Whole Wheat Rolls

Whole Wheat Rolls

Ingredients:

1 cup warm water
2 tbsp molasses
2 tsp yeast
2 cups whole wheat flour

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

Mix water and molasses, add yeast and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Slowly add yeast mixture to flour. Knead for 10 minutes. Separate into 4-6 rolls. Allow to rise for 1 hours. Bake at for 15 minutes.

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Ingredients:

2 cans corn, drained
1 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2-3 tbsp salsa
2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup roasted tomatoes with green chilies
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add corn and paprika; cook 10 minutes. Combine oil, vinegar, lime juice, salsa, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix in the remaining ingredients.

Based on a recipe from Coastal Living.

Whole Wheat Pita Bread

Whole Wheat Pita Bread

Ingredients:

1 cup warm water
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole wheat flour
cooking spray

In a bowl mix the water, yeast, molasses, and salt. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes, then gradually mix in the whole wheat flour. Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth. Place in a large bowl lightly coated with cooking spray. Cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Punch down the dough, and knead for 5 to 10 minutes. Divide into 6 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each piece to about 1/8 inch thick with a rolling pin. Cover with a towel, and let rise 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Warm a baking sheet in the preheating oven for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat and sprinkle with cornmeal.

Arrange the dough rounds on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 6 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from heat and cover the bread with a moist towel to soften. When cooled, slice in half and use a knife to cut pockets in the bread.

Recipe from allrecipes.com

Easy Spicy Pasta

Easy Spicy Pasta

Ingredients:

8 ounces pasta, any kind
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup frozen peas

Cook pasta according to directions.

Heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook one minute. Add red pepper flakes, stir 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Toss in pasta.

Burmese Chicken Curry

Burmese Chicken Curry

Ingredients:

1 cup broth
1 can diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp grated ginger
2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cardamon
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp tamarind paste
1 lb chicken breasts
1 lb diced red potatoes

Combine first 12 ingredients in slow cooker and mix well. Add chicken and coat with sauce. Add potatoes. Cook on high for 4 hours.

Based on a recipe from Complete Asian Cookbook by Charmaine Solomon.

Orange Curry Chicken

Orange Curry Chicken

Ingredients:

1 cup orange juice
1 cup white wine
1/3 cup honey
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tbsp coriander
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp turmeric
1 lb chicken breast
1 bag frozen broccoli florets

Combine first 6 ingredients in slow cooker and mix together. Add chicken breasts and coat with mixture. Add broccoli. Cook on high for 3 hours. Serve with whole wheat orzo.

Based on a recipe from good taste.