Bev's Recipes

Garlic & Vegetable Cheese Soup

2011-11-21T16:28:00.001-08:00

Ingredients 2T butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups broccoli 2 cups mixed vegetables 3tsp chicken broth 3 cups water 1tsp onion powder (optional) Cheese Sauce 2T butter 1/4c whole wheat flour 2c milk 2c shredded cheddar cheese Heat the butter and garlic on medium, then add the vegetables and saute for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. While that is sauteing, heat the butter for the

Spinach Tomato Slow-Cooker Soup

2011-11-02T15:42:00.000-07:00

8 servings of 1cup 10 oz. Spinach, baby, washed 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 medium stalk celery, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 cup vegetable broth, low sodium 28 oz canned diced tomatoes, no-salt added 2 bay leaf 1 Tbsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp red pepper flakes, crushed Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours. Remove

Strawberry Banana Protein Shake

2011-10-06T22:00:00.001-07:00

Great for after a weight workout! 1 scoop ON's 100% whey natural strawberry 8 strawberries 1/2 banana 1/4c FF vanilla yogurt 1T flax 1T wheat germ 8oz water Blend water and protein powder for 20 seconds. Add all the other ingredients and blend till smooth, enjoy! Nutrition Facts 307 calories 4g fat 38 carbs 6g fiber 31 protein *I use frozen strawberries and banana

Crockpot or Slow-Cooker Oatmeal

2011-10-02T15:27:00.000-07:00

This has turned out good for me using an older Rival crockpot. Since we do oatmeal most mornings during the winter, this is my go-to recipe for my family. You throw it in on the way to bed and wake up to cooked oatmeal! Slow Cooker Oatmeal by Betty Dennison Makes 2 servings 1 cup uncooked rolled oats 2 cups water salt Optional: 1/3-1/2 cup raisins 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp

Cornmeal Pizza Crust

2011-09-24T18:17:00.001-07:00

Makes 4 servingsnonstick cooking spray1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal1 cup cold water1 cup boiling water1/2 teaspoon salt to taste1/2 cup grated fat free parmesanSpray a 9 inch pie pan with nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 375. Place cornmeal in a small bowl. Add cold water and stir until well mixed. Stir cornmeal mixture into saucepan of boiling water. Cook, stirring over low heat until thickened, 3

Tuna Cakes

2011-09-24T18:16:00.001-07:00

I like dipping these in mustard! One can of tuna makes 2 large cakes or you can make 4 small cakes. 1st Variation 1 can tuna drained 1 whole egg ¼ cup oatmeal Parmesan cheese or seasonings Mix and fry in nonstick oil. Nutrition facts: 270 cals 8.5g fat 15 carbs 2g fiber 34 protein 2nd Variation 1 can of tuna in water - drained 1 egg white ¼ cup oatmeal Parmesan cheese or seasonings Mix

No-Bake Protein Bars

2011-09-24T18:15:00.001-07:00

1st Variation1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup sugar-free syrup 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal1 scoop vanilla protein powderMix pb and sf syrup and microwave 30 seconds. Stir in oatmeal and protein powder. Form into 6 bars.185 cals11 fat15 carbs10 protein3 fiber2nd Variation5 tbsp natural peanut butter (chunky or smooth) 1/2 cup dry oats or whole grain hot cereal (uncooked)1/2 cup oat flour (double the

Chilies and Cheese Dip

2011-09-24T18:14:00.000-07:00

1 cup LF or FF Cottage Cheese1 can (4 oz) green chilies1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon onion powdersalt to taste In a blender or food processor, blend together all ingredients. Mix well. Spoon into a serving bowl and chill.Serve with raw vegetables or low fat snack chips.

Bev's Homemade Salsa

2011-06-29T00:43:00.000-07:00

I've made salsa in the past with fresh garden tomatoes but I wanted an easier and cheaper way and then I came across something online that said Mexican restaurants use canned tomatoes. Since my family doesn't like chunks in their salsa but likes it the way the Mexican restaurants usually make it (soupy), I decided to try it out and see how it would go. It turned out SO good! I didn't even have

Curried Israeli Couscous & Lentil Dish

2011-05-18T17:58:00.000-07:00

We have another 2-thumbs up recipe, although my daughter didn't like it as much as hubby and I did. It was so different than anything we have ever eaten. For starters, it used Israeli couscous, which we have never had but we really like now and here is what it looks like cooked: I also have never used cayenne pepper before and it gave it a nice subtle spicy kick to it, but then the raisins

Easy Salmon Bake

2011-05-17T18:10:00.000-07:00

We had this tonight and it got 2-thumbs up from the whole family! We like to sprinkle a bit of Parmesan cheese on top. It is amazing how much this makes, it was enough to last us 2 meals. You would think with the simple ingredients that there wouldn't be much flavor but there was and we even let our neighbor try it out and she also agreed it was tasty! Serves 6 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup white

Homemade BBQ Sauce

2011-01-30T01:43:00.001-08:00

½ med. Onion, chopped ¼ cup light olive oil 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce ½ cup water ¼ sucanat ¼ cup lemon juice 3 T. Worcestershire sauce 2 T. prepared mustard 2 t. salt ¼ t. pepper In a small sauce pan cook the onion in the olive oil until tender. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes Credits: thefamilyhomestead.com

