Make Healthy Meals

1 package pasta
2-3 tbsp butter
1 lb crab, shrimp, scallops or mixture
1 cup white wine
3 tbsp lemon
2 tbsp flour
dill to taste Read the rest of this entry »

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth Read the rest of this entry »

1 cup couscous
1-1/2 cup vegetable broth (chicken broth for non-vegetarian)
2 tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp garlic powder
pepper to taste
dash balsamic vinegar
chopped bell peppers
cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional) Read the rest of this entry »

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup basalmic vinegar
1-2 tbsp dried rosemary
2 tbsp olive oil
6 skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper Read the rest of this entry »

1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup mustard
1-1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cloves minced garlic

Chop preferred meat into sizes appropriate for kebobs. Mix all ingredients together in a resealable plastic bag and add meat. Marinate for 4 or more hours, up to overnight.

This marinade is really wonderful on beef. Like any marinade, half the fun is playing with the ingredient list and seeing what you can come up with. As summer approaches, barbequeing will be more fun and a great way to keep your home cooler.

1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion (one large)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 71/2 oz can tomatoes, cut up
2 8 oz can tomato sauce
2 6 oz con tomato paste
2 tsp dried basil, crushed
1 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried rosemary
1/4 cup red wine (optional)
6 dried lasagna noodles
1 beaten egg
2 cups cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan
3 tbsp snipped fresh parsley (optional)
approx 1 lb sliced or shredded mozzarella Read the rest of this entry »

1-1/2 to 2 lbs round steak cut into strips
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 clove minced garlic
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp ginger
salt and pepper to taste
1 can chopped tomatoes
2 bell peppers, cut into strips
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp cornstarch Read the rest of this entry »

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Italian salad dressing
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 cup grated parmesan
4 potatoes; peeled, cut into wedges
4 carrots, chopped Read the rest of this entry »

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
1-1/2 cups teriyaki sauce
2/3 cups brown sugar
1 can pineapple chunks Read the rest of this entry »

2 cups brown sugar
1 bone-in, cured picnic ham (NOT spiral cut)

In bottom of slow cooker spread about 1 cup of brown sugar. Place ham on top, flat end down, and rub the rest of the brown sugar all over it. Read the rest of this entry »