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Noodle-Free Lasagna

Noodle-Free Lasagna In the ongoing quest to cut refined carbs from our diet, I decided to try a noodle-free lasagna. I urge you to try it too, it is quite delicious and you won't miss the noodles a bit.  This casserole was loved by my kids, and even my husband who does not like zucchini. I don't think he realized it was made with zucchini with the great flavors of the dish. Ingredients 4-5 zucchini, sliced length wise thinly 1/2 lb. of sweet italian sausage 1 medium onion 3 cloves of garlic 28 oz. tomato puree 15 oz. ricotta mozzarella cheese, freshly grated Directions This is very quick and easy, a great weeknight meal. First brown your sausage, breaking it up as you go. Then add chopped onions, and cook over medium heat until done then add garlic and cook for a brief minute. Next add your tomato puree, simmer for a few minutes. While your sauce is cooking slice your zucchini length wise trying to keep the slices the same thickness. In  the bottom of your
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Grammy's Old World Turkey Casserole

This is my Mother in laws recipe for turkey and cabbage casserole. She makes it with instant white rice, and cambells condensed tomato soup. You could defiantly make this healthier by using brown rice and your own tomato sauce topping, for our family we make it just like Grammy does. Ingredients 1 lb. ground turkey 1 Cup instant rice 1 small head of cabbage, chopped 1 can instant  cambells tomato soup 1 medium onion, chopped Directions Brown the turkey and chopped onions, adding salt and pepper to taste. Once the turkey and onions are done cooking remove from the heat and stir in the instant rice. In a large casserole add chopped cabbage to the bottom, then place the turkey and rice mixture, top with the can of soup, spreading it on top of the entire casserole, finally add a can of water. Bake uncovered @350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
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Power Greens Salad Mix

Organic Power Greens for Salad Yum!! I discovered this new salad mix this week, it has baby kale, baby chard, and baby spinach. It is pre washed and ready to eat. The greens are tender and yummy, and boost your nutrition from the basic lettuce. Try this for your next salad.
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The Best Kitchen Tool!!

I Love this kitchen tool. I use mine for making smoothies to blending soups. I used to pull out my big blender for making smoothies, and it was such a pain. One day my blender broke and my sister said, why are you using a blender it is so much easier with a hand blender." She was right I never have replaced my blender, I use this hand blender for everything. Just put all your ingredients in a glass for a single serving ,or a pitcher for multiple servings, and blend away using the easy Smart Stick hand blender. My Green Smoothie recipe...even your kids will love 1 banana, cut into chunks 1 handful of frozen berries , your choice 1/12 cups of fresh spinach 1/2 cup of organic plain yogurt splash of water Place all ingredients in a glass and blend with your hand blender. Quick and easy. Experiment with different fruit combinations. Enjoy!
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Happy Mothers Day!!!

Happy Mothers Day to all Moms Everywhere, especially mine. I Love You Mom! I love Mother's Day, mine usually starts with breakfast in bed, and homemade gifts from my children. We spend the day together, maybe a picnic in the mountains or a trip to the beach. I Love this special day with my kids and husband.  My Mom usually joins us, but this year she is going on a remote camping trip in the desert. There is no running water or electricity. My Mom loves nature and being out in it, but we will miss her on this Mother's Day. We will still have my Mom in Law to spend the day with us. Celebrate the Moms in your life. Enjoy your weekend fellow Mom's. Homemade Apple Pie I make this different every time, no real recipe.  About 8 organic golden delicious apples sliced and sprinkled with lemon juice A handful of sugar, half white and half brown cinnamon  vanilla pinch of salt 1/4 cup of flour Mix it all together with your hands, then mash them down in the bottom of a
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The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie After all of my gluten-free baking my kids requested the old standby my chocolate chip cookies. Every once in a while you need to have the best chocolate chip cookie ever. What is better than making them at home? My family is great at eating healthy options most of the time and really enjoying them, which I strive to share with you. What is your families ultimate comfort treat? Please share.
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Kale Lasagna

Kale LasagnaYum! I have been slightly obsessed with kale, so when I came across a recipe for kale lasagna I new I must try it. I made this up for the family dinner tonight and it is soooo good I have already had two pieces. This recipe was adapted from Vegetarian Times. I used Barilla no bake lasagna noodles, and Muir Glen Organic Tomato Puree. This is a fast and easy recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 bunch of kale, remove stems, then roughly chop  15-oz. ricotta  4 oz. goat cheese 2 garlic cloves, chopped 28 oz. canned tomato puree crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon , or to taste 12 no bake lasagna noodles Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees 2. Cook chopped kale in large pot of salted water for 2 minutes. Drain and let cool 3. Mash together goat cheese and ricotta in a bowl 4. Heat olive oil in pan, then add chopped garlic. Cook garlic for 1 minute stirring ,then add tomato puree and red
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Chipotle Edamame

Chipotle Edamame Recipe This is a quick and delicious way to spruce up that bag of frozen edamame in your freezer. Ingredients 1 bag of frozen edamame,( i used shelled, but you could also use them unshelled) 2-3 chipotle peppers from the can (chopped) 3 garlic cloves minced 1 Tablespoon of olive oil Directions If using edamame in the shell cook it first, if using shelled place the frozen edamame in a large skillet with the olive oil. Cook over medium heat. Add the chipotle peppers and some of the liquid of the peppers, depending on how spicy you like it. Add chopped garlic and continue to stir until done. May be eaten hot or cold. Enjoy! Health Benefits of Edamame Edamame has high nutritional value and health benefits. These green soybeans are a natural source of antioxidants and isoflavones. Antioxidants are beneficial because they can help prevent negative effects of free radicals in the body. Eating antioxidant-rich foods has been associated with strengthening you
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