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Pasta, Broccoli, and Sausage

February 21, 2011

¾ C chicken broth 6 C chopped fresh broccoli 1 T lemon juice ¾ t salt ¼ t pepper ¼ t cayenne ¾ lb sausage, cooked and drained 1 lb pasta, cooked and drained Parmesan to sprinkle on each serving Bring the broth and the next 5 ingredients to a boil in a big sauce pa...

Quinoa with Peas and Onions

February 13, 2011

1 C quinoa, rinsed 2 C water ½ C chopped onion 1 T olive oil 1 ½ C frozen peas ½ t salt ¼ t pepper 2 T chopped, toasted walnuts Bring the quinoa and water to a boil, cover, reduce to a simmer and cook 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remo...

Heart Healthy Snack Mix

January 29, 2011

3 C Corn Chex 3 C Rice Chex 3 C Wheat Chex 3 C Multi Grain Cheerios 1 C salted peanuts 1 ½ C mini pretzel sticks 1/3 C olive oil 4 t Worcestershire sauce 1 t seasoned salt 1/8 t garlic powder Combine the cereals, nuts, and pretzels in a large bowl. Whisk together the oil an...

Toasted Angel Food Cake

January 09, 2011

2 thin slices of angel food cake 1 T softened cream cheese 1 t your choice of jam Spread the cream cheese and the jam on the inside of the slices. Spread butter on the outside of the ‘cake sandwich’ and toast in a skillet until lightly browned on both sides. I used a fruit f...

Potato Chili Cheese Soup

January 02, 2011

4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 3 C water 2 T olive oil 1 1/2 C chopped onion 1 1/2 t salt 1 t cumin 1 t basil 1/2 t minced garlic 1/2 t pepper 1 1/2 C diced green pepper 1 C diced canned green chilies 3/4 C sour cream 1 C milk 3/4 C shredded Monterey Jack cheese (pep...

Cranberry Apple Chutney

December 27, 2010

1 ¼ C sugar ½ C water 12 oz frozen cranberries 2 tart apples, peeled and finely chopped 1 medium onion, diced ½ C golden raisins ½ C brown sugar ¼ C cider vinegar 1 t cinnamon ½ t salt 1/8 t allspice 1/8 t cloves ½ C chopped walnuts, toasted &n...

Sole in Herbed Butter

December 15, 2010

4 T butter or olive oil 1 t dill weed ½ t onion powder ½ t garlic powder ½ t salt ¼ t white pepper 2 pounds of sole fillets or other fish of your choice Mix the herbs and seasonings with the oil or melted butter in a skillet. Heat to medium, add fish cook on...

Maple Glazed Skillet Chicken

December 05, 2010

4 boneless chicken breasts (either slice into thin pieces or pound until about ½ inch thick) Sprinkle the pieces with salt and pepper and sauté in small amount of olive oil until no longer pink. Remove from skillet and keep warm. 1 t cornstarch 1 C apple cider or unsweetened appl...

Artichoke, Tomato, and Basil Pizza

November 28, 2010

14 inch pizza dough, ready to bake ½ C ricotta ¼ C diced provolone ½ t salt ¼ t pepper 12 oz chopped tomatoes, seeded 2 T chopped fresh basil ½ can artichoke hearts, thinly sliced 1 C mozzarella Mix the ricotta, provolone, salt and pepper...

Pasta Risotto

November 14, 2010

28 oz chicken broth 2 T butter or olive oil ½ t minced fresh garlic 1 ½ t oregano ½ t pepper 1/8 t cayenne 2 C uncooked orzo pasta 1 zucchini, diced 1 green or red pepper, diced 1 C frozen peas ¼ lb diced ham or kielbasa 1/3 C Parmesan Bring fir...