Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce with Garlic & Basil

Posted by Hallee on Oct 19, 2011 in Gardening, Hallee's Galley, Preserving, sauces & spreads

My garden is STILL producing tomatoes. I had about 15 pounds the other day, and wanted to do something different with them, so I tried oven roasted tomato sauce.

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Tags: Agriculture, Agronomy, fresh basil, fresh parsley, Fruit, Gardening, Garlic, Hallee's Galley, Hospitality/Recreation, Preserving, preserving food, Sauce, Tomato sauce, Tomatoes

Amazing Butternut Squash Bisque

Posted by Hallee on Mar 13, 2010 in Daniel Fast, Hallee's Galley, Recipes, Soups

I watched a Top Chef one season, and late in the season toward the finals or maybe in the finals, one of the contestants made a butternut squash soup that had the judges wanting to lick their bowls. It seemed odd to me that something that should be as simple as a butternut squash soup, could illicit such a response from a group of people who taste amazing food all the time. It sent me on a quest to find a recipe that good, something that would make me sad the bowl was empty when I was finished. I’ve found that recipe, and I’ve found that secret ingredient that makes it all the better. I hope this bisque is as amazing for you as it was for me.

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Tags: Applejack, Butternut squash, Chef, Cider, Food, Food and drink, Fruit, Hospitality/Recreation, Soups, Squash, Vegetarian

Purposeful Pomegranate BP Reducing Protein Smoothie

Posted by Hallee on Jan 6, 2010 in beverages, Hallee's Galley, Recipes

Different things can affect my blood pressure. Some years ago, we found a recent research study that showed drinking just 8 ounces of pomegranate juice a day will reduce high blood pressure significantly. Since then, I have added a shot of pomegranate juice to my smoothies.

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Tags: Energy drink, Fruit, Healthy, High blood pressure, Hospitality/Recreation, Hypertension, Juice, POM Wonderful, Pomegranate, Rubber spatula, Smoothie, Spices

Wonderful Pomegranate

Posted by Hallee on Dec 11, 2009 in diet & fasting, Hallee's Galley, Life

My blood pressure dropped so rapidly that for days I ran into walls. I dropped things. My ears rang. Until I got used to the change in pressure, it impacted everything. Once I got used to it, everything was put on an even keel. Then I got pregnant with Jeb.

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Tags: Blood pressure, Cranberry, Fruit, Hallee's Galley, High blood pressure, Juice, Lythraceae, POM Wonderful, Pomegranate

Crock Pot Turkey Breast with Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce

Posted by Hallee on Dec 11, 2009 in American Quisine, entrees, Hallee's Galley, Recipes

Pom Wonderful asked me to come up with some pomegranate recipes. I had a turkey breast in the freezer and a bag of cranberries in the fridge, so I thought I would see what I could come up with.

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Tags: Cooking, Crock pot, Domestic turkey, Fruit, Hallee's Galley, Lythraceae, POM Wonderful, Pomegranate, Recipes, Spices, Turkey

Wonderful Sparkling Pomegranate Drink

Posted by Hallee on Nov 30, 2009 in beverages, Hallee's Galley, Holiday fare, Recipes

This is a refreshing sparkling pomegranate drink, beautifully festive for any holiday gathering.

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Tags: Champagne, Fruit, Ginger ale, Hallee's Galley, Lemon, Pitcher, POM Wonderful, Pomegranate, Recipes, Sparkling Cider, Spices

Moroccan Rice with Dried Fruit & Nuts

Posted by Hallee on Oct 31, 2009 in Hallee's Galley, Recipes, sides

I modified this recipe to be able to make it with what I had on hand. For instance, the original recipe called for fresh saffron and white rice; however, I don’t keep fresh saffron in my cupboard, but I had a package of saffron rice. I am posting the recipe as I made it, so that I can be confident that you’re getting a good recipe that I’ve tried out.

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Tags: Cooking, Cookware and bakeware, Daniel Fast, Dried Fruit, Food and drink, Fruit, Frying pan, Gastronomy, Hallee's Galley, Hospitality/Recreation, Indian cuisine, Moroccan, Nuts, Recipe, Recipes, Rice, Saffron rice, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vegetarian cuisine

Purple Monster Fruit Smoothie

Posted by Hallee on Oct 20, 2009 in Daniel Fast, diet & fasting, Hallee's Galley, Recipes

This is a great smoothie for breakfast – and sometimes dinner! You can substitute the orange juice with any mix of juices or even an even split of whole milk and plain yogurt if you are not on a fast. The milk/yogurt mixture adds more of a milk shake quality than the juice does.

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Tags: Blender, Breakfast, Dairy products, Daniel Fast, Diet & Fasting, Fasting, Fermented foods, Food and drink, Fruit, Hallee's Galley, Hospitality/Recreation, Milkshake, Recipes, Smoothie, Vegan, Vegetarian, Yoghurt

Scrumptious Star Fruit Upside Down Cake

Posted by Hallee on Oct 14, 2009 in Desserts, Hallee's Galley, Recipes

My kids LOVE star fruit. I’m usually able to find it during Christmastime and try to include one in their stockings every year. We use it as an opportunity to talk about the Star of Bethlehem.