees before doing anything else. 2. Get a bowl, combine: butter, cracker crumbs, and sugar. 3. Layer the crumb mix into the bottom of a spring form pan and also half an inch along the sides of the pan as well. 4. Get a 2nd bowl, mix with an electric mixer: sugar and cream cheese. 5. Once the mix is light and fluffy add in the cream of tartar, 1 tbsp vanilla, and eggs. 6. Combine the mix again until it is smooth then enter everything into the pan as well. 7. Cook the cheesecake in the oven for 55 mins. 8. Get a 3rd bowl, combine: 1/2 C. sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and sour cream. 9. Top your cake with the mix evenly then place everything in the oven again for 7 more mins. 10. Enjoy.

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After School Cheesecake

Quick

Stovetop Pasta

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 328 kcal Carbohydrates 47.4 g Cholesterol 10 mg Fat 10.2 g Protein 11.7 g Sodium 284 mg

Ingredients 1 (8 oz) package campanelle (little bells) pasta, or spaghetti 1/2 C. ricotta cheese 2 tbsps olive oil

1/4 onion, chopped 1 (6.5 oz) can tomato sauce

Directions 1. Boil pasta in salt and water for 13 mins. Drain liquid and place in a bowl with ricotta, mix everything evenly. 2. Get a frying pan and fry onions in olive oil for 8 mins. Combine in your: tomato sauce. Stir fry for 4 mins. 3. Cover your noodles with the sauce, and let it sit for 7 mins. 4. Enjoy.

Quick Stovetop Pasta

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BUTTERMILK

Paprika Chicken

Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 489 kcal Fat 21.8 g Carbohydrates 29.5g Protein 40.7 g Cholesterol 116 mg Sodium 140 mg

Ingredients 1 (4 lb.) chicken, cut into pieces 1 C. buttermilk 2 C. all-purpose flour for coating 1 tsp paprika

salt and pepper to taste 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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In a shallow dish, place the buttermilk. In another shallow dish, place the flour, salt, black pepper and paprika. Dip the chicken pieces in the buttermilk completely and coat them in the flour mixture. Arrange the chicken pieces on a baking dish and cover with wax paper and keep aside till flour becomes pasty. In a large cast iron skillet, heat the vegetable oil and fry the chicken pieces till browned. Reduce the heat and cook, covered for about 30 minutes. Uncover and increase the heat and cook till crispy. Transfer the chicken pieces onto paper towel lined plates to drain.

Buttermilk Paprika Chicken

Corn

Bread

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 587 Fat 36g Cholesterol 138mg Sodium 1317mg Carbohydrates 54.6g Protein 14.5g

Ingredients 1 (12 oz.) package corn bread mix 1 (8¾ oz.) can sweet corn, drained 1 (8 oz.) can cream-style corn 2 eggs, beaten

½ C. butter, melted 1 C. sour cream 1 C. Swiss cheese, shredded freshly

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Set your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, add all ingredients except cheese and mix till well combined. Transfer the corn mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake for about 35-40 minutes. Remove the baking pan from oven. Top the bread with shredded cheese evenly. Bake for 10 minutes more or till a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

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AROMATIC

Nutty Snack

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings per Recipe: 32 Calories 117 kcal Fat 10.2 g Carbohydrates 6.7g Protein 1.4 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 74 mg

Ingredients 1 egg white 1 tbsp water 1 lb. pecans 3/4 C. white sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp salt

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Set your oven to 250 degrees F before doing anything else. In a large bowl, add the water and egg whites and beat till frothy. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine well. Transfer the mixture in a baking dish evenly. Cook everything in the oven for about 1 hour, stirring after every 15 minutes.

