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Brenda’s Pot Roast

Brenda | March 19, 2009

Cheap and Tough to Tender and Delicious Beef Here’s one of my favorite recipes for using inexpensive cuts of beef (or pork). The easy braising technique makes the toughest cuts tender and yummy! It’s also full of flavorful, nutritious veggies. Another plus is that it’s perfect for one of those days when you don’t want [...]

Meal Planning on a Budget

Brenda | March 4, 2009

Work that list for savings! So you’ve decided that you need to spend less- whether your hours at work have been cut back, or you need to eliminate debt- one of the expenses that is variable is your food budget. More families are turning to preparing food at home rather than eating out. (Please note: [...]

Goods of the Body: Recipe for Arroz con Queso

Brenda | January 21, 2008

What have you ‘bean’ eating today? Here’s a meatless recipe using brown rice, beans, salsa and low-fat cheeses for a quick, nutritious, and filling supper. Serve with steamed vegetables or a big salad.

Goods of the Body: Jambalaya Recipe

Brenda | November 28, 2007

Tired of Turkey foods? This is yummy and will help build up your strength for the month to come! Full of protein, antioxidants, vitamins, etc. as well as Cajun history! Jambalaya

Goods of the Body: Sweet Potato Nut Pie Recipe

Brenda | November 13, 2007

Countdown to T-Day: 9 and counting…! Here’s another recipe for Thanksgiving Day, or anytime that your activities will allow for a sweet indulgence! Delicious and full of antioxidants, Omega 3′s, etc.:

Goods of the Body: Joyce’s Stuffing Recipe

Brenda | November 9, 2007

Countdown to T-Day: 13 and counting…! Time to start gathering recipes for Thanksgiving Day! Do you always stick to your ‘old standbys’, or like to try new dishes for your family Thanksgiving meal? Well, here is the favorite dish of my family which is never left out: my mother’s stuffing for roast turkey or chicken.

Goods of the Body: Basic Nutition Guidelines

Brenda | October 26, 2007

Food, food everywhere- what is worth eating?! I’ve been slow in posting, since I’m working on a special project: a Philosophy of Health. Yes, there are some sites on the web which claim the title, but those I’ve found so far are woefully deficient. My basic concerns can be found here in the General category. [...]

Goods of the Body: Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Brenda | October 22, 2007

This recipe is nutritiously yummy and full of healing vegetables and spices! Moroccan Chicken Tagine 4 servings

Goods of the Body: Hearty Fried Rice Recipe

Brenda | September 13, 2007

Not your Uncle Ho’s Rice This delicious recipe is so chock full of healthy goodies that you can practically feel yourself getting healthier! As a dear Chinese-American friend told me, “It’s not traditional, but it is good!” Try it for yourself and let me know how you like it!