Ingredients 28 oz. can chopped, diced or crushed tomatoes (we always use fresh) 1 medium diced onion 4 oz. can diced green chilies 1 diced green pepper 2-3 cloves fresh garlic ½ cup fresh lime juice fresh cilantro Directions Combine the ingredients. Dip in some chips. All amounts are approximate. […]
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From Savoring the Seasons with Our Best Bites Ingredients Salad 8 cups shredded coleslaw or sliced cabbage mix(about 1 small to medium head cabbage) 1 medium to large carrot, shredded 1/3 cup sliced green onions 1/2 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup diced dried mangoes 1/4 roughly chopped walnuts, toasted 1/4 […]
This was a family favorite in the ’70s. It’s so simple, refreshing and delicious. 1 6 oz. package strawberry jello 1 pound angel food cake 1 pint strawberries 1 tub non-dairy whipped topping Prepare jello as directed. Put in the refrigerator for at least an hour so it can start […]
From Robin’s Sweet Confessions Ingredients A dozen eggs Chopped vegetables Chopped cooked meat Splash of water (for fluffiness) Salt & Pepper You’ll also need: A pitcher A non-stick muffin tin Instructions Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2: Chop a variety of vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, asparagus, […]
From: Food.com INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided 1⁄2 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons water, divided 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 lb boneless round steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 4 cups broccoli florets 1 small onion, cut into wedges 1⁄3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce […]
From Sarah Fragasso’s Book: Every Day Paleo for families Also found on her website 2 ½ pounds pork shoulder roast 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 yellow onion diced 4 garlic cloves 1 tbsp ground cumin ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp black pepper 2 cups Chicken Broth 2 pounds tomatillos […]
Ingredients 1 pkg lasagne noodles (12 noodles) 1 lb. mild Italian sausage 3 cups spaghetti sauce 1 egg 1 lb. ricotta 1 lb. mozzarella 1 lb. parmesan 4 oz. romano Instructions Prepare the ingredients for assembly. Use the Spaghetti sauce recipe on page 36. Boil sausage in its casings until […]
Honestly, I have yet to buy a sauce I like straight out of the bottle, and Kikoman’s Teriyaki tastes the least like what I expect a teriyaki sauce to taste like. I’m posting this one here for now, because I’ve tried something similar that has worked really well for me, […]
Just found this little treasure. My kids are all past elementary school now, but these kinds of things are still a lot of fun. http://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-giant-bubbles/ HOMEMADE GIANT BUBBLES RECIPE INGREDIENTS 6 cups water (distilled is best, but tap is fine) ½ cup blue Dawn (liquid) dish detergent (NON ultra, original […]
With a family of four kids three of them in 8th grade or higher, I decided I needed to take a long look at how we were spending our money on food. We’ve gotten into the habit of stocking snack foods that aren’t very healthy and relying on them throughout […]
Meal Planning 101 You can plan a few days at a time, or focus on a week at a time, you choose what works best for your family. With two teenagers, an almost teenager and a ten-year old, I have found that it is pointless to try to plan my […]
Here are some things I would like to accomplish: Provide healthy foods for my children, with complete meals everyday of the week. Establish a family lifestyle where we get outdoors more and do more active things together. Spend more time individually and together that lead to better health physically, emotionally, […]
Getting organized so that you can feed your family quick yet nutritious meals – that they will eat – is the first step in simplifying the daily struggles of what to fix, and figuring out what you have. How many times have you thought about what to fix for dinner, […]
I’ve accepted a personal challenge to refine my meal planning process, and share what I have with others. From the number of hits I get when looking for meal ideas, or menus for the week, I know I’m not the only one battling this same process every day, and every […]