This is my husband, Paul’s, favorite cake. In my cooking, I’m forever “competing” with memories of his grandmother’s baking, and the first time I made this he said it was one of the best cakes he’d ever had. I knew it had been compared to high standards, so I was impressed with myself.
4 oz. sweet [...]
Avery and I have always enjoyed looking through cookbooks and magazines for new recipes to try. He chose this picture because of the strawberries and pineapple. It was an excellent choice. The cake is really delicious!
1 – 18 1/4 oz. pkg. reduced-fat yellow cake mix
3/4 C. water
1/2 C. orange juice
1/2 C. egg substitute
1 egg, lightly [...]
This recipe comes from an old Better Homes and Gardens Junior Cookbook. We used to love making them when we were growing up. Emily and I still get hungry for them and make them for lunch occasionally.
2 T. butter or margarine, softened
4 slices bread
4 slices American cheese
4 hot dogs
Spread softened butter or margarine on one [...]
12 lasagna noodles
2 C. mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 C. Parmesan cheese, grated
FILLING:
1 – 15 oz. carton non-fat ricotta cheese
1 C. non-fat cottage cheese
1/4 C. Parmesan cheese, grated
2 T. fresh parsley, finely chopped, or 2 tsp. dried
SAUCE:
8 oz. 95% lean ground beef
2 – 1 lb. cans unsalted tomato sauce
1 – 1 lb. can unsalted tomatoes, crushed
2 T. [...]
TOPPING:
3 T. granulated sugar
1 T. ground cinnamon
COOKIES:
2 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 C. brown sugar, packed
1/2 C. granulated sugar
2 sticks (1 C.) salted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon for topping. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine flour, [...]
This is an easy and tasty low-fat version of mac-n-cheese.
8 oz. elbow macaroni
2 C. skim milk
2 T. unbleached flour
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
2 tsp. dry mustard
2 C. non-fat or reduced-fat
Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
Cook the macaroni al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse and drain again. Set aside. Place 1/2 cup of milk and [...]
This recipe was introduced to the Bartholomew family by Ruby Canfield. I remember eating it at Aunt Leta’s house. Her children remember eating it often, and therefore do not cook it for their own families. My family loves it. We eat it a lot during the winter and affectionately call it, “Ruby Duby”.
1 lb. ground [...]
1 – 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 – 14 oz. jar artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 C. mayonnaise
2 – 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese
2 T. lemon juice
1 C. Parmesan cheese, grated
Cut cream cheese into small cubes; stir in remaining ingredients, except Parmesan cheese. Spread into shallow baking dish. [...]
This is our favorite chicken dish. Sometimes I cut the chicken breasts into strips to please the kids at the table.
1/4 C. fat-free ranch dressing
3/4 C. wheat cracker crumbs
1 T. fresh thyme leaves, chopped,or 1 tsp. dried
1 tsp. paprika
4 chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.), skinless and boneless
Heat oven to 425°. Spray baking dish with [...]
Make a batch of corn bread or some biscuits, and you’ve got a great winter meal. I’ve also used leftover smoked Italian sausage instead of ham.
3 small carrots, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
2 small potatoes, diced
2 T. parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tsp. beef bouillon granules, or 3 beef bouillon cubes
1 1/4 tsp. dried basil
1 1/4 [...]
This is a quick and easy stir-fry. I have tried many different combinations of vegetables, and the sauce is also good with beef instead of chicken. (Substitute beef broth when using beef.)
1/2 C. chicken broth
1/3 C. reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 C. white wine or additional chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. [...]
This is a fantastic way to sit and eat a whole bag of tortilla chips! (You’ll have to do your best to exercise self-control.) It’s also a great way to add lots of veggies to a meal or a snack.
2 C. V-8 juice
1 lb. tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1-15 oz. can garbanzo beans or chick-peas, rinsed [...]
2 tubes crescent rolls
16 oz. cream cheese
2/3 C. mayonnaise
1 1/2 tsp. dill weed
1T. dry Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
Fresh veggies, chopped (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, green onions)
8 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded
Unroll crescent rolls onto greased cookie sheet press all seams together. Bake at 400º for 10 minutes. Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill weed and dressing mix together [...]
We tried this recipe during football season for a fun lunch. It was a hit. It looks like making the shells will be a lot of work, but it isn’t too much. And, the end result is worth the extra effort!
1 lb. ground pork sausage
3/4 C. carrot, finely shredded
1/2 C. water chestnuts, finely chopped
2 tsp. [...]
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