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Cranberry Orange Bread

October 8, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Our Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful tangy dessert with enough crunch to start your fall senses!  This recipe is full of flavors that will also fill your home with the best baking aroma.


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12 1 slice servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
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Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon, stir to combine.
  3. Add in honey, orange juice, applesauce, vanilla, orange zest mix until combined. Be sure not to over mix.
  4. Fold the cranberries and pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  5. Sprinkle pumpkins seeds over the top of the batter. Place in the center rack in the oven and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Tips:
  1. If fresh cranberries are not in season, use frozen unsweetened cranberries. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
  2. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. Can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cranberry, dessert, Desserts, fall, healthy desserts, orange, winter

Chicken and Rice Stir Fry

September 14, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

This simple Chicken and Rice Stir Fry is an easy weeknight meal that will come together in less than 30 minutes! This is also a great recipe to get your kids involved in the kitchen and helping with dinner! There are lots of skills to practice for most age groups. Make this Chicken and Rice Stir Fry for Dinner Tonight!


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Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast skinless, boneless
  • 14.4 ounces frozen peppers
  • 4 ounces canned mushrooms drained
  • 1 cup brown rice cooked
  • 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons ginger root grated
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1/2 Tablespoon cornstarch
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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area. Clean the rims of any canned food before opening.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces, removing and discarding any fat.
  3. In a small bowl, add in all sauce ingredients and stir until well combined and cornstarch is dissolved.
  4. In a large skillet heat up olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, place chicken in the skillet and let brown for 2-3 minutes. Stir and let brown for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add in the frozen peppers and mushrooms, cook covered for 5-7 minutes stirring once.
  6. Remove covering and pour in the prepared sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken has reached 165* Fahrenheit.
  7. Serve 1/4th of chicken stir fry with ¼ cup brown rice.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, brown rice, Chicken, main dish, protein, stir fry

Grilled Fruit Kabobs

July 9, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Grilling weather doesn’t have to be set on BBQ. Add a water-filled fruit to the grill to add a new “flare” to your plate this summer.


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Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon mint leaves
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 3 cup watermelon diced
  • 2 cup peaches sliced
  • 3 cup cantaloupe diced
  • 2 cup pineapple diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon mint leaves chopped
Servings: skewers
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Using Path to the Plate fire and heat safety guidelines, prepare the grill.
  3. Using a medium saucepan, simmer water and honey until combined. Infuse honey water by simmering with mint leaves for 1 minute. Remove mint leaves. Pour the liquid in a jar, and let infused honey water cool in the refrigerator.
  4. Prepare sliced and diced fruit on 6 wooden or metal skewers. Grill for 30-60 seconds on each side.
  5. Leaving fruit on skewers, use a basting brush to glaze over fruit. Sprinkle kosher salt and mint leaves over grilled fruit skewers.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, dessert, fruit, grill, Grilling, kabob, Side Dishes

Fruit Tacos

June 8, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Let’s twist-up this Taco Tuesday with some Fruit Tacos!  An impressive taco to build, this recipe can be an appetizer, a snack, or a refreshing dessert.

 

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Ingredients
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1 pieces seedless cucumber cut into matchstick
  • 2 cups watermelon cut into matchstick pieces
  • 10 jicama tortillas
  • 2 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
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  1. Wash your hands and preparation area. Rinse all produce before slicing.
  2. Prepare your avocado, cucumber, and watermelon by slicing into matchstick pieces, or julienne cut.
  3. Evenly layer 2-3 pieces of avocado, cucumber, and watermelon in the middle of the jicama tortilla.
  4. In a small bowl mix freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, and chili powder till well blended.
  5. Drizzle a small amount over each tortilla and sprinkle cilantro.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, fruit, jicama, summer, taco, tacos, watermelon

Sweet & Spicy Cauliflower

October 26, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

This sweet and spicy recipe is the perfect starting point to get cauliflower on the menu!


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Ingredients
  • 5 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons sriracha
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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  1. Preheat oven to 400º and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl combine cauliflower and other ingredients. Mix until the cauliflower is coated evenly.
  3. Pour the cauliflower mixture onto the baking sheet and place in the oven.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cauliflower, healthy side dish, side dish, side dish recipe, Side Dishes, vegetable, vegetables

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