Oatmeal Raisin Zucchini Cookies

September 13, 2013September 15, 2013 ~ lindy

Zucchini Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

*2 cups grated Zucchini, set aside and stir in after you have combined the wet ingredients.

Wet Ingredients:

*1/4 cup Light Olive Oil
*1/2 cup Brown Sugar
*1/2 teaspoon Salt
*1/2 cup Apple Sauce
*1 Egg
*1 teaspoon Vanilla

Whisk together Dry Ingredients:

*3/4 cup Wheat Flour
*1 cup All Purpose Flour
*1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
*1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Mix together the wet and dry Ingredients

Stir in:

*1 1/2 cup Rolled Oats

*1/2 cup Raisins, I usually have raisins that aren’t very moist so I like to add a small amount of water and put in the microwave for about 30 seconds.

Scoop dough onto greased /Silpat cookie sheet. Bake at 350* F., for 10-12 minutes in a pre-heated oven.

Recipe makes 2 dozen cookies.

Enjoy!

Lindy

Green Beans with Turkey Bacon

September 11, 2013September 16, 2013 ~ lindy

Green Beans with Turkey Bacon

*Fresh Green Beans, about 60

Bring to boil in a stock pot of water and cook beans until tender about 10-12 minutes. Remove green beans from pot or drain water from green beans and add to the following sautéed ingredients.

Sauté the following:

*2-3 Tablespoons Lite Olive Oil heated in Cast Iron Frying Pan on medium heat for about 30 seconds then add:

*1/2 cup Red Onion, sautéed first

*4 strips Turkey Bacon cooked and chopped
*10 crushed Red Pepper Flakes or to taste

*1 Clove of Garlic, minced
*3 tablespoons Sliced Almonds, chopped

Add garlic and almonds when onions are about translucent and cook until garlic is slightly brown.

Combine the sautéed ingredients with drained green beans and sauté 2 more minutes.

*Salt and Pepper to taste

Serves about 6