Creamy Fettucine with Sundried Tomato Turkey
This is our new family favorite recipe! Creamier than the Creamy Fettucine with Ham that I made last week. The flavor of the sun-dried tomatoes coming from the turkey makes it VERY HARD to stop eating. Maybe I shouldn't post this recipe? With all the hub-bub of watching our waistlines and all, if you make this creamy carb creation, you're thoughts of dieting for the new year are OVER! Bwa Ha Ha... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Totally Simple Beef Stew Provencale
When you want a hearty meal for the beef lovers in your family, this is sure to please them. It takes a little time to get it to the table, but this is NOT a complicated meal to prepare. I don't normally cook with wine or alcohol. Honestly, the two times I've attempted to cook with wine, the meal turned out disastrous. I know now what I was doing wrong and I have it SPOT ON in this Beef Stew... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Simple and Sweet Beer Bread
Sweet Beer Bread is AWESOME!!! It's SUPER EASY to make & bake and takes very little time to get it on the table. This a dense bread that is wonderful with brothy soups or toasted with jam on top... *remembering that wonderful breakfast.* Oh and if you have two loaf pans, go ahead and double this recipe. This bread won't last more than two days. It's very hard not to slice off a piece every... More...
By Jill | 10 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Chickpeas
Photo by Gina Homolka Roasted chickpeas make a healthy addictive snack with a nutty texture and flavor. Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) are high in fiber, and a great source of protein, zinc, folate, iron, calcium and magnesium. This recipe is so simple to make and you can season them with your favorite spices. This is my favorite way to eat them. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES Servings: 2-3 servings • Time: 30-35... More...
By ginahomolka | 18 comments | Full Recipe...Bean Soup with Salsa Verde
Photo by FranticHomecook.com Warn the kids and ask hubby to sleep in the spare room tonight. This simple, yet spicy soup is loaded with musical beans and takes no time at all to bring together. Serve it up with fresh cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese & handful of tortilla chips and you're ready to chow down! If you have loved ones with sensitive taste buds, substitute the poblano pepper... More...
By frantichomecook | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Simple and Creamy Fettuccine with Ham
This is another EXTREMELY simple pasta meal that everyone can enjoy. The cream sauce comes together so quickly, you'll find yourself watching the pasta cook. The cream sauce is mild with a cooked onion flavor, my kids ATE IT UP! The original recipe comes from my favorite Italian cookbook called, Italian. However, it called for a lot of butter and cooking fat from the ham, then it called for heavy... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...6 Minute Breakfast Burritos
Here's a hearty breakfast that only takes 6 minutes to bring together. Yes, I really timed it. Getting a quick breakfast out is all about coordination. Starting with the ingredient that will take the longest to cook, then work everything else inside that cooking time. Piece of cake. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED 2 eggs or 1/2 cup healthy egg substitute 2 tablespoons low fat milk salt & pepper to taste 2... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Minestrone with Pasta and Beans
Another rockin' soup from my favorite Italian cookbook. A total bowl of comfort full of creamy northern beans, big pasta, tangy roma tomatoes and yummy smoked bacon in between, oh! and carrots. I am SO GLAD I made a big pot of this soup! Of course, I didn't follow the original recipe, EXACTLY. I used canola oil, instead of olive oil. I didn't have pancetta, but I had hickory smoked bacon. I... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Simple and Hearty Tuna Wraps
I forget how delicious, healthy and filling tuna salad can be for us. I skipped toasting whole wheat bread slices this time and filled a few large spinach leaves instead. YUMMO! I was completely satisfied. "Now I'm strong to the finish, cuz I eats my spinach. I'm Popeye the sailor man! TOOT TOOT!" I don't know where that came from? Let's move on. HERE'S MY FAVORITE COMBINATION 1 (12 ounce)... More...
By Jill | 10 comments | Full Recipe...Sweet Butternut Squash
After roasting a couple of butternut squash in the oven, I got the idea to finally try out that old squash recipe. You know the one. When someone tries to pass off an unknown gourd to you and says, "All you have to do is cut it open, take the seeds out, sprinkle it with a little brown sugar & cinnamon on top, then bake it until it tender." Oh, ok. Actually, this recipe didn't cross my mind... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins
These Cranberry Pumpkin muffins are moist and delicious. There's no worries or guilt here, because I converted this recipe to be HEALTHY enough to eat for Breakfast! And they still turned out yummy & addictive. YEAH!!! HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED dry ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 3/4 cups dark brown sugar 1/2 cup old fashion oats 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4... More...
By Jill | 10 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Fruit Pastry Bites
So Maggie walks into the kitchen and says, "Mom, can I have one of those things to eat with the jelly on the inside?" I knew what she was talking about, but I wasn't about to say yes to those. I did, however, have a lone sheet of phyllo pastry in the freezer that needed a purpose and plenty of fruit preserves and a little Nutella left in a jar to whip up something fun for her. HERE'S WHAT I DID After... More...
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