Monday, December 20, 2010

A Christmas Gift-- New Easy Recipe

Christmas gets us all cooking- even Debbie, who serves as my cooking co-op challenge in my DVD. This easy recipe of Debbie's makes the whole house smell festive when mixed with Christmas candles. 6 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts- place in 13 x 9 pan. Make this sauce in a pan: 1 stick butter, 1/8 tsp. basil,1/4 tsp. rosemary, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 4 oz. can mushrooms, stems and pieces(I used baby bellas), 1/2 cup chopped onions(Oreida froz. chopped onions are great), 1/4 cup sherry. Cook til butter melts and then pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered 350 for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Great served with mashed potatoes( Bob Evans pre-made ones are good) or Uncle Ben's Wild Rice. I tried several other brands but I recommend Uncle Ben's. Then I saw in Southern Living an easy way to put a new twist on salad. Use romaine whole leaves washed off. Top with sliced grape tomatoes, chopped veges like you can get pre-chopped at Trader Joe's, sprinkle with small pieces of croutons, parmesan cheese then a dollop of your favorite dressing. Don't forget to make a batch of my Brunswick stew for another meal. Enjoy your own home and kitchen. Merry Christmas!!! See you Jan. 3rd.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Eat Better For Less- Cook From Scratch- Buy In Bulk

Please google this article: "Eat Right on a Budget? We Show It Can Be Done" by Tufts Univ. Health & Nutrition Letter. They show a potential savings of $7/day/person. 300X $7= $2,100 X 3 people in a family = $6,300 potential savings in a year. That is money that could be spent to lower families debts, family vacation, whatever your dream. Go for it! And one of the best ways to cook from scratch and buy in bulk is by changing your ways and start a cooking co-op. Start working on your New Year's resolution today and talk to 3 friends, neighbors, or co-workers so you can start 2011 strong!