Entries by Renee Hungerford

Deadline approaches for Genesee County Emergency Food and Shelter Program grants

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Deadline approaches for Genesee County Emergency Food and Shelter Program grants By Press Release Jan 17, 2025, 7:15pm Press Release: Genesee County has been notified that it will be awarded $8139 for Phase 41 federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funds through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as appropriated by Congress through FY2024. […]

Help Head Start Agency Impacted by California Wildfires

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The following message comes from a Head Start program whose children, families, staff and agency have suffered unfathomable losses due to the wildfires in southern California. If you choose to do so, I am certain any measure of support be it financial or spiritual you can offer our colleagues would be greatly appreciated. I regret […]

Cabbage Roll Skillet

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https://www.punchfork.com/recipe/Cabbage-Roll-Skillet-Delish Ingredients Makes 4 servings 1 lb (90% lean) ground beef 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes 5 cup chopped green cabbage (from about 1 [9-oz] head) 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley leaves, plus more for serving 1/2 cup long-grain white rice 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive […]

Fried Cabbage

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https://thestayathomechef.com/fried-cabbage/#wprm-recipe-container-9342 Ingredients 6 thick cut bacon slices diced 1/3 cup diced yellow onion 1/2 head green cabbage shredded or roughly chopped 1  tablespoon brown sugar optional 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika Instructions In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crisp, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spatula to remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. […]

Tomato Cucumber Salad

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2 cucumbers 5-6 tomatoes 1 red onion 1 shallot (optional) 2-4 cloves of garlic (to taste) minced fresh or dried basil and oregano olive oil red wine vinegar salt and pepper Peel slice and quarter cucumbers.  Place in a colander and generously sprinkle with salt.  Allow to drain for 20 minutes. Finely chop onion and […]

Red Pepper Gouda Bisque

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1 butternut squash 2 quarts of tomato puree 2 stalks celery 2 carrots 1 yellow onion 2-3 cloves garlic Basil 1 pat of light butter substitute 1 – 2 tbls light cream salt and pepper 12 oz roasted red peppers Olive oil Gouda cheese 1 -2 cups water, vegetable, or chicken stock Cut butternut squash […]

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