Thanksgiving recipes that are a great option for any vegetarian. Vegetarian lasagna is a great meal for any day, which makes it even better for Thanksgiving. This variation is from the classic red sauce version of lasagna. Visit theveggietable.com and find out what other suggestions they have to help you out with your Holiday feasts.

Serves: 8  Prep Time: 1hr 15min 

Ingredients:

1 pound lasagna noodles

2-3 c Italian tomato sauce

2 small or one large zucchini, grated

1/2-1 pound ricotta cheese

3 large bunches spinach, washed and stemmed

1 pound mozzarella cheese, grated or thinly sliced, your choice

1/2 pound provolone cheese *optional

Instructions:

Bring the tomato sauce to a boil, stir in the zucchini and cook for about 5 min. Ladle some of the sauce into the baking dish and spread it around until the bottom of the dish is lightly coated. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place noodles in the bottom of the pan, break the noodles if need be to make a single layer. (Pre-cooking isn't necessary but recommended). Spread 1/3 of the ricotta cheese lightly over the noodles and about 1/3 of the spinach on top of that. Put another 1/3 of the mozerella cheese on top of that and then a little more tomato sauce. Repeat this process twice and garnish with a light spreading of cheese.  Bake for about an hour or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.

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Campbell and Swanson teamed up to help me give you a few delicious,  yet easy to make, recipes for your various side dishes this Thanksgiving.

If your family loves stuffing, or even if they don't, try the following recipe:

Prep Time: 15-20 min Bake Time: 30 min  Serves: 11

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
Generous dash ground black pepper  
2 stalk celery, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 package (16 ounces) Herb Seasoned Stuffing

Directions:

Heat the oven to 350°F. Heat the broth, black pepper, celery and onion in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the stuffing and mix lightly.

Spoon the stuffing mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish.  Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until hot.

Tip: For crunchier stuffing, bake the casserole uncovered.

Or, if Mashed Potatoes are more your thing,  try this recipe:

Prep Time: 15 min  Cook Time: 20 min  Serves: 6

Ingredients:

3 1/2 cup  Chicken Broth
5 large potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 7 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup light cream
2 tablespoon butter
Generous dash ground black pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) Turkey Gravy

Directions:

Heat the broth and potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain, reserving the broth.

Mash the potatoes with 1/4 cup broth, cream, butter and black pepper. Add additional broth, if needed, until desired consistency.

Ultimate Mashed Potatoes: Stir 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives into the hot mashed potatoes.

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Moist & Savory Stuffing


The Main Course

October 30, 2009 by Heidi R

If you would rather have a dinner, instead of a treat, or if your children won't eat anything but treats, consider this idea. If you love homemade pizza make sure you cook up a healthy meal for your children this Halloween, or at least yourself to actually jump start that diet you have been planning for years.

Preparation Time: About 40 minutes. (Including cook time)

Check this out, to find a homemade recipe for you and your family.

Be sure to follow the instructions carefully if you want to be sure your children are healthy this halloween. 


Tricks and Treats

October 30, 2009 by Heidi R

Yummy and easy to make treats, from a Semi-Homemade Halloween with Sandra Lee on The Food Network.

Ingredients:

  • 2 (6oz) cans of frozen concentrate limeaid, (thawed)
  • 3 C Lemon-Lime Soda
  • 3 1/2 C Green sports drink
  • Green food coloring
  • Ice
  • Whipped Cream (Topping if Desired)
  • Candy Sticks or Sipping Straw (Optional)
Instructions:

In a pitcher, combine limeade, soda, and sports drink. Add 5 drops of food coloring, or until desired color green, and stir. Add ice to each glass and then pour the combination into the glass.  If so desired, add whipped cream and to the glass by putting it in a icing piping bag and adding a candy stick or a swirly straw (or other fun straw)

Boo! If that didn't scare you, come into a check city location near you for some extra scary savings, and have a happy and safe Halloween!

 


When it comes to your home you only want to trust the best, especially when it comes to mortgages. With Check City whether you are looking to buy, build, or refinance a home you can have confidence.

They specialize in residential and construction loans, traditional 15-, 20-, 30-, and 40-year fixed-interest loans, adjustable-rate mortgages, including Pay Option ARMS, debt consolidation loans, and equity lines of credit.

Check City is willing to help you with your mortgage- making your dreams of home sweet home a reality.


When you run out of money, turn to Check City for a Utah Payday Loan.  We offer convenient and affordable cash advances to get your finances back on track.

If you're struggling to get money, still need to pay your bills, and live in the area, there is no better place to get money than with a Utah payday loan from Check City.  These loans will give you money fast, with only having to fill out a simple application.

You never have to have your credit checked or fax in any documents when you get a Utah payday loan.  The application is simple and should not take very long to fill out.  You will need to provide your name and other information.

