I know none of us really want to think about Christmas right now. But last year being short on money and long on time, I decided that I was going to take a step back in time and make most of my Christmas gifts
By the time the holiday actually got here I was more than ready. No real rush at the end of the year to make sure that I had every one covered. So hang in there with me and we will make this journey together.
The Play by Play: In just minutes, stir up a chili-and-salsa-based veggie dip at home. Try serving the dip with chips or atop a burger.
Pre-Game: Steam and chill the veggie dippers.
Game Day: Bring in insulated container with an ice pack. Make sure to serve within four hours of preparing.
Ingredients
* 1 16-oz. carton dairy sour cream
* 2 7-oz. cans diced green chilies, drained
* 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
* 1/4 cup jarred salsa
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tsp. mild or hot chili powder
* 2 tsp. finely shredded lime peel
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* Bottled hot pepper sauce to taste
* Assorted vegetable dippers
It is COLD here in Michigan! Anyone tries to tell you that 7 below zero is not cold is out of their minds!
If you don’t have to go out, then don’t. Still even if you stay in ending the day with a warm nutritious soup is the only way to go as far as this family is concerned. I have this particular soup in my crockpot as I type, it will be ready in about an hour. And as cold as it is that is not too soon!
Ingredients
Posted in AllRecipes, Articles, Slow Cooker Recipes, Soups 
Tags: chicken, Crockpot, one pot meals, Soups, Vegetables 
Comments Off–SALAD–
2 c. cauliflower florets
2 c. cut up fresh broccoli
1/2 c. raisins
1/4 c. sliced green onions
1/4 c. shelled sunflower seeds
3 slices bacon, crisply cooked,
crumbled
–DRESSING–
1/2 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. cider vinegar
In a small bowl using wire whisk, blend all dressing ingredients. In large
bowl, combine all salad ingredients; toss lightly. Pour dressing over salad
mixture; toss lightly to coat. Sprinkle with additional sunflower seeds, if
desired. Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings.
Makes: 8 side-dish servings or 4 main-dish servings
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Ingredients
* 12 baby artichokes
* 6 cups chicken broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
* 1 cup small boiling onions, peeled and halved, or pearl onions
* 4 ounces pancetta or 5 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and cut into small pieces
* 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 2 cups cooked* or canned fava or lima beans, rinsed and drained
* 12 ounces fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
* 1 medium fennel bulb, chopped
* 1/4 cup snipped fennel leaves
As you have probably figured out by now, this blog has been undergoing some changes. If you haven’t noticed..that’s good. That means I did the transition well.
Also if you have read or looked into any of the recipes listed, you will notice a common thread. Food that is not necessarily low in calories is given a priority, the reason being is I like comfort food.
Comfort food to me means food that tastes like some love was put into it. Not that having your family eat healthy food means you don’t love them. You do and you care what goes into their bodies. I cared what went into my childrens bodies. My body is another matter.
