Ingredients
2 lbs. peeled baby carrots (buy these prepared at the market)
3 cloves garlic, mashed plus 8 cloves, unpeeled
3 T. olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c. maple syrup
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together all ingredients, except the syrup
Roast for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and fork tender, stirring several... Read more »
Ingredients
1 lb. penne
1 bunch (1 lb.) broccoli, trimmed
1/4 c. unsalted butter
1/2 c. flour
1 quart milk
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)
2 c. cooked turkey chunks (from the deli counter)
1 lb. smoked mozzarella, diced
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Grease a 13″ X 9″ baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook penne according to... Read more »
Ingredients
2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
3/4 of one small can evaporated milk
2 eggs
1 and 1/2 packages of crackers (sleeves of a cracker like Ritz)
1 bottle A-1 Sweet and Tangy Steak sauce
1 small can tomato sauce
1/2 of a medium sized bottle of ketchup
For Glaze
1/3 c. dark Karo syrup
1/2 c. ketchup
1/4 c.... Read more »
If you don’ t have time to cook, don’t overlook KFC! Fried chicken is a perennial favorite and tastes great at room temperature!
Another good idea is your best chili recipe! Bring your chili in your own crock pot!
If you’ve got some spare time on your hands, consider making my recipes for a fabulous meatloaf and... Read more »
Ingredients
1 1/2 c. orzo
4 scallions thinly sliced
1/3 c. olive oil
1/3 c. lemon juice
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 lb. feta cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Cook orzo according to package directions.
Drain and rinse with cold water.
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, scallions, salt and pepper.
Toss together orzo, dressing, tomatoes and feta cheese.
Serve cold or at room temperature.
Ingredients
1 8 oz. package of cream cheese, room temperature
2 cans (15 oz. each) chunky chili with beans
1/2 c. salsa
1/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 c. shredded Colby cheese
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees
Grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish
Spread cream cheese in the bottom of the dish
Mix chili and salsa until blended and pour over... Read more »
Ingredients
1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Savory Herb and Garlic Soup Mix
1 16 oz. container sour cream
1 c. (8 oz.) ricotta cheese
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4c. chopped pepperoni (this is optional, but I included it, just using turkey pepperoni. I also added more than 1/4c.)
1 loaf French or Italian bread, sliced or cut into large cubes
Directions
Preheat... Read more »
Special Lenten Traditions to Share with your Family
Lent is the most solemn season in the Christian faith and sometimes this can be a daunting thought, especially if you are trying to communicate this to your children! Recently, I’ve come across some very charming and common place symbols that effectively explain Lenten themes. Please consider... Read more »
Cabbage Bowl with Fresh Crudite
To make an unusual bowl for serving your favorite dip, place the cabbage stem side down on a countertop. Push aside, but don’t remove, the larger outer leaves and then cut off the top of the cabbage. Carefully carve out the inner parts of the cabbage to form a bowl and... Read more »
