Tag : Lunch

Easy Pumpkin Sloppy Joes

Stirring canned pumpkin into sloppy joe meat may seem strange, but everyone is delightfully surprised by these. Add cloves, nutmeg...

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Semisweet Chocolate Mousse

A friend shared this rich velvety chocolate mousse recipe with me. I love to cook and have tons of recipes, but this one is a favorite....

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Turkey Sausage and Lentil Soup

This recipe was given to me by my son, Chris, and we have it several times during the winter months.

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Chicken and Lentil Chili

I like to make a simple, hearty slow-cooked recipe at least once a week. You can mix this up the night before and throw it into the...

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Saucy Mac & Cheese

I love the curly noodles in this creamy recipe. Cavatappi (aka cellentani pasta) has a corkscrew shape, but any type of spiral noodle...

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Muenster Bread

Many years ago my sister and I won blue ribbons in 4-H with this bread. The recipe makes a beautiful round golden loaf. With a layer...

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Pressure-Cooker Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes

This squash is great as a side dish, but you can also top it with canned tuna to serve as an entree. I use my own home-canned tomatoes...

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Homemade Beef Broth

Roasting soup bones in the oven first gives hearty beef flavor to this basic beef stock. In addition to soups, use the beefy broth...

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Miso Soup with Tofu and Enoki

This traditional Japanese soup has a mild flavor but is so comforting. Sliced green onions provide a bit of color.

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Miso-Buttered Succotash

The miso paste used in this super simple dish gives depth and a hint of savoriness to canned or fresh vegetables. To brighten the...

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Slow-Cooker Short Rib Ragu over Pappardelle

An irresistible sauce gives this beef another dimension of flavor. Nearly any starchy side, such as potatoes or polenta, will work...

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Fettuccine with Black Bean Sauce

When my husband needed to go on a heart-smart diet, I had to come up with new ways to get more vegetables into our daily menus. This...

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