Entries by Frannie Danzinger

Ginger Pumkin Bisque

Submitted by Frannie Danzinger 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons walnut oil 1/4 cup unbleached, all purpose flour 4 cups chicken broth (prefer organic with no MSG) 1/2 cup apple cider 16 ounce canned pumpkin (most canned pumpkin comes in 15.5 ounce cans.  I usually […]

Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Submitted by Michelle Holmes 2 (15.8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can of petite-diced tomatoes, drained 2 fresh medium jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and minced(canned jalapenos work too) 1 small onion, diced ½ yellow pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into small pieces ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 tbsp. red wine vinegar 6 […]

Easy Vegetable Soup

Submitted by Christine Hales 1 chopped yellow onion 2 zucchini, cut into small pieces 2 carrots, cut into small pieces 2 stalks of celery, chopped 3 or 4 cups of chicken (or vegetables) stock 2 cans (15oz. each) of diced tomatoes 1 can (15oz.) of tomato sauce 1 potato, peeled and cut into small cubes […]

Spinach Balls

Submitted by Lisa Thaler 2 10-ounce boxes frozen chopped spinach (thawed and cooked) 3 cups Pepperidge farm stuffing mix (one box) 1 large onion chopped fine 6 eggs ¾ cup melted butter ½ cup Parmesan cheese 1 tsp garlic salt ½ tsp thyme Squeeze water from cooked spinach and mix with remaining ingredients. Form into […]

Sausage (Turkey) Dip

Submitted by Annie Corrao 1 lb. Original Bob Evans Sausage (or 1 lb ground turkey) 2 Cans Rotel Tomatoes, drained (these are at the Solon Giant Eagle with the canned tomatoes, top shelf) 2 packages light cream cheese, softened Brown the meat; drain.  This can be done the day ahead. Spread the cream cheese on […]

Salsa

Submitted by Lisa Thaler 2 cups corn 2 cans Hunts Tomatoes diced 1 can black beans drained and rinsed 1 can black eyed peas drained and rinsed ¼ cup sliced green onions ½ yellow bell pepper ¼ cup balsamic or red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped […]

Brie with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Submitted by Kelley Obert Sun Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil (6.5oz) Garlic 8-10 cloves Fresh basil, parsley (season for taste) Fresh grated Parmesan cheese (in tub) 3 Tbsp. Pine Nuts Blend above in food processor. Take 3-4 bricks of Brie cheese. Place in casserole dish, top with tomato mixture. Bake at 325 for 20 min.  […]

Criss Cross Bicep Curl

Standing with left foot forward and right foot back, with enough distance to drop down into a lunge.  Begin with weight in right hand, left leg (opposite leg) forward for the lunge.  As you dip down into the lunge, back knee toward the ground, front knee on top of your ankle, right arm cuts across […]