by Victor Wyman (Santa Clara, California) 1 cup coarse chopped onion 2 chopped or mashed garlic cloves 5 coarse chopped tomatoes 1 green bell pepper cleaned and cut in ¾” pieces 1 yellow or red bell pepper cleaned and cut in 3/4” pieces 1 small pasilla/poblano chili pepper cleaned and cut in ¾” pieces (use […]

by Elizabeth (Madison, WI, United States) German chocolate shake 1 pt. Chocolate ice cream ½ c. Coconut milk ¼ c. Caramel syrup 2-3 drops coconut extract 1/8 c. Mini chocolate chips Blend first 4 ingredients in blender. Pour into serving glasses and sprinkle each serving with a tablespoon of mini chips.

by Deb Danner (Dayton, OH) 1 lb Barilla Piccolini Pasta (I like the farfalle) 1 package of cherry or grape tomatoes (quartered) 4 oz summer sausage (diced small) 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese (diced small) 4 oz bacon 1/4 cup canola oil 10 stems cilantro 1 lime salt pepper Cook pasta according to package directions. […]

by Lesa Roemke (Middleville, Michigan, USA) Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil ½ small onion, diced 2 lbs. ground turkey (93/7) ¼ cup taco seasoning, or the packet ¼ cup flour 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced 3 large (9″) flour tortillas shredded cheese shredded lettuce salsa sour cream Directions: Preheat oven to 350°. Heat oil in […]

4 teaspoons tamari (available in health food stores) 1 cup light cream 16 ounces frozen corn 2 cups milk 4 teaspoons whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons butter 4 teaspoons corn oil 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 cup sweet red pepper, finely chopped In a large saucepan add butter and oil. Saute the sweet red […]

For French onion soup, you will need: 700g onion, thinly sliced 50g butter 250g slightly dried out rustic crusty bread, thinly sliced 100g Parmesan cheese, grated 100g Gruyere cheese 2 tbsp brandy a few thinly sliced/shaved butter salt and pepper water (serves 6) In a large saucepan, cook the onion in the butter on very […]

For this potato and leek soup, you will need: 50g butter 550g leeks, cut into 1cm discs 225g potatoes, peeled and sliced 75ml cream 570ml water 275ml milk small amount of parsley for garnish salt and pepper (serves 4) In a lidded saucepan (large enough to hold all the liquid listed above), gently cook the […]

by Gina (Florida) Ingredients: One 4 to 5 pound boneless pork loin 2 tablespoons real butter 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped white onion 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1/2 cup raisins Lemon and orange zest 1 cup apple juice 1 cup sour cream salt and pepper to taste […]

by Sarah Sutton (Florida) Ingredients: 1 cup real butter, softened 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 cups all purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional (reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon if used) Assorted holiday cookie cutters Directions: Mix butter and sugar […]

by Sarah Sutton (Florida) Christmas Gingerbread Men Ingredients: 2 3/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Crisco 1/4 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup molasses 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon warm water 1 teaspoon white vinegar Desired decorations Directions: Preheat oven to […]