Recipes

Cheesy Orzo

November 19, 2009

I found this recipe on the Food Network’s site and it’s courtesy of Rachael Ray! You will need: 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 small onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, chopped ( I used a little more because I heart garlic) 2 cans (14oz) chicken broth or vegetable stock 2 cups orzo pasta [...]

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Ratatouille

August 5, 2009

86 calories Did that get your attention? Ratatouille You will need: 1/2 c. chopped onion 1 clove garlic (I use minced) 1 T. olive oil 3 cups cubed & peeled eggplant 1 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise & chopped in 1/4 inch slices (1 1/2 c) 1 cup chopped, peeled tomatoes or one [...]

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Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

May 21, 2009

Here is a simple recipe for delicious, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookies. It’s so simple that a borrowed 5 year-old did most of this work at the Football House. The secret to a good cookie is butter. You will need: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter (that’s 2 sticks) softened 1 [...]

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Angel Hair Pasta with Beef

May 11, 2009

Years ago my mama made this for my birthday dinner & it is SO good. Babycakes likes to eat the veggies in her little mesh self feeder. If a 7 month old will eat it then y’all will like it, too! You will need: 16 oz. angel hair pasta (go for whole wheat — it’s [...]

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Turkey & Black Bean Chili

March 3, 2009

Yummy & healthy chili made with ground turkey & fiber packed beans! By the way, turkey, beans, garlic, onions, and tomatoes are all SUPER FOODs! You will need: 1 lb. lean ground turkey 2 cloves of garlic (or a whopping spoonful of minced) 1 large onion 1 can kidney beans 1 can black beans 1 can [...]

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Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken

March 2, 2009

It’s raining today and getting ready to snow — a perfect afternoon to bust out the Crock Pot & let dinner cook itself! You will need: 4 lbs. (give or take) of chicken 2 small cans of tomato sauce 3/4 c. onion 1/4 c. vinegar 3 T. brown sugar 1 T. worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. [...]

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Artichoke & Spinach Dip

February 28, 2009

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. You will need: 4 cloves garlic 1 (10 oz) package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts drained & chopped 1 (10 oz) jar Alfredo sauce 1 c. shredded mozzarella 1/3 c. grated Parmesan 1/2 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened Place garlic in [...]

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Cream Chicken & Biscuits

February 28, 2009

Need a quick dinner? Heat the oven to 350 degrees & gather these ingredients: You will need: 1/2 large onion 1 & 1/2 tablespoons butter 4 c. of chopped cooked chicken 1 can Cream of Chicken soup 1 c. sour cream 1/2 c. milk 1 c. shredded mild cheddar cheese can of biscuits You will need [...]

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Sausage Dip

February 27, 2009

Need the easiest tailgating recipe on planet Earth? Look no further… You will need: 2 blocks of cream cheese 2 packages of Neese’s sausage – 1 hot & 1 mild 2 cans of Rotel Instructions: Dust off your crockpot Brown the sausage in your favorite non-stick skillet Toss the browned sausage in a colander & [...]

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Couscous Paella with Shrimp

February 26, 2009

This recipe is SO easy, easy, easy & delicious! You will need: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion 3 cloves of garlic, chopped (or cheat & use minced garlic from a jar) 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2 inch dice 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1/2 inch dice 1 teaspoon [...]

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