Recipes

Sweet Basil Tomato Sauce

This is a sweet tomato sauce that I make when we are having homemade spaghetti and meatballs. You will need: 2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 onion, finely diced 3 tablespoons dried basil, or to taste 2 cloves garlic, pressed Instructions: Combine diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, onion, …

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Mediterranean Fish Soup

This is a very hearty soup from the Mediterranean. If you prefer a heartier soup, add more fish. You will need: 1 onion, chopped ½ green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 ½ ounces canned …

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Raspberry Sorbet or Granita

No ice cream machine required! Partially sweetened with honey to give it a delicious sun-ripened quality. Very tart and very flavorful. This recipe is versatile, as the finished product can be an icy granita or smooth sorbet. You will need: 4 (6 ounce) containers fresh red raspberries ½ cup honey 4 cups water, divided ¾ …

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Vegetarian Chili

They’ll never know it’s vegetarian! You will need: 1 (12 ounce) package frozen burger-style crumbles 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (12 fluid ounce) can tomato juice 5 onions, …

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Roxie’s Bran Muffins

This muffin recipe uses bran cereal. It was given to me by my midwife after having a baby. Guaranteed to make everything, and I mean everything, better! You will need: ½ cup raisins 1 egg ¾ cup milk 1 ½ cups bran cereal (such as Kellogg’s All-Bran® Original Cereal) 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon …

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