Posted by Angela @ farragio on Tuesday, August 7, 2012,
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I've not tried growing zucchini but apparently it grows in abundance. There is even a saying for it...
"If you're going to grow zucchini, you'd better have a lot of friends"
Here is a recipe from my mother-in-law that is a great way to use up zucchini. There is something so charming about old recipes handwritten on index cards, and you just know it's going to be something good. My husband and I made this dish for a party recently and it was a hit.
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Posted by Angela @ farragio on Monday, June 25, 2012,
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I ran across this recipe on Kraft Foods a few years ago and it has been a favorite of mine ever since. It is so incredibly quick and easy to make which makes it perfect for weeknight dinners when you don't have a lot of time to fuss with complicated recipes. Serve with a tossed salad and some crusty bread and you're good to go.
Easy Tomato Baked Chicken
Ingredients
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
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Posted by Angela @ farragio on Friday, June 8, 2012,
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When I'm flying solo for dinner and want a quick easy meal for one I turn to this delicious dish. It tastes great and is a much healthier choice than commercial pizzas.
Tortilla Pizza
Ingredients
1 flour tortilla
1/4 to 1/3 cup pizza sauce
Chopped veggies of choice (bell peppers, onions, etc.)
8 - 10 slices turkey pepperoni
2 slices Provolone cheese or cheese of choice
Directions
Preheat over to 375°F.
Assemble ingredients on tortilla.
Tear Provolone slices in half and assemble on top.
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Posted by Angela @ farragio on Sunday, June 3, 2012,
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I prefer making my own pasta sauce and what I love about this sauce is that it can be used for pasta dishes or as a pizza sauce, and it keeps for weeks in the refrigerator so it's a great go-to sauce if you need something in a hurry.
Homemade Pasta & Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained (if wine is omitted, do not drain.)
1/2 cup red wine (merlot, cabernet, whatever you may have on hand. This can be omitted.)
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Posted by Angela @ farragio on Thursday, May 31, 2012,
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 I keep a large container in the freezer and anytime there are leftover vegetables, macaroni & cheese, or other pastas from dinner I throw them into the container. Over time when I've saved up enough leftovers I make soup.
I love soup. It's a great meal in both winter and summer. It makes a cold wintery day just a little bit nicer, and in the summer it's a good way to make a meal without having to turn on the oven.
Best of all it's a great way to make a delicious meal without putting in a lot... Continue reading ...
Posted by Angela @ farragio on Monday, May 28, 2012,
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I told you about Unusually Good Low-Fat Brownies, and now is this unusual way to make low-fat spice cake.
Ingredients
1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin
1 (18.25 oz.) box spice cake mix
Directions
Add the pumpkin, and nothing else, to the spice cake mix. ONLY add the pumpkin to the spice cake mix; do not add anything else the mix calls for. Mix together until fully blended and bake as instructed.
It’s delicious!
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Posted by Angela @ farragio on Friday, May 18, 2012,
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 (Photo courtesy of Scott Liddell)
This is a super easy recipe I found a few years ago on meals.com. I love it because it's a great recipe to play around with and add other vegetables I need to use up, such as mushroom, squash, etc. I also like it because I can use whatever pasta I might have on hand.
Primavera Sauce with Pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients:
8 ounces dried pasta, cooked, drained, and kept warm
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups fresh vegetables: broccoli, carrot, onion, zucchini, bel... Continue reading ...
Posted by Angela @ farragio on Wednesday, May 9, 2012,
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When I'm not in the mood to make a traditional tossed salad with all the fixings I'll make this instead. It's quick and easy and still packs a lot of flavor.
Slice a cucumber about 1/4" thick. I usually cut enough so there are four or five slices per person. Arrange on a plate and sprinkler with bleu cheese crumbles, garlic powder, onion powder, cracked sea salt (or a very light sprinkling of table salt), cracked black pepper (or ground pepper), and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Som... Continue reading ...
Posted by Angela @ farragio on Monday, May 7, 2012,
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A friend told me of an unusual way to make low-fat brownies that are actually quite good.
Ingredients:
1 (20 oz.) box brownie mix
1 (15 oz.) can black beans
Directions:
Puree the can of black beans in a blender and add to brownie mix. ONLY use the black beans with the brownie mix; do not add the oil, eggs, and water that the mix calls for. Just use the pureed beans. Bake as instructed.
I was skeptical but gave it a try. You'll be surprised by how good they taste, and the best part is they are l... Continue reading ...
Posted by Angela @ farragio on Monday, April 30, 2012,
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Early in my marriage I knew I'd need a lot of help in the cooking department and came across a great booklet at the grocery checkout called Lawry's Weekday Gourmet. Over the years the booklet fell apart but I made sure to save this family favorite.
When I'm choosing a recipe I have two major criteria; it has to be very flavorful, and not have a lot of fussy ingredients. This one definitely fits the bill.
Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage
Ingredients:
1/2 pound Italian sausage
2 cups milk
2 tabl... Continue reading ...
Posted by Angela @ farragio on Friday, April 27, 2012,
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 My son doesn't like bananas, but he loves my banana nut bread it's that good. The best time to make it is when you have bananas that are past their prime. They're softer and easier to work into the batter. The following recipe is for one loaf but as you'll see in some of the pictures I doubled it and made two.
Banana Nut Bread
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
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Posted by Angela @ farragio on Sunday, April 15, 2012,
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 These are so easy to make and incredibly delicious. I especially like making them in the summer when I don't want to turn the oven on.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients:
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions:
Combine the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil, cooking 1 minute.
Remove from heat and... Continue reading ...
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