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Bean Soup with Whole Wheat Pasta

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

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 C onion, chopped
1 tbsp garlic, minced and divided
4 1/4 C of water, divided
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can fat free reduced sodium chicken broth
1 C of small whole wheat pasta
1 carrot, cut lengthwise into fourths then sliced
1 (15 oz.) can no salt cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 C of broccoli florets
1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise then sliced
1 C of cut green beans
1 C fresh parsley leaves
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
2 1/2 C plum tomatoes, chopped

How to Make It:

Place 1 tsp of the oil into a heavy 5 qt. pot.
Place the pot over medium high heat and stir in the onions.
Cover the pan and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender.
Stir in 2 tsp of the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Pour in 4 C of the water and the chicken broth and stir well.
Bring the liquid to a brisk boil then stir in the pasta and carrots and boil for 5 minutes.
Remove 3/4 C of the cannellini beans and set aside.
Place the remaining cannellini beans into the pot.
Stir in the broccoli, zucchini and green beans.
Bring the mixture back to a brisk boil and boil for 5 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
Place the remaining cannellini beans, oil, garlic and water into the blender.
Add the parsley leaves and Parmesan cheese and puree until smooth.
Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the tomatoes and puree mixture.

Makes 4 servings

Because of the pasta this soup is a great source of protein and fiber. Use small pasta such as elbow macaroni to keep this soup light yet healthy. Serve your soup with crusty whole grain bread for a delicious lunch or dinner idea.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 15 minutes 30 seconds
Total Time: approximately 35 minutes 30 seconds

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 327; Fat 9g; Saturated Fat 2g; Carbohydrates 51g; Protein 15g; Fiber 11g;
Cholesterol 2mg; Sodium 361mg

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Sausage Bean Soup with Thyme

April 5, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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beansinpotWhat You Need:

8 oz. mild pork sausage
1/2 C onion, chopped
2 (19 oz.) cans of great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
1 t dried thyme
2 C fresh spinach, washed and chopped
1/4 C Parmesan cheese, fine shredded

How to Make It:

Place the sausage and onion into a soup pan.
Cook over medium heat for 6 minutes or until the sausage is browned, stirring often.
Drain well and return to the pan.
Add the beans and stir until blended in well.
Stir in the broth and thyme.
Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the spinach and cook an additional 5 minutes or until the spinach has wilted.
Top with the cheese before serving.

Makes 4 servings

Soups make a fast yet hearty evening meal. Serve with a sandwich on the side to fill them up. The spinach is optional in this soup or celery can be added in its place. If adding celery be sure to finely chop it then add it to the sausage and onion mixture cooking until tender.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 16 minutes
Total Time: approximately 26 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 187; Fat 16g; Saturated Fat 5g; Carbohydrates 39g; Fiber 13g;
Protein 25g; Cholesterol 41 mg; Sodium 1,021 mg

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Swiss Mac and Veggies

April 3, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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umacaroniWhat You Need:

1 (10 oz.) pkg. macaroni shells
2 C frozen cauliflower, broccoli and carrots
1 C of milk
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed
1/4 t of pepper
3/4 C Swiss cheese, shredded
1/4 C Parmesan cheese, grated

How to Make It:

Cook the macaroni as directed on the page.
During the last 5 minutes the macaroni is cooking add the frozen vegetables.
Drain the macaroni and vegetables well.
Mix together the milk and cream cheese in a sauce pan.
Sprinkle in the pepper and stir to combine.
Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring almost constantly until the cheese melts.
Add the macaroni and vegetables to the sauce and stir to coat.
Stir in the Swiss and Parmesan cheese until well blended and creamy.

Makes 4 servings

This is a new twist on an old favorite. Kids love macaroni and cheese and this may be just the dish you need to get them to eat their vegetables. You can use cheddar cheese in place of the Swiss if you prefer.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 10 minutes (not including the pasta)
Total Time: approximately 25 minutes (not including the pasta)

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 598; Fat 25g; Saturated Fat 14g; Carbohydrates 66g; Fiber 3g; Protein 28g; Cholesterol 86 mg; Sodium 596 mg

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Baked Fish with Herb Coating

March 21, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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bakedfishWhat You Need:

1/2 C herb stuffing mix, crushed very fine
2 T of margarine, melted
4 frozen fish portions
2 t lemon juice

How to Make It:

Allow the oven to preheat to 425 degrees.
Coat a rectangular dish with a non stick cooking spray.
Toss the stuffing mix and melted margarine together in a bowl.
Place the fish into the baking dish and drizzle with the lemon juice.
Spoon the stuffing over the top of the fish.
Bake the fish 18 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.

