Mac and Cheese with Greens

The size of your bunch of greens is up to you. Start small if you aren’t feeling brave. Ingredients 1 lb pasta of choice (I use brown rice, which makes this dish gluten-free) 1 bunch of greens (swiss chard, beet greens, kale, or spinach) 4 T. butter 1/2-3/4 c. milk 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp […]

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Stromboli

1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed (or homemade pizza dough) 2 eggs, separated 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried parsley 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp pepper 8oz pkg mozzarella cheese 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese any toppings you desire (peppers, spinach, tomatoes, onions….) Roll out bread dough into a 12×15 […]

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Grilled Zucchini & Cheese Sandwich

First, cut a zucchini lenghth-wise in thin strips & put in in the frying pan with a little oil and sage until just tender. Meanwhile, get all the fixings to make a grilled cheese and add the cooked slices of zucchini and tomatoes to the sandwich. We also throw on some spinach. Then place it […]

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Spaghetti Squash with Sauce

Soften the squash by placing it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Cut it open lengthwise. Pour 1/2 inch water in pan, place squash open side down in pan. Bake in oven at 350 for 45 minutes or until you can easily pierce squash with fork. (If you’re short on time, you can do it […]

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Pesto

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves and tender stems (may use part fresh spinach) 1-3 cloves garlic 1/3 cup pine nuts, walnuts or hazelnuts (toasted) 3-6 Tbsp parmesan cheese (grated) 1/2 tsp salt 2 sprigs flat parsley Finely chop together in food processor. 1/3 cup olive oil (for a lower fat version, use broth for […]

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Lighter Lasagna

Ingredients 2 cups cubed zucchini 2 cups cubed bell peppers 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup dry red wine 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 10 oz fresh spinach, chopped 1/2 cup mozarella cheese 2 cups cottage cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 3 1/2 cups prepared tomato/spaghetti sauce 1 pound cooked lasagna […]

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Chard Cheese Bake

1 pound swiss chard, spinach, or bok choy (chopped) Cook and thoroughly drain.  If using swiss chard or bok choy, trim the stalks from the leaves & initially cook chopped stalks, then add chopped leaves after stalks begin to become tender. 4 eggs (beaten) 1 cup milk 1 cup swiss cheese or another cheese (shredded) […]

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Sausage, Potatoes, and Greens Soup

1 pound sausage 1/2 cup chopped onion 4 cups chicken broth 4 cups potatoes, sliced with skins on 3 cups water 2 cups kale/collards/spinach/bok choy 1/3 cup whipping cream (we substitute 1/3 cup goat’s milk) salt & pepper to taste Cook sausage and onions in large pot. Add broth, potatoes and water, then bring to […]

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Roessing’s Red Pepper Hummus

Blend the following ingredients in a blender/food processor: 1 1/2 cups garbanzo beans/chickpeas 1 1/2 tsp tahini 1/2 tsp garlic powder 3/4 tsp lemon juice 1/3-1/2 cup milk 1 tsp olive oil Add: 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne red pepper dash of dried parsley I like to mix in chopped red […]

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