1 1/2 cups of flour.
1/4 cup of sugar.
1 1/2 teaspoons of ground ginger.
1 teaspoon of baking soda.
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves.
1/8 teaspoon of salt.
2/3 cup of unsweetened applesauce.
1/3 cup of molasses.
3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
1 medium egg, slightly beaten.

Preparation method:

Combine the flour, sugar, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves and salt; stir well.

In a small bowl, combine the applesauce, molasses,vegetable oil, and egg. Add to the flour mixture and stir thoroughly.

Spoon into a 9-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 350F for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Source: Gingerbread Recipes.

2 lbs of Granny Smith apples.
2 lbs of McIntosh apples.
2 medium lemons.
2 medium oranges.
2 ½ cups of dark or golden raisins.
1 2/3 cups of currants.
½ cup of diced candied orange peel.
1 ¼ cups of light brown sugar.
2/3 cup of dark rum or brandy.
¼ cup of distilled white vinegar.
2/3 cup of unsalted butter.
1 teaspoon of nutmeg, freshly grated.
1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ground.
½ teaspoon of cloves, ground.
½ teaspoon of ginger, ground.

Method:

Peel, halve and core the apples.

Grate the apples coarsely by hand or in your food processor.

Place the grated apples in a large non-reactive saucepan.

Grate the zest, then squeeze and strain the juice from the lemons and oranges; add the zest and juice to the pan.

Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly to mix.

Bring to a simmer over a low heat, stirring occasionally.

Continue cooking for about 45 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is reduced to a thick, jam-like consistency.

Allow the mincemeat to cool, then store in jars and refrigerate until needed.

More like this: Mincemeat Recipes.

The first thing that you will want to do is to clear your home out of all of the tempting foods that are not consistent with your new diet. The more temptation that you have around your home, the higher your chances are of failing. You will want to go through all of your cupboard and your refrigerator, clean them all out and give the foods away which could lead to you cheating. If you don’t know who to give them to, you can always donate them to your local food bank or church.

When it comes to restocking your kitchen you will want to sit down and make a list. Make sure that you have whole meals in mind that are lower fat and calorie meals. Your snacks should consist mostly of fruits, vegetables, and nuts. When you go grocery shopping you want to make sure that you stick to what is on your list and that you never go shopping while you are hungry. When you shop while you are hungry you are more likely to buy foods that are tempting and not good for you.

When you stock your home with your new healthier foods you want to make sure that you set out good snack foods that are visible. This way, when you are feeling the need for a snack you will have easy access to foods that are good for your diet, rather than making the wrong decisions. Fruits and nuts are good choices, you can leave them out on your dining table or kitchen counter in bowls where you will be able to grab them when you need a little something to tide you over for awhile.

When you are trying to lose weight you want to cook most of your meals at home. When you eat meals that you have cooked yourself you will be in control of how they are cooked and you will know what is in them. This way you won’t be consuming more fat and calories than you intended to. If you do happen to eat out then you will want to make smart decisions when you order your meals. You will want to choose things like salads with fat free dressing and other dishes that are not fried or cooked without the use of grease or butters.

6 rib pork chops, 2 inches thick.
1 teaspoon of salt.
Pinch of black pepper.
5 tablespoons of onion, chopped.
1 1/2 cups of dry breadcrumbs.
3 tablespoons of butter.
1 large green apple, sliced.
5 tablespoons of seedless raisins.
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg.
1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.
2 1/2 tablespoons of water.

Directions:

Split the chops through the middle from the outer edge toward the bone, leaving the meat attached to the bone.

Open like you would open a book and pound both sides using with a mallet.

Season the chops with half of the salt and black pepper.

In a heavy skillet, sauté the chopped onion and breadcrumbs in butter.

Add the slices of apple, raisins, nutmeg, cinnamon, water and the remaining half of the salt.

Mix together well and spread the dressing in even portions on the pork chops.

Fold over and fasten with toothpicks.

Heat your oven to 350F and bake for about 90 minutes or until tender.

