Archive for the ‘Pasta’ Category

  • Favorite foods without the extra calories

    Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

    (ARA) – During the colder season, our hunger instincts can emerge causing us to seek out the cozy foods we knew and loved as children. These days those same foods impact our waistlines, rack up thousands of calories and are high in fat. You can still nestle up with your favorite foods this winter without [...]

  • New Year’s resolution: Change the world a forkful at a time

    Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

    (ARA) – Do you have high ambitions for 2010 to get healthier, eat better and, oh yes, change the world, all at the same time? It’s actually possible – if you resolve to eat Fair Trade certified foods at every opportunity. By choosing Fair Trade foods, you can help improve the lot of workers in [...]

  • Cheesy Noodles

    Sunday, August 9th, 2009

    Submitted by Kim Schledewitz, Morrill, NE
    Star-Herald Holiday Recipe Guide Archives
    8-10 oz noodles, cook in larger kettle than actually needed
    1 lb hamburger
    15 oz can tomato sauce
    ½ C shredded cheddar cheese
    ½ C sour cream
    8 oz pkg cream cheese
    ½ C chopped onion
    Salt and pepper to taste.
    Cook hamburger and onion, drain. Cook noodles, drain. Leave small amount of water [...]

  • Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Rub

    Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

    Serve this with honey whipped yams and sautéed green beans.
    Makes 4 servings for about $1.50 per serving
     
    1 1/2    teaspoons dried thyme
    1/2 -1   teaspoon cayenne
    1 1/2    teaspoons crushed fennel seed
    1          tablespoon garlic, minced
    3/4         teaspoon kosher salt
    3/4       teaspoon coarse black pepper
    1 1/4    pounds pork tenderloin
     
    In a small bowl, blend thyme, cayenne, fennel seeds, garlic, [...]