Month: November 2013

1/2 pound turnips, peeled and cubed
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon reduced fat margarine
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest

2 sweet potatoes
1 whole jalapeno pepper
1/4 cup softened butter
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup walnut pieces

5 sweet potatoes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
12 (7 inch) corn tortillas
1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small cubes
2 (8 ounce) packages sliced fresh mushrooms
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
3 zucchinis, cubed
2 sweet potatoes, cut into cubes
2 large red potatoes, cut into cubes
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans, divided
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 (15 ounce) can sweet potatoes or yams in light syrup, not drained
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 cups buttermilk waffle mix
2 large eggs, separated
2 (15 ounce) cans light sliced peaches, or sliced peaches in juice, not drained
1 tablespoon honey
Non-stick spray oil

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup light sour cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup hot milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash browning sauce
1 1/3 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1 cup peas
3/4 cup corn
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 boneless pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
Dash pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water

3 medium sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium eggplant, cubed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 tablespoon sea salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1/4 cup blanched almonds
1 zucchini, sliced
2 tablespoons raisins
1 cup orange juice
10 ounces spinach

4 large sweet potatoes
1/3 cup butter
8 cups water
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons half-and-half
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch dried thyme
1 cup cashew halves