A menu for the ones I love Happy Birthday Thursday!
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Jul 14, 2021
- 12 min read
This is the day you were born let today be a happy day to remember the best day of your life! I hope to make happen even better days ahead as we grow together with the beauty of communication and love in our own togetherness. May the Lord bless you today with a miracle and make today a priority to have you lifted up to the heavenly realms or have Saint Raphael come down from heaven and heal you of your traumas.
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Start your day with a smile. This fruit, yogurt and granola parfait is so easy to make. If you like, use whatever favorite fresh fruits are in season and are looking best at the supermarket. —Diana Laskaris, Chicago, Illinois
Ingredients
4 cups fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 medium peaches, chopped
2 cups fresh blackberries
1/2 cup granola without raisins or Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal
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Directions
Layer half the yogurt, peaches, blackberries and granola into 4 parfait glasses. Repeat layers.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 259 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 7g fiber), 13g protein.
These breakfast-in-a-biscuit goodies will appeal to the young...and the young at heart. It's one of my favorite recipes because it doesn't require any special ingredients. —Marlene Neideigh, Myrtle Point, Oregon
Ingredients
1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (10 count)
1 package (8 ounces) frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
Make a batch with no Sausage for the Vegetarian and fruit topiain.
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Directions
Preheat oven to 400°. Roll out each biscuit into a 5-in. circle; place each in an ungreased muffin cup. Cut sausages into fourths; brown in a skillet. Drain. Divide sausages among cups.
In a small bowl, combine eggs, cheese and onions; spoon into cups. Bake until browned, 13-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts 1 biscuit: 227 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 548mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
Here's a comforting, home-style treat that never loses its appeal. Dish up big bowlfuls and wait for the smiles! —Marilee Cardinal, Burlington, New Jersey
Ingredients
7 medium McIntosh, Empire or other apples (about 3 pounds)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
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Directions
Peel, core and cut each apple into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge crosswise in half; place in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until desired consistency is reached, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 139 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.
Mean Green Smoothie Bowls
This delicious bright green smoothie bowl recipe contains powerful antioxidants. Top with cucumber slices and fresh parsley sprigs for a pretty presentation. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California
Ingredients
2 medium green apples, chopped
2 celery ribs (with leaves), chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 cup unfiltered or filtered apple juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons raw honey
Optional toppings: Sliced or chopped cucumber, sliced or chopped apples, minced fresh parsley and additional celery leaves
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Directions
Place all ingredients except toppings in a blender; cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled bowls; top as desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts 1 smoothie bowl: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
This scrumptious casserole combines pumpkin and two other kinds of squash in a creamy, savory mix. The recipe also would work with other squash combos, or just one type instead of three. Have fun with it—you really can't go wrong! —Joanne Iovino, Kings Park, New York
Ingredients
1 medium pie pumpkin (3 pounds)
1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds)
1 medium acorn squash (1-1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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Directions
Preheat oven to 400°. Cut pumpkin and squashes in half lengthwise; discard seeds or save for toasting. Place pumpkin and squashes in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans, cut side down. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until tender.
Cool slightly; scoop out pulp and place in a large bowl. Mash pulp with sugar, maple syrup, butter, salt and cinnamon. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and oats; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over squash mixture. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and topping is golden brown.
Test Kitchen tipsIf you have an electric pressure cooker, you can make quick work of cooking all the squash. Just a few minutes in there and you're ready to go. While this is great with three different kinds of squash, feel free to use whatever combination you may have or just go with one single variety.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 337 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein.
When I host my friends, this comforting strata is my go-to recipe. I created it in winter to help me get through the snowstorms and shoveling. —Linda Dalton, Stoughton, Massachusetts
Ingredients
6 bacon strips, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
4 large eggs
1-3/4 cups 2% milk or half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups cubed Italian bread
1 cup fresh baby kale or spinach
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
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Directions
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan.
Add onions to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat 2-4 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 20-30 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in bread, kale, cheeses, caramelized onions and bacon. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat oven to 325°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 391 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 167mg cholesterol, 886mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
This satisfying easy baked spaghetti recipe comes together and will please everyone at your table. Add a salad and breadsticks, and dinner's done. —Betty Rabe, Mahtomedi, Minnesota
Ingredients *********Make one without Meat******************
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds
1 large egg
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 to 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Oregano
Basil
Thyme
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg, milk and salt. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
In a large skillet, cook beef, sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce. Spoon over the spaghetti mixture.
Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cool spaghetti completely before tossing with egg mixture. Transfer to baking dish; cover and refrigerate. Meanwhile, prepare meat sauce and cool completely before spooning over spaghetti mixture. Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Test Kitchen TipsUsing lean ground beef instead of beef that’s 80% lean saves 45 calories per 4-ounce serving of beef. Lean ground beef is also 29% lower in saturated fat. It’s usually cheaper to buy cheese in blocks rather than already shredded. Purchase large quantities of cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella, then use a food processor to shred it yourself. Store the shredded cheese in the freezer so you have it when you need it. Try 40 more fork-twirling good spaghetti recipes. Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 286 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 718mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
Southern Pineapple Casserole
When I make pineapple casserole, I double the amount —because guests frequently request a second helping for dessert! Sweet-tangy fruit is even better combined with savory cheddar cheese and buttery cracker crumb topping. —Catherine Ann Goza, Leland, North Carolina
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
TOPPING:
2-1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 60 crackers)
1/4 cup butter, melted
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix sugar and flour; stir in cheese. Stir in both cans of drained pineapple.
Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix crackers and butter. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until topping is brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 514 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 465 mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
Blueberries in season make this a very special breakfast, but I find that frozen berries can work just as well. My grandmother used to make this with strawberries and I always loved to eat it at her house.—Marsha Ketaner, Henderson, Nevada
Ingredients
1 loaf (16 ounces) day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
8 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup chopped walnuts
Topping: Melt and then pour over
1/8 cup brown sugar
5 Tablespoons butter
4 Teaspoons Cinnamon
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Directions
Arrange half of the bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream and vanilla. Slowly pour half of the cream mixture over the bread. Top with remaining bread and egg mixture. Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over top. Top with blueberries and walnuts.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 427 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 351mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
Prayer for Family Healing of our Trauma
Dear God, we commit to you those in our families who have fallen sick. We believe that you are our Healer, our Great Physician. May You be the comfort of our family members who are physically in pain right now. Touch them with Your Healing Hands, Lord. Send forth your Word and heal their diseases. Let Your healing power flow through every cell of their bodies.
Loving Father, we also ask that you heal the members of our families who are hurting emotionally. Their affliction is not physical, but we know that they are also in pain. Give them comfort as well, God. Give them the peace that transcends understanding. Heal their hearts, Lord, which may be full of anger, hatred, strife, bitterness, and unforgiveness. Clear their minds of any doubt, anxiety, or depression. Renew in them a peaceful spirit, Lord. Amen.
We eat a power salad packed with salmon and spinach at least once a week. It’s a cinch to make, even after a hard day’s work. —Jenny Dawson, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels or pepitas (salted pumpkin seeds)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted, optional
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Directions
Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets, skin side up; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side.
In a large bowl, toss spinach with vinaigrette; divide between 2 plates. Place salmon over spinach; top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.
Editor's Note To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 386 calories, 27g fat (4g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 2 vegetable.
Egg-Topped Avocado Toast
We always have avocados on hand, so it's easy to make this quick breakfast toast for my husband and me. It's really tasty! —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Ingredients
2 slices multigrain bread, toasted
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
4 thin slices tomato
2 thin slices red onion
2 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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Directions
Spread each slice of toast with butter; place on a plate. Top with avocado; mash gently with a fork. Top with tomato and onion.
To poach each egg, place 1/2 cup water in a small microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup; break an egg into the water. Microwave, covered, on high 1 minute. Microwave in 10-second intervals until white is set and yolk begins to thicken; let stand 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, place egg over sandwich.
Sprinkle eggs with seasoned salt. Top with cheese and bacon.
Test Kitchen tipsFor a buttery texture and flavor, be sure to use a ripe avocado. To speed its ripening, place it in a brown paper bag along with an apple or kiwifruit. If your avocado is ripe before you need it, refrigerate it and it'll stay at its peak a few days longer. To store leftover avocado, sprinkle the cut surface with lemon juice and wrap it tightly with plastic wrap; use within a day. If you're more comfortable cooking your egg in a skillet, sunny side up or over-easy eggs would be delicious, too! Health Tip: Skip the cheese and bacon to reduce the saturated fat and start your morning on a healthier note.
Nutrition Facts 1 open-faced sandwich: 313 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 211mg cholesterol, 492mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein.
Prayer for Family Strength
Heavenly Father, You are our ultimate source of strength. When we are weak, You are strong. You lift us up when we are down. You renew our strength, and we soar on wings like eagles. Thank You, God, for always raising us up with Your mighty hands.
How strong our bonds are with our families depends on You, Lord. Which is why we ask You to always be the center of our family relationships. Enable our families to be as a triple-braided cord that cannot easily be broken. Let Your Spirit fill our hearts so we can love each other just as Christ loves us.
In our times of trials and troubles, God, we look to You. Life can hand us many different challenges that we know we cannot face on our own. But with You, Father God, we believe that nothing is impossible. We believe that You will always grant us the endurance to overcome any obstacle that may come our way.
You are our strength when we are weak, God, and we are always grateful when You manifest Your power through our lives. All these we pray in Your Name, Amen.
Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Salad
This pretty crowd-pleaser always stands out on the buffet table. With plenty of shrimp, artichoke hearts, olives, peppers and a host of herbs, it's a tasty change of pace from pasta salads. I serve it with a from-scratch vinaigrette. —Ginger Johnson, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
3/4 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
1 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives
1/2 cup minced garlic
5 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
3/4 cup Greek vinaigrette
1 tablespoon olive oil
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Directions
Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well.
In a large bowl, combine orzo, shrimp, vegetables, olives and herbs. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
Nutrition Facts 1-1/2 cups: 397 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.
As special as it is simple to prepare, this flavorful skillet creation is dressed in tomatoes, olives and capers. It’s a knockout main dish at my house. —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
Italian Seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes
16 pitted Greek or ripe olives, sliced
3 tablespoons capers, drained
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Directions
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Add the tomatoes, olives and capers.
Bake, uncovered, at 475° until a thermometer reads 170°,10-14 minutes.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 336 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 631mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 fat, 1 vegetable.
Caprese Salad Kabobs
Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make these as snacks for my family. And because assembly is so easy, the kids often ask to help. —Christine Mitchell, Glendora, California
Ingredients
24 grape tomatoes
12 cherry-size fresh mozzarella cheese balls
24 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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Directions
On each of 12 appetizer skewers, alternately thread 2 tomatoes, 1 cheese ball and 2 basil leaves. Whisk olive oil and vinegar; drizzle over kabobs.
Nutrition Facts 1 kabob: 44 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat.
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