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Coconut Bread/Buns

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsweetened finely grated coconut 2 tablespoons sugar 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 3 1/2 cups flour, plus more for kneading 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup coconut milk 3 tablespoons butter or non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening, melted Directions Put coconut, sugar, yeast and water into a small non-reactive bowl

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Healthy Brownies

Ingredients 6 tablespoons cocoa powder 2/3 cup natural cane sugar 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons unbleached white flour 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1/4 cup low fat cold milk or soy milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven

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Healthy Banana Oat Bars

Makes one 9×9-inch pan. Ingredients 2 large ripe bananas 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional) 2 cups rolled oats 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 3/4 cup of dried fruit and nuts mix or 1/4 cup chopped nuts — such as walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans Directions 1. Heat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×9-inch square baking

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Cashew Chicken

Ingredients 3 Chicken breasts, boned and skinned 1/2 lb. Chinese pea pods 1/2 lb. Mushrooms 4 Green onions 2 cups Bamboo shoots, drained 1 cup Chicken broth 1/4 cup Soy sauce 2 tb Corn starch 1/2 ts Sugar 1/2 ts Salt 4 tb Salad oil 1 pack Cashew nuts (about 4-oz) Directions Slice breasts horizontally

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Oven Baked Fries

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 2 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp black pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450 deg 2. spray a baking sheet with cooking spray 3. Combine all dry ingredeints and combine with

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Grilled Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 4 Whole chicken breasts, split, skinned, boned Dijon Mustard 1/2 cup Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tsp thyme 3 tbsp chopped parsley Directions: 1. Coat chicken with mustard and place in shallow glass or ceramic bowl 2. In separate bowl combine oil, lemon juice and thyme, and pour over the chicken.

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Old Fashioned Pancakes

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 1 egg 3 tablespoons butter, melted Directions: 1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg

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Cream of Cucumber Soup

Ingredients: 1 large cucumber 1 shallot (or onion, or few spring onions) chopped 1 oz butter 1 oz plain flour 1 pt chicken stock or vegetable stock 1 pt milk 1/4 pt single cream 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 small clove garlic crushed 1 bunch dill (or 2 teaspoons dried) grated nutmeg salt and pepper

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Tiramisu

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, a creamy mascarpone mixture, and a dusting of cocoa powder on top. This elegant dessert is light, rich, and infused with the perfect balance of coffee and sweet creaminess, making it an indulgent favorite at any gathering. Our recipe simplifies the steps while

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