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Ginger Cinnamon Waffles

June 9, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

2 C of flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 C of fat free buttermilk
3 tbsp canola oil
3 tbsp molasses
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated fine
2 large egg, separated
1/2 C applesauce

How to Make It:

Combine the flour, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon in a bowl.
Whisk together the buttermilk, oil, molasses, ginger and egg yolks in a separate bowl.
Stir the applesauce into the buttermilk mixture.
Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour and stir until well blended.
Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl on high for 5 minutes or until soft peaks form.
Fold the egg whites into the batter.
Coat the waffle iron with a cooking spray and preheat.
Pour 1/3 C of the batter into the heated waffle iron and close the lid.
Cook for 5 minutes or until the steam stops.
Continue cooking waffles until all the batter has been used.

Makes 9 servings

Keep these waffles a healthy meal by topping them with fresh berries. The egg whites keep these waffles light and fluffy as well as a healthy addition to your morning start.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 5 minutes per batch

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per 2 waffle serving)
Calories 208; Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 33g; Protein 6g; Fiber 1g; Cholesterol 47 mg; Sodium 277 mg

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Breaded Turkey Bites

November 23, 2009 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
turkey-bites

turkey-bitesWhat You Need:

1/2 C of dry bread crumbs
1/2 C of green pepper, chopped
2 egg whites
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 drops of hot sauce
1 lb. lean ground turkey
1 T of canola oil
1 C of ketchup
1/2 C of water
1/4 C of lemon juice
1/4 C red wine vinegar
2 T molasses
2 T of brown sugar
2 t of dry mustard powder
1 t chili powder
1/2 t cayenne pepper
1/2 t pepper

How to Make It:

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the bread crumbs, green pepper, egg whites, garlic and hot sauce.
Break up the turkey into the mixture and mixed well.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
Pour the canola oil into a skillet over medium heat.
Lay the meatballs in a single layer into the oil.
Cook 8 minutes, turning frequently until browned on all sides.
Drain the meatballs and put them back in the skillet.
Whisk together in a mixing bowl the ketchup, water, lemon juice, vinegar and molasses.
Add the brown sugar, mustard, chili powder and both peppers and whisk in until combined well.
Cover the meatballs with the sauce.
Allow the mixture to come to a boil then turn the heat to low.
Simmer covered for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Makes 10 servings

If you want turkey on your buffet but don’t want to cook a whole turkey this is the way to go. The hot sauce, chili powder and cayenne pepper may be omitted.

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Homemade Rye Raisin Bread

October 15, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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raisin-breadWhat You Need:

1 C of yellow cornmeal
1 C of whole wheat flour
1 C rye flour
1 t of salt
4 t of baking powder
1/4 t of baking soda
1 3/4 C of milk
3/4 C of molasses
1 C of raisins

How to Make It:

Sift together the cornmeal, wheat and rye flour, salt, baking powder and soda.
In a small mixing bowl blend together the milk and molasses.
Alternate between the milk mixture and raisins add them to the flour mixture stirring after each addition.
Lightly spread oil into the bottom and on the sides of 2 loaf pans.
Fill the pans 2/3 full of batter and cover tightly with foil.
If the cooker is big enough place in both pans if not do one pan at a time.
Remove the regulator and place the lid on the cooker.
Without using any pressure cook 15 minutes on low heat.
Replace the regulator and bring the cooker up to 15 pounds of pressure using high heat.
Cook for 1/2 hour then allow the pressure to fall on its own.

Breads cooked in a pressure cooker are very moist. Remember to add the required amount of water as noted in the cooker instructions. This will allow the right amount of steam for cooking foods whether it’s breads, puddings or custard.

Makes 2 loaves

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