Apple Coleslaw

Posted in Nibbles and Appetizers, Salads by Katherine

Ingredients

Poppy Seed Honey Dressing:

1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup poppy seeds
1/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 medium cabbage, cored, finely shredded
1 purplemedium cabbage, cored, finely shredded
4 large apples, chopped
1 cup cranberries, optional
1 cup of pecans

Directions

Prepare the Poppy Seed Dressing. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients together until well blended. Set aside.

Prepare the salad. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, apples, cranberries, and pecans. Pour in the reserved dressing and toss until well blended. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving, mixing the salad at least once to evenly distribute the dressing.

24Jul2015

Cucumber and Tomato Quinoa with Avocado Dressing

Posted in MEALS, Salads by Katherine

Ingredients

2 cups of cooked quinoa
1 diced cucumber
2 diced tomatoes
1 cup of chopped kale

For the Dressing:

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
a ripe avocado
juice of a lime (about 2 teaspoons)
salt and pepper to taste

Sprinkle with feta

1. In a bowl combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomato and kale

2. In a small bowl mash avocado, blend in yogurt, add lime juice add salt and pepper

3. Combine all ingredients into one bowl chill for one hour

4. Sprinkle with feta

6Jul2015

Quinoa with Chopped Prunes and Peaches

Posted in Breakfast, MEALS by Katherine

Ingredients
Makes 1 serving

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup water
1 pinch nutmeg
1 tbsp flax seed oil
1/3 cup chopped prunes
1/4 cup vanilla almond milk
2 diced peaches

Directions

In a small pot, stir 1/2 cup quinoa, a pinch of nutmeg into a cup of water.
Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the prunes, peaches and vanilla almond milk. Cover again and cook another 5 minutes.
Before serving, stir in 1 tbsp of flaxseed oil.

16Jun2015

“Big Mac” Meatloaf

Posted in Family Night, MEALS by Katherine

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Combine egg, milk, bread crumbs, onion, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and salt, in a large bowl. Crumble ground beef over mixture and stir well to combine. Shape into a round loaf; place in a 5-quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on Low until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 5 to 6 hours.

5 minutes before serving layer cheese slices over meatloaf let cheese melt slightly

Remove from crock pot and let sit for 5 minutes before cutting

Serve with bun, lettuce ad 1000 island dressing

9Jun2015

Turkey Tortellini Soup

Posted in MEALS, Soup and Sandwiches by Katherine

Ingredients

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups water
4 cups chopped roasted turkey breast
1 265ml can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1 9 ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups carrots chopped into bite size pieces
6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions
1.In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker combine broth, the water, chopped turkey, tomatoes, carrots and Italian seasoning.

2.Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. Stir in tortellini. Cover and cook for 30 minutes more or until tortellini is tender.

3. If desired, sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

26May2015

Lemon Velvet Blueberry Pancakes

Posted in Breakfast, MEALS by Katherine

Pancake Batter
Servings: 6

Ingredients:
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 package instant lemon pudding mix
4 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
2 cups of milk
1 cup sweetened applesauce
2 eggs
3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon extract

For the frosting:
1/4 cup package cream cheese, room temperature
1/8 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
1/4 cup whole blueberries, pulverized in a blender
3/4 tsp teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix flour, lemon pudding, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in milk, apple sauce, eggs, oil and lemon. Mix until smooth.

2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/2 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

For the frosting:

In a large mixing bowl fitted with the whisk attachment, beat cream cheese and butter together on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until soft, creamy, and combined thoroughly. Add pulverized blueberries and powdered sugar and beat until thick and combined. Add vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 more minutes. Add more powdered sugar until frosting is desired thickness

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

1May2015

So Easy Sloppy Joe

Posted in Family Night, MEALS by Katherine

Ingredients

500 grams ground beef
small onion, diced
1 cup Ketchup
1/4 cup Mustard
splash of Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 Buns

Directions

Start by browning the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain off the fat.

Add in the onions. Stir, and then add the ketchup . Stir it around to combine, and then add mustard, Worcestershire, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine, and then cover and simmer over medium-low heat, about 10 minutes.

To serve, spread the rolls with the butter and brown them on a griddle or in a skillet. Spoon a good amount of the meat mixture onto the bottom roll, and then top with the other half. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

Serve with chips, salad or just enjoy it by itself.