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1/2 cup pecans 1 cup pitted dates 1/4 cup warm water 1 tsp flaxseed, (optional) 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups ground almonds
Whirl pecans in a food processor until finely chopped (but not ground). Scrape into a shallow dish and set aside. Combine dates with water and flaxseeds in food processor. Whirl until it starts to form a paste, about 20 seconds. Whirl in cocoa powder and salt until combined. Add ground almonds and pulse until a dough forms. Scrape mixture into a bowl. Roll 1 tbsp portions into balls, then coat with chopped ...

2 cups cottage cheese1 package Jell-O 4 servings size strawberry, raspberry or cherry8 ounces whipped topping2 cups mini marshmallows2 cups strawberries washed & cut¾ cup blackberries¾ cup raspberries¾ cup blueberries
Combine cottage cheese and dry Jell-O powder in a bowl. Fold in whipped topping. Gently fold in all remaining ingredients. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

1 seeds & grains crispbread (We used Trader Joe’s brand)2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese light1 tablespoon raspberry, blueberry, or apricot preserves (We used no added sugar)Sprinkle chia seeds
Using 1 crispbread, spread the cream cheese over the cracker. Smooth the preserves over the top, and enjoy! That’s it, super easy!

2 2/3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats3/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup honeyGenerous pinch of saltOptional mix-ins: mini chocolate chips, raisins, chia seeds (see note)
Place peanut butter and honey in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 10-second increments until the peanut butter and honey can be easily combined, but are not hot. Stir well. Add oats and salt and stir until well combined, use your hands if you have to. Dump into a greased 8x8 baking dish and pack and flatten into an even layer. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Slice into bars or squares.Mix-ins: Add a handful of raisins ...

8 ounce scream cheese (low fat)1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon juice2 tablespoons honey5 (2-1/2 squares) graham crackers2 tablespoons butter, unsalted1/2 cup berries
Soften cream cheese to room temperature. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, vanilla, lemon juice, and honey to the mixer. Beat until smooth. Set aside. Crush 5 graham cracker squares (2.5 full crackers) into crumbs. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and combine to make a crust mixture. Press small spoonfuls of the graham cracker mixture into the wells of an ice cube tray. Press down to create a thin ...

Syntex Industries is a manufacture of roll tarps and tarps for the AG Industry. Since late March, Syntex has been manufacturing masks and donating them to hospitals and care centers. There was a supply shortage of masks because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Syntex Industries decided to help out and began manufacturing masks. They followed state specifications on how a mask is to be made. So far over 1,000 masks have been donated. They plan on manufacturing more and have a stock supply in case there is a second round of Covid-19 in the fall. Syntex is glad they could ...

6 cucumbers peeled and diced1 can Rotel diced tomatoes¼ cup apple cider vinegar1 pkg dry ranch seasoning packet1 medium red onion
Mix all together. Serve cold with scoop chips.

1 large zucchini, sliced thin & cut in half circles1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese4 tablespoons butter3 large cloves of garlic, minced1 small onion, sliced thin1/4 cup of beef broth1 cup cheese of your choice (I use mozzarella and Asiago mix)1/2 teaspoon of salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup heavy cream
In a large oven proof skillet, melt butter with the onions until lightly caramelized, then add in the fresh garlic and sauté for about 1 minute on medium heat.
Add in the beef broth, salt, pepper and the heavy cream into the onion/garlic mixture and stir to combine.
Allow it to slightly ...

1 ¼ cups white sugar (or half white, half brown sugar)1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt2 cups all-purpose flour2 eggs, beaten1 cup sour cream3-4 cups diced rhubarb1 cup white sugar¼ cup butter, softened¼ cup all-purpose flourGround cinnamon, for dusting
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, stir together 1¼ cups sugar, baking soda, salt and 2 cups flour. Stir in the eggs and sour cream until smooth, then fold in the rhubarb. Pour into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
In a smaller bowl, stir together the remaining 1 cup ...

1 can apple pie filling, mashed1 yellow cake mix4 eggs, slightly beaten1 cup self rising flour1 Tbsp cinnamon1 medium chopped apple
Heat oven to 325. Whisk all dry ingredients, add wet ingredients. Fold in apples. Pour in 2 greased loaf pans. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes.