Applesauce Yogurt Snack

by Carolyn on July 31, 2010 · 0 comments

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          A snack that’s prepared in 2 minutes or less, that is actually good for you!!!           Pack this in your childrens lunch box or for a after school treat. Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup fat-free yogurt  * flavor of choice *  3/4 cup  unsweetened applesauce 6 tsp. cinnamon-sugar Directions: Spoon yogurt into 4 dessert/ parfait dishes Add [...]

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Angel Food Sundae

by Carolyn on July 30, 2010 · 0 comments

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          We deserve desserts!!! Children love them and Adults ‘earn’ them!!!            Everyone works  hard daily, children in school/ play, adults working from our jobs/businesses, so a Dessert is our reward!           However, it should always be a ‘Healthy’ dessert and ‘simple’  to prepare.            Try this ‘Angel Food Sundae’ with your family. Fast and delicious! [...]

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Tortellini with Beans Salad

by Carolyn 07.29.2010

           A ‘pretty’ salad stimulates your taste buds. A fast, easy and delicious salad satisfies your soul!            Prepare this salad with your children tonight. Have fun, eat well, Create Memories! Ingredients: 1, 8 oz. pkg. refrigerated tortellini  * Spinach, or cheese filled * 1, 15 oz can Navy Beans, drained, rinsed 1-2 oz. Ramono Cheese, [...]

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Chili Pot Pie

by Carolyn 07.28.2010

         A All-in-One-Pan meal, prep time 9-10 minutes; cook time 17-18 minutes!!!!!!!!           Absolutely Delicious!!! Ingredients: 1, 15 oz. can chili beef  soup 1, 11 oz. can Mexican style corn, drained, rinsed 6 oz. Mexican style cheese, shredded 1 onion, finely chopped 1-2 tsp. hot chili sauce  * to taste; optional * Vegetable cooking spray [...]

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Meatless Tacos

by Carolyn 07.27.2010

          On hot summer days, quick, easy dinners are a must for Frankie. Tacos are so simple and the girls love to help preparing them. Ashlee, 9 yrs. old, chops the onion, and pepper. Hailey, 6 yrs. old, washes & dries the lettuce, drains and rinses the beans and olives, while Frankie sautes the soy-burger meat. Everything [...]

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Broiled Flounder with Warm Fruit Salsa

by Carolyn 07.26.2010

         My son and grand daughters love fresh fish. Fortunately, Tucson & most parts of Arizona have wonderful fish markets.  This flounder dish takes about 15-20 minutes to prepare and just bursts with flavor. Ingredients: 4 flounder fillets 2 tsp. lemon-herb seasoning  * salt-free * 1/4 tsp. salt  * Kosher or Sea Salt * 1, [...]

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Pantry Staples

by Carolyn 07.23.2010

         Trying to figure out What to cook for  Dinner is always a challange, especially if your a busy parent, working in or out of your home. Over the years I’ve learned that my ‘Best Surprise Dinners’, have developed from having a good assortment of  ‘Pantry Staples’ on hand. Here is a list of what [...]

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Italian Beef Stew

by Carolyn 07.20.2010

          This recipe is NOT for children. I love preparing meals in my slow cooker, since it simplifies all of the work for me, because having Parkinsons & Fibromyalgia, cooking can & does become a challange at times. I hope that you will enjoy this recipe. I learned of it while I lived in Italy, [...]

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30 Minute Deep-dish Pizza

by Carolyn 07.18.2010

          You cannot get pizza delivered in under 30 minutes! And then, is it still hot? NO! Is it greasy? Yes! Well, now you can. Try this easy, quick recipe that Frankie and the girls prepare, with a salad, in 30 minutes or less. Your family will love you for it. Ingredients: 1 pound ground [...]

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Rainbow Pasta and Chicken

by Carolyn 07.18.2010

          This dinner is not only quick to prepare, but pretty to look at, with the assorted colors and flavors. From start to table, less than 30 minutes.            Frankie startes the pasta cooking and places the Garlic Bread in the oven. Ashlee cooks the chicken pieces with picata sauce. Hailey sets the table and helps [...]

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