Apricot and Cherry Crisp

3 1/2 pounds apricots, pitted, quartered 1 pound cherries, pitted 1 cup (scant) sugar 3 1/2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca 8 tablespoons (1 stick) chilled butter 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup sliced almonds Vanilla Ice Cream Butter 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Combine […]

Apple Pie in a Glass

Makes 2 servings, 6 ounces of milk per serving. 1 1/2 cups LDF Milk 3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate 1/2 cup lowfat vanilla frozen yogurt 1/4  teaspoon ground cinnamon Mix ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve and enjoy. Nutrition: 170 calories; 1.5 g fat; 1 g saturated fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 8 g […]

Apple Cheddar Crumble

Serves 6 1 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 4 tart apples; peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup oatmeal 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 4 tablespoons butter, softened Juice of one lemon Lightly mix flour, oatmeal, sugar, butter, and spices until coarse and crumbly. […]

Saturday Morning Waffles

(The soy flour adds protein) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup soy flour 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups 1% low-fat Longmont Dairy milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 large egg yolks 2 large egg whites dash of sugar cooking spray 1 1/2 cups maple […]

Orange Cream Scones

2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cinnamon Finely grated peel from 1 orange 1/4 cup cold butter 2 eggs, whisked 1/2 cup sour cream 2 Tbsp. milk Preheat oven to 375°. Combine dry ingredients and grated orange peel in food processor fitted with […]

Nutty Apricot Oatmeal

A nutty version of a nutritious classic 1 1/2 cups fat free or low-fat milk 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup fat-free or low-fat milk, warmed 4 teaspoons slivered almonds Directions: In a medium saucepan, bring milk, apricots, brown […]

French Toast Soufflé

An Easy Holiday Morning Treat. Serves 8 (Assemble the evening before, refrigerate; then bake in the morning.) 1 8 oz package cream cheese 1 dozen eggs 1 cube butter 3 cups Half and Half 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla Dry, cubed bread (about 1 loaf any kind) Cinnamon 2 Buttered 9” x […]

Eggnog-Dipped French Toast

For each person, or for quantity desired: 2 slices Texas Toast (or 1” thick slices of French bread) 1 egg 1/4 cup eggnog 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest 1 “pat” (1/2 tablespoon) butter 1/2 teaspoon wheat germ or granola (optional) 1 tablespoon frozen berries (thawed) (I […]

Breakfast Fruit Bran Milkshake

Start this the night before for a grab and go nutritious breakfast. 3 cups Longmont Dairy Farm milk 1/4 cup All Bran cereal 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 medium apple (sliced) Freeze 2 cups of the milk into an ice cube tray overnight. In the morning, put the bran, cinnamon, vanilla, and fruit […]

Apple Muffins

1/2 cup + 1 Tablespoon Sugar 4 Tablespoons Butter 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk Grated rind of 1 lemon 1 1/2 cups grated apple 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cream 1/2 cup sugar with butter. Add the […]