Aromatic Nutty Snack

American

Granola Snack

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings per Recipe: 18 Calories 146 kcal Fat 4.2 g Carbohydrates 25.6g Protein 3.3 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 72 mg

Ingredients 2 1/2 C. crispy rice cereal 2 C. quick-cooking oats 1/2 C. raisins 1/2 C. packed brown sugar

1/2 C. light corn syrup 1/2 C. crunchy peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together the raisins, oats and rice cereal. In a pan, mix together the corn syrup and brown sugar on medium heat. Bring to a boil and immediately, remove from the heat. Immediately, stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract till smooth. Place the mixture over cereal mixture and mix till well combined. Transfer the mixture into prepared baking dish evenly and with a back of spoon, press down the mixture. 8. Keep aside to cool completely before cutting into squares.

American Granola Snack

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PB & J

Rollups

Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 19.3 g Fat 82.9g Carbohydrates 12.8 g Protein 0 mg Cholesterol 357 mg Sodium 19.3 g

Ingredients 1 (6 inch) flour tortilla 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 tbsp honey 1 banana

2 tbsp raisins

Directions 1. Spread the honey and peanut butter over the tortilla evenly. 2. Arrange the banana in the center of the tortilla and top with the raisins. 3. Wrap the tortilla around banana and serve.

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PB & J Rollups

Grape Muffins

for a Sweet Day

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings per Recipe: 12 Calories 266.5 Fat 9.4g Cholesterol 54.1mg Sodium 166.0mg Carbohydrates 41.2g Protein 4.6g

Ingredients 2 1/2 C. flour 1 C. sugar 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 C. milk 1 tsp vanilla

2 eggs, well beaten 1/2 C. butter, melted 1 1/2 C. red seedless grapes, cut into pieces

Directions 1. Set your oven to 375 degrees F before doing anything else and line 12 cups of a muffin tin with paper liners. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and sugar. 3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the eggs, milk, butter and vanilla and mix till well combined. 4. Fold in the grapes and transfer the mixture into prepared muffin cups. 5. Cook everything in the oven for about 25 minutes.

Grape Muffins for a Sweet Day

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SWEET GRAPES

Persian Style

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 89.2 Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 1.6mg Sodium 25.3mg Carbohydrates 20.4g Protein 1.9g

Ingredients 1 1/2 C. red seedless grapes, cut in half 1 (16 oz.) containers low-fat vanilla yogurt

1/4 C. plus 2 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar

Directions 1. In 6 serving cups, divide the grapes and top with the yogurt evenly. 2. Sprinkle with the brown sugar evenly. 3. Refrigerate to chill completely before serving.

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Sweet Grapes Persian Style

Grape Nut

Pudding New England Style

Prep Time: 1 min Total Time: 2 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 324.0 Fat 4.0g Cholesterol 11.3mg Sodium 394.4mg Carbohydrates 68.2g Protein 8.9g

Ingredients 5 C. milk 4 eggs 11 tbsp sugar 1 tsp vanilla

1/4 tsp salt 1/2 C. Post Grape-Nuts cereal

Directions 1. Set your oven to 350 degrees F before doing anything else. 2. In a bowl, add all the ingredients and with a hand beater, beat till well combined. 3. Transfer the mixture into a 12x9-inch baking dish and Cook everything in the oven for about 1 hour.

Grape Nut Pudding New England Style

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FRENCH

Grape Treat

Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings per Recipe: 2 Calories 92.8 Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 1.4mg Sodium 14.9mg Carbohydrates 22.8g Protein 1.3g

Ingredients 1 C. green grape, halved lengthwise 2 tbsp fat free sour cream 1 tbsp packed brown sugar

Directions 1. In a bowl, mix together the sour cream and brown sugar. 2. Gently, fold in the grapes. 3. Serve immediately.

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French Grape Treat

Energetic

Grape-Nut Bars

Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 151.4 Fat 3.5g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 131.0mg Carbohydrates 29.2g Protein 3.2g

Ingredients 1 C. light corn syrup 1 C. sugar 3/4 C. peanut butter

4 C. Grape-nuts cereal

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4.

