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Carrot, Squash, and Parsnip Soup

Carrot, Squash, and Parsnip Soup

4 to 5 small finely chopped (2 to 3 large carrots) 1 medium parsnip (finely chopped) 1 butternut squash (finely chopped) 1 large onion (finely chopped) 2 tablespoons of corn flour (mixed well with 1 cup of water) Handful finely chopped parsley Pinch ground black pepper Pinch sea salt...

Tortellini Salad

Tortellini Salad

1 – 7-ounce package cheese tortellini 1 cup broccoli florets ½ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 – 6-ounce jar marinated artichokes, drained 2 green onions, chopped ½ cup Italian salad dressing 2 ½ tsp. chopped fresh basil or cilantro 3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 6 cherry tomatoes, halved Directions...

Penne Pasta Chicken

Penne Pasta Chicken

1 package dry penne pasta 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast meat 4 cloves minced garlic 12 oz asparagus 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup pine nuts salt...

Chicken and Veggie Spaghetti

Chicken and Veggie Spaghetti

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces 1 chayote squash, cut into pieces 1 Italian or summer squash, cut into pieces 1 bell pepper, pick a color, any color, cut into pieces diced garlic to taste oregano basil thyme 1 tbsp oil spaghetti 1 jar spaghetti sauce Directions...

Potato Pie

Potato Pie

3 pounds of mashed potatoes 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 2 tsp garlic powder 2 cups cheese (your favorite will do) 1 pie crust for the bottom only 1 package of frozen broccoli drained and dried a little Bake the pie crust for 10 mins in a 425-degree...

Pickled Salad

Pickled Salad

Vegetables: 1 can of wax beans (drained and rinsed) 1 can of red kidney beans (drained and rinsed) 1 can of French-style green beans (drained and rinsed) 1 can of small sweet corn kernels (drained and rinsed) 1 red pepper (cut into slivers) 1 red onion (sliced into very...

Okra Fry

Okra Fry

500 grams okra 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1 cup grated coconut Coriander leaves Salt (to taste) Sugar (to taste) 1) Chop up the okra into 2 to 3 pieces. 2) Heat cup of vegetable oil. 3) Add the fenugreek seeds and cumin seeds. 4) Cook...

Balsamic Veggies

Balsamic Veggies

1 summer squash 1 zucchini 1 small onion 2 carrots broccoli 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar 2 Tbs butter 1 tsp diced garlic salt and pepper to taste Directions Cut up summer squash, zucchini, onion, carrots and broccoli. Melt butter in frying pan and add vegetables, garlic, balsamic vineger, salt...

Green Beans Caesar

Green Beans Caesar

3 tbsp. oil 3/4 cup 1/2-inch bread cubes 1 tbsp. vinegar 1 tsp. minced onion 1/4 tsp. salt 1 17-oz. can green beans 3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese Directions In 2 tablespoons oil, lightly fry the bread cubes until golden and crisp. Drain. Mix 1 tbsp. oil, vinegar, onion,...

Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens

Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens

1 large package of frozen black-eyed peas 1 large package of frozen chopped collard greens (or large bunch of freshly chopped greens) 1/4 to 1/3 cup of Worcestershire sauce 4 to 6 cups of water 3 to 4 cloves of garlic (minced) 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke Salt to taste Tabasco...