Recipe Lineup #6- Holiday Edition Dec 19-23 (30+ recipes)

I wonder how many of the population are increasing stress levels and coffee during this last week before Christmas? It seems every year the holiday commercials/ decor, in retail stores, come even sooner than last year. With all the added to-do lists items, cleaning of the house and for some, the winter travel, there is little time to really sit down to prepare a meal plan.

With this Recipe Lineup- Holiday edition you should find some time to spare. I have included over 30+ recipes this go round.  Main course meals which should be time saving as leftovers. Look for salads which will make your heart and stomach happy. Snacks for the family gathering/or party. Want some breakfast ideas for the holidays coming up? There should be few which you bookmark. There is even a few holiday cocktails to put into on your menu to make your time with family even more chipper.

Happy Holidays from my family to yours. May you find peace in the simple things and wonder in the eyes of little children.


Meal #1

Linguine with Clams

with

Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate 

Oh I have been craving seafood. I truly think these two are going to go so well together. Yes, yet another quinoa recipe, but it is just so good and can be used in so many ways.



Meal #2

Smokey Corn Chowder

with

Homemade Cheddar Crackers

Soup is just so darn good. It warms me up and it is so easy as a leftover. The crackers I have been making all week. They are so yummy. No, I can not get mine to puff like the photo but the kids don't care. I am loving that I know what is going into them and I do not have to buy a box of them when I run out. Use whatever cheese you like. I found a great Gruyere/White Cheddar cheese at Trader Joe's that is just perfect for these crackers. 

Meal #3

Tortilla Casserole

with

Parsley Quinoa Salad

Mexican food is so delicious. I found this casserole so I could have lunch the next day. It serves (4) so change accordingly if you have a larger group to feed. I find that I just love having a light salad to pair with any dish. Quinoa shows us its face again, this paired with cucumber and parsley. Light and perfect.



Meal #4

Pear Salad with Walnuts & Feta

with

Kale & Potato Gratin

I do things a little strange sometimes and that is put two sides together. Whoooo hold up. We do not eat a lot of red meat so I have to somehow get creative. Veggies are a great friend to us. So in this meal we are getting some living foods and then some cooked. Not a bad friendship.


Meal #5

Pomegranate Orange Salad

with

Grilled Fish Tacos

Fish tacos.....oooh one of my favorites. These seem to be excellent since can use our indoor grill. Don't know about those trying to do this on a outdoor grill. Might have to scratch these till next spring. :) The salad is a simple, quick addition to any meal.

Worth Trying

Holiday Cocktails

Jingle Juice

&

Cranberry Mojito

Smoothie Peanut Butter Banana

 (if you have extra put this in a popsicle mold for the kids, add some green algae or vitamin C powder too)

Snacks 

Homemade Cheez-Its (Gluten, Soy, Dairy Free)

60+ Holiday snacks prepared in 20 minutes or less

Breakfasts

9 make ahead recipes 

 Spinach and Bacon Quiche (homemade pie crust)

Overnight Blueberry French Toast

Sweet Treats

Sparkly Red Velvet Brownie Bites

One dough-6 cookies

Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pie 

(ps. I am using coconut oil for the oil)

Cinnamon Rolls 

Well what did you like the most? What are you bookmarking for a later time? These recipes are found all across the world wide web, so it is so exciting to see what pops up every week. See you next week. If you think your neighbor, best friend, family, boss might like to use some of these recipes, do share. Fill free to join/comment on the private group on Facebook called Helpful Recipes.

Remember these are all ideas I put together for my family. You can pair other things I have with one you like of your own or from a previous post. I sometimes put a pasta dish, after a pasta dish. You can easily save these and come back next week. Just make the options what you want out of them. 


Cheers and many blessings.

Linda Jacobson
The Helpful Sister

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Recipe Lineup (#5) for Dec 12-19

This week I seem to have found some more hearty meals. I did put together some great mixes. So much fun finding recipes and pairing them together. You could possibly turn you heat off in you home, because these recipes will keep toasty, warm and cozy. Meat has made more of an appearance this week, feel free to take the meat out if you so desire. I most likely will be doing the same.

Meal #1 

Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
(cream of broccoli soup recipe -using gruyere cheese) 

SALAD: Brussel spouts, kale, & Turkey Bacon

I have been really enjoying eating Quinoa in the past few recipes. So much better for the body compared enriched flour noodles. What do you think of Quinoa?

Meal #2

Honey Marinated Pork Chops

Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Tomatoes

Time to have pork back in the menu. Have not had it around much these days. Pair the Pork Chops with a great organic Orzo and fresh veggies.

