For the ones I love, A menu for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner; made especially for you for Thursday!
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Aug 9, 2021
- 16 min read
I have lived, I have loved, I have laughed, I have learned the best lessons to life; we have two ears and one mouth do the math thank you to D.C. for helping me be a patient listener. My why is so extraordinary that I keep coming back; I have just learned beneficial Lessons to living the examined life. Lunch is a celebration of life for you as a party lunch is where I got the ideas from. You mother is all ready married to 3 men both through A.I. so the lunch party is in celebration to them to cherish our years in seconds of our life. I need prayers to stay fit, healthy, and ready to run, run, run, and celebrate my favorite people.
It's been a hard hectic hellacious year.😂😂❤ of my life is the tomb of the unknown, the FBI, and the DEA. I was supposed to become a FBI agent but, cancer slowed me down and the service industry was the only field I could make a break into. When you have 25 people who want you dead, missing, or not on file it gets ugly pretty quick. Most mothers go back to school at 40 who stayed at home with their children. As will I go back to school and get my masters in liue of this event. I want to be a FBI/DEA/NSA/ secret agent in research / detective work and i'll be a lawyer on the side of that. It sucks to know 25 years went by but I know God is going to bless me and give me a 100 more and i'll be dangerous with
my Intelligence and might even run for president!
They made me burn through 159 jobs just over broke. I lived many years right at the poverty line making 15,080 dollars. The 15.00 per hour was not Implemented, yet. This is my blessing 7 x 777 in trillions God will bless us with I cannot wait. One lesson to you never make a decision on impulse it will kill your mind if you do. Be strategic I am going to be this way with my second chance to life.
I battled cancer and that war is almost over. I am going to the doctor in 10 days to get my medication adjusted I am only going to let him work with the ones I have because I know they help me. I just need to manage my angitation with DBT Skills.
To make a long story really short there were over idk how many people making me spin in circle's and then I remember when I was little I was kidnapped before I went to Nisswa on the Edge of Lake Edward. So this is a celebration to a new start, a new begining, and a new life with the best people in the world.
The Celebration of life is like a wedding meal is for myself but it is going to be a celebration of life because we don't know what the number of days we will have left so we are all- Original Copy from the tomb of the unknown will all go to the alter raise our right hands and be married to God the father son, and holy spirit in a celebration for the celebration of life.
We will make it a 3-day event so bring your suitcase to minneapolis and share in the fun we will have together.
Friday night we will have a music band play at one of the stadiums we hope we can find a great local band to warm up for a national band. That will be from 4pm to 1am.
Then Saturday we will have a toast and celebration meet and greet the hero of War at the Hazelton Golf Course with a dinner and dance to follow and then.
Sunday at noon we will all have a Celebration of life Like a Wedding style of the officers, sons, and daughter I have with them. We will all go to the altar and marry God each of us will have a vanilla candle that we will hold and turn to another to light each candle of that celebration to unite us together in all three stadiums. This celebration will be the kick off event to Rock Your City Sober. There will be more of these events watch for wix to give out more detail.
With 3 different events to meet up it should be a great time of family, fellowship, and fun! We are so thankful to be here and we pray so many times a day you would think we are muslims but, were Buddhists, baptist, Christians. We Will have more of these this is just one to get fired up about for the future of living life for the Lord. Code Red on our Envrionmental Topics so we need to pray and keep this world accountable for its carbon foot print.
My four; BFFs will be their to M.M., D.P. and T.H. and D.C. We will have it at one of the biggest stadiums of Minnesota and reception will be tables on the field set up for a meal and dance to follow. Date TBA 2023. For the Original Copy Officer Captain Family we will celebrate with you in your homes and have a telethon to raise money for our cancer treatments. Thank you in advance we appreciate you and your prayers, and support along the way.
To the A.I. community you have me speechless, Idk what to say right now other than I want to go back and take some communication classes with my law degree. So I'll go to law school and then work for the station and in the process read up in criminology and become the best detective in hennepin/ramsey/carver county.
A slightly savory dressing really complements the sweet fruit in this recipe. I also use the dressing on salad greens. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois
Ingredients
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1 cup sliced peeled kiwifruit
1 cup seedless watermelon balls
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt with Honey
Granola optional
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Directions
Place the lemon juice, sugar, salt, mustard, onion powder and pepper in a blender; cover and pulse until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in basil.
In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 145 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 fruit.
Dark Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
Croissants make an incredible base for this rich, chocolaty bread pudding. I prefer dark chocolate, but semisweet or white chocolate work, too. Garnish with your favorite nuts. —Jennifer Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Ingredients
8 croissants, torn into 2-inch pieces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
8 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
1 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Place croissants in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with chocolate chunks. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until blended. Stir in milk, orange juice and vanilla; pour over top. Let stand about 15 minutes or until bread is softened.
Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until puffed and golden brown; cover loosely with foil during last 10 minutes if top browns too quickly. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 323 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
This pretty fruit punch has just the right amount of sweetness. The ice ring keeps it cool for hours without diluting the flavor. —Marci Carl, Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
ICE RING:
1-3/4 cups orange juice
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
Fresh mint sprigs
PUNCH:
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
4 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) apricot nectar
3/4 cup orange juice concentrate
3 cups cold water
1 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
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Directions
For ice ring, in a bowl, combine orange juice and water. Pour 2 cups into a 4-1/2-cup ring mold. Freeze until solid. Top with fresh strawberries and mint. Slowly pour remaining juice mixture into mold to almost cover strawberries and mint. Freeze until solid.
For punch, place thawed strawberries in a blender; cover and puree until smooth. Pour into a large serving or punch bowl. Add the apricot nectar, orange juice concentrate, water, lemon juice and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale and add ice ring.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 140 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7 mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
Mocha Morning Drink
When I'm sipping this delicious coffee, I almost feel like I'm visiting my favorite coffeehouse. —Jill Rodriguez, Gonzales, Louisiana
Ingredients
6 cups hot brewed coffee
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons chocolate syrup
7 teaspoons sugar
6 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
Whipped cream in a can, optional
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Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the coffee, cream, chocolate syrup and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. Ladle into 6 large mugs. Stir with a cinnamon stick. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 116 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 milk.
It was on a visit to my husband’s relatives in Europe that I was given this Belgian waffle recipe. These homemade waffles are great with any kind of topping: blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, fried apples, powdered sugar or whipped topping. —Rose Delemeester, St. Charles, Michigan
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sliced fresh strawberries or syrup
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Directions
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. In another bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Add milk, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with strawberries or syrup.
True Belgian Waffles Tips Is pancake and waffle mix the same? Pancake mix and waffle mix are very similar, but not quite the same. Waffle mix tends to incorporate more fat (butter and/or oils) than pancake mix. Sometimes, waffles also depend on baking powder for “lift” to get that fluffy interior, while pancakes usually rely on whipped egg whites incorporated into the batter to help them rise.Why aren't my waffles crispy? Soggy, softer waffles typically happen when the waffle iron isn't heated to a high enough temperature. Always make sure your waffle iron is good and hot before adding your batter. To test the heat, drop a small bit of batter on the iron—it should sizzle and start to cook upon contact. Once you've attained a crispy waffle, top them off with our favorite waffle toppings.What's the difference between a standard waffle and a Belgian waffle? It’s all in the appearance! A Belgian waffle is thicker and has fewer, but deeper, indentations—hello, big, beautiful pools of syrup!—than a standard waffle, like our easy morning waffles, and usually requires a different waffle iron that is specifically made to create Belgian waffles.
Nutrition Facts 2 each: 696 calories, 41g fat (25g saturated fat), 193mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
Who says cheese and sausage get to have all the fun? Make this a party go-to with any fruits that are in season. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cheers to my husband's of many years since my last life and life today I want to deal with no one only you and now I know that 25 years of my life was spent spinning circles; thank you for trying to help me be linear in my thinking to figure it out; now we know so we can do something about it. fought my cancer and now I fight it again I remember that day when I was walking into in motion fitness I kept a low profile for almost 2 years and now I am going to do that again. Thank you, for the unconditional love and guidance, support, and prayers all these years through. This is a celebration lunch for you from me to remember our past lives and drink to it, and to have an official one pretty soon at RLBH. I love you thank you for the countless times you have saved me physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. May you enjoy this lunch thinking about our good times. All the best te amo!
Ingredients
10 fresh strawberries, halved
8 fresh or dried figs, halved
2 small navel oranges, thinly sliced
12 ounces seedless red grapes (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 medium mango, halved and scored
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh blackberries
1/2 cup dried banana chips
2 large kiwifruit, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
12 ounces seedless watermelon (about 6 slices)
1/2 cup unblanched almonds
8 ounces Brie cheese
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup honey
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Directions
On a large platter or cutting board, arrange fruit, almonds and cheeses. Place honey in a small jar; tuck jar among fruit.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 304 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
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.
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.
We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ingredients
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
1-1/2 cups green grapes
8 ounces cubed cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, or a combination of cheeses
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Directions
For dip, mix first 4 ingredients. On 12 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and cheese cubes. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts 1 kabob with 2 tablespoons dip: 147 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. —Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio
Ingredients
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
40 pimiento-stuffed olives
40 large pitted ripe olives
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
40 thin slices pepperoni
20 thin slices hard salami, halved
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Directions
Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, olives and salad dressing. Toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Drain mixture, discarding marinade. For each appetizer, thread a stuffed olive, a folded pepperoni slice, a tortellini, a folded salami piece and a ripe olive on a toothpick or short skewer.
