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Creamy Potato Soup

Posted by Hallee on Feb 25, 2011 in diet & fasting, Hallee's Galley, Recipes, Soups

Potato soup is one of my favorite dishes. I often encounter it with ham in it, which is weird to me (even before I quit eating pork). The way my mom makes it is meat-free and very very simple. The flavor combination of the cream and the celery is really what makes it taste so good to me. I’ve even been known to thrown in some celery seed for added flavor. This soup is filling, hearty, and goes wonderfully with Whole Wheat Crusty Cheese Bread.

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High Protein Breakfast Smoothie

Posted by Hallee on Feb 25, 2011 in beverages, Breakfast, diet & fasting, Hallee's Galley, Recipes

We love smoothies. I use organic plain yogurt, so there is no added sugar there, and I use whey powder that does’t have any artificial sweeteners in it – be careful with labels because there are very few flavors within very few brands that have good ingredients. But we’re able to weed through them and come up with a amazing and healthy breakfast that is easily consumed “on the run.” I have this for breakfast at least once a week, and often for a mid-morning snack.

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Homemade Laundry Soap

Posted by Hallee on Feb 23, 2011 in Housekeeping, Recipes

I have heard about how easy and how economical homemade laundry soap was to make, but until I started seeking out recipes, I really had no idea HOW easy and HOW economical it would be.

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Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two & A Story of Enduring Love

Posted by Hallee on Feb 14, 2011 in Hallee's Galley, Holiday fare, Life, Marriage, menus & menu planning

While all this was going on, a woman got out of the passenger’s seat of the car, opened the trunk, removed a walker, and started slowly hobbling her way into the restaurant. The doctor ordered and the waitress came and went while this woman inch by inch made it to the table.

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Sweetheart Steak for Two

Posted by Hallee on Feb 14, 2011 in American Quisine, entrees, Hallee's Galley, Recipes

A “Sweetheart Steak” is a rib-eye steak specially cut to resemble a heart. There is a membrane running down the middle of it that separates the two steaks. It is a tender, beautiful cut of meat, and just fun enough to be a perfect main course for a Valentine’s Day dinner.

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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Posted by Hallee on Feb 14, 2011 in Hallee's Galley, Recipes, sides

This a simple, hands-off side dish. A light olive oil with the simple seasoning of salt and pepper is all you need.

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Zucchini Ribbons with Parmesan Sauce

Posted by Hallee on Feb 14, 2011 in Hallee's Galley, Recipes, sides

I found this recipe while reading a book called The Reluctant Entertainer. As soon as I read it, I have been waiting for an opportunity to make it. I love the concept of making noodle strips out of zucchini. This was absolutely delicious. The perfect accompaniment to the steak with which we enjoyed them.

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Floating Hearts

Posted by Hallee on Feb 14, 2011 in Desserts, Hallee's Galley, Holiday fare

This is a wonderful recipe if you’re looking for something light. The raspberry sauce is amazingly simple, so fresh tasting and crisp, and the meringue is light and fluffy and literally melts in your mouth. It is a perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day or for an anniversary celebration.

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Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Posted by Hallee on Feb 10, 2011 in Hallee's Galley, Recipes, Soups

Kaylee ate a broccoli cheese soup in a bread bowl at Panera Bread one time and then proceeded to beg and beg me to make some. I made my Whole Wheat Bread Bowls, then found a couple of recipes for broccoli cheese soup and combined them. At the end, I blended the entire soup, but we didn’t like the consistency. Doing it again, I’d maybe blend half of it and leave the rest chunky.

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Valentine’s Day Treats for School

Posted by Hallee on Feb 8, 2011 in Gift Ideas, Hallee's Galley, Holiday fare

These treats were made for Kaylee’s 4th grade teachers and school administrators — so, 3 years ago. They weren’t designed to offer any kind of tutorial in how to do them, so I apologize for that, but they give you an idea of how easy it is to put together something personal, something special for those people in your life whom you want to gift with Valentines.

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