In a microwave safe bowl, mix together the peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar. Microwave on the high for about 2 1/2 minutes, stirring after every 1 minute. Add the grape-nut cereal and stir to combine well. Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish and with the back of a spatula, press downwards to smooth the surface. 5. Keep aside to cool completely. 6. Cut into desired size bars and serve.

Energetic Grape-Nut Bars

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AMERICAN

Frozen Grapes

Prep Time: 1 min Total Time: 1 min Servings per Recipe: 2 Calories 1580.4 Fat 3.6g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 45.4mg Carbohydrates 414.5g Protein 16.3g

Ingredients 36 green grapes, washed and dried 1 tbsp confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Directions 1. In a large glass baking dish, place the dried grapes in a single layer and sprinkle with the confectioner's sugar. 2. Keep the dish in the freezer till frozen.

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American Frozen Grapes

American

Grape Soda

Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings per Recipe: 2 Calories 176.4 Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 41.0mg Carbohydrates 46.3g Protein 0.9g

Ingredients 1 1/4 C. red seedless grapes 1/4 C. mint leaf, lightly packed 1/4 C. sugar 1/4 C. lime juice

1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated ice 1 1/2 C. soda water

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

In a blender, add the grapes, sugar and mint and pulse on high for about 10 seconds. Add the ginger and lime juice and pulse till smooth. Through a strainer, strain the mixture, pressing with the back of a spatula. Fill 2 large glasses with the ice and top with the strained grape liquid. Pour the soda water on top evenly and serve immediately.

American Grape Soda

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GREEK

Grilled Grapes

Prep Time: 1 min Total Time: 5 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 106.8 Fat 2.4g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 2.5mg Carbohydrates 22.8g Protein 0.9g

Ingredients 1 small cluster red seedless grapes 1/2 tsp olive oil

Directions 1. Set your grill to medium-high heat. 2. In a bowl, add the grape cluster and oil and toss to coat well. 3. Cover and cook on grill for about 3-4 minutes.

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Greek Grilled Grapes

Italian Meatballs in Grape Jelly Sauce

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 61.8 Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 187.4mg Carbohydrates 15.2g Protein 0.3g

Ingredients 3 -5 lbs frozen cooked small meatballs 1 (32 oz.) jars grape jelly 2 (12 oz.) jars chili sauce

1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions 1. In a pan, mix together the chili sauce, grape jelly and cayenne pepper and stir in the meatballs. 2. Simmer for about 45 minutes.

Italian Meatballs in Grape Jelly Sauce

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HEALTHY

Grape-Nut Cereal

Prep Time: 1 min Total Time: 2 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 324.0 Fat 4.0g Cholesterol 11.3mg Sodium 394.4mg Carbohydrates 68.2g Protein 8.9g

Ingredients 1/2 C. Grape-nuts cereal 1/3 C. milk

1 tbsp honey

Directions 1. In a microwave safe bowl, mix together the grape-nut cereal and milk and drizzle with the honey. 2. Microwave on the high for about 30-60 seconds.

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Healthy Grape-Nut Cereal

Rustic

Almond Snack

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 237 kcal Fat 21.6 g Carbohydrates 6.9g Protein 7.7 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 361 mg

Ingredients 2 C. dry roasted almonds, no salt added 2 tbsps olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped

1 1/2 tsps kosher salt (do not use regular table salt)

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Set your oven to 350 degrees before doing anything else. Get a bowl, combine: rosemary, almonds, garlic, and olive oil. Stir the mix until it is smooth then combine in the salt. Layer the mix onto a cookie sheet and cook everything in the oven for 12 mins. Enjoy.

Rustic Almond Snack

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BEST TASTING

Grape Juice

Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 510.2 Fat 0.6g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 4.6mg Carbohydrates 131.5g Protein 1.1g

Ingredients 2 Sterilized quart jars 2 C. washed and cleaned concord grapes

1/2 C. sugar

Directions 1. In sterilized jars, add and divided the grapes and sugar and enough boiling water to fill each jar. 2. Immediately, seal the jar tightly with a lid. 3. Process in the water bath canner for about 10 minutes. 4. Remove everything from the canner and wrap with a towel and keep aside for 1 day. 5. Keep aside for about 3-4 weeks before using. 6. Through a strainer, strain the juice and serve.

