Meal Planning with Connie

Although very convenient, commercially prepared condensed soups are expensive and may contain additives and ingredients you'd prefer to skip. You can use these condensed soup substitutes in dishes instead of commercially prepared condensed soups. These homemade substitutes are very easy and quick to make! They taste much better, too. I have almost stopped purchasing the canned versions. Using heart-healthy butter spreads, low-fat or fat-free milk, and low-sodium broth allows you to make these recipes more healthful. You can customize with these simple recipes by adding other seasonings such as garlic powder, celery salt, onion powder, etc. Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup Substitute Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute Condensed Cream of Mushroom Substitute Condensed Cream of Celery Soup Substitute 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk ½ cup finely chopped celery salt and pepper, to taste Melt butter in a saucepan over med...

Although very convenient, commercially prepared condensed soups are expensive and may contain additives and ingredients you'd prefer to skip. You can use these condensed soup substitutes in dishes instead of commercially prepared condensed soups. These homemade substitutes are very easy and quick to make! They taste much better, too. I have almost stopped purchasing the canned versions. Using heart-healthy butter spreads, low-fat or fat-free milk, and low-sodium broth allows you to make these recipes more healthful. You can customize with these simple recipes by adding other seasonings such as garlic powder, celery salt, onion powder, etc. Condensed Cream of Celery Soup Condensed Cream of Chicken Substitute Condensed Cream of Mushroom Substitute Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup Substitute 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese salt, to taste Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add flour and whisk until s...

Although very convenient, commercially prepared condensed soups are expensive and may contain additives and ingredients you'd prefer to skip. You can use these condensed soup substitutes in dishes instead of commercially prepared condensed soups. These homemade substitutes are very easy and quick to make! They taste much better, too. I have almost stopped purchasing the canned versions. Using heart-healthy butter spreads, low-fat or fat-free milk, and low-sodium broth allows you to make these recipes more healthful. You can customize with these simple recipes by adding other seasonings such as garlic powder, celery salt, onion powder, etc. Condensed Cream of Celery Soup Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup Substitute Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup Substitute  Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute I freeze leftover chicken broth from where I've boiled chicken, or from where I've used part of a can, in 1/2 cup portions, just to use in this recipe. Simply pour 1/2 ...

Although very convenient, commercially prepared condensed soups are expensive and may contain additives and ingredients you'd prefer to skip. You can use these condensed soup substitutes in dishes instead of commercially prepared condensed soups. These homemade substitutes are very easy and quick to make! They taste much better, too. I have almost stopped purchasing the canned versions. Using heart-healthy butter spreads, low-fat or fat-free milk, and low-sodium broth allows you to make these recipes more healthful. You can customize with these simple recipes by adding other seasonings such as garlic powder, celery salt, onion powder, etc. Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup Substitute Condensed Cream of Celery Soup Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup Substitute 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk ½ cup chopped sautéed or canned mushrooms salt and pepper, to taste Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-lo...

Favorite Recipes Friday In the comment section below this post,  leave one of your favorite recipes,  a link to a favorite recipe on your blog,  or a link to a favorite recipe found anywhere on the web.  If you don't have a Google account, just post as anonymous.  You can leave you name inside the actual comment, if you like! Thanks for participating! Have a fabulous Friday and a wonderful  Easter Weekend! This recipe was printed on the back of Royal Service, a Christian Women's magazine, back in the late 80's or early 90's. I still have this back cover, and it is what I use when baking this cake! I've made it many times over the years, and it is always a hit!  I am thinking it was the first pound cake I ever tried to make! This would be a yummy dessert for Easter! Mama’s Old-Fashioned Coconut Pound Cake 2½  sticks butter 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 3 cups plain flour 8 ounces sour cream ¼ teaspoon soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanil...

"Christ the Lord is risen to-day," Sons of men and angels say. Raise your joys and triumphs high; Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. ~ Charles Wesley Easter is the most pivotal of Christian holidays. It is an annual time for the faithful to celebrate the life, death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Many choose to celebrate by gathering with friends and family to fellowship over a warm meal. With a bit of planning, this meal can come together quickly and leave minimal work for the cook on  Easter Sunday. Easy Baked Ham 1 fully cooked 7- to 8-lb spiral-sliced bone-in half-ham Glaze ingredients: 1 cup melted butter ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar ½ cup honey Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a roasting pan with foil. Spray foil generously with cooking spray. Combine glaze ingredients. Place ham in roasting pan and brush on some of the glaze. Cover loosely with foil. Bake ham according to package directions, brushing on more glaze ha...

 Quick and Easy Pizza Dough This is a very decent little pizza dough.  It's on par with the refrigerated variety, just a bit different texture. Quick and Easy Pizza Dough 1 packet (2½ teaspoons) dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place warm water in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with yeast and allow to set for 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt and sugar. Add flour mixture to yeast mixture and stir until just blended. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 3 minutes. Place dough in a bowl coated with olive oil, turning dough to coat with oil on all sides. Cover dough and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes. Stretch dough to fit a pan. Top dough with sauce and toppings of your choice. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and done.