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Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

Published in Main Dish, Recipes, Vegetarian on May 16, 2012

PrintSpinach and Mushroom Quiche Quiche is packed with protein while giving your budget a break. Depending on how “deep” the deep-dish pie crust is, this recipe can make 2 quiche. The second one will freeze well once it’s cooked. Ingredients1 pkg. frozen deep-dish pie crust 6 ea. eggs 1½ c. shredded cheddar cheese 1½ c. […]

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Eggplant Rolls

Published in Main Dish, Recipes, Vegetarian on May 16, 2012

PrintEggplant Rolls Think of this as an individual vegetarian lasagna that doesn’t use pasta. Instead, you have a lovely piece of breaded and lightly fried eggplant that surrounds ricotta cheese. Cover it with vegetarian spaghetti sauce and some freshly shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese, and there you go! Of course, if you want to save […]

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Chicken and Vegetable Chowder

Published in Recipes, Soups & Stews on May 16, 2012

PrintChicken and Vegetable Chowder The inspiration for this recipe came while I was chatting with a friend. He mentioned that he was eating canned soup for lunch. As we talked, I mentioned how adding a few key ingredients would completely remake the soup into a wonderful meal. This is the result of that conversation. Ingredients2 […]

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Vegan Tortilla Soup

Published in Recipes, Soups & Stews on May 16, 2012

PrintVegan Tortilla Soup If you don’t want to follow a strictly vegan diet, this soup can be served with a little sour cream or shredded cheese on top. This recipe is also great with 1 cup shredded chicken added to it. Ingredients3 Tbsp. safflower oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 bell peppers (any color) finely […]

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Vegan Tomato Soup with Roasted Garlic

Published in Recipes, Soups & Stews on May 16, 2012

PrintVegan Tomato Soup with Roasted Garlic I love my Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Roasted Garlic, but I also know that there are people out there who can’t (or who choose not to) consume dairy. I decided to take another spin at the recipe, this time eliminating the dairy products. This recipe also comes in […]

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Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup

Published in Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes, Soups & Stews on May 16, 2012

PrintSlow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup What I like about this soup is its versatility. You can add a variety of different vegetables (like asparagus or cauliflower), and because the veggies are blended together once cooked, your kids won’t know all the good stuff you are sneaking into their bodies. The beans add protein and act […]

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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Published in Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes, Soups & Stews on May 16, 2012

PrintSlow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Super simple and perfect for a cold day.Ingredients8 cups chicken broth 1 small onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 carrots, sliced 3 cups cooked chicken, either shredded or cut 1 16-ounce package frozen egg noodles InstructionsPlace all ingredients except noodles into slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 […]

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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Roasted Garlic

Published in Recipes, Soups & Stews on May 16, 2012

PrintCreamy Tomato Basil Soup with Roasted Garlic Serving Size: Serves 4-6. Don’t let the title of this soup scare you. It’s very easy to make, and has so much more flavor than the canned variety. Even if tomatoes aren’t in season, cooking the tomatoes will bring out their flavor. Ingredients12 Roma Tomatoes, washed and cut […]

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Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads, Slow Cooker Recipes on May 16, 2012

PrintSlow Cooker Baked Beans Fix-it-and-forget-it side dishes. What’s not to love? You can experiment with this dish, adding diced ham or changing up some of the spices to make it your own. Ingredients2 cups dried navy beans 6 cups water ½ cup finely chopped onion 3 strips bacon, finely chopped ½ cup molasses ½ cup […]

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Balsamic Slaw

Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 16, 2012

PrintBalsamic Slaw A simple twist on traditional slaw that is safer for picnics and outdoor activties. It’s still best to keep food out of the “Danger Zone” (40-140 degrees F), but this recipe is dairy-free and won’t spoil as quickly. Ingredients3 cups chopped Napa cabbage 1 med. carrot, shredded 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced […]

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