Makes 4 servings

Any type of frozen fish will work in this recipe. If you have a favorite stuffing mix other than herb try it to see how it tastes. Try adding a little Parmesan cheese to the stuffing mix before tossing it with the butter.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 18 minutes
Total Time: approximately 28 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)

Calories 183; Fat 9g; Saturated Fat 4g; Carbohydrates 6g; Fiber 1g;
Protein 18g; Cholesterol 76 mg; Sodium 401 mg

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Ravioli and Pea Side Dish

March 19, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment

What You Need:

1 (9 oz.) pkg. cheese ravioli
1 C of frozen peas
2 T flour
1/8 t pepper
1 C half and half
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
2 T Parmesan cheese, grated

How to Make It:

Prepare the ravioli according the directions on the package.
Stir in the peas and cook 1 additional minute.
Drain the ravioli and peas well and set aside to keep warm
Stir the flour and pepper together in a saucepan.
Stir in the half and half then place the pan over medium heat.
Cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly until bubbly and starting to thicken.
Stir and cook for 1 more minute.
Fold in the tomatoes along with their juice.
Stir the sauce into the ravioli and peas until well blended.
Sprinkle with the Parmesan just before serving.

Makes 4 servings

After stirring in the tomatoes taste test your sauce. Canned tomatoes can be rather salty sometimes but if you feel you need to add more salt you may. You may substitute milk for the half and half also. Meat filled ravioli will turn this side dish into a main course.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 5 minutes (not including the ravioli)
Total Time: approximately 20 minutes (not including the ravioli)

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 410; Fat 13g; Saturated Fat 7g; Carbohydrates 57g; Fiber 4g;
Protein 18g; Cholesterol 54 mg; Sodium 988 mg

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Baked Kabob Appetizers

December 31, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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biscuitsWhat You Need:

4 (8 ct.) refrigerated home style biscuits
24 frozen meatballs, thawed
6 T of Parmesan cheese, grated
1 sweet red bell pepper, seed and cut into 12 chunks

How to Make It:

The oven is set to preheat to 375 degrees F.
Each biscuit is cut into 4 equal pieces.
In a mixing bowl put the biscuit pieces.
The Parmesan cheese is added and the biscuits tossed until coated.
On a metal skewer put one biscuit and one meatball.
Add a biscuit and a chunk of pepper.
Add another biscuit and another meatball and end with another biscuit.
Continue making 11 more with the ingredients in the same order.
Place in a 15 x 10 baking pan.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the biscuits are a golden brown.
Cool the kabobs slightly before serving.

Makes 12 kabobs

Kids love these kabobs served with tomato sauce, pizza sauce or a cheese dip.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

Nutritional Information per skewer: (approximate values)
Calories 580; fat 29 g; sodium 1,730 mg; carbohydrates 57 g;
sugar 17 g; protein 24 g

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Happy New Year Dip Dunkers

December 10, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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happynewyearWhat You Need:

1 (11 oz.) can refrigerated breadsticks

How to Make It:

Preset the oven temperature to 375 degrees.
Take the dough from the can and unroll on a flat surface.
Form 12 strips with the dough by separating each at the perforations.
Shape the strips to form the letters to spell Happy New Year.
Lay the letters in order onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake the dough for 15 minutes or until the letters are a golden brown.
Cool for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Makes 12 letters

Serve these cute little letter dunkers with a fruit dip on the side. Better yet brush them with butter and sprinkle them with a little Parmesan cheese or cinnamon. Serve the Parmesan cheese dunkers with pizza sauce for dipping.

