Asian Noodle Salad

• 1 package Linguine Noodles, Cooked, Rinsed, And Cooled
• 1/2 head Sliced Napa Cabbage, Or More To Taste
• 1/2 head Sliced Purple Cabbage, Or More To Taste
• 1/2 bag Baby Spinach, Or More To Taste
• 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
• 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
• 1 whole Orange Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced
• 1 bag Bean Sprouts (also Called Mung Bean Sprouts)
• Chopped Cilantro, Up To 1 Bunch, To Taste
• 3 whole Scallions, Sliced
• 3 whole Cucumbers Peeled And Sliced
• 1 can (about 10 Oz.) Whole Cashews, Lightly Toasted In Skillet
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• FOR THE DRESSING:
• 1 whole Lime, Juiced
• 8 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 8 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons (up To 3 Tablespoons) Sesame Oil
• 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
• 3 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic Chopped
• 2 whole Hot Peppers Or Jalapenos, Chopped
• Chopped Cilantro

Preparation Instructions

Mix salad ingredients together. Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over salad. Mix with tongs or hands and serve on a platter.

Note: dressing keeps for up to three days before serving, without cilantro.

Lettuce Wraps with Quinoa and Black beans

1 small onion - chopped raw

1 red or yellow pepper (washed, seeded, and chopped)

1/2 can black beans (rinsed and drained)

1 cup cooked quinoa

Spinach (optional)

1 cup salsa

1 avocado, diced

Black pepper (to taste)

Salt (to taste)

Bibb lettuce

1. Prepare onion and red pepper

2. In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients above (except for lettuce wraps)

3. Once the mixture is combined, spread onto lettuce leaf, add some green dressing, wrap and enjoy!

I got this from Pinterest

Poppyseed Muffins

1/4 cup butter melted

3 1/3 Tablespoon olive oil

2 eggs

1/2 cup almond milk

3/4 cups brown sugar (or agave or honey)

1/2. teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 Tablespoon poppy seeds

Mix all ingredients together. Fill muffin papers 2/3 full.

Bake at 325 degrees for about 25 minutes.

Bran Muffins - Mom's recipe

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup apple sauce

3 cups whole wheat flour

2 cups flour

4 cups All-Bran cereal (Kellogs)

2 cups 100% Bran (Nabisco)

2 cups boiling water

1 teaspoon salt

1 quart buttermilk

4 eggs

5 teaspoons baking soda

Pour boiling water over 100% bran. Let stand while sugar and oil are mixed.

Add eggs & buttermilk. Add both brans and let sit while combining dry ingredients. Mix everything together.

Fill muffin papers 2/3 full and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool and enjoy. Delicious with honey and one of the few things I use butter on!

Banana Bread - Moms recipe

1/2. Cup extra virgin olive oil

1 cup agave (or honey or maple syrup)

2 eggs

2 cups ripened mashed bananas (around 4)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 t salt

1/2 teaspoon soda

1/2 teaspoon powder

1 cup nuts (optional)

Beat together oil, syrup and eggs. Mix in everything else.

Yield: 4 mini loaves

Bake at 350 degrees for 30/35 minutes

Pumpkin muffins or bread

1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée

4 eggs

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

2/3 cup water

3 cups brown sugar

3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 Ttablepoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground clove

1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

Mix wet ingredients together and then add all dry ingredients.

Spoon batter in muffin papers until about 2/3 full.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until you stick it with a knife and it comes out clean.

If making bread fill 3 small loaves and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

Whole wheat bisquits

2 cups whole wheat

1 Tablespoon sugar

1 Tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup apple sauce

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Mix all ingredients, then add

1 cup almond milk

Bake 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes