Friday, January 27, 2012

Whole-Grain Strawberry Pancakes


1. Heat Griddle to 375f or heat twelve inch skillet over medium heat. Grease with canola oil if necessary or use cooking spray before heating. 










Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Spinach & Rice Casserole

My Ingredients -
2 t. Olive Oil
3 Roma Tomatoes
2/3 C. shopped celery
Chopped Green Onions [ or 1 medium onion chopped ] 
1 clove garlic - finely chopped
1 3/4 C water
1 Can of mushroom soup [ 98% reduced fat for healthy eating ] 
1 6oz bag of fresh baby spinach - chopped
1 1/2 C uncooked brown rice
1 t. Italian Seasoning
1/2 t. pepper
1 C. diced cooked ham
3/4 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 C. parmesan cheese

Directions - 
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. 
Spray 13x9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray  


2.  In a 3 quart saucepan - heat oil over med heat.

Add tomatoes, celery, onion & garlic. Cook 5 minutes- stirring occassionally.
Add water & soup - heat to boiling. 
Add Spinach, Rice, Italian Seasoning & Pepper - Return to Boiling 
Remove from heat - Add ham, 1/4 C. of cheddar cheese & parmesan cheese. 
Spread in baking dish 

Cover in foil

3. Bake 30-35 minutes or until Bubbly

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 C. cheddar cheese. Let stand uncovered 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. I added more then a half cup, sprinkle cheese on to your tastes.