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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Green Bean Sides

Cook 1 lb. green beans in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 5-10 minutes. Drain (save liquid for soup) and add one of the options below. Parsley-lemon option In 1 Tbsp butter or oil lightly saute 2 cloves minced garlic and 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley. Add the cooked beans, season to […]

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Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale

Ingredients 4 tsp olive oil, divided 2 cups sliced leek 4 garlic cloves 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 pound chicken breasts, cut up 1/2 tsp salt, divided 1/2 tsp pepper, divided 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups water 2 Tbsp dijon mustard 2 cups cubed, white potatoes 1 rutabaga, […]

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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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Sesame Chicken Couscous Salad

1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil or olive oil Combine and bring to a boil. 1 cup uncooked couscous Place in large bowl and stir in boiling broth. Cover and let stand 5-8 minutes. Fluff with fork. 2 green onions (sliced) 1 large red sweet pepper (chopped; optional) […]

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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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Roasted Green Beans

Ingredients 2 pounds green beans, trimmed 2 Tbsp olive oil Coarse-grained sea salt Directions Preheat the oven to 450. Lightly grease a large sheet pan or shallow roasting pan with oil. Arrange the green beans in a single, uncrowded layer on the prepared pan. Drizzle oil over the beans and roll the beans until they […]

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Minestrone Soup

Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 med. yellow onion, chopped 2 small carrots, diced 2 ribs celery, chopped 2 small zucchini, cubed 2 cups cooked red kidney beans, half of the beans mashed 1 28 oz can whole tomatoes, mashed, with their juice 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 tsp salt 1 bay leaf black […]

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