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Easy cheesy biscuits with self-rising flour, shortening, and shredded cheddar. Just 4 ingredients and 22 minutes for fluffy cheese-loaded biscuits.

Unlike the classic French toast that's usually high in calories, fat and very rich. This recipe uses 1% milk, egg whites only and whole wheat bread, which makes a much healthier French toast for breakfast that still tastes delicious. Some fresh fruits, a cup of orange juice and a bit maple syrup, a yummy and wholesome breakfast is ready to enjoy.

Granny's boiled fruit cake: an old-fashioned eggless, butterless loaf made by simmering raisins with sugar and shortening, then folding into spiced flour. Plump, moist and Christmas-ready.

Simple and perfectly matched flavors that let the potato shine through brightly.

For those who love baked beans, try this savory crockpot recipe that tastes wonderful with a soft, crusty bread.

Orzo, spinach and pine nuts, with garlic, tomatoes and a bit of romano cheese makes an elegant side dish.

This version of the garlicky roasted eggplant dip does not have tahini in it as with a traditional version. While I really like an "authentic" baba ghanoush, I also enjoy the commercial Sabra brand, which uses mayo and some spices. It is slightly sweet and has a little kick. This is my rendition.

If you can't find orange cake mix, use white or golden---just use orange juice in place of the water when preparing the mix, and add 1 tsp. of orange extract/flavoring. To the topping I also add 3/4 tsp. each of vanilla and orange extract. Garnish, if desired, with Mandarin orange segments.

A quick yet refreshing Thai cucumber salad accompanies well with most of your summer Barbecue dishes.

Roasted Poblano pepper along with a filling bean and Jack cheese grilled to perfection.

Low-fat banana bread loaded with bran flakes and applesauce in place of oil, no eggs and no butter required. A high-fiber loaf with old-fashioned banana flavor.

Hearty whole wheat banana muffins with millet, soy flour, applesauce, and golden raisins. No butter, no oil, no added sugar. Vegetarian and naturally sweetened with overripe bananas.

Homemade tartar sauce with sweet and dill pickles, green olives, scallions, and a kick of hot sauce. Chunkier and bolder than anything from a jar, ready in 5 minutes.

An easy to make coleslaw with south Asian flavors and a bit of a kick.

Homemade pita bread that puffs into pockets on a hot baking sheet at 500 degrees. Four basic ingredients, no fat, freezes well, and makes 6 large or 12 small pitas.

Homemade granola with rolled oats, sliced almonds, shredded coconut, wheat germ, and cinnamon, lightly bound with maple syrup and oil. Bakes in 10 minutes flat. Toss in golden raisins or dried cranberries after toasting.