Are These Olives Still Good?
If you are not sure how old that jar of olives is, take a moment to check a few things before mindlessly consuming them.
Look for signs of mold, changing texture, or if the liquid has discolored – toss them in the trash if anything does not look right. Read More
Ingredients:
1 T olive oil
1 cup brown rice, uncooked
Low sodium chicken broth to cook the rice per package directions
1 T butter, unsalted
1 cup onion, minced
1 large shallot, minced
3 cups fresh broccoli florets, rinsed and trimmed to bite sized pieces
1 (10 oz) can cream of celery soup, undiluted (or one recipe of homemade Thick and Creamy Celery Soup)
1 1/3 cup condensed milk
1 1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 t ground black pepper Read More
Ingredients:
1 1/2 T chili powder
2 t cumin
1 1/2 cups salsa (your favorite brand and heat level)
1 1/2 cups black beans, or 1 (15 oz) can rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups pinto beans, or 1 (15 oz) can rinsed and drained
6 cups lettuce, torn
15 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 large avocado, diced (approximately 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
1 T olive oil or avocado oil
12-24 blue corn taco chips (if calorie counting, choose 12)
Optional and not included in the calories above: cheese, sweet red pepper, corn, jalapenos, serranos, Hatch chilis, more Salsa,Tabasco, sour cream….. Read More
The amounts are very flexible. Consider the size of your baking dish as you measure.
Ingredients for a 2 Quart Casserole:
4 cups already cooked vegetables/beans in any combination
1 cup cooked noodles, thin quick cooking noodles, cooked rice, uncooked instant rice, stuffing, tortillas strips
1 1/2 cups thick liquid such as canned tomatoes, soup, or thick gravy
1/2 cup thinning/seasoning liquid if one is using an uncooked veggies or quick cooking noodles or rice
Seasonings of your choice, add your favorites until the mixture smells wonderful! Read More
Makes two main dish salads
Ingredients:
8 cups spinach
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
2-3 t sugar
1 t Vegetarian bacon salt
1 1/2 T olive oil
1/2 cup red onion
1 twist from the salt grinder
2 hard-boiled eggs Read More
Makes two main dish salads
Ingredients:
8 cups spinach
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 t sugar
1 t smoky paprika
1 1/2 T olive oil
1/2 cup red onion
1 twist from the salt grinder
2 hard-boiled eggs Read More
Ingredients:
nutrition facts
12 lamb loin chops, frenched
Marinade Ingredients:
3/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup garlic red wine vinegar
1/4 cup good aged balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup red wine
1 small jar chopped garlic cloves
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 stalk lemon grass, smashed and chopped*
1/2 cup mint, chopped (chocolate mint is the preferred mint, but others will do)
2 T fresh Greek Oregano (or 1 t dried)
1 T fresh Rosemary (or 1/2 t dried Read More
Ingredients:
2 t olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 celery stalks
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
4 cloves garlic
1 recipe Beef Bone Stock (6 cups)
2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 T fresh parsley, chopped
1 parmesan rind
1/2 t oregano
1 t garlic powder
1 bay leaf
Two shakes of crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
4 medium red potatoes
12 oz cut or snapped green beans
Cooked beef from the bones that made the stock
Additional salt and pepper to taste
Alternative ingredient: use store bought stock and cut leftover roast or steak into small pieces and add it to the soup. Read More
Ingredients:
3 lb chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
3 medium red potatoes, chopped, skin on
28 oz tomatoes, squished by hand the Italian way
2 cups carrots, sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
6 oz mushrooms, small crimini can be left whole, if large, slice in half
1 t dried oregano
1 t dried thyme
1/2 t fresh cracked black pepper
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn in half
1/2 cup beef stock
1 T olive oil
1 bay leaf Read More
Makes two loaves
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 t salt
1 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
3 t ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 1/4 cups sugar
3 t vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups (packed) grated zucchini
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried Read More
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