what is on the menu today ?
When a dark chilly afternoon in October portends a killing frost, gather the
last of the garden’s bounty and make a steaming pot of soup for dinner. This
recipe makes a generous amount that will feed a family for more than one
satisfying meal.
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INGREDIENTS
2 medium sweet potatoes , chopped and peeled
2 medium parsnips , chopped and peeled
2 small apples , sliced thinly
1 medium onion , chopped
1/2 lb chicken , shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh sage
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh parsley
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup apple juice
DIRECTIONS
Dump all veggies, chicken, salt, pepper and olive oil into crockpot and stir. Tie herbs together with string and put in the pot (you can put them in top or bury them in among the veggies). Pour [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 (6 1/4ounce)box long grain and wild rice blend (fast cook recipe)
5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Prepare rice as directed on the package.
Meanwhile, create a large pocket in each chicken breast by cutting a horizontal slit nearly through to the other side along [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lbs pork loin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary (more or less depending on your taste)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
2 garlic cloves
2 medium sized apples
2 large sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1 dash ground cinnamon
salt
pepper
DIRECTIONS
Spray a 9 X 13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
Mix olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl.
Add lemon zest, oregano and rosemary to olive oil mixture.
Rub olive oil mixture on pork (both sides).
Place pork in the [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 cup brown sugar , packed
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup low-fat granola
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup apples , chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup low-fat granola
DIRECTIONS
Whisk together the flour, oat bran, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.
Mix 3/4 c brown sugar, applesauce, egg whites, and vanilla in a large bowl.
Add flour mixture and mix quickly.
Fold in 3/4 cup granola, raisins, and apples.
Spray muffin pans with [...]