Walnut Brownies

Made these yesterday for dessert. They were moist and really good. I think I might add 1-2 cups of shredded zuccchini next time and even make them into muffins.

Carob/Cocoa Brownies

2 eggs


2/3 c honey (i used 1/2 apple sauce 1/2 honey)


1 tsp vanilla


1/2 c melted butter (not hot)


1 mashed banana


1/2 tsp salt


1 tsp soda


3/4 c water


1/3 c sifted carob (I used cocoa powder)


1 c whole wheat flour (I used 1/2 white flour to apease my lighter crowd)


1 c chopped walnuts





Beat eggs, add all other wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Cobine together and mix well. Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased 9" x 13" glass baking dish. Bake exactly 23 minutes at 350* I made a double batch and cooked it for 25 minutes. If you over cook it, it will be dry.

BQ Dinner Fixings

There is nothing more fun than a Sunday BQ (well it could be more fun if we got to eat outside in the cool air...116* is not too cool )

BQ your favorite meat-we are having hamburgers today- If you make your own add some cooked quinoa to the raw meat...maybe some shredded zucchini...Jim's cooking today so we will not be having healthy additions to the meat :)

Don't forget the BQ Sauce

1 1/2 c. catsup (organic no high fructose corn syrup!)

1/2 c. vinegar

1/4 c sorghum

1 onion, chopped

1 tsp salt

1 c water, optional

Combine & simmer until cooked. Store sauce in covered container in the refrigerator.

Copy Cat- Coleslaw-Thanks Aunt Christe for this delightful recipe

2c finely shredded cabbage

1/4 c shredded carrot

(or use the prepackaged coleslaw mix)

1/4 c sugar- I used 1 TBSP stevia (2 TBSP Sevia powder is equal to 1 c Sugar) *The peanut gang said it needs to be sweeter next time...I will try adding honey next time : )

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tap pepper

1/4 c milk

1/2 c mayonnaise (My Friend Kara has a great recipe for homemade mayonnaise)

1/4 c buttermilk

1 1/2 TBSP white vinegar (I use apple cider)

2 1/2 TBSP lemon juice

Combine all ingredients. Beat until smooth. Add cabbage and carrots; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (This is critical flavor-enhancement period, do not shimp on time).

Baked Beans

3 c. Navy, Great Northern, or Black Beans (or a mixture of all)

* I cook up 3-6 cup in my pressure cooker using natural release so the beans are soft. You could use canned beans too. Do not drain off the liquid.

1 chopped onion

1/4 c molasses (start with less and add to your desired taste...strong flavor)

1 TBSP Mustard

1-2 TBSP Soy Sauce

Combine all ingredients. Add bean liquid until you get your desired consistency. Bake for 45-60 minutes or cook in crock pot (my prefered method). If your beans are too thin- thicken wwith a little water ans cornstarch.

Walnut Brownies

1/2 c Butter

1/2 c Carob Powder

1/2 c oil

1 c honey (I use 1/2 c honey, 1/2 c apple sauce)

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 c nuts

1 1/4 c wheat flour

1/2 tsp soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

Melt butter, add carob powder and oil. Add honey. Stir. Beat eggsand vanilla; add to butter mixture. Stir in flour. Cover and put in refrigerator to let the flour hydrate-aprox 30 minutes. Remove and add apple sauce if too thick. Add baking powder and baking soda and nuts. Bake at 350* for 20 minutes. Do not over cook or they will be dried out. It is better to under cook whole wheat baked goods.

Sounds Good Let's Eat!