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This entree sounds fancy but it's a breeze to make in about 1/2 hour with typical on-hand ingredients... Servings: (6 to 8) Prep: 15 Mins. Cook 25 to 30 Mins. (= Total time) INGREDIENTS Meatballs: 2 slices wheat bread, left whole 1/2 cup milk 1 lb. ground moose (venison, caribou, elk, beef, poultry, and so on) 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon granulated garlic --1/4 cup olive oil (for searing, reserving some after searing meatballs for sauce) Sauce: --2 tablespoons drippings (reserved, as stated above) 2 (14.5 oz. cans) diced tomatoes, with juices (do not drain) 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2-1 teaspoon dried chili flakes (depending on how spicy you want it -- I like 1 tsp.) 1 teaspoon dried oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano --1/2 box thin spaghetti, prepared according to package directions METHOD Meatballs: In a small and flat dish, add the bread slices and...

There's no good reason to keep quinoa out of your diet!  It's actually a seed but has the same benefits of a whole grain food. Julie Wilcox's article,  7 Benefits of Quinoa: The Supergrain of the Future, lists quinoa's many health benefits, including: 1) it's high in fiber content, with almost twice as much fiber as most grains; 2) it's a complete protein, which means it has all nine essential amino acids; and 3) it's rich in manganese, an antioxidant. Quinoa has a texture that's similar to couscous ~ light and fluffy so it works well as a base for many veggie recipes. This quinoa dish is flavored with a garlicky lemony dressing and includes a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick and toasted almonds for a little extra crunch. A light, healthy and delicious dish! Tip: Cut the  brussels sprouts thin to make this a really eloquent looking dish. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1/4 cup thinly sliced almonds 1 lemon 1 bunch green onion, thinl...

This recipe was inspired by a recent blueberry muffin recipe found in  Cooking Light (May 2016). I made it healthier by substituting coconut oil for canola oil, pure cane for granulated sugar and coconut palm sugar for brown sugar. This recipe makes 12 big muffins so if you prefer a smaller muffin, use 18 tins. They aren't overly sweet and bursting with blueberries ~  definitely best hot! Ingredients:  1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar 1 Tbsp white whole-wheat flour 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted and divided 2 cups white whole-wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2/3 cup pure cane sugar 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted and slightly cooled) 1 large egg, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Topping: Combine oats, coconut palm sugar, 1 tablespoon white whole-wheat flour and cinnamon in small bowl; drizzle...

This incredible scalloped potato side dish is a brilliant addition to any main course year-round... Servings: (6) Prep: 15 Mins. Cook: 15 Mins. Bake: 50 to 60 Mins. Set: 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS 2 slices bacon, sliced into strips, browned and crumbled Sauce: 1/4 yellow onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 TB Flour 1 to 1-1/2 cups milk 1/4 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese 6 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8" wide Topping: 1/4 cup shredded sharp Wisconsin cheddar cheese 1/4 cup shredded dubliner cheese (at Costco) METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a glass 8x8x2" baking dish; set aside. Heat a medium skillet to medium-high. Brown the bacon, then remove to a paper towel-lined plate, while reserving drippings.  Add the onion to the skillet and saut� until translucent, about 5 minutes.  Reduce the heat to medium, add the flour and let cook for 1 minute.  Pour in milk and bring to a simmer, just until sauce thickens.  Remove from heat and add the 1/4 cu...

I made pickled okra last summer, but I never realized I didn't make a blog post about it. I was trying so hard to baby the 4 plants that made it in planting and processing the yield, that the post just never occurred to me! Funny! Pictures and posts are usually first in my mind! LOL   Makes 6 (1/2-pt) jars    1 pound okra (3 1/2 to 4 inches long) 3 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes 6 teaspoons dried dill 6 garlic cloves, peeled 3 cups cider vinegar (24 fluid ounces) 1 cup water 3 tablespoons kosher salt Sterilize jars and lids. Put 1 garlic clove, � teaspoon red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon dill in each jar. Tightly pack jars with okra, stem ends up. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in a 2-quart nonreactive saucepan, stirring until salt is dissolved. Divide pickling liquid evenly among jars, leaving 1/4-inch space at top. Tap jars or run a knife or skewer around the jar to release air bubbles. Seal and process jars. Wipe off rims of filled jars with a clean damp kitc...

These yummy sliders would work well as an appetizer, a snack, or a main dish. Very easy to whip these up for a Super Bowl party or a quick meal. This dish is adapted slightly from a recipe found here . 1/2 cup melted butter (the original recipe called for 3/4 cup) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons brown sugar (I used a little more sugar because I wasn't using King's Hawaiian rolls.) 1 tablesppon poppy seeds 2 teaspoon dried minced onion 12 King's Hawaiian dinner rolls (I used regular Parkerhouse rolls from a local bakery.) 9 ounces thin sliced deli ham 8 ounces thin sliced Swiss cheese Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Combine butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, poppy seeds, and dried onion. Slice the rolls in half to make sandwiches. Remove tops and set aside. Place the bottom pieces into the prepared baking dish. Layer the ham onto the rolls. Top the ham with the Swiss cheese. Place the tops of the ...

