Are you looking for something different, yet healthy for lunch? Try this. You will need: 1 pkg. 12 oz. elbow pasta 2 avocados 2 tsp. fresh thyme salt & pepper to taste 5 slices bacon 3/4 cup mayo. 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 T. sugar 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tsp. thyme leaves Boil a large pot…Read more »
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Pulled BBQ Chicken
Posted by in cooking If you’d rather have chicken than pork, this is the recipe for you. You will need: 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, skin peeled and chopped 1/3 cup cider vinegar 5 tablespoons molasses salt & pepper to taste 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 14 oz. can tomato…Read more »
Foods to Avoid
For those of us watching our diet or trying to lower our cholesterol, we should avoid foods high in trans fats. Here are the worst: Spreads: shortening, stick or tub margarine Packaged foods: cake mixes and others all have several grams of trans fats per serving. If it says ‘hydrogenated’ or ‘partially hydrogenated’ it contains…Read more »
Lemon-Almond Cookies
Posted by in cooking Here is a light but tasty cookie. You will need: 3/4 cup olive oil 1 cup sugar 1 egg 2 tsp. lemon extract 1/4 cup milk 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sliced almonds Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, add olive oil, sugar, egg, milk,…Read more »
The Magic of Cider Vinegar
I’ve heard from dieticians, doctors, and lecturers about cider vinegar and its magical properties. It helps lower blood sugar, helps with weight loss, and is a good cleansing source. Not many people can stomach the smell or the taste of cider vinegar though. Here is a tea recipe that isn’t too bad to swallow, but…Read more »
Ice Box Cookies With Fudge Frosting
Posted by in cooking I was looking for something different to make and an old recipe of my mother’s slipped from one of my cookbooks. It sounded interesting so I thought I would share it. For the cookie dough, you will need these ingredients: 3 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup of butter…Read more »
Chewy Apricot Cookies
Posted by in cooking 2 T. butter 1 cup dried apricots, chopped 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup coconut, shredded 1 cup crushed graham crackers 1/2 cup chopped nuts Melt butter in a skillet. Add the apricots and stir. Beat eggs then add to skillet. Add sugar and blend well. Cook over low heat for about…Read more »
Coconut-Oatmeal Cookies
Posted by in cooking If you’re nuts for coconut, you’ll love the taste of these cookies. You will need: 1 stick of butter 1 tsp. coconut extract 1 egg 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1…Read more »
Walnut Cookies
Posted by in cooking Here is a light, fluffy cookie. You will need: 1 1/2 sticks of butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. almond extract 1 egg 2 cups flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 3/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 360 degrees F. Melt…Read more »
Breakfast Burrito
I like McDonald’s breakfast burritos, but I have wondered how to make them. This is what I came up with. You will need: 1 pound pork sausage 1 1/2 cups frozen O’Brien potatoes 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup red or green bell peppers 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated flour tortillas In…Read more »
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