No Cook Date Balls!

I have always wanted to dabble with whole foods so when I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it.

It comes out of the soon to be released 

Gooseberry Patch has given me permission to post the recipes that I have tried in my reviewing the book. You will have a chance to win a copy before it ever hits the stands on my main blog. So keep an eye out for that.

NO COOK DATE BALLS!

1 cup dates

1/4 c. plus 1 TBS raisins

1/4 c. walnuts

1/4 c. almonds

1/8 c. cashews

7/8 tsp. cinnamon

Combine all ingredients together in a food processor. Process to desired consistency. If too dry, add a little water, one teaspoon at a time. Roll mixture into one inch balls. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time. Makes 1-1 1/2 dozen.

I have to tell you that we ALL loved these.  My 17 year old, my 8 year old and my 5 year old. 

What a great way for them to get some fiber!

ENJOY!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies!

When Gooseberry Patch asked me to be an Early Bird Book Reviewer I jumped at the chance. 

I have 2 books that I am in the process of reviewing and they have given me permission to post the recipes that I have tried.

This is the book that this recipe came out of.

Not yet released but you will have a chance to win one soon on my main blog so keep an eye out.

The recipe I chose had me curious. It contains no flour so for this GF family that was intriguing.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies!

Ingredients:

1 c. creamy peanut butter

1 c. sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

Favorite jam or jelly

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except preserves; mix until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Make a criss-cross pattern with a fork on top of the cookies.(I skipped this step. I used my thumb to make an indent into the cookies.) Carefully spoon jam into holes. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-11 minutes. Allow to cook 2 minutes on baking sheets; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes 3 dozen. (I got about 2 dozen. I must have made them big. LOL!)

Big thumbs up from me and all the kids! (Dad wasn't home yet!)

ENJOY!

Menu Plan Monday January 17th

It has been ages since I posted a Menu Plan. That's probably because I haven't made one in ages. My hubby works weird shifts sometimes and meals were basically thrown together and often repeated every week. BUT he is on a normal shift for at least the next 3 months so I got on the ball and started planning my menu. 

MONDAY- Chipotle Meatloaf w/mashed potatoes and salad

TUESDAY- Coconut Curried Shrimp w/ jasmine rice and brocolli

WEDNESDAY- Dump Soup (It's a soup that I created out of desperation but it's DELICIOUS!)

THURSDAY- Chicken Marsala w/baked potato and brocolli

FRIDAY- Gluten Free Pizza (2 family members have sensitivities to gluten so we've had to alter our diet a tad.)
SATURDAY-  Turkey Chili with jalapeno cornbread

I raided my Cooking Light Cookbook for a few of these recipes. I've already made the Chipotle Meatloaf before and it's FABULOUS. I of course tweaked to suit our needs and will be posting the recipe here soon.
Be sure to check out other Menus at I'm an Organizing Junkie!

HAVE A FABULOUS WEEK!