Since I started cooking from scratch I have been doing some experimenting.

I thought I would share with you the recipes I made up that turned out really good.

They were even a hit with my very picky children.


These muffins are SO healthy and they taste really good. This makes a lot of muffins- store them in the fridge or freezer for up to six weeks.

Healthiest Muffins

2 c. wheat bran cereal in small bowl.

Pour 2 c. boiling water over the bran. Set aside.

In another bowl add (mix after each ingredient is added)

4 c. whole wheat flour

5 t. baking soda

2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 c. flax seed meal (in baking section near the flour)

1 c. wheat germ

1 1/2 c. oat bran (found in the cereal section)

2 1/2 c. wheat bran cereal

Mix together

Then add the wet bran mixture to this bowl.

Next add

1/2 c. oil

1 c. honey

4 eggs

1/2 c. applesauce

3 c. buttermilk (add more if needed)

Pour into muffin tins- sprayed with no-stick spray or with liners

400 degrees F 15-20 minutes

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Fettuccine Alfredo (So much better then the store bought jar variety)

Cook fettuccine noodles as directed on package

Meanwhile mix together (with an electric mixer)-

1 c. butter, softened

1 pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 pint half and half

4 garlic cloves

lots of lemon pepper

Transfer to a pan and simmer 20 minutes

then add

1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Toss with fettuccine noodles

Adding cooked broccoli or peas is a great addition.

Sauce will store well in freezer to use again later.

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Chicken Fried Rice

Make rice as directed on package. Serving for 6 people.
Hint:
White, long grain - 1 3/4 cups of water per 1 cup of rice
White, medium grain - 1 1/2 cups of water per 1 cup of rice
White, short grain - 1 1/2 cups of water per 1 cup of rice
Brown, long grain - 2 1/4 cups of water per 1 cup of rice

Make scrambled eggs (about 5 eggs) and set aside.

New larger pan combine:

1 can of white breast chicken

1 clove garlic

2 1/2 c. raw shredded carrots and broccoli mix

2 1/2 Tbl dried onion

Mix together, cover and heat.

Meanwhile combine in a bowl

2 c. chicken broth

1/2 tsp. ginger

1/2 tsp. salt

2 Tbl brown sugar

2 Tbl vinegar

1/4 c. soy sauce

Pour this sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture.

Stir over medium high heat until liquid evaporates, then combine with eggs and rice.

Serve!

Labels: healthy cheap good family meals