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"These muffins are delicious and have a great texture, and they are 100% healthy! No refined flour or sweeteners. We have a big family, so this recipe makes a lot of muffins, but it is easily halved for a smaller group. To make the muffins lower in fat, replace half of the oil with unsweetened applesauce. I also use "white whole-wheat" flour,..."

Ingredients: eggs, honey, hot water...

"This is a great, simple drink to detox impurities from your body. It cleanses your body from the inside out. Extremely easy to drink too. Have one first thing in the morning, and one before bed. You will see the difference within a week. Try keeping this up for 1 week every month. If you can drink this everyday, it would be WONDERFUL."

Ingredients: honey, hot water, lemons...

""These are brownie-like and chewy. Be careful not to overbake them, they may seem like they aren't done after 10 minutes but they are! See the variations for Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cookies and Chocolate Hazelnut (or almond or walnut or whatever) Cookies at the bottom of the directions." Recipe from the Post Punk Kitchen (www.thePPK.com)..."

Ingredients: cocoa powder, flax seeds...

"From Vegetarian Times (June 2005)"

Ingredients: frozen blueberries, margarine...

"Umm Umm Good!!"

Ingredients: curry powder, honey, paprika...

"I just love Salmon and I'd say this is my favorite to date. This has an Asian touch. Lots of flavor. I did make this with Salmon but its possibilities are endless like tuna, Mahi Mahi, shrimp, orange roughy... I bet grilled pineapple in this marinade along with the fish or meat would be great! Cooking in a basket will caramelize the fish giving..."

Ingredients: pepper, dried onion flakes...

"This rich stew uses typical Portuguese seasonings and ingredients such as dry wine (vinho seco), paprika, and lemon. The meat is oh-so-tender, and the dish is very no-fuss. Serve with rice and/or lots of traditional Portuguese cornmeal bread."

Ingredients: cilantro, dried basil...

"This crunchy, sweet and tangy salad mixes familiar fruits and veggies with a whole grain mustard dressing and apple cider vinegar. From Whole Foods."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh dill...

"These are great for breakfast over pancakes, waffles, french toast, crepes, oatmeal, etc. Or serve with low fat ice cream and toasted macadamia nuts for dessert. You can use regular tub margarine or butter in place of the cooking spray. However, this will double the cooking time, and make for a crunchier stickier outside to your banana."

Ingredients: cooking spray, granulated sugar...

"I was astounded to see there was only vegan banana bread recipe on 'Zaar! Here's one more. ;) From theppk.com"

Ingredients: cinnamon, vanilla-flavored soymilk...

"This is such a wonderful summertime treat! I have used all kinds of fruit combinations in this; use your imagination. Far richer and intense in flavour than anything you can buy, and yet it's almost all just healthy fruit. The fruits that work best have a fairly smooth fleshy texture; things like mangoes, muskmelons, peaches, apricots, and bananas...."

Ingredients: fruit, mangoes, peaches...

"One of the principal crops of some African countries is peanuts. They are nutritious and hardy, making them a first-rate survival food. In this recipe peanuts and highly prized honey are combined to make a sweet African treat."

Ingredients: coconut, low-fat peanut butter...

"With the delicate flavors of pumpkin, spices and banana, this smoothie is a healthy morning drink.
(Makes 1 large, or 2 small servings. Doubles easily! Keep extra smoothies in the freezer.)"

Ingredients: cinnamon, fresh pumpkin...

"Maybe Mirjam doesn't know it, but she got me hooked on spiced nuts! :) This one is from 'Simply Classic-The Junior League of Seattle'."

Ingredients: cinnamon, corn oil, nutmeg...