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MINESTRONE SOUP – January 15 –  National Soup Month

MINESTRONE SOUP – January 15 – National Soup Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ medium white onion, diced ½ cup zucchini, chopped ½ green beans, cut into ½ inch pieces 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups vegetable broth 2 cups water […]

 
SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN CHILI MAC – January 13 – National Slow Cooking Month

SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN CHILI MAC – January 13 – National Slow Cooking Month

Serves 4-6 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ medium yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained 1 15 ounce can pinto beans, drained 1 24 ounce can crushed tomatoes 2 teaspoons […]

 
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP – January 8 – National Soup Month

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP – January 8 – National Soup Month

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Aluminum foil 2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large butternut squash, about 3 pounds, halved lengthwise and seeds removed 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 red pepper, seeds removed and cut into ¼ inch slices 1 ½ cups baby carrots ½ […]

 
GRANDMA’S OATMEAL COOKIES – October 29 – National Oatmeal Day

GRANDMA’S OATMEAL COOKIES – October 29 – National Oatmeal Day

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 6 Tbs milk 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp cinnamon 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups oats 1/2 cup raisins or nuts Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 […]

 
THAI OATMEAL CURRY – October 29 – National Oatmeal Day

THAI OATMEAL CURRY – October 29 – National Oatmeal Day

Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 cups oats 2 cans coconut milk ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon yellow Thai curry paste 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips 2 cups snow peas 1 lime juiced ½ cup cilantro ½ cup peanuts 2 stalks green onions, diced […]

 
GRANDMA’S CHOCOLATE CAKE – October 28 – National Chocolate Day

GRANDMA’S CHOCOLATE CAKE – October 28 – National Chocolate Day

Ingredients: 2 oz milk chocolate ½ cup butter 1 ½ cup sugar 4 eggs, separated 1 ¾ cups flour 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder (Grandma’s recipe said “1 heaping teaspoon B.P.”) 1 teaspoon vanilla Cooking spray Instructions: Preheat a moderate oven (350 degrees Fahrenheit) Dissolve […]

 
RAVIOLI WITH PUMPKIN ALFREDO SAUCE – October 26 – National Pumpkin Day

RAVIOLI WITH PUMPKIN ALFREDO SAUCE – October 26 – National Pumpkin Day

Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 ½ cups vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups dried cheese ravioli 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 3 cloves garlic, minced ¾ cup pumpkin puree ½ cup half-and-half ½ cup Parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon chopped rosemary ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 […]

 
LENTIL SOUP – October 25 – National Vegetarian Month

LENTIL SOUP – October 25 – National Vegetarian Month

Serves: 4-6 Prep time 10-15 minutes  Cook time 50-60 minutes  Total time 60-75 minutes Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 2 garlic cloves, minced (About 2 tablespoons) […]

 
MACARONI AND CHEESE – October 21 – National Pasta Month and National Vegetarian Month

MACARONI AND CHEESE – October 21 – National Pasta Month and National Vegetarian Month

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 16 oz package elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup half and half ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon butter ¼ cup flour ¼ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground […]

 
MARINARA SAUCE

MARINARA SAUCE

Serves 4 Ingredients: Buy 1 pound  Italian Meatballs, or use the following recipe 1 large jar marinara sauce, or use the following recipe 8 oz dried spaghetti noodles 1 tablespoon salt Instructions: In a large pan, over medium-high heat, add the meatballs and marinara sauce. […]