Turn once during baking time and drain off excess fat.

Source: Pork Chop Recipes.

1 slices of venison, about half and inch thick.
4 apples.
Powdered sugar.
1/3 cup of port wine.
Salt and pepper, to taste.
Butter.
12 candied cherries.

Directions:

Wipe, core, and cut apples in quarter-inch size slices.

Sprinkle the apple sliced with powdered sugar. Add the wine, then cover, and allow to stand for 30 minutes.

Drain (reserving wine) and sauté in butter.

Cut the venison in cutlets; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-44 minutes in lightly greased pan. Remove the venison from the pan.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the pan. Add the wine drained from apples and the cherries.

Reheat the venison cutlets in the sauce and serve with apples.

Source: Venison Recipes.

Ingredients:

One stick of margarine.
1 cup of sugar.
1 egg, beaten.
1/2 cup of chopped nuts.
2 medium apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped.
1 cup of flour.
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
1/2 teaspoon of salt.
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Directions:

Cream the margarine and gradually add the sugar beating until smooth.

Beat the egg separately until it is light and fluffy, then add it to the margarine mixture.

Stir in the chopped nuts and apples.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; then fold into the batter using a spoon.

Turn the batter into a greased 7-inch * 11-inch baking pan.

Bake at 350F for about 40 minutes.

Allow to cool.

Cut into squares.

Source: Brownie Recipes.

Ingredient list:

1 cup of sifted all-purpose flour.
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda.
1/4 teaspoon of salt.
1/2 cup of butter.
2 oz of unsweetened baking chocolate.
1 cup of sugar.
2/3 cup of applesauce.
2 medium eggs.
1 teaspoon of vanilla.
1/2 cup of chopped pecans.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Grease an 8-inch square pan on bottom.

Sift the flour, baking powder, soda and salt together; then set aside.

In a double boiler, melt the butter and chocolate together over medium heat.

Remove from the heat and add the sugar and applesauce.

Beat in the eggs one at a time.

Blend in the vanilla and dry ingredients; then stir in pecans.

Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until done.

Allow to cool, then cut into squares.

Source: Fudge Recipes.

2 acorn squashes, halved and seeded.
1 tablespoon of butter, melted.
1/4 teaspoon of salt.
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
2 cups of cooked white or brown rice (cooked in chicken broth).
1 cup of unsweetened applesauce.
1/2 cup of celery, chopped.
1/2 cup of chopped toasted pecans.
1/4 cup of packed brown sugar.
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder.
1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.
4 small apple wedges.

Directions:

Place the squash cut-side down in shallow baking pan.

Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.

Turn the squash cut-side up; then brush with melted butter.

Sprinkle with salt and ground cinnamon.

Combine the cooked rice, applesauce, chopped celery, toasted pecans, brown sugar, onion powder and ground ginger.

Evenly fill squash with the rice stuffing.

Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes.

Garnish with apple wedges.

Source: Squash Recipes.

2 medium eggs.
2 cups of milk.
2 cups of pancake mix.
1 cup of finely chopped apple.
1/4 cup of melted butter.
1 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Directions:

Place the eggs, milk, pancake mix and melted butter in bowl.

Beat with a mixer until the batter is fairly smooth.

Stir in the finely chopped apple.

Bake in a hot waffle iron until steaming stops.

Serve as desired.

Source: Waffle Recipes.

1 pork tenderloin.
1/2 cup of apple juice.
1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar.
3 tablespoons of brown sugar.
1 clove garlic, minced.
1 apple, cored and sliced into rings.

Directions:

Place the tenderloin in a baking dish.

Combine the apple juice, cider vinegar, brown sugar and garlic; then pour over the pork tenderloin.

If desired, tenderloin can be marinated in juice mixture, for a few hours or overnight.

When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350F.

Top tenderloin with apple rings and cover dish.

Bake for 2 hours 45 minutes, or until tenderloin reaches internal temperature of 180F on meat thermometer.

Remove to platter and allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Source: Pork Tenderloin Recipes.