different ways to enjoy watermelon this summer. Here’s some suggestions you might try for variety. 1. Bacon and watermelon – What? This can’t be good, can it? It can be if you make an appetizer that “looks like sushi.” Bake the bacon at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes. You do not want the bacon to be crispy. Spread cream cheese on the bacon and then wrap it around 11/2 inch cubes of watermelon and place a toothpick into the bites to hold the bacon in place. 2. Watermelon pizza – Using a premade pizza crust, spread strawberry flavored cream cheese onto the crust in an even layer. Place small…
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Leftover Grilled Mac-N-Cheese Sandwiches – Fast Fixin' Recipes
Ingredients: Leftover macaroni and cheese (warmed in the microwave or skillet) Pepper Jack cheese slices (or your own favorite cheese) Bread slices Melted Butter My Trick for Spreading Bread with Melted Butter I use a leftover oblong butter container to melt butter in. (Mine is from Land O Lakes) I keep this stored in my fridge to bring out and toss into the microwave when I want to quickly make some grilled cheese sandwiches. And this is how we spread the butter, spread the butter, spread the butter …la la la la, la… Next, we toss it all in a pan to grill (I LOVE my skillet!) And no, I’m…
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Curried Egg Salad Recipe – No Mayo!
Last Friday for lunch I tried this new recipe for Curried Egg Salad — It was gratifying (especially since I’ve always had a weakness for eggs) and it was certainly nice knowing that I was eating something “healthy” for lunch. I love “spicy“ stuff — “A little bite makes every bite worthwhile, I say.” 😉 — so I can see adding a splash or two of my favorite hot sauce in there…perhaps even some chicken chunks for a heartier meal….with a pickle or other veggies on the side. If you’re eating gluten-free, this can certainly be eaten as-is without the bread… I tried that, too. After all, someone had to…
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How to Make Easy Scalloped Potatoes from Leftover Potatoes & Cheese Sauce
Next time you’re cooking potatoes, why not cook extra to get a head start on meal preparation for the next day. One of the things you can do with leftover potatoes is make easy delicious scalloped potatoes. *Tip: If you don’t have leftover potatoes, you can boil some in the afternoon and let them cool before slicing. In this picture,new potatoes were used. While you’re at it…save any leftover cheese sauce during the week as well. Perhaps a cheese sauce that you used on steamed cauliflower or broccoli? Make a little extra and then use it the next day in this easy-to-prepare dish. If you don’t have leftover cheese sauce,…
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Healthy Lunch Ideas in 20 Minutes or Less, Healthy Snacks & Meal Planning
Here’s a roundup of “Healthy Lunch Ideas in 20 Minutes or Less” that I hope will be helpful for you. As always, I look forward to hearing your comments and your own suggestions! Please join me on Facebook to get our latest updates. Offer whole wheat crackers, leftover meat bits such chicken or turkey, and cheese for your child to make their own ‘Lunchables’ style meal. This will allow them to feel like they have more control over what they eat but you’ll still be providing healthy alternatives. The pre-packaged choices really aren’t that healthy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t offer something similar from your own kitchen. Sandwiches are…