Archive for December, 2009

New Year’s Party Appetizers

Well, Happy New Year to all! I traveled to the depths of the Internet to find some recipes for some great tasting appetizers that will make any New Year’s Party a long lasting memory. New Year’s Party Appetizers: From recipeforliving.com Anitpasto Crescents Ingredients: 2 pkgs. refrigerated crescent rolls 1/4 lb. ham slices 1/4 lb....
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Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Baked Eggplant Parmesan Serves: 4 Prep. Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 4 servings pasta of your choice, cooked and drained 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces 2 eggs, lightly beaten in a shallow bowl, seasoned with salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 1/4 ts dried...
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Bean, Potato, and Kale Soup

Bean, Potato, and Kale Soup ***Vegetarian Recipe*** Prep. Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 TB butter 1 onion, chopped 3/4 cup carrot, chopped 3/4 cup celery, chopped 2 large tomatoes, quartered 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups low-sodium veggie or chicken broth 2 cups water 1 cup white wine...
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Kale Chips

Kale Chips

I’m on a Kale kick this week, so I thought I would share my favorite recipes from this nutritious tasty green. Kale Chips Prep. Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 bunch kale 1 TB olive oil 1 ts salt 1/2 ts cayenne pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350...
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Connect with other Foodies at foodconnect.com

Connect with other Foodies at foodconnect.com

photo courtesy of foodconnect.com I am always in search of cool new spaces that have loads of good recipes to try out. I recently stumbled upon www.foodconnect.com and found that not only do they have great recipes to try, but they also have a local restaurant guide. So, when you get tired of making...
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Beer Can Chicken

Beer Can Chicken **One of my husband’s favorite. He and his college roommate discovered this recipe together.*** Prep. Time: 15 minutes (not including getting your grill going) Cooking Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 (4 pound) whole chicken 2 TB vegetable oil 2 TB salt 1 ts black pepper 3...
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Couscous and Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Couscous and Chicken Stuffed Peppers ***This recipe was given to me by a friend I have known since grade school.*** Serves: 4 Prep. Time: 10 minutes Total Cooking Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 2 bell peppers 1/2 cup couscous (cooked according to directions–if you can find microwavable, get it!) 1 zucchini, chopped 1/2 red onion,...
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Weber Balls

I have been thinking about family and friends lately as the holiday season is all around me. I thought I would post some great recipes I have received from my family and friends over the years. Food always tastes better when it is made for or by someone you love. Weber Balls **This recipe...
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Cabbage-Bacon Roll Casserole

Cabbage-Bacon Roll Casserole Prep. Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes Servings: 12 Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef 1 cup onion, chopped 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce 3 1/2 pounds cabbage, chopped 1 cup uncooked white rice 1 teaspoon salt 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth 4 strips bacon, diced,...
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Corn Stuffed Bell Peppers

Corn Stuffed Bell Peppers This is a Vegetarian Recipe! Total Time: 45 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 6 medium green bell peppers 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 cup tomato, diced 1 TB onion, chopped 3 TB flour 1 ts salt 1 ts chili powder 1/4 ts ground black pepper 2 TB melted...
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