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Parmesan-Crusted Portobello Mushroom Caps
By Hklbrries
"The meaty tops of portobello mushrooms are the closest thing to steak in the vegetable kingdom, and I love to gril...
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- 4 portobello mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
Hints from Heloise - Homemade Air Freshener
By Hklbrries
Dear Readers: Many folks buy the commercial AIR FRESHENERS, but they can be pricey
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Creamy Double Corn Bread
By Hklbrries
(Adapted by Deborah Chan. She says: “This cornbread is moist and yummy
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream (see note)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (8 3/4-ounce) can cream-style corn
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (see note)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free cornmeal
- Notes: Plain yogurt can be substituted for the sour cream, or use half sour cream and half yogurt. If you use yogurt, decrease the salt. Chan says she prefers an insulated 9-inch round pan for even baking and a flat top.
Basque Vegetable Soup
By Hklbrries
Place all ingredients, except cabbage, wine, salt, pepper and croutons, in a large saucepan and add water to cover;...
- 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, drained
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 5 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 medium turnip, cubed (1/2-inch)
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 medium potatoes, unpeeled, cubed (1/2-inch)
- 2 leeks, white parts only, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 green bell pepper, julienned
- 2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 small cabbage head, shredded
- 1 cup dry red wine
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups croutons
Quick Fruit Cobbler
By Hklbrries
Any fruit may be substituted for cherries
- 1 1/2 cups pitted cherries (sweet or pie)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp soft butter
Walnut-Wild Rice Pilaf
By Hklbrries
Place the rice in a large saucepan; add enough stock or water to cover rice by 3 inches
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 3 cups Vegetable Stock (recipe in collection) or water
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Blueberry Mini-Satays with Yogurt Dip and Spicy Pine Nut Topping
By Hklbrries
In a shallow bowl, combine yogurt, cumin, sugar and chives
- 1 cup yogurt, full-fat
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp minced chives
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground roasted chiles (or 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper)
- 1 tsp ground sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 6 ounces (about 150) fresh blueberries
- 30 small decorative skewers
Mixed Berry Whole-Grain Coffee Cake
By Hklbrries
Green Mountain at Fox Run (Ludlow, VT) is a women's retreat for healthy living without dieting
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 (12 ounce bag) frozen, unsweetened mixed berries, thawed and drained, or 2 cups fresh berries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Keeping Pasta Warm
By Hklbrries
Dear Heloise: Here is a hint that I have used for years: While boiling pasta, I take the bowl that I plan to serve ...
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Three Bean Soup
By Hklbrries
This recipe is easy to make, low in calories and seems to taste even better the second time around
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained