September 30, 2006
Creamy Chicken Soup
4 chicken thigh fillets (cut into small chunks)
4 cups chicken broth (homemade, stock cubes, or canned broth)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
1 clove garlic (crushed)
2 medium carrots (roughly chopped)
2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
1 small can corn
1 cup pasta shells (or any small pasta you have)
1 cup cream
Heat oil in large pan. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes on low heat (until onions are soft). Add chicken, carrot, corn and stock and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes. Add pasta and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in cream and heat through without boiling.
[tag] soup recipe, chicken soup [/tag]
September 26, 2006
Both Dine Without Whine and Healthy Menu Mailer are going pink for October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Have you been affected by breast cancer? It seems almost everyone has had a friend, relative or co-worker diagnosed. We lost my husband’s aunt this past spring to breast cancer, so this project is near to our hearts.
During the Month of October both Dine Without Whine and Healthy Menu Mailer will be donating 10% of every sale made to the Susan G. Kolman Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. (www.komen.org)
Both sites have special breast cancer banners in their respective affiliate centers. If you are not yet an affiliate, you can find out more at www.dinewihtoutwhine.com/affiliate or www.healthymenumailer.com/affiliate.html
If you are already an affiliate, Healthy Menu Mailer’s Affiliate Center is here: http://www.healthymenumailer.com/amember/member.php
Dine Without Whine’s Affiliate Center is here: http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/member.php
Healthy Menu Mailer also has a really exciting tool. The breast cancer banners in the affiliate area lead to: http://www.healthymenumailer.com/breast-cancer-quiz.html This is a very fun interactive quiz on breast cancer. You won’t want to miss sending this link out to every woman you know. It is important!
Please join us this month as we continue to fight for a cure.
Christine
[tag]breast cancer, breast cancer donations, breast cancer information[/tag]
September 24, 2006
September 21, 2006
Is this new design cute or what? Nola, from Classic Creations Graphic Design created this for me, and I just love it! She is so talented! Anyway, the new blog address is http://www.themenumom.com/ I have some new projects coming about (that compliment Dine Without Whine) and this will be a portal blog for all of my sites.
I did transfer the posts from this month over, but I will not be posting on the old blog any longer. Please do subscribe to the RSS or e-mail updates and visit often!
ENJOY!
Christine
September 18, 2006
Hi, how’s it going? I spent the weekend painting. Not my favorite task, but it turned out good! Anyway, just a quick note to let you know that I posted a new [tag]Dinner Planning[/tag] article on the Dine Without Whine site. You can find it here: Dinner Planning For Busy School Days.
Christine
September 12, 2006
As I was making my smoothie this morning, I was reminded that my Vita Mix Blender is honestly my favorite kitchen appliance. We use it almost every day. You can read my complete thoughts on it here: http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/vita-mix.htm
I also have a great free smoothie recipe book for you here: http://www.healthymenumailer.com/healthy-breakfast-smoothies.pdf
Smoothies are a staple at our house. Such a great way to sneak some extra fruits, veggies and protein into ourselves (and our kids!)
C-
[tag] Vita Mix, Vitamix, Smoothies, Blenders[/tag]
September 10, 2006
Breakfast Bagel Casserole
3 plain bagels (thinly sliced)
12 eggs (beaten)
1/2 pound cooked ham (diced)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
Place butter in heavy skillet. Add ham and onion. Sauté over low heat until tender (approximately 2 minutes). Set aside. Slice each bagel into 4 thin slices. Arrange 6 bagel slices at bottom of lightly greased baking dish. Top bagels with ham and onion mixture. Then top with cheddar cheese. Finally top with remaining bagel slices. In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, milk, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the egg mixture over the bagel layers. Bake at 375F for approximately 30 minutes or until eggs are firm and cooked through.
