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Simply Elegant Cheesy Broccoli Quiche

August 24, 2011 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

1 unbaked pie crust, 9 inch
2 Tbsp butter
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 small sweet onion, diced small
1 garlic clove, grated
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar or Guyere cheese
4 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees; put unbaked pie crust into 9 inch pie pan and set aside.
In large saucepan over medium low heat, melt butter, add broccoli and onion, stirring occasionally and cooking until just starting to get tender.
Add garlic and, stirring, cook 1 minute longer.
Turn the broccoli mixture into crust, then top with both cheeses.
In separate bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and melted butter; pour evenly into pie pan.
Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges and center of pie feels firm.
Remove and cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

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Slow Cooked Ham & Cheese Bake

June 6, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
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What You Need:

6 eggs, well beaten
1 C of cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 C of cooked ham, diced
1/2 C of milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

How to Make It:

Place the eggs into the bottom of the slow cooker
Sprinkle the cheese over the eggs.
Spread the ham over the cheese.
Pour in the milk and add the salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until the eggs are cooked through.

Makes 6 servings

This tasty breakfast casserole is so easy to throw together. Add your favorite extras like chopped onions or bell peppers. Use whatever type of shredded cheese you have on hand and if you have leftover cooked sausage or bacon throw it in instead of the ham.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 3 hours
Total Time: approximately 3 hours 15 minutes

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Easy Homemade Taco Salad

April 30, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

6 (10 in) flour tortillas
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 1/2 tsp bottled garlic
1 (15 oz.) kidney beans
1 (8 oz.) jar taco sauce
3/4 C frozen corn, thawed
6 C leaf lettuce, shredded
1 C green bell pepper, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
3/4 C sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

How to Make It:

Preset the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
Spray 6 heatproof bowls with a non stick cooking spray.
Spray one side of each tortilla then form one tortilla around each bowl, coated side up.
Bake for 18 minutes or until browned then remove and allow to cool slightly.
Place he meat and garlic into a skillet placed over medium heat.
Brown, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
Drain well and return to the skillet.
Add the beans, taco sauce and corn, stir and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer 10 minutes.
Toss the lettuce, bell pepper and tomato together in a large bowl.
Fill each taco shell bowl with the lettuce mixture.
Top the lettuce with the prepared beef and garlic.
Spread the cheese evenly over each salad.

Makes 6 servings

Making your own salad shells saves money. These shells can be rather expensive not to mention that more often than not they can’t be found on the grocery store shelf. Use leftover ground beef to make them even more budget friendly.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 28 minutes
Total Time: approximately 43 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 412; Fat 18g; Saturated Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 45g; Fiber 8g; Protein 21g; Cholesterol 35 mg; Sodium 632 mg

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Choosing the Recipe Wisely

April 29, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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Choosing the right recipe for those scrumptious meals can make all the difference. Many of us know that our children won’t eat certain foods. Yet we also are aware that some of these foods hold nutrition that our children need. Those favorite recipes can make all the difference in finding ways to get those finicky eaters to enjoy nutritious and health foods.

There are other ways of to get your family the nutritional balance of certain foods and that can be done with some clever hiding techniques. Depending on what you are trying to hide, there are certain techniques to disguise almost any food. Here are some possibilities:

Most ground meats are begging for some veggies. Mix some shredded carrots or beets into a hamburger or meatball for some added nutrition. It can also male that meat extra moist. It is amazing what a little well-ground vegetable can do to even the driest hamburger.

Almost everyone loves pasta. Why not grate some carrots or finely dice a couple of mushrooms or green peppers into the sauce? The red color will hide any evidence of vegetables and the tomato taste will mask anything that is small enough.

Chili and soups are another great way to hide vegetables. Take a chicken noodle soup and experiment with adding different vegetables to see which one your child likes the best. Chili is a giant mix and match of ingredients, so adding another one to the mix is no big deal.

Pizza is a win-win situation for kids and parents. Kids love to eat it and parents love to hide vegetables within its gooey goodness. Take a little of the tomato sauce described above as well as some finely chopped veggies under a layer of melted cheese and you have a slice of pie that is as nutritionally dense as a full salad, not to mention a winner for everyone.

When all else fails, you will be surprised how far raw veggies with a little dip will get you. There are numerous children, and adults too, who strongly dislike cooked vegetables, but when offered a veggie tray, will devour it in a second. A simple rule is, offer the veggies as-is first to see the initial reaction, then try incorporating them into different foods.