Preparation Time: approximately 25 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

Nutritional Value per 2 letters: (approximately value)
Calories 170; fat 4 g; sodium 550 mg; carbohydrates 28 g; sugar 4 g;
protein 5 g

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Rice Crispy Cereal Balls

September 5, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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rice-crispyWhat You Need:

1 1/4 C of chocolate flavored crispy rice cereal
1 t ground cinnamon
1 (6 oz.) can buttermilk biscuits
3 T of milk

How to Make It:

Preset the oven temperature to 400 degrees.
Lightly spray a cookie sheet with a non stick cooking spray.
Place the cereal into a shallow bowl.
Add the cinnamon and toss to combine.
Separate the biscuits and cut each biscuit into fourths.
Roll each fourth into a ball.
Pour the milk into a shallow bowl.
Dip the balls into the milk then roll through the cereal mixture to coat well.
Place the coated balls 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake 6 minutes or until lightly browned.

Fruit flavored rice crispy cereal may also be used in place of the chocolate flavored. Try using regular rice crispy cereal and grated Parmesan cheese in place of the cinnamon.

Makes 20 balls

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 6 minutes
Total Time: approximately 16 minutes

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Grilled Marinated Green Beans and More

August 11, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
greenbeans

greenbeansWhat You Need:

4 oz. fresh green beans, cleaned and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 zucchini, julienne
1 yellow summer squash, julienne
1 small onion, cut into slivers
4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 C fresh basil, chopped
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 C olive oil
2 red bell peppers
1 pint yellow pear tomatoes, halved
1/2 C oil cured black olives
1 C Parmesan cheese, grated

How to Make It:

In a large bowl mix together the zucchini, squash, onion, green beans and mushrooms.
In a small bowl mix together the garlic, basil, oregano, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Slowly add the oil and whisk until it is well blended in.
Pour the oil mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat well.
Cover and marinate the vegetables for at least 30 minutes.
Set the grill temperature to the medium hot.
Grill the red peppers for 10 minutes or until charred, turning often.
Place the grilled peppers in a sealed plastic bag to let steam 10 minutes.
Place the marinated vegetables on the grill for 7 minutes or until tender, turning often.
Take vegetables from grill and set aside keeping them warm.
Add the pear tomatoes to the marinade and toss to coat well.
Grill the marinated tomatoes 5 minutes or until tender, turning often.
Add the tomatoes in with the other vegetables.
Remove the peppers from the bag, peel and remove the seeds.
Slice the peppers and put in the bowl with the other vegetables.
Toss the olives into the vegetables.
Just before serving sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

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Two Cheese Sweet Onion Pizza

July 30, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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onionWhat You Need:

3 C white bread flour
1 pkg. quick rising yeast
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1 C of water
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 lb. fresh spinach, trimmed
2 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 C Parmesan cheese, grated
1 (8 oz.) pkg. feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 C sweet Vidalia onion, sliced thin

How to Make It:

In a mixing bowl blend together the flour, yeast, salt and sugar.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the water and 2 tbsp of the olive oil 5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 130 degrees.
Pour the heated water over the flour mixture and mixed until the dough forms a ball.
Knead the dough with your hands 10 times.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface, cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 30 minutes.
Set the grill to preheat to medium hot temperature.
Over high heat in a sauce pan cover the spinach with water and bring to a roiling boil.
Cover the pan, adjust the heat to low and cook 3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
Drain and cool the spinach then squeeze out any extra water.
Coarsely chop the spinach.
Separate the dough into two pieces.
Spray the grill rack lightly with a non stick cooking spray.
Stretch one piece of the dough out over the grill rack.
Cook the dough covered for 5 minutes or until the bottom is browned.
Brush the top side of the dough with 1/2 tbsp of the olive oil.
Carefully flip the dough and the other side is brushed wit 1/2 tbsp of the olive oil.
Use 1 tbsp of the minced garlic and sprinkle evenly over the crust.
Half of the spinach is spread over the top of the garlic.
Half of the Parmesan cheese and half of the feta cheese are sprinkled over the spinach.
Half of the onion is placed on top.
Cover and cook the above 8 minutes being sure to check after 5 minute to make sure it is not over cooking before the cheese has melted.
If cooking too quickly move the pizza to the side away from the intense heat or lower the temperature.
Once the cheese has melted remove the pizza and keep warm while grilling the second pizza in the same manner as above.

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