Made these tonight. I used only 1 can of vegetarian
refried beans, left out the broth, 1 tablespoon cumin,
left chilies to be added at the table, and used 1/2 an
onion as I am only making for 4. The rest of the
ingredients I used the whole amount. Usually I would
make my own beans but it has […]
Crockpot Chicken & Vegetables
by Heidi
2 cups fresh baby carrots
4 medium white or red potatoes, cut into quarters
1/2 onion, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 bell pepper any color, chopped
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup water
2 tsps dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
Place carrots, potatoes, onion, chicken and pepper in
crock in order. Mix soup, water, and […]
I’ve used this recipe for years. It made the rounds on all the
frugal/meal lists many years back. I’m not sure if this is the one in
the list archives (not the dairy-free kind I mean), but apart from the
cornstarch (and the bouillon if you use it) this is healthy.
I double the recipe and store […]
Heidi’s Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
1 cup milk
2 cups vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup sugar
In a mixing bowl whip together all ingredients. Pour
into ice cream maker and process for about 30 minutes.
If you like yours a little firmer put it in a
container in the freezer for a little while to firm it
up.
Chocolate Pops
1 (8 oz.) container plain yogurt
2 Tbsp. cocoa or carob powder
2 Tbsp. brown sugar or honey.
Liquify in a blender, pour into molds, insert popsicle sticks and
freeze.
Creamsicles
1 (16 oz.) can peaches in light syrup or 2 fresh peaches, sliced and
pitted.
1 Cup heavy cream
1 tsp. sugar or honey
Whip cream in a blender for 30 - 45 seconds. Add peaches and
honey. Whir until smooth. Pour into molds, insert sticks and freeze.
Capt. Bob’s Baked Salmon Simple
1 salmon fillet
4 strips of bacon
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 cup mushrooms
paprika
grated parmesan cheese
preheat oven to 350
place salmon fillet on greased cookie sheet (or on parchment paper). cook bacon crisp, chop and set aside. In same pan (in bacon grease) cook veggies until soft. Spread veggies evenly over fillet. Bake at […]
Beef Stroganoff for the 21st Century
* 1 lb. beef tenderloin tips
* 1 1/2 cups whole wheat bow tie pasta
* 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
* 1/3 cup chopped onion
* 2 teaspoons olive oil
* 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
* 1 10.5 oz. can beef broth
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, trim fat from […]
These are ideas for a daily healthy eating schedule for one person. So the servings are for one person but they are easily adjusted for more people. Sometimes I lack creativity in the breakfast/lunch department so I thought I might share something I found, I think this is really going to help me out, and […]
15 Minute Chili
* 1 pound ground turkey
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1 16 oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 16 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 28 oz. can chopped stewed tomatoes
* 1 tablespoon chili powder
* 1 tablespoon cumin powder
* 1/2 cup salsa
1. In a large pot, brown turkey with chopped […]