Sneaky Lasagna Recipe

February 5th, 2012
“Lasagna’s always been a family favorite," explains Catherine Yoder of New Paris, Indiana. "But since my children and husband aren’t very fond of some veggies, I started ‘sneaking’ them into this dish and they hardly notice! It feeds a crowd and is great for potlucks or family reunions.” Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables 2 eggs 3 cups (24 ounces) 2% cottage cheese 2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce 12 no-cook lasagna noodles 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Directions In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, cook vegetables according to package directions; drain. Finely chop the vegetables; place in a bowl. Stir in eggs and cottage cheese; set aside. Drain beef; stir in spaghetti sauce. Spread 2 cups meat mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with four noodles. Spread half of the vegetable mixture to edges of noodles. Layer with 2 cups meat mixture and .. more»

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Vegetarian Lasagna Loaf Recipe

February 3rd, 2012
"I enjoy preparing this meatless casserole for my family," relates Francine Scott of DeLand, Florida. "They love its creamy texture and think they're eating an extremely rich dish when in fact it's good for them." Ingredients 5 no-cook lasagna noodles 2 envelopes (1-1/4 ounces each) white sauce mix 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 cups fat-free milk 1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free ricotta cheese 1 cup frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed 1/2 cup nonfat Parmesan cheese topping 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 cup seeded chopped fresh tomato Directions Break the noodles in half widthwise; set aside. In a saucepan, combine sauce mix, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. In an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray, layer 1/2 cup sauce, two noodle pieces, 1/4 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup vegetables and about 1-1/2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese topping. Repeat layers three times. Top with remaining noodles, sour cream, 1/2 .. more»

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Baby Shower Party Favor Ideas – How About a "Girls Only" Do it Yourself

February 2nd, 2012
If you are having a traditional It's a Girl" baby shower or a baby shower that emphasizes femininity, this article will give you some great do it yourself ideas for party favors that all your guests will enjoy to take home with them.Items like fragrant potpourri sachets, pink candy-filled baby bottles, and cute personalized tea bags in a teacup all make wonderful party favors for girl baby showers. Achieving top quality homemade party favors will not be difficult at all if you follow the step by step instructions offered in this article.The potpourri sachets are probably the most classic party favors for girls of all time. All women love fresh scents and flowers, and potpourri combines both of these to create an aromatic keepsake that can freshen up any bedroom, bathroom, drawer, or closet. Begin by purchasing pretty little sachets for potpourri and matching ribbon. Then, you will have to .. more»

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How to Design Party Invitation Cards

February 2nd, 2012
If you want to design your party invitation cards, you will need to look for the best online printing company. It will have a team of artful and professional designers. These artists will present you eye catching masterpiece with free designing as well as free unlimited revisions according to your requirements. All you have to do is be consistent with your chosen designers so that you can easily be able to grasp attractive masterpiece.There are some key ideas to make a good design. Remember to make use of templates in your cards designing as this will beautify your cards beyond your thinking. Don't forget to employ your aesthetic sense as this will make you able to produce graceful models. Company is proposing cheap party invitation cards printing to its affable customers worldwide in a cost effective manner.If you want to catch the attention of your clients, you will need to .. more»

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Summer Wedding Menu Ideas

February 1st, 2012
With the temps skyrocketing and summer in full swing, what better way to dish up a scrumptious wedding menu than with cuisine that celebrates the season? For a mouth-watering menu that's sure to wow guests and infuse all the flavors of summer, opt for one of these delicious ideas.Icy DrinksLet your guests satisfy their thirst and get the party started with a selection of icy, refreshing drinks. Keep the cocktails light - think mojitos, daquiris, and anything with a fruit liqueur. For the kids and the non-alcoholic crowd? Lemonade and iced tea bars are popular during the hot, summer months. Serve in oversized glass jugs garnished with fresh, cut fruit.Cool AppetizersThink cool when it comes to hot and tasty appetizers for the cocktail hour or reception. Opt for crisp, fresh veggies with dip that guests can nibble on or shrimp cocktail garnished with lemons served over ice. Anything miniature or .. more»

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Costa Rica Adventure!

January 29th, 2012
I decided to take an extended weekend trip to Costa Rica. It was one of my dreams to explore a rainforest! This trip was done on my own, using local tour companies I found on the web and booked prior to arrival. My B&B and base was in San Jose, the capital. Although rainy season can cause problems for travel to the mountainous rainforest regions, my week was blessed with good, mainly sunny weather. Upon late arrival at the B&B, I dined on my vegan travel supply of trail mix and fruit purchased at home and at the airport. Time for sleep.Early the next morning, I chose to first visit the Tortuguero Rainforest in northeastern Costa Rica with a local tour company. We lucked out with good weather..no blocked roads! On the way there, my tour stopped at an animal reserve in the woods. We saw poisonous, red-eyed frogs up .. more»

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