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Best Tasting Grape Juice

Almonds

and Berries

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Servings per Recipe: 20 Calories 71 kcal Fat 0.1 g Carbohydrates 16g Protein 1.7 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 5 mg

Ingredients 5 (.25 oz.) envelopes unflavored gelatin 2 1/4 C. boiling water 4 tsps almond extract 4 C. cold water 1 1/3 C. white sugar

1 C. fresh strawberries, halved 1 C. seedless grapes 1 C. cubed cantaloupe

Directions 1. Get a bowl and add in your water. 2. Pour the gelatin over the water and let it thicken. 3. Combine in the boiling water and stir everything then add in the sugar and stir everything again. 4. Once everything is nicely combined add three C. of cold water and stir the mix then add in the almond extract and stir everything again. 5. Get a 9x13 inch dish and place everything into it evenly. 6. Put the mix in the fridge for 5 hrs then slice everything into shapes for serving. 7. Top the dish with your choice of fruit or melon. 8. Enjoy.

Almonds and Berries

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CRUNCHY

Grapes

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings per Recipe: 3 Calories 140.4 Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 36.5mg Carbohydrates 33.4g Protein 2.4g

Ingredients 1 bunch green grapes 2 egg whites, beaten

1/2 C. sugar

Directions 1. Coat the grapes with the beaten egg whites evenly and place in a large glass baking dish in a single layer. 2. Sprinkle with sugar. 3. Keep everything in freezer till frozen.

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Crunchy Grapes

Almond Bread

Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings per Recipe: 36 Calories 104 kcal Fat 5.2 g Carbohydrates 13.7g Protein 0.8 g Cholesterol 14 mg Sodium 37 mg

Ingredients 1 C. butter, softened 2/3 C. white sugar 1/2 tsp almond extract 2 C. all-purpose flour 1/2 C. seedless raspberry jam

1/2 C. confectioners' sugar 3/4 tsp almond extract 1 tsp milk

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Set your oven to 350 degrees before doing anything else. Get a bowl combine: white sugar, and butter. Work the mix until it is frothy then combine in 1/2 tsp almond extract. Stir the mix then add in the flour and make a dough. Work the dough into smaller balls of about 1' and put a hole in each ball for the preserves. Place everything on to a cookie sheet and cook it all in the oven for 15 mins. Get a bowl, combine: milk, confectioners, and 3/4 tsp almond extract. Top your desserts with this mix liberally. Enjoy.

Almond Bread

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ALMOND

Celebration Cake

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings per Recipe: 20 Calories 211 kcal Fat 6.6 g Carbohydrates 35.3g Protein 2.9 g Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 275 mg

Ingredients 1 (18.25 oz.) package white cake mix 1 C. all-purpose flour 1 C. white sugar 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/3 C. water 1 C. sour cream

2 tbsps vegetable oil 1 tsp almond extract 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 egg whites

Directions 1. Coat an 11x13 baking dish with oil and flour then set your oven to 325 degrees before doing anything else. 2. Get a bowl, combine: salt, cake mix, sugar, and flour. Work the mix for a bit then add in the: egg whites, water, extracts, sour cream, almond, and veggie oil. 3. Grab an electric mixer and work everything with a low level of speed for 5 mins. 4. Enter the mix into the dish and cook everything in the oven for 27 mins. 5. Enjoy.

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Almond Celebration Cake

Autumn

Almonds

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings per Recipe: 16 Calories 231 kcal Fat 18 g Carbohydrates 13.3g Protein 7.8 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 40 mg

Ingredients 1 egg white 1 tsp cold water 4 C. whole almonds 1/2 C. white sugar

1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Set your oven to 250 degrees before doing anything else. Get a bowl, stir: water and egg white. Work the mix until it is fluffy then stir in the nuts. Now combine in the cinnamon, salt, and sugar. Work the mix evenly. Layer your mix on the dish and cook everything in the oven for 60 mins. Place your almonds in a storage dish. Enjoy.

