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Sourdough Starter Pancakes

My daughter recently visited from Colorado and brought some of her sourdough starter that she has been feeding for years. I was amazed at the care she put into the sourdough bread she made for us. It was amazing! Since I didn’t have a pan for making the bread, Jenn used a pizza stone andContinue reading “Sourdough Starter Pancakes”

Hazel’s Favorite Chocolate Mango Smoothie

Blend together and enjoy! ¾ C Milk or nondairy beverage 1 large spoon vanilla yogurt 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder 2 small handfuls frozen mango chunks That’s it!

Colorful Vegetables A-K

Each vegetable color provides its own unique flavor, texture, and nutrition. Look for lots of color in your shopping bag and on your plate. When you get accustomed to a colorful plate, you will notice when it looks a little bland, and wonder what colors you want to add. Color is fun! Enjoy a rainbowContinue reading “Colorful Vegetables A-K”

Color Your Plate Activity

Nona’s Favorite Homemade Pasta Sauce

Blend on High speed Blend together with seasoning (to taste) and vegetables: 3 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 med carrot cut in pieces 1 bunch spinach Seasoning quantity will very with fresh, ground, or flakes. Other vegetable options (be creative): ¼ bunch broccoli Butternut squashContinue reading “Nona’s Favorite Homemade Pasta Sauce”

Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients 120ml (1/2 cup) butter 2 tsp. dried basil, crushed 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt 220g (8 oz.) fettuccine or angel hair pasta (cooked and drained) 360ml (1 1/2 cups) broccoli floweretts (cooked tender-crisp) 3 Tbsp. walnuts (chopped ) fresh, grated Parmesan cheese Procedure Melt the butterContinue reading “Garlic Parmesan Pasta”

Guacamole

Ingredients 4 avocados 2 tablespoons of pico de gallo Juice of 1/2 lime 2 chopped Jalapeño OR 2 tablespoons of crushed red pepper OR 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon of salt 4 teaspoons of olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon of chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper 1 minced jalapeño OR 2Continue reading “Guacamole”

Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients 1 Tablespoon butter 1 cup onion, chopped 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 cup peeled and cubed sweet potato 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 14-oz cans of nonfat and low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable stock 1 15-oz can of pumpkin 1Continue reading “Spiced Pumpkin Soup”