This is a hearty meal that your family is sure to love! This is perfect on those cold late fall and early winter nights. Thank goodness for one one pot meals.
Potatoes & Kielbasa
1 lb red potatoes, cubed
3 Tbsp water
3/4 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, cut into 1/4" slices
1/2 cups chopped onion
3 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
4 cups fresh baby spinach
5 slices bacon
Place potatoes and water in microwave safe dish. Cover and micro...
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Welcome and thanks for stopping by. Happy New Year! I hope all of you enjoyed the holiday season as much as I have. It's been a memorable year, but I am sure happy to start anew. On with 2012!
This weeks recipes are quite easy to toss together and each are filled with wonderful flavor. Some are on the lighter side, since some of you are sticking to a healthier way of eating in light of the new year. Remember to substitute high fat and calorie items in your cooking with lighter versions. Every little bit he...
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This is a wonderful winter salad to serve when you want to lighten your after holiday menu up a bit. Perfect alone or served with a light fish dish, such as grilled salmon.
Cranberry Spinach Salad with Bleu Cheese
1 cup pecan halves or pieces
3 quarts baby spinach leaves (about 8 oz.), rinsed and crisped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese (4 oz.)
3 tablespoons lemon-flavored extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons regular olive oil plus 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tab...
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With the holidays upon us, I thought a good dip recipe was in need. Spinach and Artichoke Dip is a prefect appetizer that can be made for a party of 2 or 20 or even 200! Fabulous as a spread on bread, toast, cracker or tortilla chips.
5 oz box - Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed and squeezed to dry
14 oz can - Artichoke Hearts in Water – drained & chopped
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Sour Cream
3/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
3/4 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 tsp Garlic – finely chopped
Salt â€...
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Spinach pie is one of my favorite dishes; I love the combo of mozzarella and spinach! It's a wonderful dish to bring to a social gathering since it can be served warm or cold. It's delicious the following day, too, so fill your lunch box!
Ricotta Spinach Pie
1 box of Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust
2-3 tablespoon flour
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, and squeezed out dry
Salt and pepper
1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1/3 cup grated Parmesan chees...
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