Heidi’s Savory French Bread

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Mexican Dip Casserole

Mexican Dip Casserole
1 can vegetarian refried beans (I mixed some left over mashed chipotles in adobo for some heat for the mature taste buds in my family)
1 can kidney or black beans, drained & rinsed
cumin
1 block firm tofu, cubed, or 1 lb ground turkey (I did 1/2 one side

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Finally Got it Right Chili

Finally Got it Right Chili
Pour acouple tablespoons olive oil in bottom of pot add onion and garlic (to taste). When they are brown add a good meaure of molasses (about 1/8-1/4 cup). Add one can tomatoe paste and one large can sliced tomatoes. You can add pepper, chili powder, etc. to taste.Let simmer acouple minutes […]

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Healthy Jello recipe

Jello making is sooooo easy! The only ingredients are fruit juice and Knox gelatin! It’s actually as easy, or even easier, than using the box, and so much more healthy. I have used a couple of different recipes over the years. Here’s my current one, adapted from the La Leche League cookbook “Whole Foods for […]

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Heidi’s Honey Vanilla Yogurt

Heidi’s Honey Vanilla Yogurt
By Heidi
4 cups milk (any kind)
1/4 cup honey
2 Tbs vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered milk (any kind)
1 package yogurt Starter
Heat milk, powdered milk, honey, and vanilla until
just before boiling. Let cool to luke warm (100 - 110
F), I put a little on my wrist and when it feels warm
not hot it is ready. […]

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Veggie Wrap

Veggie Wrap
2 Tbs olive oil
1 cup diced eggplant
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup diced bell pepper
1 cup diced onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 Tbs chopped Garlic
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1 package tomato and basil wrappers (large size
usually 8 to a pack)
Saut

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Brunch Casserole

Brunch Casserole
2 lbs potatoes scrubbed and peeled
1 onion chopped
1 lb breakfast meat, chopped ham, or sausage cooked and crubled, or smoked sausage sliced
2 C shredded cheese
12 eggs
1 C milk
1/2 t salt
1/8 t pepper
Layer 1/3 of potatoes,onion, meat and cheese 3 times. Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper and pour over the top. Cook on low […]

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Crock Pot Lasagna

Crock Pot Lasagna
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion ,chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4-8 oz cans tomato sauce
2/3 C water
1-6 oz can tomato paste
1 t salt
1 t dried oregano
9 dry lasagna noodles (whole wheat works well)
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Baked Pumpkin Bread

Baked Pumpkin Bread
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into a large […]

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Economical Eating

Need to prepare meals on a tight budget? Here are some healthy ideas!

Soups can be made with cheap ingredients such as beans, and can be stretched with a bit of water, if needed (just add more seasonings). They also make well in bulk (doubling or tripling the recipe), and freeze well (with the possible […]

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