ALMOND POPPY SEED COOKIES

Preheat oven to 350 degrees 

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4-dozen cookies

3/4-cup coconut oil

1/3-cup ground flaxseed

1/3-cup water

2-teaspoons almond extract

1-cup maple syrup

3 1/2-cups whole-wheat pastry flour

2-teaspoons baking soda

1/2-cup poppy seeds

1/2-teaspoon cinnamon 

In a standing mixing bowl, mix together the oil, flaxseed, almond extract, and maple syrup.  

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, poppy seeds, and cinnamon.  

Roll the dough into a 3-inch diameter cylinder and chill in plastic for 1/2-hour.  Slice the dough into 1/4-inch rounds.  

Bake cookies at 350 degrees on a parchment lined baking sheet for 15-minutes or until golden.  

APPLE BROWN BROWN BETTY

APPLE BROWN BROWN BETTY

Oil a 9-inch pie pan

Preheat oven to 350 degrees 

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Yield: 8

Filling

8-cups of sliced and peeled apples or 11 medium apples

2-tablespooons lemon juice

1-tablespoon arrowroot powder

2-teaspoons cinnamon

Topping

2 1/2-cups of breadcrumbs (mine are dark due to whole-wheat and molasses)

1-teaspoon of cinnamon 

1/4-cup coconut oil

1/2-cup maple syrup 

Peel, core and slice apples into a bowl.  Mix in the lemon juice, arrowroot powder, and cinnamon.  Zap in the microwave for 5 minutes, stir, and repeat until apples are soft and caramelized

Place apples into an oiled 9-inch pie pan 

Combine the breadcrumbs, oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon. 

Spread 1/2-cup of breadcrumbs on the bottom of the pan. 

Place 1/2 of the filling over the crumbs.

Spread 3/4-cup of crumbs over the apples.

Place the remaining apples over the crumbs.

Spread the remaining topping over the apples.  

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  

ORANGE CHIK AND BROCCOLI

ORANGE CHIK AND BROCCOLI

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4

1 to 3 tablespoons of oil

1-bunch of broccoli

1-cup of water

2-teaspoon powdered veggie bullion

1pack of fake chicken in orange sauce (There are several brands available)

In a large skillet, heat the 1-tablespoon of oil, and sauté the broccoli until soft.

Zap 1-cup of water in the microwave for 2 minutes on high.  

Stir in the veggie bullion. 

When liquid is absorbed, remove broccoli.  

Heat the oil in the same pan and fry the fake chicken in oil until browned.  

Add back the broccoli combining with the fake chicken.  

When heated, add the orange sauce, stir and serve.      

BEETS

BEETS

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Yield: 2 to 4 servings

                                        

1 beet sliced and julienned 

Place beet slices in a glass bowl in a small amount of water.  Zap for 3 minutes, stir, and repeat until a knife easily goes through the slices.

Serve as is or with a vinaigrette dressing.  Chop and add to salads.