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Amazing Homemade Potato Chips Recipe

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Homemade Potato Chips ~ Simple and Easy

Have you ever been to a bistro or restaurant and had their Homemade Potato Chips and wondered how to make them at home?  It’s actually quite simple, and the results are well worth your time!  With a few common ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these in a few minutes, and serve them not only with sandwiches, but fried fish, sloppy joes, and anything else you can think of!  Homemade Potato Chips are great as a snack on their own too, or as a replacement for tortilla chips in nachos.

Tips for Great Homemade Potato Chips

A few tips will help you make the best Homemade Potato Chips you’ve ever had.  If you have a mandolin, slice your potatoes on it.  You will get thin, even slices.  But, if you don’t have a mandolin, use a sharp knife and slice your potatoes thinly.  The thinner you slice, the faster and crispier the Homemade Potato Chips will get.  When you pull your chips out, salt them right away.  The salt will melt on the oil that remains on the chips, giving it a nice layer of flavor.  Lastly, stir your chips!  Once the chips have started to crisp, stir them to brown them evenly.  They will be beautiful as well as tasty.

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Amazing Homemade Potato Chips Recipe ~ A New Favorite

Amazing Homemade Potato Chips Recipe ~ A New Favorite

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs red potatoes, sliced thin
  • oil for frying (I use peanut)
  • salt
  • seasonings (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy stockpot over medium-high heat.
  2. Carefully place a third of the sliced potatoes in the hot oil, one at a time to prevent sticking.
  3. Cook until the potatoes are crispy and lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, remove to a paper towel lined plate. Salt lightly.
  4. Continue until all the potatoes are cooked.
  5. Serve with optional seasonings.
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Seasoning your Homemade Potato Chips

There are a lot of great ways to season your Homemade Potato Chips.  A simple sprinkling of Parmesan cheese is a great way to top these little crisps.  Shaking a bit of malt vinegar over them is reminiscent of boardwalk fries by the ocean.  A simple onion or ranch dip is also a perfect accent to the potato flavor.

 

3 lbs red potatoes, sliced thin

oil for frying (I use peanut)

salt

seasonings (optional)

 

Heat the oil in a heavy stockpot over medium-high heat.

Carefully place a third of the sliced potatoes in the hot oil, one at a time to prevent sticking.

Cook until the potatoes are crispy and lightly browned.  Using a slotted spoon, remove to a paper towel lined plate.  Salt lightly.

Continue until all the potatoes are cooked.

Serve with optional seasonings.

 

Whatever your favorite flavor, making your own Homemade Potato Chips will take them to a new level.

 

 

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Sweet Oven Roasted Cabbage

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Oven Roasted Cabbage Makes a Healthy Side Dish

Cabbage has a gotten a bad rap.  People think it’s this horrible, smelly vegetable that tastes nasty.  But they couldn’t be further from the truth.  Oven Roasted Cabbage is sweet as sugar and so delectable, you’ll be making it once a week, and your neighbors won’t even be able to smell it when they come to visit.

Why Doesn’t Oven Roasted Cabbage Stink?

When you make Oven Roasted Cabbage, you roast out the sulfur, which is what makes the cruciferous veggie stink.  Roasting takes out the stink, leaving only a sweet flavor behind that is amazing.  Other veggies that this technique works for are broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and bok choy.  They are a great source of veggies, and are reported to be excellent if you are trying to lose a little weight.

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Sweet Oven Roasted Cabbage ~ It’s Not Just for St. Patrick’s Day Anymore

Sweet Oven Roasted Cabbage ~ It’s Not Just for St. Patrick’s Day Anymore

Ingredients

  • 2 firm heads of cabbage, sliced 1 inch thick
  • 1/2 C olive oil
  • sea salt
  • ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place slices of cabbage on a cookie sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes, until golden brown and starting to crisp.
  4. Serve with Parmesan cheese or a sprinkling of balsamic vinegar.
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Oven Roasted Cabbage~ Not Just for St. Patrick’s Day Anymore!

Several times throughout the year, cabbage is inexpensive at the supermarket.  Around St. Patrick’s Day is one of them, but also in the fall the prices drop, making it the perfect time to make Oven Roasted Cabbage.  Personally, I cook cabbage many ways throughout the year.  The sweet deliciousness isn’t something I want to save for only two times during the year.  Even at full price, I’ve never seen it above $.79 per pound.  Well within my budget, a single head weighs two to three pounds.

