Chess Squares

• 2 Sticks Butter
• 2 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 egg whites
• Powdered sugar

Blend melted butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and beat well. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together; add to creamed mixture. Fold in nuts and vanilla. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into creamed mixture. Batter will be very thick. Spread batter in greased 9"x13" pan and bake  at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. When done sprinkle with powdered sugar. 

Cilantro-Tomato Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

 1 1/2 cup pureed fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
1 C cilantro leaves
1/2 C white white vinegar
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp. chili powder
juice of 1 lime
1/2 tsp. sea salt

Blend all ingredients until desired consistency.

Avocado Dressing

2 large avocados
1/2 c lemon juice
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
2-4 Tbsp. water to achieve desired consistency
optional: 2 Tbsp. alfalfa sprouts

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Toss a liberal amount with salad immediately before serving.

Green Goddess Salad Dressing

3 cloves garlic
juice of 2 small lemons
2 Tbsp. alfalfa sprouts
1 cup cilantro
1 cup parsley
1 Tbsp. plum vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt

1-4 Tbsp. water to achieve desired consistency)

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.

Easy Pizza Sauce

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon oregano (or Italian seasoning)
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika (I use smoked paprika)

1. In medium bowl, mix together tomato sauce and tomato paste until smooth. Stir in spices.

Easy Refried Beans

1 cup = 1-1/8 c. bean flour
2 1/4 cup water




Boil 2 1/4 cups water. Whisk in bean flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute until mixture thickens. Reduce heat to medium/low and cook 6 minutes - stirring occasionally. (add more water if needed).

Add salt, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika powder to taste.

Popeye's Ice Cream

3/4 cup half and half or coconut milk
1/4 cup agava nectar
2/3 cup nonfat powdered milk or powdered coconut milk
2 cups spinach, lightly packed
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups ice

Add ingredients to a blender and secure lid. For Blendtec models, press "Ice cream" and serve. For other blenders, blend at medium speed for 20 seconds, then on high for 25 seconds or until smooth. Makes 3 3/4 cups.