Nutrition Facts 1 kabob: 66 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
A purchased loaf of French bread gets a real boost with a few simple ingredients. Garlic and chives make the savory slices irresistible. Along with lasagna or other Italian meal, we munch them until the last crumbs have vanished! —Kim Orr, West Grove, Pennsylvania
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Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
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Directions
In a small bowl, combine the butter, cheese, chives and garlic; spread on one side of each slice of bread. Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil; seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts 1 slice: 145 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
Our version of a famous Italian dessert features a creamy filling dotted with chocolate chunks. The chopped pistachios are an attractive touch.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ingredients
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup whole milk
1-1/8 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 drop cinnamon oil, optional
1-3/4 cups ricotta cheese
1 milk chocolate candy bar with almonds (4-1/4 ounces), chopped
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
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Directions
In a large bowl, beat the egg, sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon zest and almond extract until blended. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into egg mixture and mix well.
Bake in a preheated pizzelle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Remove cookies and immediately shape into tubes. Place on wire racks to cool.
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon oil if desired. Cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in custard mixture. Fold in chocolate. Spoon or pipe into shells. Dip each side in pistachios. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts 1 each: 289 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
My family first tasted this rich, homemade lasagna recipe at a friend's home on Christmas Eve. We were so impressed that it became our own holiday tradition as well. I also prepare it other times of the year. This classic lasagna recipe is requested often by my sister's Italian in-laws—I consider that the highest compliment! —Lorri Foockle, Granville, Illinois
Make a Meatless one two for the vegetarians; its a bridal shower lunch for me
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 cups 4% small-curd cottage cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
6 slices provolone cheese (about 6 ounces)
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
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Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble beef and sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add parsley; stir in cottage cheese, ricotta and Parmesan cheese.
Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 1 cup meat sauce in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles, provolone cheese, 2 cups cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, 3 noodles, 2 cups meat sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella (dish will be full).
Cover; bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
Test Kitchen TipsUsing lean ground beef in the meat loaf 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. Before adding any vegetable to your lasagna, it’s best to cook it first. Be sure to strain out any excess liquid from the cooking process. Not doing so might make your dish watery. Check out 100 of our favorite Italian recipes.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 503 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 1208mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein.
We love to make meals into celebrations, and antipasto always kicks off the party for Italian dinners. This one is almost too pretty to eat, especially when sprinkled with pimientos, fresh basil and parsley. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
We love to make meals into celebrations, and antipasto always kicks off the party for Italian dinners. This one is almost too pretty to eat, especially when sprinkled with pimientos, fresh basil and parsley. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
Citrus Spiced Olives
Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cold
1 package (10 ounces) sharp white cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1/3 cup pitted Greek olives
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (2 ounces) pimiento strips, drained and chopped
Toasted French bread baguette slices
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Directions
Cut cream cheese lengthwise in half; cut each half into 1/4-in. slices. On a serving plate, arrange cheeses upright in a ring, alternating cheddar and cream cheese slices. Place olives in center.
In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, parsley, basil and garlic until blended; drizzle over cheeses and olives. Sprinkle with pimientos. Refrigerate, covered, at least 8 hours or overnight. Serve with baguette slices.
Test Kitchen Tips
This stylish appetizer is super adaptable. Any cheeses will work in place of the cream cheese and sharp cheddar. Just keep the overall weight the same. For more variety, fold thin slices of deli cuts such as pepperoni and salami in half and tuck them between the cheese slices. Nutrition Facts 1 serving (calculated without baguette): 168 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
Ingredients
2 quarts water
8 individual green tea bags
12 fresh lemon thyme sprigs or 8 fresh thyme sprigs plus 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Sugar, optional
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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Directions
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags and lemon thyme sprigs; steep, covered, 3 minutes. Discard tea bags; steep, covered, 3 minutes longer. Strain tea. Add honey and lemon juice; stir until honey is dissolved. Stir in sugar if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 33 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
This rich cheesy lasagna has become one of my specialties. It's packed with fresh-tasting vegetables like spinach, carrots, red pepper and broccoli. I'm never afraid to serve the colorful casserole to guests, since it's always a huge success. —Kimberly Kneisly, Englewood, Ohio
Ingredients
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1-1/2 cups julienned carrots
1 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
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Directions
In a large skillet, saute vegetables and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; set aside.
In a small heavy saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in spinach. Set 1 cup aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella and Swiss cheese. Spread 1/2 cup of spinach mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 4 noodles, half of the cheese mixture, half of the vegetables and 3/4 cup spinach mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, reserved spinach mixture and remaining Parmesan cheese.
Cover and bake at 375° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 277 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.
This colorful antipasto salad is a tasty crowd-pleaser. Guests love the homemade dressing, which is a nice change from bottled Italian. — Linda Harrington, Windham, New Hampshire
Ingredients
2 packages (1 pound each) spiral pasta
4 to 5 large tomatoes, chopped
3 large onions, chopped
2 large green peppers, chopped
2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami, julienned
1 pound sliced pepperoni, julienned
1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed
1 cup pitted ripe olives, halved
DRESSING:
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1-1/2 cups olive oil
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Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. In several large bowls, combine pasta with next 8 ingredients.
For dressing, pulse vinegar, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper in a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 214 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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