Make Your Own Candy Bars

Description: CHOW has posted recipes and instructions for copycat Peanut Butter Cups, Almond Joys, Twixts, Snickers. I will definitely be trying these out soon.

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Glazed Hot Dogs Vegan-Style

Glazed Hot Dogs Vegan-Style is a take-off on an idea I saw in Quickies, by Monda Rosenberg. The original recipe called for meat sausages and involved a lot more work than myversion. I no longer own Quickies, but this recipe has become a family favorite.

Ingredients

4-6 vegetarian hot dogs, depending on size

1 tablespoon olive oil (less, if you have a good pan)

1-2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (more if desired)

crusty rolls or rice made with bouillon instead of water

Directions

Chop hot dogs into small bits (if using with rice) or cut hot dogs into thinnish slices (if serving on a roll).

Saute the hot dog in the olive oil, till browned on most sides.

Add the barbecue sauce and cook for another minute or two, until the hot dogs are nicely glazed.

Note: My family doesn’t enjoy a strong barbecue flavor. If your family does, feel free to use more barbecue sauce.

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Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Description: These look soooo delicious that I’ll try to make the Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Bites this week.

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Jalapeno Burgers

I eat veggie burgers about three times a week, so naturally, I’m always on the lookout for quick and delicious things to do with them. I came across the idea for Jalapeno Burgers on a niche site called Cheese-Burger.Net. I’ve eaten these burgers twice so far, and I’ll be adding them to my permanent collection of recipes.

These super yummy burgers only take minutes to make and are nice and spicy… just the way I like them!

Ingredients

1 vegetarian burger

1 roll or pita, split

1 slice cheese

3 pickled jalapenos, thinly sliced

3 thin slices red onion

1 pickle (optional)

Directions

Microwave a veggie burger according to package directions but stop the clock 30 seconds before the burger is finished. Top with a slice of cheese and continue cooking for the last 30 seconds.

Place the burger on the bottom half of a roll or pita and top with the onion and jalapeno slices.

Enjoy the pickle on the side.

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Delicious Diet Italian Bean Soup

I adore tomatoes, beans and italian seasonings. Here is a diet recipe that combines all three, and the result is wonderful. For a heartier soup, throw in a handful of pasta with the beans and herbs.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon oil

1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped

1 large can chopped tomatoes (about 28-30 oz), undrained

2 1/2 cups water

1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon basil

1 teaspoon oregano

1 or 2 pinches black pepper (I use two pinches)

salt to taste

Directions

Using a high quality non-stick pot, saute the chopped onion till light brown. Add the garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes or till the garlic is medium golden in color.

Add the can of chopped tomatoes and water. Note: This must be done quickly or the garlic will continue to cook and will develop an unpleasantly bitter taste.

When the tomatoes and water come to a boil add the rest of the ingredients, excluding the salt.

Bring the soup back to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook over a low flame for about 10-12 minutes.

Add salt to taste.

Optional: When I’m not dieting, I add a sprinkle of parmesan as a garnish, but it’s still fabulous without it.

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Chocolate Toffee Bars

Description: I saw these delicious looking Chocolate Toffee Bars over at Cookies and Cups. My mother-in-law always made bar cookies instead of regular cookies for parties. She said that, in general, they held up better to vigorous handling and freezing.

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