Economy, economy, economy! In our election cycle that we have just survived, economy was a word we heard constantly. And the reality is, we are in an economic squeeze. So most of us are looking for ways to prepare more meals at home. But in our busy society, these meals need to be not only [...]
Planning a brunch and looking for some new ideas? Here we offer some recipes to give new life to your brunch. Wake up taste buds with these great recipes. Baked Egg and Toast Cups make a great individual egg serving that is definitely different. The Impossible Turkey (or Chicken) Pie is easy to prepare and [...]
We diabetics enjoy sweets, too! So here is a tasty spice cookie recipe that is suitable for most diabetics. You should be aware of what you can eat if you have been diabetic for a long period of time. These Spice Cookies do have some molasses in them so eat them accordingly. One or two [...]
Diabetics, too, need or simple want to grab a sandwich from time to time. It is possible to eat healthy sandwiches by using whole-grain breads with the meat and cheese that offer protein. These Mozzarella/Bologna Sandwiches use whole-wheat English muffins as bread and feature bologna, cheese, and lettuce. The Tofu “Egg” Salad Sandwiches are a [...]
Do you and/or your family like to start the day with a muffin and a cup of coffee or other favorite drink? This recipe allows you to make and serve healthy but tasty muffins to your family. Bran and whole-wheat flour are high in fiber, carrots put a tasty and moist vegetable in these muffins [...]
For a really different take on the Italian classic, Lasagna, try this unique recipe for French Bread Lasagna. Instead of lasagna noodles, this recipe calls for half-inch thick slices of French bread. Tell the kids you are having an international meal to really peak their interest. Explain that lasagna is usually an Italian dish but [...]
Whether or not you are cooking for a holiday, family gathering or just wanting to prepare an economical meal , turkey and dressing or stuffing is a great choice. Following is an old-fashioned recipe from my vintage recipe collection. This is a recipe that was clipped from a newspaper and kept in my mother’s old [...]
For busy cooks, the crockpot or slowcooker is indispensable. This easy soup is another reason why. Versatile for lunch (cook on high three hours) or dinner (cook on low all day), Old Santa Fe Soup is a perfect slowcooker meal. Serve with tortilla chips, corn chips or softened warmed tortillas. What could be easier? For dessert [...]
When I was first diagnosed with Type II diabetes, I thought I would never be able to enjoy anything in the sweets line again. You see, my grandparents and my mother were Type II Diabetics. I remember tasting some of the foods they made with the early artificial sweeteners and frankly, I thought they were [...]
If you are like most people today, it often feels like you meet yourself coming and going. We live in a busy world yet we want to serve our families delicious, hearty meals and on a budget, no less. It really is possible to do so without much fuss. The following menu gets your meal [...]
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