Busy Family Meal Planning

November 10th, 2008

Spinach Casserole

Guest author: Patricia Lorenz
Website: Patricia Lorenz
My mother made this dish in the 50’s and 60’s when I was growing up and to this day whenever I make it I usually eat at least half of it myself, often in one day. It’s delicious, easy, packed with protein and even passes the […]

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November 7th, 2008

Ultra Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Guest author: Julie Languille
Website: Dinners In a Flash
Macaroni and cheese is my favorite comfort food. My family loves this recipe. I’ve tried lots of different recipes and this is simply the best. It’s from my website which is an automated dinner planner. People choose what to make (or use one of our menus and customize […]

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November 7th, 2008

Question of the month: What’s your favorite comfort food?

So, you already know that I’ve declared November to be Comfort Food Month. Now I have to ask you all…what’s your favorite comfort food?
You’ll notice throughout the month that many guest chefs and authors have contributed to our plethora of amazing recipes. Not wanting to leave anyone out, if your family has a […]

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November 7th, 2008

Foodie blogging round-up!

Fall Doily Bread Basket
When you say Thanksgiving grace, let this lovely bread bowl grace your table. After the meal, you may want to make the empty bowl a gift to someone at the table that day.
How To Grill Your Thanksgiving Turkey
My brother in law is a supreme grill master. He grills […]

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November 6th, 2008

Apple & Turnip Soup with Nutmeg Cheddar Breadsticks

Guest author: Mark Tafoya
Website: The Culinary Media Network

This comforting Autumn soup satisfies the seasonal yearning for earthy comforts with a hint of the sweet playfulness of the harvest. The dried apples give the soup an interesting textural quality, and intensify the flavor, adding sweet notes to the bright earthiness of the humble turnip.
Makes eight […]

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November 6th, 2008

Healthy comfort food tips from a registered dietician!

Guest author: Janel Ovrut MS RD LDN
Website: Dine, Dish, Delish
Editor’s note: It might not be what we want to hear, but comfort food can sometimes pack a LOT of calories and fat.  Janel sent some tips to help us from expanding too much during this month :-)
I am a Boston-based registered dietitian and frequently […]

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November 5th, 2008

Low Carb Skillet Beef Stroganoff

Guest author: Leanne Ely
Website: Saving Dinner
I have TONS of recipes…wrote five cookbooks in a series (Saving Dinner) and have a website with a bunch more.  Here’s a recipe from my low carb book…it’s delicious.
Low Carb Skillet Beef Stroganoff
Serves 4
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion — chopped
1 1/2 cups mushrooms–sliced
1 pound top sirloin, sliced […]

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November 4th, 2008

Warm broccoli cheese spread

Courtesy of The Taste of Home Cookbook and website!
Warm Broccoli Cheese Spread
I cut this recipe out of a newspaper a year ago and decided to trim it down by substituting fat-free and reduced-fat ingredients. Whenever I make this for an occasion, I end up being asked for the recipe. -Patricia Moore of Toledo, Ohio
SERVINGS: 14
CATEGORY: […]

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November 4th, 2008

Cookbook review: The Taste of Home Cookbook

I want to tell you about the most delightful cookbook that I’ve read through in awhile! It’s call The Taste of Home Cookbook, the new revised edition, and it’s a companion book to the cooking magazine by the same name! I love everything about this book: it’s got a notebook style binding, so […]

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November 4th, 2008

Potatoes Au Gratin

Guest author: Cynthia MacGregor
Website: Cynthia MacGregor
I hope you didn’t miss Cynthia’s great meatloaf recipe from yesterday!
As given here, the recipe calls for 3-4 potatoes, which will serve 5-6 people, and will fit in your average-sized casserole dish. When doubling the recipe (as for holiday cooking), don’t try to fit it all in one casserole–it […]

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