Having to pass up mouse because of dairy? No, more…make this incredibly rich and smooth pie. 1- 9″ crumb crust 1- 12 oz pkg chocolate chips (semi sweet or milk) 1- 16 oz pkg silken tofu 2 Tbsp powdered sugar, optional 2 tsp vanilla extract Melt chocolate chips in microwave on medium power, 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until smooth.
Muesli-Nut Fruit Salad
April 30, 2012 By
Light and refreshing, yet hearty and satisfying as well! Fruit salad: 1/2 cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into bite-size pieces 1 mango, peeled and cut into chunks 1 banana, thinkly sliced 2 peaches, coarsely chopped 5 strawberries, fresh or frozen, cut in slices 1 kiwi, sliced Grapes, to amount desired Muesli-Nut topping: 1/4 C quick or regular oats 1/4 C cashews, almonds, pecans or walnuts 2-4 Tbsp unsweetened, shredded coconut 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 1/2 C raisins, dried blueberries or dates (optional) Tofu whipped cream : 1- 10-oz container tofu, soft 2 Tbsp canola oil or olive oil 2 Tbsp honey 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/8 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp vanilla Put all tofu whipped cream ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy
Breakfast Pudding
April 30, 2012 By
A healthy version of bread pudding that makes a special breakfast treat! 4 C brown rice, millet or buckwheat, cooked (rice =1 1/3 C dry + 2 2/3 C water; millet or buckwheat = 1 C dry + 3 C water) 1 C raisins, or other chopped dried fruit 1/4 C raw slivered almonds or pecans or other nut pieces 1 Tbsp pineapple juice, concentrated 1 C cashews, washed and sterilized, or raw almonds 2 C water 1/2 C dates, chopped 1 tsp vanilla 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup Mix first 4 ingredients toegether and spread into an 8×12 cake pan.
Searching People
April 28, 2012 By
Photo: Diego Cervo Dear God: This world is full of “searching people.” Some are searching for riches, happiness, acceptance, love, a job, and yes, even YOU! Today, I want to pray for all those who are searching. In your Word you tell us: “Everyone who asks receives, and anyone who searches finds and for everyone who knocks, the door will be open.” (Matt.
Is Your Soul Thirsty?
April 28, 2012 By
Photo: Isabel Poulin We must have water to survive! Our bodies are more than 70 percent water; to keep them running smoothly we are told to drink eight glasses of water a day. You might survive for weeks without food by living on body reserves, but water is so integral to life—with every function depending on it—that most of us would die after three to four days.
Worthington Vegetable Steak Stroganoff
April 26, 2012 By
A rich and tasty vegetarian version of Stroganoff…simply delicious. 1 20-oz can Worthington Vegetable Steaks, cut into strips and breaded in flour 1 med onion, chopped 1 6-oz can sliced mushrooms, drained (or 3/4 C sliced fresh mushrooms) 1/4 tsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp McKay’s Beef-life Seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 C hot water 1 Tbsp dried parsley 2/3 C sour cream* 1/3 C grated cheddar cheese* 2 Tbsp canola oil In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute steaks and onion in 2 Tbsp of oil. When onion is tender add mushrooms.
Candy Land Dessert
April 26, 2012 By
Here’s a dessert that is a truly a childhood fantasy come true! 2 3/4-oz packages instant vanilla pudding mix 1 qt vanilla ice cream softened 2 C 1% low-fat milk 1 lb butter cookies, crushed 1/2 C butter, melted 1 8-oz container Cool Whip, thawed 3 Skor candy bars, finely chopped (optional) In a large bowl, mix vanilla pudding, softened ice cream, and milk. Set aside.
Creamy Carrot-Leek Dip
April 26, 2012 By
Disability Culture
April 26, 2012 By
Photo: Dreamstime I have a friend who is sight-impaired but in most regards she is more able than I am to be persistent, tenacious, and brave. She has taken on lifetime relationship challenges, career goals and spiritual journeys that many people would find overwhelming. She can get a little prickly about the use of the term “disability” in regard to her own situation or services offered to her.
As Little Children
April 21, 2012 By
Photo: Marzanna Syncerz Dear God: I can hear my grandchildren wrestling in the living room and I’m not sure I’ve ever heard anything more delightful. The baby is just developing his belly laugh and my four-year-old loves making him laugh. They giggle for the shear joy of it and luckily for me, they do it often.
