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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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Posted in Casseroles, Eating Well Cookbook, Family Meals, Main Dish, My Family Recipes, Pasta, Side Dishes Tags: , , , , , , 1 Comment »

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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Fallin’ Off The Bone Baby Backs

Posted by Nancy on March 20th, 2010

Some of you may already know this, but I am a late bloomer.

Ribs of any sort have never been a real favorite in our house. Mainly because I did them as my mother did thinking that was the only way to cook them. And I gotta tell ya..Mom was a good cook, but her ribs were fatty, overcooked, and dry even with sauce on them.

Recently I have experimented with a different way to cook them that I saw on a Food Network show called “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”. These are awesome and nothing like Moms (thank goodness).

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Slow-Cooker Meatball Sandwiches

Posted by admin on January 29th, 2010

It has been awhile since I lasted posted, my only excuse is:  The Holidays wore me out!

I also have been trying out some new recipes I found both online and in some of my mothers old cookbooks.

This one we are having tonight.   I love the simplicity of a sub.   I will serve it with a tossed salad for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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Holiday Party Time

Posted by Nancy on December 23rd, 2009

Or any time really.   The last minute gift shopping and wrapping is over in this house.  It is time to get down to some serious celebrating of the season!

Our cookies are done, stuffed cabbage done, kielbasa bought, Pierogis are made.  What else?  Not much…except maybe appetizers.  After all when my family gathers for the holidays we “graze” as my daughter likes to tell it.

Here are some grazing appetizers for you to try.

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Not Again! I’m Out Of… Cooking Substitutions To Help In a Bind

Posted by Nancy on January 22nd, 2009

For a lot of cooks, there are times when we don’t have the appropriate ingredients in the pantry to make our desired recipe. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t despair, you probably have a suitable substitution on hand, saving the cook a trip to the grocery store. Here are a few.

Milk
Many recipes call for milk. If you find you are out of milk or short on the amount necessary to finish a specific recipe, make sure you have a supply of evaporated milk on hand. Evaporated milk or reconstituted milk can be kept for long periods of time and once mixed with water and usually a drop of butter, can easily taste as fresh and delicious as regular milk.

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Don’t Throw In The Towel On That Weight Loss New Year’s Resolution

Posted by Nancy on December 27th, 2008

You are two weeks into January and so far so good. You’re sticking to your diet and are still working out every day. Congratulations… You’re on a roll and think that this year is going to be different. Then you get to a point where the weight just doesn’t seem to come off as fast as it did the first few days anymore and you’re tired of eating the same bland diet food. Before you know it you’re ready to throw in the towel on your weight loss efforts. Stop right there… things don’t have to go that way this go around.

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