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Hummus recipe and variations

Also below a recipe for Tahini at the bottom. I went looking for a hummus recipe. Below are two that seemed good with helpful comments on modifying the recipes to taste. First recipe and comments from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Hummus-III/Detail.aspx Ingredients 2 cups … Continue reading

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Amy and Josh’s wedding

The months of planning and preparation, esp. by my daughter and wife, paid off with a lovely wedding and reception on Friday evening, July 2, 2010. Amy was married to Josh Hilger in what will be the first wedding of … Continue reading

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3 daughters, 3 marriage engagements in 3 months!

2007 was a very eventful year, with all three of our daughters graduating during the month of May: Betsy and Amy from college and Megan from high school. The girls have done it again, this time all three have become … Continue reading

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First recipes from Eating Well Magazine

As a result of David’s reading, we are expanding our repertoire of foods. We are finding that we can eat very delicious foods that are good for us and help us lose or maintain weight. Two excellent sources of recipes … Continue reading

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Beef Tostada

(one serving) 1 tortilla (6 inch) ½ tomato, fresh, medium size 1 Tbsp low sodium salsa ½ oz low fat or nonfat shredded cheddar cheese ¼ cup tomato sauce, low sodium 3 oz beef, ground round, lean ½ tsp garlic … Continue reading

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Chicken with Spinach over Pasta

(for spinach lovers) or as our family calls it, “Christmas chicken” due to its color. (one serving, 15 to 20 minutes of prep time) Cook 1½ oz of dry pasta of your choice (try penne or rigatoni) according to the … Continue reading

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Vegetarians Fajitas

(one serving, 15 to 20 minutes of prep time) 2/3 red bell pepper ¼ whole medium-size onion 1 tsp olive oil ¼ tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ¼ tsp garlic powder 2/3 cup pinto beans, rinsed and drained ¼ … Continue reading

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Steak & Broccoli Stir-fry

(one serving, 15 to 20 minutes of prep time) 3 oz of lean sirloin beef 1 clove of garlic ½ tsp olive oil ½ bell pepper 1 cup fresh broccoli 1 Tbsp teriyaki sauce ¼ onion, small Prepare rice according … Continue reading

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Mushroom & Bean Barley Soup

(one serving, 15 to 20 minutes of prep time) 1 cup vegetable or beef broth ¼ cut evaporated nonfat milk 1 oz barley ½ tsp dried parsley ¼ tsp black pepper 2 cup fresh mushroom (about4 oz of mushrooms) ¼ … Continue reading

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Chicken Tomato Soup

(one serving, 15 to 20 minutes of prep time) 2 tsp olive oil 5 baby carrots 2 green onions 2 large celery stalks 1 clove of garlic ½ cup canned, crushed tomatoes (low sodium) ½ cut chicken broth, low fat … Continue reading

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