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Hints from Heloise - Lost cell phone (idea)
By Hklbrries
Dear Heloise: I recently found a cellphone, the second time this has happened
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Banana, Peanut Butter and Cocoa Smoothie
By Hklbrries
A trio of favorites in one deliciously healthy drink
- 2 cups chilled milk
- 2 bananas, sliced into 2-inch pieces and then frozen
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Veggie and Cheese Omelet and Variations
By Hklbrries
Cholesterol-Free Omelets: Substitute 1/2 cup egg substitute for the eggs and fat-free cheese for the cheese
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp chopped onion
- 2 mushrooms, chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped red peppers
- 1 tbsp chopped green peppers
- 1 slice cheese, chopped
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Winter Casserole Soup
By Hklbrries
Easy, hearty, pasta-vegetable soup is most welcome on a winter night
- 2 cups fat-free, low-salt chicken (or vegetable) broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes (including juice)
- 1 cup sliced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery stalks
- 1 cup sliced white cabbage
- 2 ounces uncooked fusilli pasta (1 cup)
- 1 tbsp prepared horseradish (or a few drops hot pepper sauce)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups fresh washed, ready-to-eat spinach
- 1 1/2 cups rinsed and drained canned red kidney beans
- 2 ounces shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (1/2 cup)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Sourdough or whole-grain bread
Three-Grain Cereal with Almonds
By Hklbrries
This whole-grain hot cereal has the perfect blend of texture in a bowl - creamy, chewy and crunchy - with plenty of...
- Garnish:
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup milk or soy milk
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup rolled barley flakes (or other rolled grain)
- 1/4 cup quinoa
- 1/3 cup dried fruit, such as blueberries, cherries, raisins or cranberries
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Brown sugar
- Sliced almonds
Raspberry Pear Sorbet
By Hklbrries
Contest Winner: Jill Zahniser, St
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
- 1 medium pear, peeled, cored, and cut up
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp pear liqueur or vodka (optional)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Fresh raspberries (optional)
Candied Sweet Potatoes
By Hklbrries
Cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces; cook in boiling, salted water until very tender, about 15 minutes
- 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Salt, to taste
- Miniature marshmallows, optional
Leprechaun Soup
By Hklbrries
"This festive soup with bits of Leprechaun gold is always fun to serve on St
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
- 1 medium head Boston lettuce, chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped (green and white parts)
- 5 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn kernels, drained
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- 5 tbsp sour cream
Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake
By Hklbrries
Prep time: 30 minutes This luscious cheesecake may be made 1 day ahead through step 3
- 1 (7 ounce) package caramels
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
- 1 (9-inch) chocolate crumb piecrust
- 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 (3.9 ounce) package chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1/2 cup fudge topping
- Homemade Crust (if desired - otherwise store bought will do fine): Mix 1 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs with 3 tbsp melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350 F for 6 to 8 minutes.
Safety - Be Prepared for Hotel Fire
By Hklbrries
Dear Readers: As spring break and summer are coming up, staying at a hotel or motel probably is on the agenda
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