Gingerbread Raisin Pancakes

Gingerbread Raisin Pancakes 

  

            

       Ingredients

 2-1/2 cup flour

 5 tsp. baking powder

 1 1/2 tsp. salt

 1 tsp. baking soda

 1 tsp. cinnamon

 1/2 tsp. ginger

 1/4 cup molasses

 2 cup milk

 2 eggs, slightly beaten

 6 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

 1 cup raisins               

 Directions

 1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and spices.

 2. Combine molasses and milk; add to eggs. Stir in melted butter. 

 3. Add molasses mixture to flour mixture; stir only until moistened. 

Stir in raisins.

 4. Bake on hot griddle using 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. 

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

  

            

       Ingredients

 4 oz fresh blueberries

 2 large ripe bananas

 2 cups crushed ice

 2 Tbsp honey or sugar

 3/4 cup 2 % milk               

 Directions

1. Combine all ingredients into a blender. 

Blend at high speed until thick and smooth.

Pork Stewed with Prunes

Pork Stewed with Prunes 

  

            

       Ingredients

 2 pounds boneless pork loin, cubed 

 8 ounces pitted prunes

 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 

 Grated zest of 1 lemon

 2 tablespoons cornstarch

 1/4 cup cold water

 2 teaspoons lemon juice

 Salt and black pepper, to taste

 4 cups cooked rice, warm              

 Directions

1. Combine all ingredients, except cornstarch, water, 

lemon juice, salt, pepper, and rice, in crock pot; cover

and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. 

2. Turn heat to high and cook 10 minutes; stir in combined 

cornstarch and water, stirring 3 to 4 minutes. Season to 

taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper; serve over warm rice.

Caribbean Style Chicken

Caribbean Style Chicken

         
       Ingredients


 1 4 to 5 lb chicken
 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
 1 tablespoon ground allspice
 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 2 teaspoons Sea salt
 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 Fresh Lime juice from 3-4 limes            


 Directions

 1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the sugar and all the
seasonings. Mix well.

 2. Rub the spice mixture on the inside and outside of the chicken.
Place chicken in the crock pot.

 3. Pour the fresh squeezed lime juice over the chicken.

 4. Cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Serve with
hot cooked rice.

Pinto Bean Soup

Pinto Bean Soup

  

            

       Ingredients

 2 cups dry pinto beans

 5 1/2 cups water, divided

 2 (14.5-oz) cans low-sodium chicken stock

 1 teaspoon ground cumin

 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

 1 (14.5-ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained

 Shredded Monterey Jack cheese for garnish

 Sliced green onion tops for garnish              

 Directions

 1. Place the beans and 5 cups of the water in a Dutch oven 

over high heat. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce the 

heat to medium low. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes and 

remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain 

and rinse the beans, then transfer to a lightly greased medium 

slow cooker.

 2. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of water, stock, cumin, 

onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.

 3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 1/2 hours 

or until the beans are tender. Stir in the tomatoes and their juices, 

cover, and cook for 30 minutes longer. 

 4. Serve warm with a garnish of cheese and green onions.

Pea Soup with Rice

                                                 

Pea Soup with Rice

  

            

       Ingredients

 1/4 Cup white rice

 1 Cup fresh shelled peas

 2 Cup milk

 4 Cup water

 1 TBSP butter

 Salt and pepper to taste               

 Directions

1. Place the water in a large soup pot over medium high heat.

 Bring the water to a rapid boil.

2. Add the rice and continue boiling for 10 minutes.

 Add the peas.

3. Stir in the butter, salt and pepper.

4. Reduce heat to medium low and cook until the peas are as tender as you like.

5. Pour in the milk.

6. Place heat back on medium. Bring soup back to a boil.

7. Serve when soup is a thick as you like. 

Apple Ice Cream Smoothie

Apple Ice Cream Smoothie 

  

            

       Ingredients

2 red apples, cored, peeled and cubed

1 1/2 cups apple cider

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups vanilla ice cream

2 cups ice                

 Directions

 1. Combine all ingredients into a blender. 

Blend at high speed until thick and smooth.