Cheesy Cabbage Casserole by Lynettemcw

This recipe came from my mother (although I have altered it a little). My father thought he hated cooked cabbage, but he loved this. He just wouldn't call it cabbage - just "the casserole". The vegetables remain crisp and the cheese becomes a sauce while cooking. While this recipe is quite tasty, I often want to add a little…

Pineapple Rice with Green Soybeans by Salad Foodie

This colorful rice side or vegetarian entrée is a healthy and novel departure from same-old, same-old steamed rice! I liked it even more next day. Easily adapts to vegetarian.

Black Russian Eggnog by Carolinaheartstrings

We’re all familiar with adding rum to eggnog. Well, one of my favorite cocktails is a Black Russian so I changed it up a bit. I do keep Kahlua on hand but for those who may not here’s an eggnog Black Russian using instant coffee granules – an economical option over running out for a bottle of Kahlua!

Peppermint Hot Chocolate by Carolinaheartstrings

Two of my favorite flavors this time of year are peppermint and chocolate and I cannot get enough of the Peppermint Mocha Latte that Starbucks serves up this time of year. Seriously, every day I would go if I could (and often do). For those of you who love those two flavors combined, but perhaps do not want coffee as part of your…

Peanut Butter Christmas Cookies by B Innes

In our family traditional Christmas cookies are nontraditional. We have for years made our Scottish Shortbread Cookies: http://www.rantsravesandrecipes.com/worlds-best-shortbread-cookie-recipe, and Peanut Butter Cookies. Both are fairly easy to make and both are absolutely delicious.

Salmon Chopped Salad by Carolinaheartstrings

I decided that we would start the New Year on a healthier note for ourselves and our Carolina HeartStrings “fans” and in an effort to do that I decided to make my first recipe a chopped salad. On a visit to the Big Apple this summer one of my favorite places was called Chop’t Creative Salad Company. OH MY! So much to chose from and…

Zucchini with Cannellini Beans and Macaroni by Catherine Pappas

Morning Apple Cake by Catherine Pappas

Easy Chicken & Bean Stew by Gretchen Wasniewski

The challenge was a pantry full of canned chicken. The recipe I came up with is a hearty chicken and bean stew that could not be easier to make. You can customize this recipe with your favorite pasta and whatever beans you like. The seasoning is a package of Centrella Chili Mix. This mix is amazingly low in sodium, only 340mg per…

Squash Patties by Carolinaheartstrings

So often after Thanksgiving and the holidays we quit thinking of pumpkin and squashes. But with healthy eating on my mind I wanted to incorporate these vitamin rich vegetables into a few dishes. The high fiber content leaves you feeling satisfied and they’re tasty too! Serve as a side dish or make a little larger as a veggie burger.…