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A Pinch of Joy

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

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Jazzy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Three Cheeses on bread brushed with garlic butter and a whisper of mustard _ Jazzy Grilled Cheese Sandwich A Pinch of Joy

Grilled Cheese is a quick and easy lunch by itself or in combination with a bowl of soup.  A classic.  But sometimes you want something more than classic and the same ole, same ole.  Jazz up your grilled cheese sandwich with a little something extra and it soars to the next level.  Make it several somethings extra and lunch becomes legendary! To build this flavorful sandwich, use a good quality bakery bread for the foundation.  We like sourdough bread for its texture, taste and because it does not impact blood sugar as much as do other breads.  One of the groceries in town makes great sourdough in two sizes – a six inch diameter circle and an 8 inch circle loaf.  One slice of cheese covers the smaller loaf, but the bigger one needs a slice and a half  and sometimes 2 slices.  I just ... [Read More]

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Barbecue Stuffed Corn Muffins

Barbecue Stuffed Corn Muffins -- A Pinch of Joy _Quick and Easy

Barbecue Stuffed Corn Muffins is what’s for lunch today.  Served with a side salad or melon slices these quick and easy muffins make a complete light meal.  If you are looking for a more hearty meal, add baked beans.  Or slow cooker Calico Beans.  The cave hieroglyphs on top are a few shreds of cheese that vaporized in the hot oven.  Didn’t add a cheesy topping, but created an imaginative lunch conversation.  Is the upper left muffin depicting a charging elephant?  A kangaroo? A water buffalo?  Or a longhorn? Several weeks ago, while we were still doing in person grocery shopping – wait!  has it really been that long!?!  Anyway,  I picked up a tray of pulled pork on sale at the grocery and popped it in the home freezer.  I was glad I did!  We had three meals from it.  Meal #1 was pulled ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Pork

Baked Spaghetti

Baked Spaghetti - A Pinch of Joy Comfort food in a 9x13 pan!

What’s for lunch?  A big pan of baked spaghetti.  Or Pasketti as Bytes’ Big Brother used to say.   The whole family will love it!  Layers of pasta, meat sauce, sour cream and cheese – comfort food of the highest order! The number of servings will depend on the appetites at your house.  It makes 8 large servings, which will serve the three of us with two man-sized servings (and one regular serving for me) for TWO meals.  Two littles usually ate the equivalent of one of the 8 servings.  Which means enough for the man sized eater, two littles and one regular serving.  The point?  You may very easily get TWO meals for the effort in making one!  And that’s a bonus in my book. If your cooking tends to be based on last minute decisions, you’ll find no judgment here because there are a lot ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Main Dishes

Tuna Melt — Air Fryer

Tuna Melt prepared in an Air Fryer -- A Pinch of Joy

Tuna Melts were the first thing I made in my new air fryer.  I wasn’t expecting to buy one last Saturday – especially at the Kiwanis Garage Sale.  But there it was on the Silent Auction table, reserved for brand new products from members or sponsors.  I picked a random number and three hours later the air fryer was mine.  The Tuna Melts I made for lunch today were delicious.  I hope that is a good omen for my ownership!! Start with a good tuna.  Usually that means a little more expensive – unless you can find a store brand that is just right.  Another random find one day when the store had run out of the national brand that was on sale.  Serendipitous because the substitute is so much better and actually costs less!   I used mounding tablespoons of mayonnaise because I didn’t want the ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Poultry and Fish, Sandwiches

Macaroni and Cheese Bites

Marcaroni and Cheese Bites - A Pinch of Joy Appetizer

Macaroni and Cheese Bites are a hearty appetizer for any occasion.  Bake them in tart pans for Bitty Bites.  Bake  them in a regular muffin tin for a big guy appertizer or a light meal.   Serve them for a prom after-party, an informal wedding reception, a couples potluck, the Big Game Food Table.   I’ve mentioned before that we like hearty appetizers for a light meal that is different and out of the ordinary for us. It takes 20 minutes to prepare the big macaroni muffins.  If you do the prep as directed  and multi task while the water is coming to a boil and the pasta is cooking, you’ll feel less hurried during assembly.   I used a small ladle to fill each muffin cup to the top.  The recipe makes exactly 12.  Serve hot.  Garnish with fresh ground pepper and chopped parsley. If you ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Appetizers

Slow Cooker Sausage and Egg Casserole

Slow Cooker Sausage and Eggs Breakfast Casserole - A Pinch of Joy

Slow cooker Breakfast and Eggs Casserole is great for a crowd.  And if you don't have a crowd, the leftovers for lunch the next day are great, too!  I like to have casseroles for breakfast when we have guests.  Usually we have some kind of activity planned and hearty breakfast keeps us going till lunch.  This easy to make casserole fills the bill nicely.  It is high in protein at 23 grams per serving for active people and just high enough in carbs at 18 grams to stick to the ribs. The eggs, well whisked, help keep this dish light.  I use turkey sausage, but you can use your choice of sausage or even diced ham if you prefer.  Precooked sausage crumbles speeds up preparation.   In a time pinch, use frozen diced onions.  The bell peppers add nutrition and color.  Use any color.  I had ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Breakfast

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