Some of Jo's Favorite Recipes

I have included some of my favorite recipes that I use most often in everyday cooking. Click on the links below to take you directly to specific recipes or you may scroll down to look at them all.

Apple-Oat Muffins - Reduced Fat

Baked Spaghetti - Veggie or w/meat

Marinated Mushrooms w/Onions - all time favorite

Rice Pilaf

Make-A-Mix Cookery - How to make your own mixes

Apple Oat Muffins

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Baking Time: 2 minutes

Servings: 12

 

nonstick cooking spray or 12 muffin liners

1 medium apple, chopped fine (1 cup)

1/2 cup orange juice

1/4 cup buttermilk

1/4 cup applesauce

2 egg whites

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or set out 12 muffin liners on a baking sheet.

In a large measuring cup, combine apple pieces, orange juice, buttermilk, applesauce, and egg whites. Mix well. In a large bowl, combine flours, oats, sugar, baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and salt. Pour orange juice mixture into flour mixture and stir until moistened. Pour batter into cups, filling until 2/3 full. In a small bowl combine 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and remaining ingredients. Sprinkle evenly over muffin batter. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden.

stats per serving:

126 calories

0.5 g fat

28 g carbs

10 g protein