Posts by Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates
Pimento and Cheese Salad Sandwiches
Portion Size: 1/3 cup mixture on 2 slices bread Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 2 (8 ounce) light cream cheese. Softened For vegan: use vegan cream cheese 8 oz. low fat cheddar cheese. For vegan: use vegan cheddar cheese 1/2 cup light sour cream For vegan: use vegan sour cream 1/4 cup finely chopped…
Read MoreManicotti
Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 11 oz. Manicotti pasta For vegan: use vegan pasta 4 Eggs For vegan: use vegan cream cheese 4 cups part skim ricotta cheese For vegan: use vegan ricotta cheese 1 pound shredded low fat mozzarella cheese For vegan: use vegan mozzarella cheese 1 cup Parmesan…
Read MoreMacaroni and Cheese with Ricotta
Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 lb. package elbow Macaroni For vegan: use vegan pasta 16 oz. low fat cheddar cheese For vegan: use vegan cheddar cheese 16 oz. low fat ricotta cheese For vegan: use vegan ricotta cheese 16 oz. low fat mozzarella cheese For vegan: use vegan mozzarella…
Read MoreMacaroni and Cheese
Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 lb. macaroni For vegan: use vegan pasta 3 Eggs For vegan: use vegan eggs or vegan cream cheese 16 oz. shredded lowfat cheddar cheese For vegan: use vegan cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cup nonfat milk For vegan: use vegan soy milk 1 teaspoon salt…
Read MoreHomemade Cheese Pizza
Portion Size: 1 slice Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 2 Frozen 1 pound loaf of bread dough For vegan: use vegan dough 2 Cups prepared pizza sauce (plant based) 6 Cups shredded mozzarella cheese For vegan: use vegan mozzarella cheese 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese For vegan: use vegan Parmesan cheese Optional toppings of choice:…
Read MoreGrilled Cheese Sandwich
Portion Size: 1 sandwich Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1/4 Cup margarine (plant based) Softened. As needed 16 Slices cheddar cheese (2 oz.) For vegan: use vegan cheese 16 Slices bread For vegan: use vegan bread Directions: Steps: Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance 1 Put 2 slices of cheese between 2 slices of…
Read MoreEgg Salad Sandwiches (not vegan)
Portion Size: 1/3 c. egg salad on 2 slices bread Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 16 hard-cooked eggs Chopped 1/2 Cup light mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1/2 Cup finely chopped celery Washed, trimmed and finely chopped or minced. Optional 1/4 Cup pimentos Optional 1 teaspoon salt To taste 1/4 teaspoon pepper To taste…
Read MoreCottage Cheese Fruit Plate (not vegan)
Portion Size: 1 cup (½ cup fruit and ½ cup cottage cheese) Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 4 Cups of diced or cut up fresh, frozen, or canned fruit Use any combination of your favorite fresh fruits in season. Two to six different types of fruit work best. Use different colors, textures, and shapes…
Read MoreCheese Pizza
Portion Size: 1 Slice (1/8 pizza) Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough Thawed and divided into 8 even pieces. For vegan: ensure vegan 1 small jar pizza sauce (meatless) ~ 2 cups For vegan: ensure plant based 16 oz. shredded low fat mozzarella cheese For vegan: use vegan…
Read MoreCheesy Polenta Casserole
Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 green bell peppers Wash, trim and dice 2 cloves garlic, minced Wash, peel and mince 4 green onions Wash, trim and slice thin. (including green tops) 1 (32 oz) large jar marinara sauce Use a vegan plant based marinara 16…
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