LiveSmart: Heart Health Meal Plan

Good Morning friends! I’m very excited to share with you a new program from Schwan’s Home Service called “EAT FOR FREE”(tm). I love SCHWAN’S(r) products, quality and convenience and want to share this incredible new program with all of my friends! You probably know Schwan’s Home Service from the delicious foods they deliver right to [...]

Cornbread Southern Style

Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 egg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted shortening Instructions: Mix dry ingredients together in mixing bowl. Stir in buttermilk and egg. Grease muffin tin or loaf mold with shoretning or oil. Pour batter. (fill [...]

Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 1 apple (diced) 1 banana (halved and sliced) 2 whole pita breads 1/4 cup butter, melted (1/2 stick) 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Sauce Ingredients: 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup of whole milk 1 tablespoon of honey Instructions: Cut the pitas in half so you have two half circles, then [...]

Chunky Chicken Salad Lunch Idea

Ingredients: 2 chicken breast halves, cooked and diced. 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup frozen peas 1/2 cup grated carrots 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley Instructions: Bake the chicken for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or just use leftover chicken. Cook frozen peas according to package directions. (you can substitute a drained can of peas but [...]

Dogs in a Cheese Blanket

Easy and fun, the kids can help make these. Ingredients: 8 of your favorite brand of hot dogs 8 slices american cheese 1 tube of refrigerated crescent rolls Instructions: Wrap cheese around hot dog. Wrap crescent dough around hot dog and cheese. Place on non stick or lightly sprayed with cooking spray cookie sheet. Bake [...]

24 Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table

How often does your family have dinner together? If you’re like most families nowadays, the answer is probably, “Not very often.” It’s understandable. Modern families are busy. Both parents work and sometimes get home at different times. Children have activities to go to, and Mom’s got to drive them all over the place. Really, who’s [...]

Made with Love Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound) 1 small onion, finely diced 1/2 cup diced carrots 2 stalks celery, sliced (leaves included) 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 8 cups water 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1-1/2 cups uncooked no yolk egg noodles Instructions: In [...]

Pita-rific Turkey and Veggies

Something about a round sandwich makes kids happy! Ingredients: 4 ounces cooked turkey breast (sliced, cubes, ground … etc… whatever is on hand) Lettuce shreds 1 tomato, sliced 1 green pepper, chopped up 1 cup shredded or cubed cheddar cheese Low fat ranch dressing 4 pita rounds Instructions: Divide turkey into 4 portions and fill [...]

Wake Me Up Tacos

Ingredients: 6 ounces of breakfast sausage 1 can refried beans 1 tablespoon butter or margerine 8 eggs, beaten 12 taco shells (crunchy or soft whichever you prefer) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups diced tomatoes 2 cups green pepper 2 cups favorite salsa Instructions: Brown sausage in skillet, drain as usual. Mix sausage and [...]

No Bread Ham & Cheese Pinwheels

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 4 dill pickles, chopped 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 5 slices ham Instructions: Combine cream cheese with pickles, mustard and chives. Spread mixture on ham slices and roll them up. Wrap each rolled up slice in foil. Put rolls into fridge and and [...]

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