 

2 firm heads of cabbage, sliced 1 inch thick

1/2 C olive oil

sea salt

ground black pepper

 

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Place slices of cabbage on a cookie sheet.  Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes, until golden brown and starting to crisp.

Serve with parmesan cheese or a sprinkling of balsamic vinegar.

 

Don’t wait for St. Patrick’s Day, or think that boiled cabbage is the only way you can cook the tasty veggie.  Next time, break out some olive oil and make Oven Roasted Cabbage.

 

 

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Easy Creamy Hollandaise Sauce

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Easy Creamy Hollandaise is Hard to Make!

I grew up with a grandfather that was a gourmet cook.  He made just about everything.  But very rarely did he attempt Hollandaise Sauce.  I always thought it was well beyond my basic abilities.  Until I tried it.  Now, I’m hooked.  The basic skill is simple: constantly whisking.  Even my kids can do that!  Don’t shy away from this Easy Creamy Hollandaise Sauce recipe.  The results are amazing and creamy, and sure to become a favorite sauce.

What is Hollandaise Sauce Anyways?

Hollandaise Sauce is the delicious combination of fresh egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice.  Because egg yolks can be touchy, to keep them from curdling, heating them gently is a must.  I used a glass Pyrex bowl over a pot of simmering water.  A boil is too hot, but simmering is perfect for Hollandaise Sauce.

Hollandaise Egg Yolks

Once you have your Easy Creamy Hollandaise Sauce made, it’s a perfect addition to compliment vegetables, or in Eggs Benedict, the wonderful combination of a poached egg and Canadian bacon over a lightly toasted English muffin.

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Easy Creamy Hollandaise Sauce ~ A Perfect Addition to Your Easter Dinner

Easy Creamy Hollandaise Sauce ~ A Perfect Addition to Your Easter Dinner

Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3 T lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 T water
  • 1/8 t Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 C butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a heatproof glass bowl, whisk the yolks, lemon juice, water, and Worcestershire sauce.
  2. Place the bowl over a simmering pot of water, constantly whisking.
  3. Add the melted butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, continuing to whisk.
  4. As the sauce thickens, whisk, scraping the edges of the bowl.
  5. When the sauce is warm and thick, remove the bowl and serve with your favorite vegetables.
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Seriously?  Hollandaise is THAT Easy?

Yes, it is!  As long as you keep whisking and make sure your water is simmering, not boiling, you will make a perfect, creamy and decadent Hollandaise Sauce.  Then comes the hard part…finding more things to pair it with!

 

4 egg yolks

3 T lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1 T water

1/8 t Worcestershire sauce

1 C butter, melted

 

In a heatproof glass bowl, whisk the yolks, lemon juice, water, and Worcestershire sauce.

Place the bowl over a simmering pot of water, constantly whisking.

Add the melted butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, continuing to whisk.

As the sauce thickens, whisk, scraping the edges of the bowl.

When the sauce is warm and thick, remove the bowl and serve with your favorite vegetables.

 

Next time you need a sauce for your veggies, skip the cheese and whisk up a batch of Hollandaise Sauce!

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Taste o’ the Irish Stew Recipe ~ Crock-Pot or Stove Top

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Bring a Bit o’ the Irish To Your Table in Irish Stew

If you’ve ever been to Ireland, it seems every pub has its own version of Irish Stew.  They all taste amazing, but each one has its own secret flavorings.  They almost all have some beer in them somewhere, and meat, so that’s where we started with ours.  You can use lamb or veal, but we stuck to beef in our version, as it was what was on sale.

The Brand Matters in Irish Stew

The brand matters in Irish Stew, but only in that you enjoy drinking it.  After all, why would you make a stew out of something you don’t like in the first place?  The same goes for the wine.  A good, rich, dark red works great, but don’t grab the cheapest thing on the shelf.  If you wouldn’t drink it, don’t cook with it because you won’t like the flavor it gives your food.  For the beer, I chose my favorite Irish brew, Guinness Extra Stout.  It imparts a thick, rich flavor to the Irish Stew that goes amazingly well with beef without hiding the it.

