Kare Kare Pata (Oxtail Stew)

Description This dish is rich in flavor due to the slow cooking of the oxtail. Oxtail can be cooked to tenderness a day before so you can skim off the fat making the dish more heart healthy. Using a pressure cooker will speed up cooking time, but will lose much of the flavor. Serve with … Read more

Easy and Quick Chicken Tortellini Soup

Description Tasty, quick and easy soup recipe. The flavors blend together so well they will be begging for more. Cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and diced chicken with a few other ingredients make this a keeper! This goes good with a gourmet grilled cheese. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced … Read more

Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup III

Description This soup is so good and so good for you….if possible use fresh veggies….only use the canned as a last resort! Ingredients 1 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 yellow squash, thinly sliced 1 large white onion, diced ¼ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped ¾ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 (15 ounce) can … Read more

Orange and Lentil Soup

Description A lovely soup recipe that I received from a older English country woman. Very easy to make and has a nice warm flavor. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, diced .66 cup ½ cup orange juice 1 stalk celery, chopped ½ carrot, shredded 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon dried thyme ground black pepper to … Read more

Tomato Rice Soup

Description This is an elegant version of the old-fashioned tomato and rice soup, studded with fresh seafood. If you want a simpler dish, omit the seafood. If you are lucky enough to have a garden full of fresh tomatoes, you can substitute them for the canned variety. Use about 1 and 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, … Read more

Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

Description Very refreshing fruit soup, served chilled. Great for luncheons. Garnish with mint if desired. Ingredients 1 cantaloupe – peeled, seeded and cubed 2 cups orange juice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions Peel seed and cube the cantaloupe. Place cantaloupe and 1/2 cup orange juice in a blender or food … Read more

Lentil Chili

Description This makes for a pleasant alternative to your standard chili. It’s also much lower in fat and has no meat! Enjoy! This recipe is from the WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves … Read more

Leftover Turkey Soup (Slow Cooker)

Description A hearty turkey noodle soup made from leftovers. If you are short on turkey meat, add more veggies! Ingredients 2 quarts chicken broth 1 turkey carcass, skin and meat removed 1 onion, quartered 2 carrots, halved lengthwise 3 celery stalks, halved lengthwise 2 bay leaves 1 cup chopped carrots ⅓ cup chopped celery ¼ … Read more

Pork Sweet Potato Stew

Description Delicious tender pork and sweet potatoes equal a lovely stew! Can be adapted for the slow cooker after the skillet steps. Ingredients cooking spray ⅓ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup all purpose flour ¼ cup Dijon mustard 3 pounds pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 sweet onion, chopped 2 … Read more