Monday, April 18, 2011

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/4 c. white flour
1/3 c. combined oat bran and wheat bran (ground flax included if desired)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Mix all dry ingredients.

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. white sugar
1/2 Tbsp. vanilla
1 1/2 Tbsp. milk
1 lg. egg
2 mashed bananas

Blend well. Combine with dry ingredients.

Add 2 1/2 c. rolled oats
1/4 - 1/2 c. coconut
raisins or choc. chips or both
Bake 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Stuffed Acorn Squash


Ingredients
1 (6 ounce) package broccoli and cheese flavored rice mix
1 pound turkey breakfast sausage (I used antelope sausage because that is what we have)
1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
1/2 cup chopped apple
2 teaspoons crushed coriander seed
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
1.Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cover, and set aside.
2.Place squash halves cut side down onto a plate. Cook the squash in a microwave oven for 5 minutes on High, until tender but firm.
3.In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until evenly browned; drain, and set aside.
4.In a large bowl, mix together the prepared rice, sausage, apple, and coriander. Stuff each squash half with the mixture.
5.Cover stuffed squash halves with plastic wrap, and heat in the microwave until squash is cooked through and soft, about 5 minutes. Remove plastic, and top stuffed squash with cheese. Continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

This is one of our favorites recently. It is fast and soo yummy!