I grew up in the Midwestern State of Indiana. My family, along with all our neighbors, always had big vegetable gardens. There was nothing better than going out to the garden, picking fresh vegetables and having them for dinner. In the winter, we still enjoyed the fruits of our labors as we enjoyed the vegetables we canned or froze during the summer. Maybe that is why I love vegetables and casseroles so much. If you are also one who enjoys vegetables and/or casseroles, here are …

If the word “lunch” has become synonymous with “sandwich”, it’s time to get out of your rut! There are lots of low carb lunch possibilities.
Salads
We’re all familiar with the old fashioned chef salad –cut up cold cuts, cheese, and hard-boiled egg on a green salad (usually iceberg). But meal salads have become much more popular in restaurants and at home, in a variety limited only by the imagination.

Low carb “meal salad” tips:
* Use lots of dark green salad greens, which are much richer in nutrients than the traditional iceberg lettuce.
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Lunch money is so . . . 1990s. Pack your kids lunchboxes with healthy meals and snacks, like a peanut-butter sandwich with crackers and an apple. It’s quick and economical.
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Action News KSBY. “Gas prices are down, food prices are not.
And with the economy struggling, surviving the recession could come down to being able to keep food on the table.
The average gallon of regular unleaded in California is going for $1.79. That’s down from an average of $4.61 on June 19.
In the meantime, for the last nine months or so a dozen eggs sells for around $3.50, and a loaf of whole-grain bread averages around $4.00 at the store.
Baking, making, and buying bread: three facts of life that can’t be …

This is a yummy recipe from Jan McCracken over at http://www.lowcarbcookin.com. And if you use left over turkey instead if chicken you use up some of those leftovers.
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Before you start to build the enchiladas… whip out that Girl Scout motto and ‘be prepared’! You can fix this stuff a couple of days in advance and then ‘whip it together’ for your guests or for a quick supper after a day of Christmas shopping.
Okie dokie… prepare the Chile Sauce recipe below and refrigerate so it READY. Also, cook the chicken …