Heart Disease Awareness Month!

Smoked Salmon Chowder

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No Bake Nutella Granola Bars

February is American Heart Disease Awareness Month!  Are you at risk for heart disease? There are many local health resources and groups who participate in Heart Disease Awareness Month, which you can participate with or contribute to. Or visit American Heart Disease's site for more information.

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Savory Soup and Some Chili

Sweet Potato Sausage Soup

According to Epicurious.com this Sweet Potato Sausage Soup is a savory blend of garlic, paprika and a few other spices you'll like. The recipe calls for Linguica, a Portuguese pork sausage, but a Spanish Chorizo or other rich flavorful sausage would work just as well. I dare you not to like this heart soup!

Chili Mac

When you are short on time (or patience) this Chili Mac will do the trick, and just might become a favorite in your house, like it did mine. It's quick, easy and only requires five ingredients. The blogger who shared it adapted the delicious dish from a Weight Watchers recipe of all things. It's amazing what yummy dinners you can create fast, with just a few simple ingredients. 

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A New Year And New Recipes!

Happy New Year and hello 2013! Who's excited for a new year, a fresh start and some brave new recipes that are good for you and great tasting?

Here are a few delicious salads, soup and a smoothie for you to try in the new year. Be adventurous and welcome some new recipes into your kitchen.

BLT Pasta Salad

Blackberry Smoothie

Cabbage Soup

Chicken in Walnut Sauce

Chinese Chicken Salad

However you start 2013, make it tasty! Connect with us on Facebook to share your latest favorite recipe or visit Alicia's Recipes for more recipe ideas.

5 Fabulous Fiesta Recipes for Cinco De Mayo

With Cinco de Mayo a few days away, you still have plenty of time to plan a fiesta for your family!  Try our recipes for your big celebration or quiet family meal...either way they are all tasty dishes to help get you in a spicy mood, perfect for Cinco de Mayo!

Crock Pot Tacos

Enchilada & Bean Casserole

Enchilada Soup

Fiesta Dip

Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Enjoy your Cinco de Mayo and our easy recipes!  We love feedback and photos, so please connect and share with us on Facebook!

Irish-Inspired Recipes!

Whether you have Irish ancestry in your family tree, or not a lick of leprechaun love at all in you...you cannot deny that the Irish have a very distinct style of cooking!  In an attempt to honor their unique menu, here is a few recipes that come close to resembling an Irish meal adventure.  Visit Alicia's Recipes for more ideas!

Cabbage Soup

Nothing says Irish like cabbage soup, besides corned beef but we'll get to that.  Having an Irish grandmother means you get really familiar with all things cabbage quick.  (My grandmother knows every cabbage recipe known to man or woman or little green men.)  Try our cabbage soup recipe to see what the big deal is...it's yummy!

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Although I refused to eat it when I was younger, (the name was a stumbling block for my taste-buds) I have lately embraced the unique flavor of corned beef.  There are a few different methods and cooking styles out there, but our recipe keeps it simple to get you started.

Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

And don't forget to bake up a few dozen oatmeal cookies to go with your evening of Irish dining!  These spicy oatmeal raisin cookies will delight your mouth and your company!  Enjoy!  We love feedback and photos, so if you try one of our recipes be sure to send us a picture and we'll feature it!

Crock Pot Turkey Soup

Today's recipe is...

Crock Pot Turkey Soup

8 c. water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes (cut up)
1 c. celery, diced
1/2 c. carrots, diced
1 lg. turnip
1/2 c. onions
1/4 c. fresh parsley
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1 turkey carcass

Place everything in crock pot. (Don't bother picking the meat off of the carcass, it will cook off in the pot.) Cook 7-9 hours on low setting.


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Creamy Tomato Soup

Today's recipe is...

Creamy Tomato Soup

1 carrot -- chopped2 celery stalks -- chopped
1/4 cup Water
3 cups tomatoes -- unsalted canned OR peeled.
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 cup powdered nonfat dry milk
2 bouillon cubes
1 quart water
Pepper to taste

Steam carrots and celery in 1/4 cup water until tender. Add tomatoes, basil and oregano. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Puree' tomato mixture in blender. Blend powdered milk with tomatoes. Pour back into pan.

Dissolve bouillon cubes in 1 quart of water and add other ingredients. Heat thoroughly but do not boil.

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Cauliflower Ham Chowder

Today's recipe is...

Cauliflower Ham Chowder

2 cups sliced cauliflower, I have used the 16 to 18 oz. frozen cauliflower
1 13 oz. can chicken broth
1 10.5 oz. can cream of potato soup
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups diced ham
1 cup light cream, I have used milk
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

In a large saucepan, cook cauliflower, covered in chicken broth, about 10 minutes. (Do not drain!) In mixing bowl, gradually stir cream into potato soup. Blend water, cornstarch and pepper. Stir into potato soup mixture. Pour over cauliflower. Stir and cook until thickened. Stir in ham. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley. Serves 5 or 6.


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Ham And Bean Soup

Today's recipe is perfect for that leftover ham in the freezer.

Ham And Bean Soup

1 pound of white beans like Great Northern
2 quarts of water
2-3 pounds of ham shanks or leftover ham pieces, each shank cut into 2 or 3 sections
1 cup of diced onions
1 cup chopped celery
2/3 cup chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, diced
Tabasco sauce
1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Soak the beans in at least 2 quarts of cold water for about 2 hrs. Drain the water. Put the ham shank pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about an hour. Add the chopped vegetables and beans. Cook for another hour, until the vegetables are soft and the ham meat easily pulls away from the bone. Add 6 drops of Tabasco sauce and the parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serves 8.


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