Buffalo Cauliflower Dip

Buffalo Cauliflower Dip

Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower (1 pound), core trimmed, florets coarsely chopped 1 small onion, quartered and sliced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened ½... Read More...

Creamy Cucumber Soup

Creamy Cucumber Soup

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, diced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 4 cups peeled, seeded and thinly sliced cucumbers, divided 1½ cups vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth ½ teaspoon salt ¼... Read More...

Green tea for plants!

A weak green tea solution can be used to water plants every 4 weeks. 2 or 3 tea bags for 10 liters of water will suffice.... Read More...

Shrimp and Scallop Vegetable Stir-Fry

Shrimp and Scallop Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients 8 ounces scallops ½ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch ½ teaspoon ground ginger ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper Canola oil spray 4 cups small broccoli florets (about 8 ounces) 1 large red sweet... Read More...

A bottle sprinkler!

Anyone can make this sprinkler at home quickly and easily. You will only need an ordinary plastic bottle and a hose. Poke the plastic bottles with a lot of small holes and attach the hose to the open neck of the bottle. Turn hose water on and you have an... Read More...

Tomato and Spinach Dinner Strata

Tomato & Spinach Dinner Strata

Ingredients 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, chopped 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided ¼ teaspoon salt 1 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta cheese 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped... Read More...

Pork with Pear Stuffing

Pork with Pear Stuffing

Ingredients ½ cup chopped pear ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts or almonds, toasted ¼ cup finely shredded carrot ¼ cup soft breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 (12 ounce) pork tenderloin 1... Read More...

Coffee grounds for soil!

For all the coffee lovers out there! Coffee grounds can make an excellent fertilizer. Add some to the soil in your garden, and you can forget about parasites.... Read More...

Grilled Taco Pizza

Grilled Taco Pizza

Ingredients 1 pound 90%-lean ground beef 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed 1½ teaspoons chili powder 1½ teaspoons ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup fresh salsa 1 pound whole-wheat pizza dough 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese ¼ cup sour cream 2... Read More...

An ice pack that won’t drip!

Soak a sponge with water, put it in a sealed bag and then put it in the freezer. You’ll get a durable ice pack that won’t drip everywhere when it melts.... Read More...

Meatball and Creamed Spinach Skillet

Meatball & Creamed Spinach Skillet

Ingredients 12 ounces frozen meatballs 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 – 6-ounce package frozen chopped spinach 2 tablespoons white whole-wheat flour 1 cup reduced-fat milk ¼... Read More...

Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie

Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie

Ingredients 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt ¾ cup frozen pineapple ¾ cup frozen pitted cherries ½ cup “lite” coconut milk. Refrigerate leftover coconut milk for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. It will appear separated when... Read More...

Meatball-Barley Soup

Meatball-Barley Soup

Ingredients ¾ cup soft whole-wheat bread crumbs ¼ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, or ½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary, divided ¼ teaspoon... Read More...

Sauerkraut and Sausage Casserole

Sauerkraut & Sausage Casserole

Ingredients 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion, sliced 1½ teaspoons caraway or fennel seeds 1 large sweet-tart apple, chopped 1 cup dry white wine 10 ounces turkey kielbasa, cut into ½-inch slices 2½ cups drained... Read More...

No-Bake Vegan Date Brownies

No-Bake Vegan Date Brownies

Ingredients 1 cup chopped Medjool dates 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup almond butter or other nut butter ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon salt Preparation Soak dates in hot water to cover in a medium bowl for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving the... Read More...