Food and Entertaining

Probiotics…sounds like something from a laboratory or a sci-fi movie, but actually it’s one of the hottest topics circulating the health and diet community right now. As I write about diet related topics I often receive nutritional information in my e-mail in box, and after I kept seeing the word probiotics popping up, I decided it was about time to feature it in Eating Well on a Budget.

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Eating Well on a Budget

Author:
Susan Palmquist

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Spinach Pesto Recipe- A Unique Combination of Spinach, Garlic and Basil Spinach Pesto tastes great when served as a topping for Bruschetta (toasted slices of Italian bread) or pasta and can also be smeared as a flavor booster over a piece of grilled chicken or fish.	Site: Fresh Cooking from your Garden Author: Robin Svedi

Cabbage Casserole Recipe My friend Pam shared her special cabbage casserole recipe. Pam is from the mountains of Virginia where my extended family lives. I always looked forward to visiting and getting to play with Pam. Forty-five years later we are still friends. We don’t get out and swing on the grapevines now (though we should), but we do exchange cards and recipes. That’s a sure way to get the best recipes - from your favorite people.	Site: Southern Cooking Author: Cyndi Allison

Gifts in a Jar - Amaretto Coffee Creamer

Most of us who love canning and preserving also enjoy making as much of our products as we can. You save money, it's fun and easy and you know what is in there. That is why we are adding dry mixes and fun gifts in a jar type recipes to the canning and preserving site. It's all about making and preserving quality foods for our families.

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Canning & Preserving

Author:
Belinda Mooney

Bunuelos - Mexican Fried Pastry Bunuelos are a well-loved sweet pastry in Mexico, especially around Christmas, or any other holiday for that matter. While you'll find variations from other countries, the Mexican version is usually noted for its addition of anise.	Site: Ethnic Foods Author: Cindy Kennedy

Seasonal Splendor-Use the Seasons to Save Money on Your Wedding If you haven't chosen a theme for your wedding, consider using the natural season of the time of year to beautifully unify everything in your wedding from color to flowers, decor and food.	Site: Wedding on a Budget Author: Wenona Napolitano

Southern Chocolate Pecan Pie When you think of the South, you probably think of pecan pies. With good reason. There are lots of pecan trees in the South, and Southerners love sweets.	Site: Southern Cooking Author: Cyndi Allison

Chili Season Dry Mix

Making your own mixes is a natural step for those of us who can and preserve our own foods. But unlike canning or freezing, which require special equipment such as canners or freezers, these recipes require very little and can be stored anywhere.

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Canning and Preserving

Author:
Belinda Mooney