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How about a filling snack? I’ve been thinking about a twist to my brother’s pepperoni roll for a while–I needed it to be both beefy and easy. That’s when I thought about the refrigerated crescent rolls. One roll makes a good snack; two rolls make a satisfying dinner. Prep time: About 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Makes 32 rolls 1 pound Laura’s 96% Lean Ground Sirloin 2 ounces stick pepperoni, finely diced 1 18-ounce jar pizza sauce 4 … continued…
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I love theme parties and this year in honor of the Super Bowl, I think it would be fun to serve “Super Foods.” If you’ve picked up a magazine or listened to the news much in the last few years, super foods are often discussed. What does it mean to be a super food? According to The Oxford English Dictionary, it is “a food considered especially nutritious or otherwise beneficial to health and well-being.” I consider it a food that … continued…
As obesity rises in our country, food sometimes seems to have a negative image. I have to admit… I love food! The wrong food and the wrong amount can steal our health however food can also be medicine and allows a social bonding that nothing else can mimic. My sister and I recently decided to have a real dinner party – void of paper plates and takeout food! We wanted to prepare food for our friends and enjoy an evening … continued…
This is a simple dish to make ahead and just heat up when it is time for dinner. It doubles easily for company–the surprise of the sweet potatoes for the top of this dish (instead of the more expected white potato topping) makes it a beautiful dish. This recipe is proof that sometimes the simplest of flavors come together in the simplest of ways for something sublime. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes stove top, 25 minutes in … continued…
The combination of lamb and beef makes these meatballs taste decadent without really being decadent. I’ve substituted mint for the usual basil or parsley in meatballs. They are further lightened by using egg white instead of a whole egg and by baking them on a broiling or cooling rack over a baking tray. One recipe makes 50 one-bite meatballs, so this is a great choice for a party. Prep time: About 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Makes 50 appetizer … continued…
There’s just enough bacon here to satisfy the “bacon-makes-everything-great” craving. To keep it lean, I use 96% lean ground sirloin, low-fat cheese and fat-free thousand island dressing. You won’t miss a bun with a burger this great. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 1 pound Laura’s Lean Beef 96% Lean Ground Sirloin 1/2 cup Heinz chili sauce 1/2 tablespoon chili powder 2 strips bacon, cooked crisp and cut into pieces 4 tablespoons fat-free thousand island … continued…
A few years ago my husband gave me an automatic ice cream maker for my birthday. Ever since, my kids and I have loved trying out different ice cream recipes and combinations. They’re fun to make with our favorites being vanilla with chocolate chips and vanilla with crushed Oreo cookies. But to make ice cream, it usually requires some forethought since we normally don’t have all the ingredients on hand. Luckily, we have two favorite recipes, slushies and chocolate fudgesicle … continued…
Yeah! The kids are out of school for the summer; this is my favorite time of year! It seems like we talked about things we wanted to do over this break forever. But once the last backpack was emptied and the lunch boxes were stowed away, it became evident that we needed a fun way to keep track of all our ideas. I’ve seen summer activity organization ideas in magazines and on Pinterest but never used a method before. So, … continued…