Lovely mix of cheeses, sauce, noodles and spinach. 4 oz lasangna noodles 1-10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach 2 eggs or equivalent egg beaters 1 C cottage cheese 1 pkg green onion dip mix 1 Tbsp minced parsley 2 C spaghetti sauce 1-8 oz pkg of Mozarella cheese 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp salt, if desired Cook noodles and drain.Thaw and drain spinach thoroughly. Cover pan with thin layer of sauce.
Oatmeal Easy Bars
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Make this fiber-filled bar cookie today and watch them disappear by tomorrow! 1 C and 2 Tbsp spelt or wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 C and 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar 3/4 C butter or margarine 2 tsp vanilla 1/4 C water 2 C quick oats 1/2 C raisins 1/2 C chopped nuts 1- 16 oz package Nestles Chocolate Chips In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside
The Ultimate Whole Wheat Pancake
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Need a whole grain, stick to your ribs breakfast? These hearty pancakes will do the trick! 3 eggs 2 C milk- soy or dairy 1/8-1/2 C oil (may use more or less as desired) 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp salt 2 C whole wheat flour 1-2 tsp baking soda Blend eggs, milk, oil, brown sugar and salt in blender until frothy for about 3 minutes. Pour into bowl and add whole wheat flour and baking soda. Mix the batter by hand. Fry in lightly oiled skillet or on griddle.
Oatmeal-Wheat Germ Crackers
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Wonderful crackers to make for a healthful snack, to go with soup or whatever… 3 C quick oatmeal 2 C unbleached white flour 1 C wheat germ (raw or toasted) 3 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp salt 3/4 C canola oil 1 C water Sesame or poppy seeds (optional) In a large bowl, combine quick oats, flour, wheat germ, sugar and salt.
Fresh Vegetable Soup
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fresh and lovely, you could serve this soup tonight and freeze some for later! 3 Tbsp butter or margarine 1 med onion, chopped 1 lg stalk celery with leaves 1 lg carrot, sliced 1 lg potato, peeled and diced 1 lg tomato, peeled and diced 3 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped 1 qt stock (McKay’s seasoning) 2 sm zucchini, sliced 1/2 head cauliflower (break into bite size florets) 1 tsp Lawry’s seasoning salt 1 tsp pepper, optional 1 C peas (fresh or frozen) Parmesan cheese, optional Melt butter or margarine in large stockpot.
Attention, Please
February 21, 2011 By
Photo: Dreamstime Several times this week I have asked for opinions on the appropriate response to the practice of texting messages during church services and small group meetings.
Too Much Stuff
February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime Dear God: Why do we surround ourselves with so much stuff? Having just spent a week organizing my parent’s house for sale, I’m overwhelmed about how much of what they’d kept was unwanted even by charities. Their children and grandchildren with homes of their own don’t need or want most of the things
Tired of Being Stressed?
February 17, 2011 By
Photo: Judi Paliungas The only way to keep my sanity is to periodically retreat to a place where life’s frantic pace slows down…where the pressures to produce and perform are foreign.
Garbanzo Loaf
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Italian Bread Ring
February 17, 2011 By
Mama Mia! You must make this flavorful ring shaped bread soon! 2 Tbsp sesame seeds 4 l/2 to 5 1/4 C unbleached white flour 1/4 C granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 pkg active dry yeast 1 C water 1 C skim milk 1/3 C margarine 2 eggs (optional) Filling: 1 C grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 C margarine Generously grease a 10″ Bundt pan and sprinkle with sesame seeds. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 C flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Set aside