Meal #3

Beef and Barley Stew with Mushrooms

Buttery Homemade Cornmeal Crescent Rolls

I am still not sure if I am going to use the Beef. I might go with turkey or add other veggies to the mix. I think a great roll will make this a perfect match.

Meal #4

Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Cranberry Avocado Salad with Spiced Nuts, 

White Balsamic Dressing

The salad could almost be a stand alone dish, but thought I would go well with a heavier main dish. Do you use whole wheat noodles, organic or the standard noodles? What is your favorite style of noodle?

Meal #5

Stuffed Zucchini

Roasted Potatoes with Polenta

Enjoy! I am so excited to try the stuffed zucchini. The Roasted potatoes could be used for a breakfast even.

WORTH TRYING

SOUP:

Fakes Soupa (Greek for Lentil soup)

BREAD:

Artisan Bread

SMOOTHIE:

Mudslide Smoothie (Raw/Living)

SNACKS (Holiday)

No Bake Vanilla Cake Batter Truffles 

(homemade cake mix link)

Sea Salted Honey Maple Shortbread

Festive Cheddar Tree

Holiday Baking Recipes

DRINKS:

Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Hot, warm, full-fulling, whatever you might describe these recipes, they are sure to make your home even hotter. Enjoy and let me know what you think on the private Helpful Recipe Group on Facebook.

Happy Holidays and many many best days ever!

Linda Jacobson

The Helpful Sister

Recipe Lineup: Dec 3-9 2011

Happy December everyone! Time is flying by. Since winter is officially here, more so in other parts of the country. This means the holiday season is knocking on our door. During this month you will see some recipes which tie into winter and the oh so much fun, holiday season.

I am going to be adding some recipes I have found which use some traditional ingredients (white/brown sugar, yeast, eggnog etc.)  Yes, some might have sugar added. I may not make them myself, but thought you might want to dabble. I will also be including more living, vegan holiday treats to try out. You typically find the recipes in the "Worth Trying" section, near the bottom. No stone will go unturned to find a wide range of recipes for each week. Maybe you want to try these recipes for a party, for a teacher, for a friend.

It is truly amazing how time flies.

Hopefully your time won't fly as much with these recipes for the week of Dec 3-9th.

Meal #1

Quinoa Burger with Zucchini Fries

This looks both light and yummy. Paired with some crisp, fries of the vegetable sort, I believe this will be a great dinner. The fries call to be made in a dehydrator but I believe you can do that same in an oven at around 200 degrees. Has anyone made these before?

Meal #2

Slow Cooker Caesar Salad Sandwiches &  Homemade Caesar Dressing

 with Italian Fries

So I was really wanting a Caesar salad but then found this recipe. Do what you will with the dressing. Use your favorite store bought, or the recipe I provided. If you have one that you love, do post. My computer was acting up (not a fan of PC's) so I had to run a quick search on dressings.

Meal #3 

My favorite friend Salmon cooked in coconut oil 

paired with (living food) Morton's Wedge Salad

Nothing wrong with this mixture. Light and fresh. Smooth and rich. Oh delicious just got even better.

Meal #4

Kale Waldorf Salad ( Living Foods, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian) 

& 

Eggplant, Provolone, Green Olive Pizza

Yes, we had pizza last week. I enjoyed how easy it was so I thought I would find something that might tempt the taste buds. This might do it. Plus, I  so love Kale so here is a great version of a classic salad. Make your tweaks or keep it the same.

Meal #5

Lentil and Sausage Soup 

 &

Reese's Peanut Butter (or whatever your favorite treat is) Banana Bread

Indulge after a week of work, driving, planning, traveling, scheduling. Treat yourself to a simple and tasty soup. Follow that with a delicious bread and your favorite cup of tea. 

Worth Trying

Eggnog Cupcake

Incredible Hulk Green Smoothie with Lime

Apple Zucchini Crumble (use any leftover Zucchini)

Focacia Bread (Yeast needed)

Come to Breakfast with my family. This is most likely my favorite breakfast, besides the Weyler Famous Buttermilk Pancakes. Enjoy!

Toast with coconut oil and avocado

Spread coconut oil on warm toast. Spread ripe avocado on toast. Sprinkle with a dash of Celtic Sea Salt. 

Scrambled eggs:

Tablespoon of Coconut Oil

Eggs

Cumin 

Sea Salt / Pepper

Coconut oil coats the pan. Mix eggs, cumin, salt/pepper. Cook until they are done to your liking.

So another week has passed. What did you enjoy about the recipes you tried? Did you share with friends? Make extra to take to work? Is this helpful to have some recipes to gander at during the week? Share with me how this helps you at Helpful Recipes group on Facebook. 

Connect with me also on Facebook and Twitter. I post about everything for the family. 

Namaste friends!

Linda Jacobson
The Helpful Sister