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A Pinch of Joy

Eat Healthy, Do it Yourself, Live Well, Have Fun.

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Savory Sweet Potatoes

Creamy and Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes -- A Pinch of Joy

Rich, creamy mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. They are so quick and easy , you’ll want to enjoy them throughout the year.  Sweet potatoes are as nutritious as they are delicious. They contain fewer calories and are higher in fiber, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C than their white counterparts.  See the infographic from Cleveland Clinic below for a quick comparison. You can peel and cut the sweet potatoes in small, uniform cubes before adding to water for boiling. Cook until sweet potatoes are soft enough to pierce with a fork.  Remove from heat and drain.  OR you can put whole, and thoroughly washed, sweet potatoes in a medium to large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil.  Cook until sweet potatoes are soft enough to pierce with a fork. Remove from ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Vegetables and Sides

Cod Fish with Garlic Herb Butter

Fried Cod Fish with Garlic Herb Butter --A Pinch of Joy

Fish is not a big staple in the Great Plains where the buffalo roam and cattle graze.  So it's not the first thing a Cornhusker thinks of when it it is time to prepare dinner.  However, it is part of a healthy diet, especially if you are striving for better heart health and general health improvements overall.  Or need a change of taste!  I am always looking for a different way to prepare fish.  But I also like quick and easy.  This recipe fits both!  And the garlic herb butter is also fantastic on that other staple of the Great Plains, especially this time of year!   Corn on the cob. Cod Fish with Garlic Herb Butter   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins   Quick, easy and tasty! Author: A Pinch of Joy by Charlene Vance Recipe type: ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Poultry and Fish

Toad in the Hole Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Toad in the Hole Grilled Cheese Sandwich - A Pinch of Joy

I’ve  wanted to make Toad in the Hole ever since I read a British children’s book that referred to it – maybe at age 11 or 12.  The name fascinates me!  Recently I saw a grilled cheese sandwich topped with Toad in the Hole.  What could be better than that?  One more check mark on the bucket list!! Toad in the Hole Grilled Cheese Sandwich   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins   Fun and delicious! Author: A Pinch of Joy by Charlene Vance Recipe type: Sandwich Cuisine: American Serves: 1 Ingredients For each sandwich: 2 slices sour dough bread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 large egg 1 slice cheddar cheese 2 cooked bacon strips Instructions Cook bacon slices in small skillet over medium heat. While cooking, follow steps below. Using ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Sandwiches

Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats

Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats - A Pinch of Joy

Quick and simple to make. One batch = 8 breakfasts.  Easy to grab from the refrigerator.  You can just as easily take it with you to eat later.  A super delicious nutritional powerhouse.   What could be better for breakfast than Peach Cobbler Overnight Oatmeal? Chia seeds are relatively new in our pantry.  I was surprised to learn they are in the mint family as the seed of Salvia hispanica,  found in Mexico and Guatemala.  They were a staple of Mayan and Aztec diets, so they’ve been eaten for a long time! The tiny black and white seeds can expand to hold about 10 times their weight in liquid.  They also contain all nine essential amino acids, which are the muscle-building protein building blocks our bodies need but we get them only through our food.   Chia seeds provide antioxidants, ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Breakfast

Quick and Easy Chicken Ranch Pizza

Quick and Easy chicken Ranch Pizza -- A Pinch of Joy..

A really quick lunch piping hot from the oven, Chicken Ranch Pizza is great for when you want some comfort food - fast and flavorful. Reach in the pantry and raid the refrigerator.   Flat bread or prebaked pizza crust, shredded or chopped cooked chicken, a couple of sliced green onions and a package of cream cheese flavored with ranch dressing mix. Top with shredded cheese.   Viola -- Chicken Ranch Pizza.  From inspiration to table in about 25 minutes. I used a couple of cooked chicken breasts pieces left from last night's dinner, sliced thin then cut through perpendicularly to make small pieces.  You could also use shredded chicken.  This time I melted the cream cheese in a small skillet and spread it on two pieces of flat bread (about 9-10 inches square).  Next time, I think it will ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Snacks

Cream Cheese and Onion Hotdog

Cream Cheese and Onion Hotdogs- Hotdog - A Pinch of Joy.

Hotdogs are not usually on our radar.  Not since I made octopus hotdogs for toddler lunches.  Now one toddler is 6'4"!   But when I heard of hotdogs smothered in onions on a bed of melted cream cheese -- well, it was time to give that a try!   Glad we did.  We'll do that again.  Serve with Sweet Slaw from cabbage grown by sister Bee. Wonderful!! Start with the onions.  A medium to large onion sliced thinly. Throw in the one piece not thinly sliced so it can be front and center in the picture - optional.  Preheat a smaller skillet with olive oil or butter, then add sliced onions.  Cook until they turn brown and soft.    In the meantime, cook a good beef hotdog, according to directions. Like -- put in boiling water until hot.  But the directions can be more specific so take a look.  Or ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Sandwiches

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