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Sausage, Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna

Posted by Nancy on January 18th, 2012

Since I found out that I had diabetes I have been reading a lot about the disease and quite frankly a lot of the articles are “doom and gloom”.   I am not saying you should not take the disease seriously, you should; it is serious!

But what I have found is an attitude that if you have diabetes you must be on your death bed.  I am nowhere near there believe me.   Sure I have to watch what I eat, be aware of carbohydrates and sugars in my diet, take my medicine as instructed and get plenty of exercise, but it is not the end of the world and for me it is not because of what I ate but rather heredity.  Yes I am overweight and this has contributed to the disease but the chances are pretty good even if I were skinny I would have the disease sometime in my lifetime.

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Beer Barbeque Sauce

Posted by Nancy on August 31st, 2011

Labor Day, the end of the summer cookouts, so they say.   I like to cook out all year even in the winter months.  I just move my grill in the gargage, keep the gargage door open a couple of inches to take out any smoke and I barbeque.  Everything taste better if you barbeque.

I like to use this sauce on ribs, hamburgers, and even steak if I am in the mood.  Of course I always save some of the beer for drinking while cooking.  Barbeque all year round keeps those of us in the northern climates from going crazy with the cold weather…you should try it this year.  Don’t just do it in the Summer..all year round.

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Taco Pasta Shells

Posted by Nancy on March 21st, 2011

Chili Powder

There is a difference between chili pepper and chili powder. Chili pepper consists solely of chili pods which have been dried, then powdered. Chili powder is a blend, of which ground chili pepper is used as a base (usually 80% of total volume), with the addition of spices such as cumin and Mexican oregano.

Chili Powder has a rich flavor, deep color, very little heat. This blend is the traditional backbone of many Mexican dishes, from burritos to tamales.  Serve with a shaker jar of crushed hot peppers on the side for those who like heat.  Handmixed from: Ancho chili pepper, cumin, garlic, Mexican oregano.

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Bob Evans Burgers

Posted by Nancy on March 5th, 2011

 

First off let me say that home made hamburgers are not my favorite.  I just do not like the way I cook them, unfortunately for me my husband would eat hamburgers every day of the week, including Sunday.

So with that in mind I like to come up with creative ways to cook the ground meat.   I have tried adding Blue Cheese to the middle, chopped onions, different sauces to the mix prior to cooking, you name I have tried it.

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The Ultimate Mac And Cheese

Posted by Nancy on November 5th, 2010

This mac-and-cheese makeover has all the comfort and great taste of its predecessors with a substantially more healthful profile. It uses whole-wheat pasta and includes a colorful layer of spinach. It’s also a winner for make-ahead convenience.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 16-ounce or 10-ounce package frozen spinach
  • 1 3/4 cups 1% milk, divided
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
  • 1 cup low-fat (1%) cottage cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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BEER MEATBALLS

Posted by Nancy on October 24th, 2010

Saturday afternoon football needs something that can be fixed ahead of time and eaten when everyone gets hungry. At least in this house it does. Which is why cooking in a crockpot on Saturdays in football season is a must.

Who has time to get up and cook dinner when the score is tied in the fourth quarter? I sure don’t and you couldn’t budge my husband from his chair for the world no matter how hungry he is.

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Chicken with Parsley Dumplings

Posted by Nancy on October 13th, 2010

Conversation, laughter, teasing and good food are some of what I remember about Sunday dinners when I was a child.  I also remember the meals.  I have always loved food even as a child.  As with any child I didn’t always love what was good for me but the sit down dinners began my love affair with a wide variety of foods and tastes.

My Mom was not a gourmet cook.  A lot of times the food was not what I would call out of the ordinary.  But it was always plentiful and favorable.  Lots to go around and filling. She wasn’t afraid to try new items, flavors or recipes she found in books.  Lots and lots of cookbooks!

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Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers

Posted by Nancy on September 30th, 2010

We eat a lot of chicken so when I find a recipe that is different I always have to try it.

This particular recipe comes from CookingLight magazine.  If you don’t have a large family this is the ideal cooking and recipe magazine for you.  I have never found a recipe I did not like.  I hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!

Ingredients

  • 3/4  teaspoon  salt, divided
  • 3/4  teaspoon  fennel seeds, crushed
  • 1/2  teaspoon  black pepper, divided
  • 1/4  teaspoon  garlic powder
  • 1/4  teaspoon  dried oregano
  • 4  (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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Chicken & Fettuccine

Posted by Nancy on September 17th, 2010

I love food, all food.  My favorites though are Italian and Mexican.  I like my pasta to taste fresh and with the summer vegetables coming in all at once it seems, this is a perfect dish.  The dish has a lightness of flavor.

I will tell you though the red sweet pepper fettuccine was a little hard to find in the grocery store.  I had to go to a specialty shop to purchase it.  If you don’t have a specialty shop near you use regular fettuccine and use red sweet peppers (canned or otherwise) in the dish.  The flavor might be a little different than what I had, but it will be unique and good.

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Taco Salad With A Twist

Posted by Nancy on May 25th, 2010

I used to make this a couple of times a month and take it into work as part of a pot luck luncheon.   I always had to make the recipe triple to accommodate everyone.  Use your imagination and your tastes to make it.  I will tell you not to use Thousand Island dressing, I tried it, not good.

Ingredients

* 1 lb ground beef
* 1 cup chopped lettuce (more or less to your liking)
* 1 cup chopped tomato (more or less to your liking)
* 1 cup cheddar cheese (more or less to your liking)

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