Want to try this banana bread....

Natural No Sugar Whole Wheat Banana Bread

http://www.worldfamousrecipes.com/2005/10/13/natural-no-sugar-whole-wheat-banana-bread/

1/6 cup no sugar added applesauce
1/6 cup walnut oil or reg oil
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 1/4- 1 1/2 cup mashed very ripe bananas (~ 3-4 bananas)
1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup hot water
(* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans if desired)
Preheat oven to 325�
In a large bowl, beat applesauce, oil and honey together.
Add eggs, and mix well.
Stir in bananas and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt.
Add baking soda to hot water, stir to mix, and then add to batter.
(Blend in chopped nuts here if desired) .
Spread batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
Cool on wire rack for 1/2 hour before slicing.
Tips:
* Put browning bananas into the freezer until ready to use
for your recipe.
Makes the bread even more moist!
* May change up the recipe by adding raisins or pumpkin pie spice.
* Make it into 4 mini loaves and bake about 35 minutes.

White Chicken Chili

I've really enjoyed this recipe from Allrecipes.com this fall.

Cha Cha's White Chicken Chili

Rated: Submitted By: Cathy Photo By: MesaMa Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4

"Delicious white bean chili. Cha Cha says: 'It's kinda spicy, so watch out!' Substitute mild green chiles for the jalapenos if you're scared! Use more chicken and cheese as desired."

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers 2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast 3 (15 ounce) cans white beans 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions:

1.	Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Slowly cook and stir the onion until tender. Mix in the garlic, jalapeno, green chile peppers, cumin, oregano and cayenne. Continue to cook and stir the mixture until tender, about 3 minutes. Mix in the chicken broth, chicken and white beans. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.	Remove the mixture from heat. Slowly stir in the cheese until melted. Serve warm.

Creamy Italian Dressing

I used this on a pasta salad with bowties and lots of chopped fresh vegetables.  It was delicious.

Creamy Italian Dressing

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 large cloves garlic
1 tsp. sea salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
 1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
2-4 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a food processor until well blended.