To get some grains into your family, try making grilled cheese with whole grain bread. Another possibility is making toast with wheat bread. The color will be masked when the bread is toasted or grilled and who doesn’t love bread smothered with butter and jelly or with a piece of melted cheese slapped in between.

There is no child that will refuse to eat his or her own baked goods. By letting your little one participates when it comes to baking and throwing in a few whole grains, some unbleached flour and some dried fruit. The kids will have a blast making and then devouring their creation.

Remember to keep the recipes simple. Try different ingredients to see which ones will pass the test. You might those picky eaters eating foods you never would have imagined. The whole idea is to use those valued recipes with a few new ideas. You’ll never until you try and there is no better time to start than now.

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Pecan Coated Pork Hoagies

April 28, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

4 boneless pork chops
1/4 C flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp Dijon style mustard
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 C dry bread crumbs
1/2 C of pecans, ground
2 Tbsp canola oil
4 hoagie buns

How to Make It:

Pound the chops between 2 pieces of plastic wrap until they are a 1/4 inch thick.
Place the flour into a shallow bowl.
In a separate shallow bowl, mix together the egg, mustard and cayenne pepper.
In a third shallow bowl combine the breadcrumbs and pecans.
Cover the meat with the flour then dip into the egg mixture.
Place the meat into the bread crumbs and roll to cover completely.
Place the oil into a skillet and heat over medium high heat.
Lay the coated pork into the skillet and cook for 4 minutes.
If the meat seems to be browning to quickly adjust the heat to medium.
Turn over and continue cooking 4 minutes longer or until the pork is cooked through.

Makes 4 servings

Lunches don’t have to be expensive to be satisfying. This recipe is proof of that. It is not only great tasting but filling and very budget friendly. Top your hoagies with cheese, tomatoes and a leaf of lettuce.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 8 minutes
Total Time: approximately 23 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 634; Fat 31g; Saturated Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 51g; Fiber 4g; Protein 38g; Cholesterol 122 mg; Sodium 987 mg

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Parmesan Cheese Wedged Potatoes

April 27, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

3 baking potatoes
1/4 C Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp bottled garlic
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of pepper
1/3 C of margarine melted

How to Make It:

Line a baking sheet with foil.
Preset the oven to 425 degrees and allow it to preheat.
Cut the potatoes into 8 wedges each.
Combine the cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic into a bowl.
Sprinkle in the salt and pepper and stir to blend together well.
Add the butter to the seasoning mix and whisk until blended in.
Place the potatoes into the cheese mixture turning to coat them well.
Lay the coated potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the wedges for 30 minutes or until fork tender and crispy.

Makes 6 servings

The Parmesan cheese combined with the Italian seasoning and garlic will make these potatoes a hit every time. Use leftover baked potatoes to save on time and money. Adjust your baking time if using potatoes that have already been baked to 15 minutes or until they are heated through and crispy.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 30 minutes
Total Time: approximately 50 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 194; Fat 12g; Saturated Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 19g; Fiber 2g; Protein 4g; Cholesterol 31 mg; Sodium 232 mg

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Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Corn Soup

April 25, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
creamysoup

What You Need:

2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen cut broccoli, thawed and drained
2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen cauliflower, thawed and drained
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen corn, thawed and drained
3 (14 oz.) cans vegetable broth
2 tsp dried dill
16 oz. American cheese, cubed

How to Make It:

Combine the broccoli, cauliflower and corn in the slow cooker.
Pour the broth over the vegetables and sprinkle in the dill.
Cover the slow cooker and cook the soup on low for 7 hours.
Adjust the heat to high and stir in the cheese.
Recover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the cheese melts.

Makes 6 servings

It’s so easy to throw this great soup together and even easier to walk away and let it simmer. If you’re in a pinch for time cook this soup on high for 3 hours. Leftovers make a great rice casserole. Mix the leftovers with rice and throw in some sweet red peppers. Top with you favorite shredded cheese and cover the top with breadcrumbs. Bake it for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven and you have a great meal the family is sure to love from leftovers.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: approximately 7 hours 45 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 295; Fat 20g; Saturated Fat 12g; Carbohydrates 15g; Fiber 4g; Protein 17g; Cholesterol 58 mg; Sodium 1,609 mg

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Broiled French Cheese Bread

April 17, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

1 lb. day old French bread, halved horizontally
2 Tbsp margarine, room temperature
3/4 C mozzarella cheese, shredded

How to Make It:

Spread the cuts side of the bread with the margarine.
Place the prepared bread slices on a cookie sheet, cut side up.
Broil in a preheated broiler, 4 inches from the heat for 1 minute or until just starting to brown.
Sprinkle each slice of bread evenly with the cheese.
Broil the bread for 1 minute longer or until the cheese is just beginning to melt.

