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12 The IFP · Halton Hills, Thursday, January 5, 2012 What's Cookin': Go vegetarian Happy New Year everyone! Gerry and I thought we'd better start the new year off right with a good healthy snack recipe. The recipe does have one cup of brown sugar, but if you like you can cut that in half and still have a pretty good tasting muffin-- especially if you keep the dried fruit in there. There is only a small amount of oil, but you can also cut down on the oil by substituting applesauce. I would suggest leaving a couple of teaspoons of oil in, otherwise, the bran can make the muffins quite dry. You can make this mixture in advance and store it in well-sealed plastic containers in the freezer. Thaw overnight, stir and then bake into muffins in the morning. You can also change the dried fruit-- try adding dried cranberries, apricots or a combo of all the little bits and pieces you have in the cupboard. You can also add some chopped nuts-- pecans, walnuts or almonds would be nice-- about one half cup per batch. This year we have more vegetarian recipes planned for you, as we continue to learn to feed my children (Gerry's grandchildren). My husband and I have been eating primarily vegetarian for about eight months now and I can tell you that I have not lost any weight, as I continue to eat lots of high calorie foods, but I can tell you that we both feel that the vegetarian eating has improved our digestive systems. So, even if you don't want to be a total convert, why not try vegetarian once a week? If you do it right, you'll feel better and you'll be healthier and you'll cut your grocery budget as well-- it's a win, win, win situation! Have fun and keep cooking! Questions and comments? Go to whatscooking@theifp.ca Lori Gysel & Gerry Kentner Bran muffins (Makes 12 small muffins) Ingredients: 1 cup bran 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup sour milk (1 cup milk with 1 tsp vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes on counter) 5 tbsp vegetable oil 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tbsp molasses 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder One half tsp salt 2 tbsp wheat germ (optional) One half tsp nutmeg One half cup dates or raisins Dorothy 877-2711 Method: 1. Soak the bran in the baking soda and sour milk for a minimum of 5 minutes. 2. In another bowl, cream oil and sugar well. Add the egg, molasses and vanilla and mix well. Add the bran mixture and mix well. 3. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, wheat germ, nutmeg and dates or raisins. Mix well and then add this to the bran mixture. Mix until combined, but do not overmix. 4. Spoon into muffin cups and bake for 2025 minutes in a preheated 375F oven. 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