Category Archives: fruits/veggies
Fluffy Apple Dip
I got this recipe from Real Mom Kitchen, who got it from Simple and Delicious, and I’ve made it twice since Halloween. It’s yummy and different. 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizer, Breakfast, condiments, Desserts, fall, fruits/veggies, pumpkin, Quick & Easy, snacks
Avocado Salsa
I’d show you a picture, but when I opened the fridge this morning, the leftovers fell on the floor, scattered, and the dish broke, too. Bummer, because this stuff is GOOD and was going to be lunch today. 2 cans … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizer, condiments, fruits/veggies, sauces, salsas & dressings
Blueberry Tart
from Real Simple, August 2009 This was really pretty, very simple, and good – not too sweet. 1 8-ounce sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 large egg, beaten 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup heavy … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast, Desserts, fruits/veggies
PW’s Potato Bundles
Most excellent. I didn’t follow her recipe, but the idea is so easy and versatile you can substitute so many different spices and veggies. We LOVED this and will be doing it again. Often. Russet potatoes, cut into chunks Yellow … Continue reading
Filed under fruits/veggies, Grilling, potatoes, Sides, WW friendly
Potato Salad with Artichokes and Asparagus
We LOVED this. makes 6 healthy salad-side servings Can be made up to 4 hours ahead of time and chilled. Stir in asparagus just before serving. 8 oz asparagus, ends trimmed, spears cut into 1″ pieces 2 lbs red potatoes, … Continue reading
Filed under fruits/veggies, holidays & celebrations, Salads, summer
Tomato Garbanzo Salad
2 tomatoes, chopped 1 – 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 to 1 cup chopped purple onion, chopped small handful cilantro, chopped 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced or chopped salt and pepper, to taste Caesar Parmesean Vinegrette … Continue reading
Filed under fruits/veggies, Salads, Sides, tomatoes, vegetarian
canned apple pie filling
Peel and slice apples and pack tightly into bottles. Bring to a boil: 10 c. water, 1 c. cornstarch, 5 c. sugar, 1/2 c. lemon juice, 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg Pour over sliced apples – … Continue reading
Filed under Desserts, fall, fruits/veggies, pie
Watermelon Popsicles
It’s raining today, but we have a big ol’ bucket of watermelon in the fridge that isn’t going to last much longer. When Costco gives you a large watermelon, make watermelon popsicles. Make a simple syrup with 1/2 cup water … Continue reading
Filed under Desserts, fruits/veggies, popsicles, summer
Loaded Baked Potatoes
I think we’ll do loaded baked potatoes for dinner tonight. It’s still cold and snowy and something warm and low effort sounds perfect. I thought I’d make a list of toppings that we like and that sound good – did … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizer, fall, fruits/veggies, Quick & Easy, Sides, spring, summer, vegetarian, winter, WW friendly
Carmel Dipping Sauce
Perfect for apples 8 ounces softened cream cheese 1/4 CUP sugar 3/4 CUP brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Mix well and enjoy. Halves easily. Keep leftovers in the fridge.
Filed under fruits/veggies, lunch, Quick & Easy, Sides, snacks
Carrot Rice
adapted from Rachael Ray 2 t. olive oil 3 large carrots, peeled and grated 1 1/2 c. white rice 2 1/2 c. chicken stock Cook carrot in olive oil with salt and pepper. Add rice, stir to coat and cook … Continue reading
Filed under fruits/veggies, Sides
Black Bean, Corn, and Avocado Salad
We love this. The fresh cilantro makes it pop. Yum. 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 c. corn kernels (fresh or canned shoepeg is great) 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 avocado, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and … Continue reading
Filed under beans, fruits/veggies, Salads, vegetarian
winter salad
Top greens with orange slices (peel orange with a knife, and cut into rounds), pomegranate seeds, fresh shredded parmesean cheese and raspberry vinaigrette.
Filed under fruits/veggies, Salads, Sides
Roasted Cauliflower (with Brown Butter opt)
6 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 head) 1/4 t salt 1/4 t black pepper 2 t butter Preheat oven to 400. Arrange cauliflower in single layer on baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Coat florets with cooking spray, sprinkle with … Continue reading
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Pumpkin Dip
Oh, so yummy. Serve with sliced apples. 3/4 cup (6 oz.) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 tsp. maple syrup 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Filed under Appetizer, Desserts, fruits/veggies
