Healthy Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder
serves 4
(from Charise)
2 tblspns olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 bay leaf
3 cups skim milk
3 cups low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
2 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
4 ears of sweet corn, kernels removed from cob (reserve cobs; see step 2 of this post for the best way I’ve found [...]

Easy Chili

I love chili, even when it is warm outside!
Easy Chili
(from Phe/MOM/enon)
3/4 pound ground beef or turkey
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn
1 cup of your favorite salsa
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (16-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 [...]

Crash Hot Potatoes

Crash Hot Potatoes
(from Carrie’s Sweet Life)
Red Potatoes
Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Herb of choice
Begin by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil.
Add in as many potatoes as you wish to make, and cook them until they’re fork-tender
Next, generously drizzle olive oil on a sheet pan.
This will mean the difference between the potatoes sticking and not [...]

Busy Day Mexican Chicken Soup

Busy Day Mexican Chicken Soup
(from Penny Thoughts)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 can Rotel tomatoes (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans chunk chicken breast (use cooked fresh chicken breasts if you have more time)
2 to 3 cans chicken broth, depending [...]

Colorful Coleslaw

Colorful Coleslaw
(from The Cookbook Junkie)
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
2 teaspoons sugar
4 cups packed shredded cabbage
3 ½ cups packed shredded red cabbage
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup red onion slivers
¼ cup chopped whole green onion
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
Black pepper
Whisk the [...]

Moist Corn Bread

Moist Corn Bread
(from The Cookbook Junkie)
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup nonfat milk
1 teaspoon melted butter
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray an 8- or 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Stir together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder [...]

Crockpot Creamed Corn

Crockpot Creamed Corn
(from A Year of Crockpotting)

1 bag frozen white corn
1 can corn
1 T butter
1 T cream cheese
2 T flour (she used Pamela’s baking mix.)
3 T fat free milk
1/4 t black pepper

In a small saucepan, melt your butter and cream cheese over low heat on the stove top and make a rue, adding your [...]

Open-faced Italian Bread Sandwiches

I got this from HTH newsletter.
Open-faced Italian Bread Sandwiches 
*Ingredients:                                                                       
1 loaf Italian bread sliced lengthwise                                    
1 lb. deli ham, shaved (or any [...]

Hot Beef Po’ Boys

Hot Beef Po’ Boys
(from Laura)
16 ounce load baguette bread, halved lengthwise
Nonstick cooking spray
6 ounces thinly sliced onion
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 cup water
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces sliced roast beef
1 Tbl prepared mustard
1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350. Hollow out loaf using a fork. Cut loaf into [...]

Corn and Potato Scallop

*Corn and Potato Scallop*
(from A year From Oak Cottage)
Serves 4 – 6
This is good old fashioned home cooking at it’s very finest. Frugal never tasted better. Simple ingredients, prepared in a simple way. This goes very well with most meats, but especially pork, chicken and fish.
4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (I use my [...]