Autumn Almonds

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ORIENTAL

Salad

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 247 kcal Fat 17.6 g Carbohydrates 17.5g Protein 7.7 g Cholesterol 10 mg Sodium 327 mg

Ingredients 1/2 lb turkey bacon 2 tbsps white wine vinegar 3 tbsps honey 1/2 tsp dry hot mustard 1/2 tsp celery salt 1/2 tsp ground paprika 1/4 C. olive oil

1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 bunch green onion, diced 3/4 C. slivered almonds

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Cook your bacon fully then remove the excess oils and break the bacon into pieces. Get a bowl, combine: olive oil, vinegar, paprika, honey, celery salt, and dry mustard. Get a 2nd bowl, combine: almonds, lettuce, bacon, green onion, and oranges. Combine both bowls evenly then add in the bacon and toss everything. Enjoy.

Oriental Salad

Canadian Style

Prep Time: 20 mins

Almonds

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 12 Calories 422 kcal Fat 19.9 g Carbohydrates 57.9g Protein 6.6 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 197 mg

Ingredients 3 C. rolled oats 1 C. blanched slivered almonds 1/4 C. wheat germ 1 (14 oz.) package flaked coconut 1/3 C. unsalted sunflower seeds (optional) 6 tbsps pure maple syrup 6 tbsps packed dark brown sugar

1/4 C. vegetable oil 2 tbsps warm water 1/2 tsp salt 1 C. raisins

Directions 1. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray then set your oven to 250 degrees before doing anything else. 2. Get a bowl, combine: sunflower seeds, oats, coconut, almonds, and wheat germ. 3. Get a 2nd bowl, combine: salt, maple syrup, water, oil, and brown sugar. 4. Combine both bowls and layer everything onto the baking sheet. 5. Cook everything in the oven for 75 mins and stir the dish every 20 mins. 6. Combine in the raisins and place everything into a container for storage. 7. Enjoy.

Canadian Style Almonds

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CLASSICAL

Almond Cake

Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 10 Calories 173 kcal Fat 6.6 g Carbohydrates 25.9g Protein 2.9 g Cholesterol 30 mg Sodium 116 mg

Ingredients 1 C. fresh raspberries 3 tbsps brown sugar 1 C. all-purpose flour 1/3 C. white sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 C. sour cream 2 tbsps butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg 1/4 C. sliced almonds 1/4 C. sifted confectioners' sugar 1 tsp milk 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Directions 1. Coat a cake pan with cooking spray then set your oven to 350 degrees before doing anything else. 2. Get a bowl, mix: brown sugar and raspberries. 3. Get a 2nd bowl, combine: salt, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. 4. Get 3rd bowl, combine: egg, sour cream, 1 tsp vanilla, and butter. 5. Combine bowls 2 and 3 evenly then top the mix with the sugared berries. 6. Now top the berries with the almonds. 7. Place everything into the cake pan and cook it all in the oven for 45 mins. 8. Get a 4th bowl and mix, 1/4 tsp vanilla, confectioners, and milk. 9. Top your cake with the mix. 10. Enjoy.

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Classical Almond Cake

Almonds

and Figs

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 12 Calories 187 kcal Fat 12.3 g Carbohydrates 12.1g Protein 8.3 g Cholesterol 33 mg Sodium 211 mg

Ingredients 1/2 C. brown sugar 2 tbsps water 6 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered 1 (14 oz.) round 4 1/4-inch diameter round Brie cheese

1/2 C. toasted almonds 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions 1. Set your oven to 325 degrees before doing anything else. 2. Heat your sugar in a pan until it is melted then combine in the vanilla and figs. 3. Stir and heat everything for 12 mins then combine in the almonds and stir everything again. 4. Layer your brie into a casserole dish and top it with the vanilla mix. 5. Cook everything in the oven for 13 mins. 6. Enjoy with crackers.

