PrintSecret Mashed Potatoes Part of this recipe isn’t really a secret, but the combination of white russet potatoes and sweet potatoes is a great way to get some extra vitamins into your family. For those of you who don’t like sweet potatoes (like my family), the russets give this dish a more familiar flavor. For […]
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Macaroni and Cheese
Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012
PrintMacaroni and Cheese Making this from scratch isn’t as difficult as you would think, and the results are sooooo good. Be sure that you use sharp cheddar cheese. Milder cheeses will lose their flavor and the dish will be very bland. I encourage you to try different blends of cheeses, though. Swiss or smoked gouda […]
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Quinoa with Chopped Vegetables
Published in Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012
PrintQuinoa with Chopped Vegetables Serving Size: serves 2-4. This is a healthy side dish, but could also be an excellent vegetarian dinner. Quinoa is actually a seed (not a grain) that contains 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in each one-cup (cooked) serving. Quinoa has a low gluten content, and it is […]
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Sandy’s Salad Topping
Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012
PrintSandy’s Salad Topping Looking for something fun to top a salad? It’s a great alternative to croutons. You can use different nuts (try cashews, walnuts, or pecans that have been coarsely chopped) to suit your family’s tastes. Ingredients1 package ramen noodles, any flavor ¼ cup butter ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup slivered almonds InstructionsIn […]
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Tabbouleh
Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012
PrintTabbouleh Tabbouleh (or tabouli) is a Middle Eastern salad made of bulgur, fresh vegetables, olive oil and spices. This is a terrific salad to keep in the refrigerator. It will keep well for several days. I’ve also added chopped green or yellow peppers to this recipe. Feel free to experiment and add other fresh veggies […]
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Polenta Romano
Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012
PrintPolenta Romano Polenta (also known as grits) is an oh-so-simple side dish that can replace potatoes or rice. I usually serve this with pot roast , but it is also very good with a little spaghetti sauce poured over it. Although Romano cheese tents to have a very strong flavor, it is complemented by the […]
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PrintGrandma’s Spaghetti Sauce This recipe makes a generous batch that can be frozen in smaller quantities for those last-minute meals. Grandma’s recipe doesn’t include the crushed tomatoes with basil, but I like the flavor it adds to the sauce. I use the organic tomato puree and crushed tomatoes, but any brand will work. Just make […]
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Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce
Published in Main Dish, Recipes, Vegetarian on May 15, 2012
PrintVegetarian Spaghetti Sauce This versatile marinara sauce tastes great and can be used for many dishes. Ingredients1 medium bunch celery (10-12stalks) 1 medium white or yellow onion 3-4 cloves fresh garlic 3 T. olive oil 2 28-oz. cans tomato puree 1 28-oz, can crushed tomatoes with basil 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley 1 T. ready-to-use […]
Read more »PrintHealthier Spaghetti Sauce This recipe makes a generous batch that can be frozen in smaller quantities for those last-minute meals. Substituting ground turkey and chicken sausage for the ground beef and pork sausage offer a healthy alterantive that your family will love, and they probably won’t know the difference! Ingredients1 lb. ground turkey 1/2 lb. […]
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PrintSausage and Peppers Another Italian staple… if you don’t have the time to finish the recipe in a crock pot, be sure you use a pan that is large enough to hold all of the ingredients. After the onions, garlic, and green pepper are cooked, add the sausage, tomatoes and oregano to the pan and […]
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