Bev's Easy Crockpot BBQ Beef or Pork

2011-01-30T01:40:00.000-08:00

Beef or Pork Roast - 2-3lb BBQ sauce (I use homemade) Water Place roast in crockpot. Cover with water to halfway. Cook low on 12 hours or high for 6 hours. In a skillet or large sauce pan, place cooked beef and shred. Add BBQ sauce till desired taste. Stir over medium heat. Serve on buns or rice. Freezer: Cook as above, add BBQ sauce and let cool; portion out servings for your family in

Bev's Home Fries

2011-01-30T01:35:00.001-08:00

3 large or 4 small/medium potatoes 2T olive oil seasoning salt - Preheat oven to 425. - Scrub/wash potatoes and then cut in half and slice into thin strips (not too thin, we like ours on the thick side). Place strips in bowl. Add olive and oil and toss to coat evenly. Shake seasoning salt to your liking while tossing. Spray cookie sheet with baking spray and lay strips out evenly over the pan.

Bev's Homemade Ketchup

2011-01-30T01:34:00.000-08:00

Makes approximately 30oz. 18oz tomato paste 1c water 6T vinegar 3/4t dry mustard 3/4t cinnamon 1t salt 1/4t allspice 1/4c brown sugar Mix all and whisk till smooth. Store in the refrigerator. Notes: I add salt till it tastes right. Sometimes we only add a tablespoon or two of brown sugar because we like our ketchup less sweet and more salty. This is personal preference - so start small and add

Easy Freezer Jam

2011-01-30T01:31:00.000-08:00

No cooking, Freezer Jam Pectin Fruit - check pectin package for your fruit amount Sugar - sugar to taste Wash your fruit, blend in blender and then stir in the sugar and pectin and pour into your freezer jars and let sit for 30 minutes and then store in the freezer.

Homemade Bread Crumbs; Unseasoned and Seasoned

2011-01-30T01:25:00.000-08:00

Toast bread. Blend in blender. For seasoned breadcrumbs - add seasonings with the bread and blend in blender.

Bev's (Freezer) Sloppy Joes

2011-01-30T01:23:00.000-08:00

I use homemade ketchup and homemade BBQ sauce that doesn't contain HFCS. 2lbs ground beef 1 onion; chopped 1T mustard 1/2c BBQ sauce 2T ketchup 1/2c brown sugar Brown beef and onion; drain fat. Add mustard, BBQ sauce, ketchup and brown sugar and mix and heat till blended. Freezer: let cool and put in freezer bags.

Salmon Chowder

2011-01-30T01:17:00.000-08:00

12 medium potatoes 1 15 oz. can salmon, do not drain 2 15 oz. cans corn, drain 1 medium sweet onion, chopped and sautéed in about 3T butter 3 to 4 cups milk salt and pepper to taste Peel and cut up potatoes in quarters. Cover with water so potatoes are just covered and salt them. Cover with a lid and cook until potatoes are very tender. Drain off about half of the water. Add the can of salmon

Black Bean Spaghetti

2011-01-30T01:02:00.000-08:00

2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes 2 cups cooked black beans 1 T Italian seasonings (I add garlic and onion powder) 1 T cane juice crystals In a blender combine all the cans of diced tomatoes and cooked beans. Blend all well and then pour in large sauce pan. Add the seasonings and cane juice crystals. Heat to desired warmth. Serve over whole wheat spaghetti noodles. Optional: Add ½ lb ground beef to

Bev's Fried Squash or Green Tomatoes

2011-01-30T00:58:00.001-08:00

3 eggs 1-1 1/2 cups flour (I use whole wheat) Seasonings (I use Cajun seasoning) Large Squash or Green Tomatoes Oil (enough to fill pan with a thin layer) Whisk the 3 eggs together and have them in one bowl. Then combine the seasonings and the flour and have those in another bowl. Slice the squash or tomatoes and dip each piece in egg, then dip in the flour mixture and then fry in the thin

Bev's Egg Salad Spread

2011-01-30T00:53:00.001-08:00

This is a simple egg salad for sandwiches. mashed hard-boiled eggs salt/pepper diced green pepper diced celery mayonnaise mustard Add to taste. I don't have exact amounts, I just add as much as each as I want and then add mayo till it tastes like I want it.

Potato Creamy Cheese Soup

2009-09-11T19:41:00.000-07:00

6 cups diced potatoes (I shredded mine in the food processor) 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 6 chicken bouillon cubes (I used 3) 4 tablespoons flour 8 ounces sour cream 12 ounces processed cheese, grated (I used cheddar) 2 quarts water Place water in saucepan and add potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, bouillon cubes and salt. Cook

Dinner in a Bag

2009-06-05T20:00:00.000-07:00

1 pound ground beef 2 cans stewed tomatoes (14.5 oz each) 1/4 cup dried minced onion 1t salt 1t chili powder 1/4-1/2t pepper 1/4t sugar 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni Brown ground beef and drain. Add tomatoes and seasonings and bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add macaroni and cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover and simmer until macaroni is tender and sauce is

Bev's Spinach Lasagna

2009-05-15T16:36:00.002-07:00

16 oz fat free cottage cheese 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded 26 oz low fat spaghetti sauce 6 whole wheat lasagna noodles, uncooked Preheat oven to 400. Prepare a 11 x 7 dish with cooking spray; set aside. In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese, spinach and 1 cup of cheese. Mix well and set aside. Spread 1 cup of spaghetti sauce onto bottom of