Monday, October 3, 2011

oatmeal bars to go

Oatmeal 2 Go Recipe Prep Time: 8 mins Cooking Time: 30 to 35 mins Ingredients: 1 medium apple, peeled + diced small 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1 tablespoon melted butter or canola oil 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup almond meal 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats 1 egg 1 cup lowfat or nonfat milk 1 teaspoon vanilla cooking spray Preheat oven 350 degrees. Place diced apples in a small bowl and toss with cinnamon and sugar. Set aside. In a medium sized bowl combine egg, milk, applesauce, vanilla and canola oil. In another bowl whisk together flour, almond meal, brown sugar and baking powder. Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients. Add oats and diced apples and stir to combine. Pour batter into well greased 9 inch square baking pan. Spread batter evenly and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Let cool and cut into squares.

artichoke dip

8 oz cream cheese 2 cups mayo 2 cups Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoon fresh dill 2 cloves garlic minced 3 (6 oz) jars marinated artichoke hearts drained and chopped 1large round loaf sourdough bread Cut thick slice off top of bread and hollow it out. Fill food processor with all ingredients except artichokes. Blend. Add artichokes and pulse lightly. Fill bread and cover with top. Wrap in 2 layers of foil and bake at 300 for 2 hours. Thank you Michelle.... this is amazingly good! I can't wait to make it and eat it up!