February could be considered the “romantic” month, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. If you don’t want to fight the crowds this Valentine’s Day, why not surprise your special someone with this make-ahead entrée. I like to serve it with a green salad and brown-and-wild rice. You may want to finish the dish off [...]
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Super Bowl “Spicy” Meatballs
Super Bowl “Spicy” Meatballs Here’s a quick and easy appetizer for game day, no recipe required! Heat half pound of prepared meatballs according to package directions, I used frozen turkey meatballs. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt approximately ½ cup Jalapeno jelly, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Mix all ingredients together [...]
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Happy New Year! Did you make a New Year resolution? How about joining the Meatless Monday campaign? Going meatless once a week may reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. It can also help reduce your carbon footprint and save precious resources like fresh water and fossil fuel. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Jack-O-Lantern Hummus
2 tablespoons sesame butter 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon olive oil Dash salt and pepper 1 15-oz.can pumpkin (not the pie filling) 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons cilantro Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth, chill and serve. Dipper ideas: ginger snap [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Watermelon Soup with Ginger & Mint
Serving Size: 4 4 cups watermelon chunks and juice — seeded 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh mint — chopped 1 tablespoon sugar 1/3 cup white wine — optional 1 ½ inch ginger root — sliced 1/8″ thick fresh mint — for garnish In a blender, blend all ingredients except the ginger. [...]
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Serving Size: 6 6 tablespoons butter 6 eggs 1 ½ cups milk, 1% low-fat 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Ground nutmeg Put all butter in a large, shallow pan (4 1/2- to 5-quart); set pan in a 425° oven. Then mix batter quickly while the butter melts. In a blender or food [...]
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Serving Ideas: Good served with quesadillas made with leftover turkey and jack cheese. Or turkey panani.
Read the rest of this entry »Recipe: Stuffed Zucchini
Yummy stuffed Zucchini! Excellent as a side dish or an appetizer.
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