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Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeds removed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 cup (8 ounces) 1% cottage cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a 13" x 9" baking dish and a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place the squash, cut side down, on the sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a sharp knife. With a fork, scrape the squash strands into a large bowl. Meanwhile, warm the oil in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and basil. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Add the tomatoes. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the mixture is dry. To the bowl with the squash, add the cottage cheese, mozzarella, parsley, salt, a...

Make sure you have some of this ready...great recipe for sore throats and chest colds  Ingredients makes about 2 cups 2 lemons thoroughly cleaned and sliced 2 piece of ginger about the size of your pointer and middle finger together sliced into coin size pieces Honey (about 1 cup-maybe more) Instructions In a 12-16 oz. jar combine lemon slices and sliced ginger.  Pour honey (organic is best) over it slowly. This may take a little time to let the honey sink down and around the lemon and ginger slices.  Make sure when the honey has filled in all the voids, there is enough to cover the top of the lemon slices. Close jar and put it in the fridge, it will form into a "jelly".  To serve: Spoon jelly into mug and pour boiling water over it. Store in fridge 2-3 months.

Ingredients 3 Cups Potatoes, peeled, boiled and cubed (approx. 1 lb) 1 lb Skinless Smoked Sausage 4 tbsp Butter 4 tbsp Flour 2 cups Milk 1/2 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Pepper 1/8 tsp Paprika 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, diced 1/2 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Directions Cut skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2" pieces. Cook in a frying pan for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to slightly brown. Preheat oven to 350°F Place potatoes in 2 quart casserole. Add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss. Mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (stir constantly.) Pour cheese sauce over potatoes and meat. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top. Bake for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).

Ingredients 1-18 oz. jar of smooth or chunky peanut buter - I prefer smooth 1 - 16 oz. bag of confectioners sugar 1/4 c. butter, melted chocolate almond bark or chocolate candy melts  or 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips & 2 tsp. shortening Directions In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, confectioners sugar and melted butter until the mixture is crumbly. For the next step, the best way that I've found to make a smooth filling is to use your hands to mix everything together. Line a baking sheet with foil. Roll the peanut butter filling into 1 inch balls and line the baking sheet with rows of the balls. Set the baking sheet in the freezer for 5-7 minutes to chill the peanut butter balls for easier dipping. While the peanut butter balls are chilling, melt the chocolate in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl that is deep enough for dipping. I melted 6 blocks of chocolate almond bark at a time, stirring at 45 second intervals until smooth. Remove the baking sheet fro...

Cake Ingredients 2 eggs 2/3 C white sugar 4 Tbsp pineapple juice 2/3 C all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt Topping: 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick or 4 Tbsp) 2/3 C brown sugar 1-can pineapple rings 6-maraschino cherries Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray your muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray. BAKE TIME 10-15 min In a mixing bowl, add eggs, white sugar, and pineapple juice. Beat for 2 minutes. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and turn mixer back on for 2 minutes. In a small sauce pan, melt the butter and add the brown sugar. Stir on low heat for one minute. Spoon a layer of the warm brown sugar mixture into the bottom of each muffin tin, then place a pineapple ring on top. Add a cherry in the middle of each pineapple. Pour cake mixture over to fill muffin tin 3/4 of the way full. If you are using regular muffin tins, you will need to cut down the rings to fit or just use pineapple tidbits

Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, sliced into small bite sized pieces 1/2 regular package uncooked bacon, finely diced 1 medium onion, diced 1/4 bunch celery, diced 8 cups milk 4 cups water 4 chicken bullion cubes (use a cup of the hot potato water to dissolve, then use the cup of hot water in place of one of the above cups of water) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup salted butter 3/4 cup flour 1/4 bunch freshly chopped parsley 1 cup whipping cream ***For garnish:*** Shredded cheese fried bacon bits chopped green onions Directions In large pot, boil potatoes in water 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In sauté pan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon fat and place on paper towel over plate to drain more. Add onion and celery to bacon pan over medium-high heat until celery is tender, about 5 minutes.  To the large potato pan, add milk, water, bullion, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture is very hot, about 8 minutes, stirring often. Do not ...

Prep Time:  20 minutes                Cook Time:  1 hour                Yield:   9 servings     Ingredients for the crumble topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cardamom 1/4 cup butter, softened for the cake: 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk 3 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, do not thaw!) Directions Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Grease a 9″ square pan and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients, mixing together with a fork until crumbly; set aside. In another medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In a large bowl, cream together the remaining butter and sugar. Blend in the egg and vanilla until smooth. Blend in the flour mixture a...