Mexican Vegetable & Meatloaf Soup

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Who said vegetable soup can’t be fun?! I love to use my leftover meatloaf for sandwiches mostly, but sometimes I use it to make a great vegetable soup. With some fresh veggies and a little potato I just love it. This time I added a little flair with a Mexican spin. Fiesta seasoning at the end really gives this soup a kick of fiesta fun! Continue reading

Vietnamese Style Pho

I have to admit that three years ago I had NO idea what Pho was. Not until I took my son to Philadelphia for his 20th birthday did I find out. My son, (now 23) loves all things Asian and insisted we find Pho while we were in the city. I’m game to try practically anything, so we researched to find the best in the city! That was all it took to turn me onto probably the best broth I’ve ever had. Well, here at home if you want Pho, you’re going to have to make it….and so I did! Continue reading

Sweet Potato & Onion Quiche

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I always serve quiche on Christmas morning. It is easy to prepare the egg mixtures the day before, then refrigerate until Christmas morning. When I wake up I put them in the crust and cook them until they are done. This year I wanted to add a new quiche to the standard spinach and bacon & cheese quiches I always make. So, I decided to try sweet potatoes…Wow, what a hit! Continue reading

The Cookie Jar: Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles

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It’s almost Christmas! With lots of parties, lunches with friends and charities to attend, I like to have something sweet I can take at a moments notice. I’m not a big baker like Linda, but I do love chocolate, so I make lots of Chocolate Truffles! Not only do I love them, but so does everyone else so, let’s add these to The Cookie Jar!! Continue reading

Vegetable Christmas Toast

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Who said tasty can’t be healthy! These little veggie bites really pack a flavor punch along with a fiber punch. Using Lima beans as the base, I pureed them up to make a creamy sweet spread. Add some roasted tomatoes and a sprinkle of cheese and you have the makings of a very good and healthy appetizer. Put a little hard boiled chopped up eggs, and this would also make a great breakfast. Continue reading