The Hewitt Times

Are you a foodie? Do you enjoy cooking and baking? If you love eating, baking, and preparing home-cooked meals, these recipes are definitely for you. Here are some quick and delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

1. Banana pancakes for a tasty breakfast

 

Recipe:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

 

 

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2. School hack for a quick, on-the-go breakfast

Recipe: 

• Packet of Quaker Oats oatmeal
• Hot water
• Banana slices
• Nature Valley granola sprinkled on top

 

 

 

 

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3. Pesto pasta for a satisfying lunch

Pesto Recipe: 

• 1 bunch fresh basil (about 1 ½ cups tightly packed)
• ¼ cup lightly toasted blanched almonds
• ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1 lemon
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Pasta Recipe: 

• 1 pound whole grain pasta
• 2 cups halved, ripe cherry tomatoes
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt & pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• Grated parmesan cheese

 

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4. Quick and easy Cobb salad for lunch

Recipe: 

• 3 slices bacon, cut in half
• 1 ripe avocado, split, pitted, and diced
• 2 ripe tomatoes, diced 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 8 cups mesclun greens
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Dressing

 

 

 

 

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5. Lasagna for a hearty dinner

Recipe: 

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1 ¼ pounds bulk Italian sausage
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons and 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 3/4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt & pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 4 cups shredded part0skim mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 

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6. Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips for a healthy, delicious dessert

Recipe:  

• 1 ½  cups mashed overripe bananas (about 11 ounces or 3 large)
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons canola oil or melted and cooled coconut oil
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
• 3/4 semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate