Bev's Recipe Collection

• 1 C raisins
• 2 C warm water
• 2 C flour
• 1 T baking powder
• 2 t baking soda
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 t ground cinnamon
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 C brown sugar/sucanat
• 3 C shredded carrots or carrot pulp

Combine raisins and water in small bowl.  Let soak for 15 minutes.  Drain raisins, discard water, and set raisins aside.  In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and cinnamon.  In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, oil, and brown sugar; beat well.  Mix in flour mixture just until moistened.  Fold in carrots and drained raisins.  Spoon into 18 muffin cups.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes and serve warm.

Admittedly, I wouldn’t call them “awesome,” but they are good!  I found this recipe at allrecipes.com

• 1 lb. beef stew meat
• large sweet onion, chopped
• green pepper, diced
• 2 T ground cumin
• 1/3 C flour
• 6 cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 16 oz. salsa
• 16 oz. beef broth

Place all ingredients in slow cooker on low all day.  Serve with tortilla chips or corn bread.

( adapted from www.pacefoods.com)

• 12 ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 large onions, diced
• 2 large green peppers, diced
• 2 T salt
• 2/3 C sugar (or honey granules)
• 1 hot pepper, diced fine
• 2 C white vinegar

Put everything in a pot and bring to a boil slowly.  Keep at a slow simmer for 2 hours.

(Thanks Nettie, this was a big hit!)

• 24 oz. cheese and garlic tortellini, uncooked
• 20 oz. salad greens
• 1 1/2 C grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 1/4 C croutons (see Creamy Caesar Salad recipe on this site)
• 1 C Caesar salad dressing, divided (see Creamy Caesar Salad recipe on this site)

Cook pasta according to package directions.  In bowl, toss salad greens with tomatoes, croutons, and half of the dressing.  In another bowl, toss cooked pasta with the remaining dressing.  Serve pasta mixture over salad greens.

(recipe from Ronzoni tortellini package)

• 2 C oats
• 1 C brown sugar or sucanat
• 1/2 C olive oil
• 1/2 C flour
• 1 t vanilla
• 1/2 t salt
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 3/4 C chopped walnuts
• 1 C shredded or flaked coconut

Mix oats, sugar, and oil in large bowl; let stand in refrigerator.  Add remaining ingredients; mix well.  Bake at 350 degrees in a greased 13×9″ baking pan for 15-20 minutes.

• 3 1/2 C quick cooking rolled oats
• 1/2 C flaked or shredded coconut
• 2/3 C butter, melted
• 1/3 C honey
• 3 eggs
• 6 oz semisweet chocolate pieces
• 1 C chopped walnuts
• 1/3 C brown sugar or sucanat
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/2 t salt

Combine all the ingredients and mix well.  Press firmly on the same jelly roll pan and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.  Cool and cut into bars.  Store in tightly covered container.

• 2 C milk
• 8 large eggs
• 1/4 C honey
• 2 t vanilla
• 1 t salt
• 1/2 t cinnamon
• 1 1/3 C flour
• 1/2 C butter, melted
• 4 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/4 C brown sugar or sucanat

Place butter in the bottom of two 9×13″ baking dishes, with apple slices on top.  Bake at 425 degrees until apples and butter are bubbling (about 10 minutes).  Meanwhile, whirl all remaining ingredients in the blender, except the brown sugar.  Pour liquid over bubbly apples in dish.  Sprinkle with brown sugar.  Bake for 20 minutes, allowing the “pancake” to puff up.  Serve with syrup (or fruit jams), and fresh bread or toast.

from www.urbanhomemaker.com

• 1 large eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 C bread crumbs or matzo meal
• 1 T Italian seasoning
• 48 oz. spaghetti sauce
• 8 oz. shredded cheese
• 1/3 C grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 t dried basil

Mix bread crumbs with Italian seasoning.  Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumb mixture.  Place in a single layer on parchment covered trays and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes on each side.  Spread spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 13×9″ baking pan.  Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce, followed by more sauce, shredded cheese, and Parmesan cheese.  Repeat, ending with the cheeses.  Sprinkle basil on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serve with noodles and some extra sauce.

• 3 pounds boneless chicken breasts, chunks or slices
• 2 T olive oil
• 1/2 C water
• 6 T ketchup
• 1 T chili powder
• 1 1/2 t ground cumin
• 1 1/2 t onion powder
• 1 1/2 t garlic powder
• 20 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1 avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
• diced tomato
• sour cream
• salsa

In a large skillet, cook chicken in olive oil over medium heat; drain, and return to skillet.  Combine water, ketchup, and spices; pour over chicken.  Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the water evaporates.  Serve on warm flour tortillas with pineapple tidbits, sliced avocados, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.  No need for cheese with this dish!

Adapted from publix.com/aprons

• 3.75 pounds boneless chicken breasts
• 4 T butter
• 1 C sliced sweet onion
• 4 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
• 1 C chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 C salsa

Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat.  Add onion and garlic and saute until soft.  Add chicken breasts and saute until golden brown.  Add salsa and cilantro.  Reduce to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes.  Serve over brown rice.

Adapted from recipezaar.com #26727