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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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This spooky appetizer is one of our Halloween favorites. And, since it's basically tomatoes and cottage cheese, it's good for you too. We like to say it's 'hauntingly delicious!'
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
This is a tasty recipe I came up with the other day when I had a large tub of Cottage Cheese (Cream Cheese) that I needed to use up. I’ve called this a “skinny” cheesecake not only because it’s relatively low in fat/calories but also becaus…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This ricotta and spinach stuffed eggplant was inspired by Moussaka-filled Eggplants. It can be served as a vegetarian starter or main dish. Ricotta cheese can be substituted with cottage cheese or paneer.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
Similar to spinach quiche, but without a crust. You could try adding bacon bits, some chopped water chestnuts, or whatever you prefer.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This is a very tasty way to serve macaroni and cheese. Enjoy!
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Adapted from-The Houses Cookbook. This is a wonderful side dish or a cozy winter dessert to share with your family. Enjoy!
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This was basically an experiment to use up some squash we had.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Easy Cheesy Noodles is a memory from my childhood! My mom used elbow macaroni when she made this easy and yummy side dish. I now use “No Yolks” Noodles, but Egg Noodles can be substituted. We do not have leftovers when this family favorite side dis…
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Egg-celent way to start the day with Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Strata from Candlelight Inn in Napa, CA; a BnBFinder listed inn.
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This is easy, delicious and satisfying. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo
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I'm kind of excited about this crostata. Why? Because it features red-ripe tomatoes and herbs picked out from the garden. Such a good combination of fresh ingredients, with Mediterranean flavors saying "it's summer."Sunshine, warmth (read full article)
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FennelAlso known as sweet anise, fennel has a sweet, mild licorice flavor. The feathery fronds can be used as an herb, like dillweed, to flavor soups and stews. The broad, bulbous base is treated like a vegetable and can be eaten raw or sliced and di (read full article)
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Happy Monday All!! I am so glad to be back home, but, I am SO TIRED and well, it’s Bachelorette finale night So, I decided that one of my FAVORITE breakfast recipes from the archives was in order ~ it’s “fun (read full article)
So, my tomato plants haven't been doing too well. I think they've come down with a case of 'blossom end rot' and possibly another kind of rot as well (there seem to be several associated with tomato plants). I think it's because our watering of them (read full article)
My return to the Lone Star State has caused a temporary swell of pride for Texas food and flavors. I'm sure it will pass or at least fade soon, but in the meantime here's my Texified take on twice baked potatoes.Next time I make these I'll hold the a (read full article)