Reality Check #3

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Oh my. That’s all I can really say about this month. In the first 6 weeks of 2011 my kids had 6 snow days and all of us were sick, some of us more than once. When things like this happen the entire plan goes out the window. If I already have the groceries . . . → Read More: Reality Check #3

Orecchiette With Sausage and Roasted Peppers

Pin It1 jar roasted red peppers) 1 lb pasta 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 lb Italian sausage 1 tablespoon butter 1/3 cup parmesan cheese heat broiler place peppers skin side up on a foil lines baking sheet broil 4 inches from heat until charred. 18-20 minutes. transfer to bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam for 2-3 minutes. using a paper towel rub off . . . → Read More: Orecchiette With Sausage and Roasted Peppers

Ravioli with red pepper sauce

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Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

INGREDIENTS

1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2%

White Chili

White Chili Recipe . . . → Read More: White Chili

White Bean & Sausage Pasta

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb pasta (penne or rigatoni) 1 lb turkey sausage 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, pressed 1 (16 ounce) can white beans 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons oregano 1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (I use a little more) salt and pepper 1/2 romano cheese, grated Cook and drain pasta and set aside. Cook sausage, drain and set aside. Heat oil . . . → Read More: White Bean & Sausage Pasta

Reality Check for monthly meal plan #2

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Reality Check for monthly meal plan #2

The monthly meal plan went according to plan for about the first twelve days of the month. My step-mom called to invite my husband and I to the dinner theatre on the 13th so the sitter fed the kids sandwiches that night and we moved the slow . . . → Read More: Reality Check for monthly meal plan #2

Spinach lasagna

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From the America’s Test Kitchen cookbook Light and Healthy 2010

SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

1 onion, minced (about 1 cup) 1 teaspoon canola oil salt 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups 1% low fat milk 2 bay leaves 1/2 t freshly grated nutmeg 2 T cornstarch 2 (10-oz) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry, and . . . → Read More: Spinach lasagna

Black Bean Burgers with chipotle mayonnaise

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This is from another America’s Test Kitchen cookbook called The Best Simple Recipes

Burger Ingredients:

2 slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into larges pieces (I’ve also just used some panko or bread crumbs I have in the pantry) 2 large eggs 3 T olive oil 1 t ground cumin 1/2 t salt 1/8 t cayenne . . . → Read More: Black Bean Burgers with chipotle mayonnaise

Steak Soup

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This is my Nana’s steak soup recipe that is similar to what is on the menu at a local restaurant called Plaza III.

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 lb ground chuck 1 c chopped onions 1 c chunked carrots 1 c chopped celery 2 quarts beef stock, vegetable stock or water 1 stick butter or 1/2 c flour . . . → Read More: Steak Soup

Maple glazed pork tenderloin

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This is from the America’s Test Kitchen cookbook Light & Healthy 2010

Serves 6

This recipe will work with either natural pork or enhanced pork (injected with a salty solution). If your tenderloins are smaller than 1¼ pounds, reduce the cooking time in step 3 (and use an instant-read thermometer for best . . . → Read More: Maple glazed pork tenderloin