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Spiced tomato, chickpeas and couscous soupCouscous adds a wonderful texture to this Moroccan-spiced tomato soup. |
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Chickpea, sausage and savoy cabbage stewSimple, healthy and warming one-pan dish, that takes little effort or time. Ideal for chilly days between winter and spring. |
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Easy-Does-It Fried RiceLeftover rice is a perfect excuse to make fried rice, and this is a simple recipe for a favorite oriental comfort food. Add in any desired meat or shrimp to make a more hearty main dish. Two cooking options are possible with the same ingredients - see Methods 1 and 2 below included in directions. |
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Crockpot Breakfast QuinoaQuinoa is one of my favorite things to eat for lunch and/or dinner and now breakfast too! I was not at all sure how this was going to cook up and become something creamy in consistency, but it did and it was TERRIFIC! Did I shout that loud enough? This is one delicious alternative for breakfast and the best thing about this… |
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Millet Meatless LoafHere is a tasty, meatless, meatloaf subsitute for vegetarians. It is made with the grain millet and can be served with mashed potatoes, tomato sauce or vegan gravy (recipe included). |
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French Bread by Traditional Yeast Method (no bread machine)Experimenting with several ways to get a good loaf of French bread without using my bread machine, I am ready to share this version over all I tried. It has a chewy crust and a beautiful fine grain. While my bread machine version (see "Useful Links" below) takes only about 5 minutes of active chef time, this recipe requires perhaps 35… |
2 votes
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French Bread by Bread MachineThis recipe requires the French Bread setting on my bread machine, best suited for bread doughs low in fat and sugar; this results in a crisp crust and coarse, chewy exterior. (It is similar to the Whole Wheat setting though not identical.....but just might work.) However if neither are available on your machine you could use the… |
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Favorite Oatmeal MuffinsNo, not just my favorite oatmeal muffin, these are actually my Number 1 Favorite Muffin ~ period! I love that they are comparatively low-fat and won’t make your fingers greasy as you eat them. I love the chewy texture of oatmeal, the sweetness of raisins and cinnamon, and the spongy texture buttermilk imparts to baked products. I… |
2 votes
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Farmers Market Pasta SaladI’m increasing my cache of cottage cheese recipes, and this one from the Knudsen Cottage Cheese web site captured my interest. Perfect for summer luncheon entrees, this colorful salad can be chosen for heart-healthy and diabetic-friendly diets, especially if you select non-fat or low-fat cheeses and dressing, and whole grain pasta,… |
1 vote
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Beer Bread (by Bread Machine or Conventional Bread Method)This recipe for Beer Bread has a fine grain, firm crust, light volume, nice moist quality plus a slight taste similar to sourdough. I use the bread machine as a convenience - to make the dough and proof it. Then I interrupt the cycle just prior to the baking function so I can shape to a regular loaf pan, give it an extra and final… |
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Budget Cooking
I love to cook with fresh, healthy ingredients. But I also live in the real world, and sometimes we all need those quick, easy, processed-food-laden, budget meals. Here's a place to share them.
