Archive | November 2012
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Easy Stir Fry basics
Contributed by: Donna Michele Stir fries are a go to food at our house year ‘round but especially in the fall and winter when frozen veggies work their way into our diet more frequently. Mise En Place is the most important thing in stir fry, have veggies and meat chopped to uniform size and all […]
Veggie casserole
Contributed by: Donna Michele Ingredients: 3 yellow squash 3- zucchini 1 medium sweet onion 10 plum or 5 medium tomatoes 2 tsp oregano 2 tsp basil 2 cloves roasted crushed garlic (or ½ tsp garlic powder) ¼ cup grated romano or parmesan cheese Pre heat oven to 400 degrees. Thinly slice squash, zucchini, onion and […]
Indian Chicken Kadhai (stir fry)
Contributed by: Donna Michele Ingredients: 1 chicken, cleaned and cut into pieces 1-2 Tbsp of coconut or canola oil 3 chopped onions 3 chopped green chilis 2 tsp garam masala 2 tsp freshly ground coriander 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp turmeric 6 med. tomatoes, diced 2 tsp. ginger paste 2 tsp. garlic paste Plate […]
Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers
Contributed by: Donna Michele 4 servings Prep: 20 min Cook: 1hr Total: 1hr 20min Ingredients: ½ c pine nuts 1 roasted bell pepper 2 lg garlic cloves 1 (14 ½ oz) can stewed tomatoes ¼ c vegetable broth 2 Tbsp chili powder 2 c cooked brown rice ¾ c frozen corn 2 plum tomatoes or […]
My Easy Moussaka (makes 4-6 servings)*
Contibuted by: Donna Michele (*see Serving Stretcher below recipe). Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min Ingredients 1 sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb lean ground beef 1 can (14 ½ oz. ) no salt added diced tomatoes ¼ c tomato paste ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground allspice […]
Easy Lentil Soup/ Stew
Contributed by : Donna Michele 1 cup split red lentils 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup shredded carrots 1 box of chicken broth 1 tsp cumin Add all ingredients to soup pot, cook on medium heat 20-30 minutes covered, or until lentils are soft. For stew, puree half the soup […]
Chilean Zucchini Stew (A good use for giant Zucchini)
Contributed by: Donna Michele Ingredients 1 large sweet onion chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 1Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 Tbsp. cumin 2 giant zucchini, chopped 5 large tomatoes skinned seeded and chopped 3 cups or 5 or 6 ears of corn, roasted 1 can black beans, drained 1 – […]
“Fall” into Healthy Food Choices this Season!
Contributed by Donna Michele: So…. The Queen of Kale (Michele Jackson-Wilson aka The Fitness Girl and Associates) challenged me to write a post about healthy fall foods. First a list of fall ingredients with good nutrition. Let’s see, veggies…. KALE broccoli cabbage carrots chard, edamame eggplant horseradish mushroom okra onion parsnips peppers potatoes spinach sweet […]
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