Banana Bread1 3/4 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup shortening2/3 cup granulated sugar2 eggs, well beaten1 1/2 cups well mashed, overripe bananas (2 or 3 bananas)1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Apple Muffins1 2/3 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons diabetic sweetener2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 egg, slightly beaten2/3 cup nonfat milk1/4 cup shortening1 cup minced applesPreheat oven

Seafood Cheese Fondue1 clove garlic, cut2 cans frozen shrimp soup1 cup milk1 pound Swiss cheese, gratedFreshly ground black pepperPaprikaFrench bread in 1 inch cubesSteamed shrimp, scallops, King crab or lobster chunksRub pot with garlic. Heat soup in p

Everyday Family Meatloaf2 pounds ground chuck 1 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 shakes hot sauce 1 large egg1 cup quick cooking oatmeal 2 dashes salt, optionalCombine all ingredients, mixing well. Place in an 8 x 10 inch loaf or cake pan. B

Buca di Beppo Little Hat Pasta with Spicy Chicken3/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1 inch pieces 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced and blanched b

Egg Drop Chicken SoupYield: 4 servings5 cups chicken stock2 tablespoons soy sauce2 eggs, well beaten1 garnish, see belowAdd soy sauce to the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and pour beaten eggs in a slow, thin stream from a height of at

Matzo Dumplings2 egg yolks3 tablespoons chicken fat1/2 cup hot stock3/4 cup matzo meal1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ginger1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1 tablespoon chopped parsley1 tablespoon grated onionBeat until thick the egg yolks and chicken fat. Pour ho

Dusty Cookies (Polvorones)2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup confectioners` sugar1 cup finely chopped pecans12 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)1 large egg1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 ounce semisweet chocolate, choppedPreheat oven to 375 degre

Raspberry Tofu1 can raspberry soda1 large clove garlic, crushed1 tablespoon shoyu, tamari or teriyaki sauce1 pound firm or extra firm tofuFew drops toasted sesame oil (optional)1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, cut into tiny pieces (optional)Cut tofu into long,

Apple Peanut Butter Wraps1 soft flour tortilla1 tablespoon peanut butter2 tablespoons raisins1 small chopped sweet appleSpread peanut butter on shell. Sprinkle with raisins and apples. Roll and enjoy!Variations: sprinkle with cinnamon or add chopped nuts.