Sugarless Applesauce Cake Recipe

 Ingredients

•     2 cups all-purpose flour
•     1 teaspoon baking powder
•     1 teaspoon baking soda
•     1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•     1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
•     1/2 teaspoon salt
•     1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
•     3/4 cup brown sugar twin
•     2 eggs
•     1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•     1/2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x4 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
3. Beat the eggs until light and add sugar twin. Add applesauce and vanilla.
4. Add flour mixture and beat until smooth. Fold in raisins.
5. Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about an hour, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.

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Chicken and Red Wine Sauce Recipe

 Ingredients

•     1 tablespoon olive oil
•     1 tablespoon minced garlic
•     3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
•     1 tablespoon paprika
•     1 cup brown sugar
•     1 cup red wine
•     salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook garlic in oil until tender. Place chicken in the skillet, and cook about 10 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear.
2. Drain oil from skillet. Sprinkle chicken with paprika and 1 cup brown sugar. Pour red wine around chicken. Cover, and simmer about 15 to 20 minutes; lightly baste chicken with wine sauce while cooking. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Fresh Tomato Salad Recipe

 Ingredients

•     5 tomatoes, diced
•     1 onion, chopped
•     1 cucumber, sliced
•     1 green bell pepper, chopped
•     1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
•     1/2 cup chopped parsley
•     2 tablespoons crushed garlic
•     salt and pepper to taste
•     2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the tomato, onion, cucumber, bell pepper, basil, parsley, garlic and vinegar. Toss and add salt and pepper to taste. Chill and serve.

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Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe

 Ingredients
    2 tomatoes, chopped
    1 cucumber, peeled and diced
    1 onion, chopped
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    salt to taste
    ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions in a salad bowl. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Chill.

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Tomato Tang Salad Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon ketchup
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme

Directions
Place tomato, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, basil, and thyme in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until serving.

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