Italian Pasta Casserole

The flavors  in this dish are reminiscent of lasagna but without as much fuss.  This casserole is deliciously heart-warming for your family or guests. Serve with garlic bread and a crisp green salad for a complete meal.

Italian Pasta Casserole
2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 [...]

Buffalo Chicken Bites with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

A Super Bowl Finger-Food Favorite
I got this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Bites from South Beach Diet. Tackling a Super Bowl party this year? No problem! Serve this traditional game-watching favorite to help you stick to your healthy eating plan.

Buffalo Chicken Bites 
3 tablespoons trans-fat-free margarine
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, or more to taste
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, [...]

Groundhog Day 2010: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

Punxsutawney Phil declared six more weeks of winter this morning when he saw his shadow on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania  just after sunrise, at about 7:22 a.m. 
A groundhog would not see his shadow on this overcast rainy day in northern California. Although it’s fun to read about the Groundhog Day festivities, we don’t really know when [...]

Your Complete Guide to Beef

I’ve been loosing a few pounds that piled on during the past year and over the holidays. I’ve cut out all desserts for awhile and am eating smaller portions and lots of vegetables. I vary my protein sources daily alternating chicken, turkey, lean beef, fish, and eggs.
Lean protein curbs hunger and allows you to maintain [...]

Hot Bacon Cheese Dip

Did You Know?
During the Big Game, Americans will eat an estimated 20 million pounds of potato and tortilla chips and 8 million pounds of avocados.
Looking for an appetizer to serve your guests at an informal party or at a Super Bowl get together? This thick cheesy dip is a people-pleaser and will keep your guests happily munching. Serve [...]

Celebrating National Pie Day

Saturday, January 23rd is National Pie Day, so why not bake an awesome pie and take it over to one of your neighbors to either introduce yourself or say thanks for all the little things they do? Or invite one of your neighbors over for a slice of pie and a cup of coffee or a [...]

Chocolate French Toast

For you chocolate lovers out there
Chocolate French Toast
3 large eggs
3/4 cup 1% milk
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Watkins Baking Cocoa
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
10 slices whole wheat bread
2-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
10 teaspoons soft margarine (contains no partially hydrogenated oil)
1. Beat eggs, milk, sugar, cocoa, vanilla, salt and cinnamon, if desired, in large bowl [...]

30 Days, 30 Ways with Macaroni and Cheese, kicks off January 20

Top Food Bloggers Create Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
WMMB Launches Macaroni and Cheese Blog for National Cheese Lovers Day

Ooey. Gooey. Warm. Comforting. All words that describe one of America’s favorite foods: macaroni and cheese. The combination of perfectly cooked pasta and a succulent cheese sauce is a match made in comfort food heaven.
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board [...]

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is a chicken dish filled with flavor and goodness.  The vegetables increase the nutritional content. This dish is superb for your family and for guests.
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper
1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into pieces or 8 chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 green or red bell pepper, diced
8 ounces [...]

Hawaiian Vacation at Home

This winter if your budget doesn’t allow a real Hawaiian vacation why not bring the experience home? Plan for an evening, a day, or a weekend of family fun. While it’s snowing or raining outside, imagine  you and your family in a tropical paradise. Put on colorful or Hawaiian shirts and sandals with leas around your necks. [...]

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