pineapple upside down cookies

(Inspired by: pineapple upside down cake)

Serves: 30

2 c. All purpose flour
1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt
1 c. Granulated sugar
1 1/2 stick butter, softened
1 egg
2 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 c. Chopped pineapples
4 maraschino cherries

Directions:

1. Cream together butter and sugar, in a large bowl.
Add egg and vanilla extract sift flour and salt into the bowl.

2. Refrigerate for at least an hour.

3. Combine 1/4 c. Sugar and pineapple, in a saucepan.
Cook for about 12 minutes on low, til pineapples is translucent and mixture is thick add cherries and cool.

4. On a prepared cookie sheet, place a Tablespoon sized balls, then squish them placing pineapple syrup in the indent.

5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Spicy asian dressing

Serves: 5

1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh parsley
2 1/2 tsp. Lemon juice
2 1/2 tsp. Pinches ground cumin
1 1/4 c. Plain yogurt
2 1/2 tsp. Sweet chili sauce


Directions:


1. Stir together the parsley, lemon juice, cumin, yogurt plus chili sauce into a bowl.

Artichoke & Sweet pea salad

(Inspired by: pea salad)

Serves: 5

1 1/4 (6oz.) Pkg. Frozen peas
1 (6oz.) Pkg. Frozen artichoke hearts
1/2 c. + 1 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. Golden raisins
5/8 (8oz.) Pkg. Shredded Coby cheese
5/8 red onion, chopped
1/4 c. + 2 tsp. Sunflower seeds

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients and mix well with dressing.

Plantain burgers

Serves: 5

1 3/4 plantains, peeled, chopped
1/3 c. + 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Kale, chopped
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Breadcrumbs
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Cornmeal
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Shiitake mushrooms
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Raisins
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Black olives
7/8 clove garlic
1 Tbsp. + 3/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper
2 1/2 tsp. Fresh oregano
2 Tbsp. + 1 1/2 tsp. Butter
Himalayan salt and fresh black pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Combine plantains, Kale, breadcrumbs, cornmeal, mushrooms, raisins, olives, garlic, Cayenne pepper, oregano in a food processor until batter is moldable; an mold into patties.

2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat fry patties until golden brown, for 6 to 8 minutes.

seafood nachos

Serves: 6


1/2 lb. Imitation crab meat, shredded
1/2 lb. Imitation lobster meat, shredded
1/2 c. Low fat sour cream
1 (4 1/2 oz.) Can chilies, diced
1 tsp. Chili powder
1/2 tsp. Ground cumin
1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
1 c. Salsa
1 c. Shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. Shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. Black olives
2 scallions, sliced
1 (8 1/2 oz.) Bag tortilla chips

Directions:

1. Mix together crab meat, lobster, sour cream, chilies, chili powder, cumin and salt.

2. Layer chips with crab, lobsters and top with remaining ingredients.

3. Bake at 350 in baking dish for 16 minutes or until completely heated through until cheese is melted.

Vegan meatloaf

Serves: 4

1 c. Uncooked brown rice
2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 c. Cooked red lentils
1 c. Chopped fresh mushrooms
1 Tbsp. Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
Himalayan salt and Cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. Garlic powder
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp. Dried parsley
1/2 c. Barbecue sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. In a saucepan bring 2 c. water to a boil. Add rice and allow to cook, and stir.
Reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer for at least 45-50 minutes.

3. Heat oil into a small sized skillet on medium heat.
Saute onion until tender. Set off to the side.

4. In a large bowl blend together cooked rice, lentils, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, salt and Cayenne pepper, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley and onion; mix until completely blended well. Press into a prepared loaf pan; spread Barbecue sauce over loaf.

5. Bake in oven for 45 minutes.