~ Shopping List ~ 3 teaspoons garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 lbs center cut boneless pork loin 1 cup good dry white wine (not cooking white wine) ~ What to do ~ Preheat oven to…
Category: #food4life
Fettuccine with Shrimp and Zucchini
~ Shopping List ~ 1 lb Fettuccine, dry 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 medium zucchini 1 lb large shrimp 1 cup dry white wine (not cooking wine) 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 tablespoons butter 6 lemon wedges dash chopped parsley ~ What…
Italian Bake
~ Shopping List ~ 3 lbs chicken breast (cooked and shredded) 6 sausages (cooked), optional 2 jars spagetti sauce 1 lb penne 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese (or italian cheese mix) 500 grams ricotta cheese 300 grams fresh, chopped, cooked spinach 1 medium onion 1 medium bell pepper ~ What to do ~ Cook pasta according…
Classic Chicken-Spinach Lasagna
~ Shopping List ~ ~ What to do ~ Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Cook lasagna noodles according to package. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add chicken. Stir in pasta sauce and parsley. Simmer for 5 minutes. In a separate bowl combine ricotta cheese, spinach and egg. Assemble the lasagna: Spread…
Naturally sugar free foods
Trying to eat less sugar? Need to know foods that are naturally sugar free?
Sugar calorie quick reference
Ever wonder how many calories come from the sugar in your favorite foods? (Hint: It’s always more than you think ;-D).
Tuna Burgers
~ Shopping List ~ 1 (16 oz) can of tuna (packed in water not oil) 1 small onion 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs pepper to taste 1/4 cups peanut or vegetable oil buns ~ What to do ~ Mix first 5 ingredients together. Shape into patties. Heat oil and fry on each side 3-6…
Meatloaf
~ Shopping List ~ 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork and veal mix is excellent) bread crumbs 1/3 cup ketchup 1/4 cup water (or broth or beer) 5 dashed tabasco sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce salt 1 package Lipton’s French Onion Soup Mix 1 egg slightly beaten ~ What to do ~ Preheat oven to…
Broccoli Soup
~ Shopping List ~ 1.5 cups broccoli, chopped 1/4 cups diced celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 cup chicken broth 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons cornstarch salt to taste pepper to taste dash ground thyme 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (optional) 3 tablespoons butter ~ What to do ~ Place vegetables in chicken broth, bring to…
Buttermilk Cornbread
~ Shopping List ~ 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup stoneground cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 1 tablespoon shortening ~ What to do ~ Preheat oven to 450 degress (F). Mix cornmeal, salt and baking soda together. Add egg and buttermilk and melted shortening. Pour batter into muffin cups (2/3 full)….