A state or federal identification will be needed as well.  You will have to prove who you are and where you live.  In order to get a Utah payday loan you will also have to provide information on a source of income.  You won't be able to get a loan unless you have proved that you will be able to pay it off when it is due.

Payday loans are short-term loans that only last for about two weeks.  They offer just enough money for you to get through your bills until your next paycheck.  You will be able to walk out with cash in your hands.  Go into your local Check City to find out more information about how you can easily get a Utah payday loan.


How much do you know about title loans from Check City?  Whether you know a lot or a little, we want to help you understand what they are completely and how you can use them to help you out when you're in a bind.

It seems everyone could use a little financial help every now and then.  Sometimes our wallets need an extra boost in order to get through the month.  If you need some money and you don't have much time, consider getting yourself a title loan from Check City.  It just might be exactly what you are looking for.

Title loans are simple.  All you need to do is drive your car to any Check City, get it looked at while you fill out an application, and then drive away with your money.  The amount of money you will be offered has to do with how much your vehicle is worth.

The application for your title loan should be quick and simple.  You should provide the title to your car, an identification, and proof of residence.  You will then fill out the application and be offered an amount which will help you get back on track financially.

Sometimes people need an extra little bit of help.  If you need that help, you should know where to go and have the best information available.  At Check City, you will be able to get the title loan you need to get you back where you need to be.


Partnering with Western Union, Check City offers money transfers for anyone needing to send or receive money. With this service you can send your money anywhere in the world. As long as the recipient has a bank account or is near a Western Union then he or she can get that money from you.

All you have to do is walk into any Check City location with a valid photo ID and your money, in cash or debit form, and we can send it off for you. This service is secure because the money is immediately sent to the account or agent waiting for the recipient to come pick it up. Because of this it cannot be intercepted on its way out so you can feel comfortable and confident in sending your hard-earned money.

If someone wants to send you money you can have them send it to any Check City location. You just have to come in with a valid photo ID and the money is yours.

We understand that sending money through the mail can cause unnecessary anxiety and stress. Because of this we have provided a solution. Come to any Check City during our conveniently extended hours and you can transfer your money anywhere in the world.


If you're looking to get some extra money fast, you should go get yourself a title loan from Check City.  It will help you to get the cash you need right away.

When you go into your local Check City, a helpful employee will guide you toward a solution that will help you get back on your financial feet once again.  A title loan is a loan where the title to your car is the collateral.  This means you hand over the title to your car to a lender for a few weeks.  The lender will then give you some money, and when you pay back that money, the title to your car will be given back to you.  It's simple!

When you become a borrower of a title loan, you need to make sure you will be able to pay back the debt before you leave.  The Check City employee should be willing to help make sure you will be able to, but you also need to take on the responsibility.  There are a few consequences when you aren't able to pay it back.  Obviously, the number one consequence is that you do not get your title to your car back, therefore making the lender the new owner of your car.  This is why it is so important.

However, a title loan shouldn't be a scary thing.  They were created to be a helpful tool to get people the money they need during a time when they can't go anywhere else.  For example, a title loan is good for someone who needs to pay a big bill off right away, so they don't incur overdue fees.

When you go into Check City, bring your car and title, along with a picture identification and proof of residence.  You will then complete a simple application form.  Your car will get a quick inspection, and then you will be awarded with your money that you can drive away with.  You still keep your car in your possession, but you leave your title to your car with the lender.  Using a title loan from Check City is a great way to get a lot of money really fast.


You may have heard some negative things about payday loans in the news recently.  Regardless of whether you have or haven't, you should listen up to this, because it should probably set you straight when it comes to this topic.  Here's the truth.

When people walk in to apply for a payday loan, it is because they are looking to get some extra money that they don't have at the moment.  Perhaps they have some sort of bill that they need to pay off before it becomes overdue.  So maybe they need a payday loan so they don't overdraft on their bank account.  The people looking for these loans are people that are a little down on their luck and need a boost to keep them on their feet financially.

The lenders for payday loans don't prey on anybody.  Nobody is being forced to go in and get a loan.  But if they really need one, which sometimes happens, they are there to help out.  The employees at Check City are especially caring and helpful.  They will make sure that a person will be able to pay off the loan before they give one to them.

People usually think these loans are bad because of their interest rate.  As with most loans, payday loans are calculated with APR, or annual percentage rating.  But since these loans are only taken out for two weeks, their interest rate appears high.  You should realize though that the actual interest will not be very high after just two weeks.  An average payday loan comes out to be a little over one dollar per day for every $100 borrowed.

People think this type of loan is evil because they aren't responsible enough to use it wisely.  When you go into Check City, make sure to use your payday loan responsibly.