This is a healthier version of a McCall's recipe that I first tried many years ago. White whole wheat flour is substituted  for all-purpose flour and it includes a little less butter (unsalted) and sugar.  This bread is not overly sweet and has a really nice texture and hearty taste. It's delicious toasted with a dab of butter (with or without extra cinnamon and sugar ;o) Cut it extra thick, and it's perfect for french toast!  If you're in the mood for some wholesome freshly-baked cinnamon swirl bread, give this recipe a try ??     Yield: 2 loaves  Ingredients 1 1/2 cups skim milk 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup warm water (105-115F) 2 pkg active dry yeast 3 eggs, room temperature 7 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 2 Tbsp butter, melted Directions In a small saucepan, heat milk until bubbles form around edges; remove from heat. Add 1/4 cup sugar, salt and 1/2 cup butter, and raisin...

I've always loved pulled pork  ~ and it's so simple to make in the slow cooker. Cooking for a large group?  Serve it with Macaroni & Cheese and cole slaw ~ and it's a done deal! I hope you like my recipe with stewed tomatoes, smoked paprika, garlic and a little raw honey for a bit of sweetness. Ingredients 5 pounds pork roast such as shoulder or butt,  1-14 1/5 ounce can of no-salt stewed tomatoes 1/2 cup apple cider 1/3 cup raw honey 2 Tbsp smoked paprika 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp salt 2 tsp ground black pepper 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried mustard (or 1 Tbsp prepared mustard) 1 medium onion, cut in quarters 4 peppercorns Put 1 peppercorn in each onion quarter and place in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place pork on top, fat side up.  In a medium bowl, whisk all other  ingredients together until thoroughly combined. Pour over pork.  Cook roast on high setting for 2 hours; reduce to low and cook an additional 4-5 hours, or until very tender. ...

Tortillas, unleavened flatbread, are mainly made with flour (or corn). However, it's hard to find store-brands that are 100% whole wheat and low in sodium. In fact, most of the ingredients included in many store-brand Tortillas are additives and preservatives such as cellulose gum, a thickening agent; propionic acid, a preservative and flavoring agent... and the list goes on and on. They're actually not difficult to make... and you'll find that homemade Tortillas are not only healthier, but better tasting than store-brands. Lisa Leake has a great Tortillas recipe (with only 5 ingredients!) in her book,  100 Days of  Real Food . The recipe makes plenty so you can use them for tacos, quesadillas, burritos and Mexican (or any) pizza.  Although they'll only last several days in the refrigerator, they'll keep several months in the freezer. Enjoy!?? Makes 14 Ingredients 3 cups whole-wheat flour (or white whole wheat flour), plus extra for rolling out dough 2 tsp. baking p...

1 cup   granulated sugar 1/4 cup   cocoa 1/4 cup   butter 1/4 cup   milk 1 teaspoon   vanilla Mix sugar, cocoa, butter and milk together. Over medium heat, bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Add vanilla. Cool partially, then beat with a mixer for 3 minutes or until spreadable consistency. This is not a fluffy kind of frosting that you use to decorate a cake. I did use it on the layer cake in the picture, but this is more of a icing that would go on a sheet cake. The mixture will harden some, but it definitely shouldn't be soupy. Be careful not to heat it over too high a heat, or the sugar will start to turn to candy, which will make the mixture grainy. Spread on the cake quickly and let it set until completely cooled. 

I got this recipe from my Mama's recipe file and modified it a little. When I made it, I realized it tastes just like the Chinese Restaurant's Red Sauce! I had been trying to duplicate that sauce for years because that's the main reason the hubby eats Chinese Food! LOL Stumbling on to this recipe was a real find! Mama called this Hawaiian Sauce!  My version of Chinese Take-out! Sweet and Sour Chicken This is Mama's recipe... Chicken Hawaiian Style 1 � lbs Chicken Breasts, cut into strips or cubes 1 cup Pineapple Chunks 1 cup Pineapple Juice � cup Vinegar 6 oz Tomato Paste � cup Sugar 1 cup Water 1 t Salt 1/2 Green Bell Pepper 1/2 Red Bell Pepper 1 medium onion 2 T Cornstarch Brown chicken strips in butter.* Drain pineapple, reserve syrup. Combine syrup with enough water to make 1 cup. Mix with tomato paste and water, vinegar and sugar in saucepan.  Mix cornstarch with 1/2 cup water and add to pot.  Heat until thickened and clear. Add pineapple chunks and bell pepper. Po...

It's not a great picture, but this is my homemade Chocolate Buttercream Icing. It's an old recipe, but a goof proof one, which is good for me!!! It seems like a recipe gone bad after adding all the sugar. The icing is very dry, but after adding the milk, it whips right up into the perfect spreading consistency!  � cup solid vegetable shortening � cup (1stick) butter, softened � cup cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (Powdered Sugar) 3-4 tablespoons milk In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer. Add cocoa and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. 

My Uncle Brent and Aunt Fae recommended this recipe from FoodieCrush . It's a keeper. I will definitely be making this again. Simple and flavorful. My kind of cooking. I did make some very minor adjustments to the recipe. 1/4 cup grainy mustard 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon dried tarragon leaves (The recipe called for 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves; I used dried and half the amount.) 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced finely (I used about a teaspoon of powdered ginger instead.) 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (I used 10 or so) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Trim any excess fat or skin from the chicken thighs, rinse them with cold water and pat dry with paper towels, then set aside. Combine the grainy mustard, Dijon mustard, honey, soy sauce, tarragon and ginger in a large bowl. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Place the thighs and sauce in a roasting dish, spooning sauce over the thighs. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the thi...