Makes 4 servings

Day old bread is much cheaper than buying the fresh stuff. For recipes such as this it works perfectly. Homemade cheese bread is also much cheaper than the prepackaged bread and it takes just a little time to prepare. To make this garlic cheese bread, spread on garlic butter instead of plain margarine.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 2 minutes
Total Time: approximately 12 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 281; Fat 13g; Saturated Fat 8g; Carbohydrates 30g; Fiber 2g; Protein 10g; Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 572 mg

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Open Faced Italian Burgers

April 16, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
italianburgers

What You Need:

1 lb. lean ground beef
2 hamburger buns
1 C mushroom pasta sauce
1 C mozzarella cheese, shredded

How to Make It:

Set the oven to broil and allow it to preheat.
Shape the beef into 4 patties and place them on the broiler pan.
Broil 4 inches from the heat for 10 minutes or until cooked to you liking, turning once.
Place the burgers on a plate and cover to keep warm.
Clean the broiler pan and place the buns, open side up on the pan.
Broil the buns for 2 minutes or until just lightly toasted.
Remove and keep warm.
Heat the pasta sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes or until bubbly.
Place the each burger on a bun and spread with the heated sauce.
Sprinkle the tops with the mozzarella cheese.
Broil the burgers for 1 minute or until the cheese has started to melt.

Makes 4 servings

Who doesn’t love a good burger? Sometimes it’s a nice change to do something a little different and the kids will love them. This is an inexpensive way to serve an old favorite with a little flash especially if you have leftovers from the big cookout. For a little more Italian flavor sprinkle a little basil over the pizza sauce before adding the cheese.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 18 minutes
Total Time: approximately 33 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 504; Fat 30g; Saturated fat 13g; Carbohydrates 27g; Fiber 2g; Protein 30g; Cholesterol 98 mg; Sodium 815 mg

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The Benefits of Dairy Everyday

April 7, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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dairyThe importance of dairy products in our diet is not a new concept. For year’s mothers having begging their children to drink their milk. Diets that is rich in milk, cheese and other good dairy bacteria means providing their growing bodies and adults changing bodies with minerals and vitamins. As parents we know this but as adults we may not know other beneficial information about the benefits of dairy.

Nutrients

Dairy products are known to provide the highest levels of calcium, protein, vitamins A and D, as well as potassium. These vitamin and mineral-rich hosts help to keep the body in balance and reduce the risk of hypertension, retaining water, as well as help maintain a weight management program. Studies have also show that high-quality dairy products may also reduce the risk of certain types of cancers.

Osteoporosis

A few years ago, there was a big push from the science-food industry to alert consumers to the fact that having dairy in your diet will help to prevent osteoporosis. Osteoporosis occurs when the body starts to reabsorb calcium and the bones become weakened. Bones need calcium in order to stay healthy and dairy, as already mentioned, provides one of the best sources of calcium other than dark leafy greens and some legumes.

Probiotics

If you have ever been sick, chances are you have received antibiotics. These medicines attack bacteria and destroy possible infections that might occur. Our bodies need bacteria to survive and dairy products help to provide that. Acidophilus is an example of good bacteria, also called probiotics, and can be found in large quantities in all yogurts or cultured dairy products. These bacteria also attack infection, but do so by “cleaning” rather than a full frontal assault.

Daily Requirements

How much dairy do we need in our diets each day? According to the United States Department of Agriculture, each person should have between two and three cups of dairy each day. A cup of dairy equates to one 8 oz glass of milk, two slices of hard cheese, and everyone’s favorite, three full scoops of ice cream. These requirements, as set by the USDA, help to ensure that each person is getting the proper amount of calcium and other vitamins to accommodate a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle.

Making Good Dairy Decisions

Not all dairy is created equal. Protein found in dairy is roughly equivalent, no matter what form you choose, but in order to maintain a healthy weight, it is recommended to stay away from high fat content. That being said, choose dairy that is low in fat content to get the benefits of the vitamins and minerals while still watching your waist line. Make deserts, such as pudding and smoothies using dairy products that are low in fat, as well as casseroles and baked goods using low fat milk.

Consult with your physician before making any large changes to your diet. Be sure to always follow their recommended guidelines. Having dairy in your life is a necessary to maintain a healthy body and a well-balanced diet. Whether you drink it, eat it or oh yea scoop it. Don’t forget the ice cream!

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