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CAJUN

Almond

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 10 Calories 236 kcal Fat 18.5 g Carbohydrates 13.8g Protein 7.6 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 289 mg

Ingredients 1/4 C. white sugar 1 1/2 tsps kosher salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper 2 1/2 C. whole almonds

1 tbsp water 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp olive oil

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4.

Set your oven to 350 degrees before doing anything else. Layer your almonds on a cookie sheet, and cook them in the oven for 12 mins. Get a bowl, combine: cayenne, salt, and sugar. Place the following into a frying pan: olive oil, honey, and water. Get the mix hot then add in the almonds and get them hot and coated with the mix. 5. Now place the nuts into the dry mix and cover them with the spices. 6. Layer the nuts onto the cookie sheet and let them sit until they are room temperature. 7. Enjoy.

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Cajun Almonds

Almonds Candy

from Scandinavia

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 48 Calories 68 kcal Fat 2.6 g Carbohydrates 10.5g Protein 0.9 g Cholesterol 9 mg Sodium 48 mg

Ingredients 1/2 C. butter 1 C. white sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp almond extract 1 3/4 C. all-purpose flour 2 tsps baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 C. sliced almonds

2 tbsps milk 1 C. confectioners' sugar 1/4 tsp almond extract 1/4 C. milk

Directions 1. Set your oven to 325 degrees before doing anything else. 2. Get a bowl, combine: sugar, and butter. Work the mix until it is creamy then combine in the almond extract and eggs. 3. Work the mix again then add in the salt, baking powder, and flour. 4. Work the mix into a dough then break the dough into 4 pieces. 5. Shape each piece into a foot long cylinder. 6. Layer 2 cylinders onto 1 baking sheet and coat each one with milk by brushing it and top everything with the sliced almonds. 7. Cook the cylinders in the oven for 13 mins. 8. Remove them from the oven and let everything cool a bit. Then slice it diagonally. 9. Coat everything with some topping made from the following: milk, almond extract, and powdered sugar. 10. Enjoy.

Almonds Candy from Scandinavia

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ALMOND

Hope

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings per Recipe: 36 Calories 241 kcal Fat 15.7 g Carbohydrates 21.9g Protein 5.6 g Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 77 mg

Ingredients 2 lbs white confectioners' coating 1 C. peanut butter 2 C. dry-roasted peanuts (or almonds) 3 C. crisp rice cereal

2 C. miniature marshmallows

Directions 1. Melt your confectioner's in a microwave. Then add in the peanut butter and work the mix. Add in the cereal and marshmallows then layer dollops of the mix onto a cookie sheet covered with wax paper. 2. Put everything in the fridge until it is all cold. 3. Enjoy.

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Almond Hope

Easy

Almond Candy I

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings per Recipe: 12 Calories 345 kcal Fat 21.6 g Carbohydrates 34.1g Protein 4.9 g Cholesterol 56 mg Sodium 116 mg

Ingredients 1 C. butter 3/4 C. white sugar 1 egg 1/2 C. almond paste 1 tsp almond extract

2 C. all-purpose flour 2 1/2 oz. sliced almonds

Directions 1. Set your oven to 350 degrees before doing anything else. 2. Get a bowl and beat your butter in it until it is creamy then combine in the sugar slowly and continue to work the mix until it is frothy. 3. Combine in the egg yolks only and place the whites to the side. 4. Stir the mix then add in the flavoring and almond paste. 5. Continue to mix everything then add in the flour and mix everything again. 6. Layer the mix into a 13x9 baking dish and beat your egg whites until they are foamy. 7. Top the dough with the whites and cover everything with almonds. 8. Cook the dish in the oven for 40 mins. 9. Then cut everything into squares. 10. Enjoy.

Easy Almond Candy I

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