11 colorful and crunchy Recipes

honey , the stronger and richer,the better (buckwheat, or other dark colored raw preferred), applesauce, butter or 1/2 cup margarine (can be replaced by an additional 1/2 cup applesauce to reduce fat), ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg, ground allspice, ground cardamom, pumpkin pie spice (optional), salt (optional), old fashioned oats (the coarser the better), toasted wheat germ, wheat bran (optional), sliced almonds, pecan pieces, walnut pieces or 2 cups other nuts, of choice may be added or substituted, unsweetened dried shredded coconut, divided (preferably strips, not flakes ), dried cranberries, dried sour cherries, raisins or 1 cup dried currant, dried apricot, cut into 3/8 inch chunks, dried pineapple, cut into 3/8 inch chunks, dried dates or 1 cup dried banana chips (or both)

all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 oz), cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, tahini (roasted sesame-seed paste), dark sesame oil, light-colored corn syrup, vanilla extract, egg, granulated sugar

king arthur unbleached self-rising flour, chopped pecans, brown sugar, butter, melted, cream cheese, softened, sugar, cold milk, instant chocolate pudding mix, colored sprinkles , optional

shredded coleslaw mix, green onion, sliced with tops, roasted sunflower seeds, cashew halves, almonds, oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles , reserve seasoning packet, grated carrot, apple, with peels, diced, sweetened cranberries, seedless cucumber, quartered, peels on, sugar snap pea, trimmed and halved, radicchio, for color (optional), grilled chicken breasts, 1/2 per person (optional), seasoning packet from soup, canola oil, sugar, cider vinegar or 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar or 1/2 cup white vinegar

sliced green cabbage, sliced red cabbage, sliced fresh spinach leaves, shredded carrot, chopped sweet red pepper, julienne-cut peeled jicama, chopped onion, white wine vinegar, sugar, spicy brown mustard, vegetable oil, celery seeds, salt, pepper

self-rising flour, chopped pecans, brown sugar, butter or 1 cup margarine, melted, cream cheese, softened, sugar, cold milk, instant chocolate pudding mix, colored sprinkles (optional)

head lettuce, shredded (a crisp variety like iceberg or romaine hearts), chopped celery & leaves, bell pepper, seeded , membrane removed and cut into small chunks (if available, use a variety of colors ( orange, red, yellow, purple), green onions, sliced (use purple-green onions if you can find them-look for them in farmers markets.), frozen green peas, thawed (if you have on hand fresh garden peas or snap peas by all means use them!), mayonnaise, sour cream or 1/2 cup softened cream cheese, sugar, dijon mustard, grated lemon zest, milk , butter (or substitute) or cream, to thin (or substitute), salt and black pepper, to taste, minced fresh herbs , of your choice (optional), parmesan cheese, vegetarian bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces (for the bacon lovers, okay to substitute regular bacon)

heads fresh broccoli, cut into small florets, red onion, diced, shredded carrot, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, chopped, seeded english cucumber, white wine vinegar, olive oil, dried thyme, dried oregano, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, chopped fresh parsley

peanut oil, shallot, finely chopped, garlic cloves ,finely chopped, pich of red pepper flakes or other hot spice of your choice--- to taste, red and green cabbage, big carrot sliced very thin, bean sprouts, cilantro-- leaves only, dressing, crunchy peanut butter, brown sugar, sesame oil, peanut oil, rice vinegar, light soy sauce --- light in color, juice of 1 lime