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Taste o’ the Irish Stew Recipe ~ Crock-Pot or Stove Top

Taste o’ the Irish Stew Recipe ~ Crock-Pot or Stove Top

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lean stew meat
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 4 C beef stock
  • 1 C dry red wine
  • 2 bottles Guinness Extra Stout
  • 2 lbs potatoes, scrubbed and diced
  • 2 carrots, scrubbed and sliced in 1/2 inch disks
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 4 T Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 t rubbed thyme
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Brown the stew meat in small batches until all sides are crispy brown. Transfer to a large Crock-Pot.
  2. Add the stock, wine, and Guinness. Stir well.
  3. To the sauté pan, add the potatoes, carrots, and onions. Sauté until starting to brown, then transfer to the Crock-Pot.
  4. Add the remainder of the ingredients and stir. Set Crock-Pot to low and cook 6-8 hours.
  5. Serve with Irish Soda Bread.
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Crock-Pot or Stove Top for Irish Stew

That decision is up to you.  I love to toss mine in the Crock-Pot and let it go all day.  It takes a worry off my mind and dinner is ready whenever I want it to be.  You can also simmer it in a large stock pot on the stove for about 2 hours, and have the same deliciousness.  It’s a real crowd pleaser too, so if you need something to sit on a buffet and wait for you to be ready for it, this is your dish!

Don’t wait for St. Patrick’s Day!  Make some Irish Stew anytime you want something tasty and rich!

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Irish Soda Bread Recipe

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What is Irish Soda Bread?

Irish Soda Bread is a basic quick bread that is hearty and tasty, perfect for a good bowl of stew.  This is an easy bread to make, with just a few ingredients to assemble.  Within an hour, you can have two beautiful loaves, ready for your souping pleasures!

Two Oven Temperatures Make Irish Soda Bread Crispy and Tender

Starting the oven at a higher temperature seals the outside crust of Irish Soda Bread, making it crispy and chewy, while baking at a lower temperature produces a tender crumb inside the bread.  This process makes an olde world style bread that is amazing.

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Irish Soda Bread ~ A St. Patrick’s Day Treat!

Irish Soda Bread ~ A St. Patrick’s Day Treat!

Ingredients

  • 3 C all-purpose flour
  • 4 C whole wheat flour
  • 2 t sugar
  • 1 t salt
  • 2 t baking soda
  • 2 C buttermilk
  • 1 T olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 C milk

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
  3. Add the milks and oil, stirring well until a dough forms.
  4. Cut dough into two pieces. Form into balls and flatten slightly. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  5. Cut an "X" in the top of the bread, about 1/2 inch deep.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375 degrees F and bake an additional 25 minutes until golden brown and a thump on the crust produces a hollow sound.
  7. Remove to cooling racks and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite stew or soup.
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Irish Soda Bread is Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day

If you are looking for a delicious treat to pair with your corned beef and cabbage or Irish stew, mix up a couple of loaves of Irish Soda Bread.  They will be a great accompaniment to your meal and add a touch of the Irish to your day.

 

3 C all-purpose flour

4 C whole wheat flour

2 t sugar

1 t salt

2 t baking soda

2 C buttermilk

1 T olive oil or vegetable oil

1 C milk

 

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients.

Add the milks and oil, stirring well until a dough forms.

Cut dough into two pieces.  Form into balls and flatten slightly.  Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Cut an “X” in the top of the bread, about 1/2 inch deep.

Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375 degrees F and bake an additional 25 minutes until golden brown and a thump on the crust produces a hollow sound.

Remove to cooling racks and allow to cool for 20 minutes.  Serve with your favorite stew or soup.

 

Don’t get up early to bake bread on St. Patrick’s Day!  Make up some Irish Soda Bread and sleep in a bit!

 

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TGI Friday’s Copy Cat Crispy Green Bean Fries with Cucumber Wasabi Dip Recipe

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Sometimes, I go to TGI Friday’s just for the Crispy Green Bean Fries.  Hot and crispy, cooled down with a quick dip in some creamy Cucumber Wasabi Ranch, they make eating your veggies a pleasure instead of a chore.  Even your kids will think so!

Crispy Green Bean Fries Make a Great Party Snack!

While these are easy to make, there are quite a few steps, making it take a while to make these up.  You can, however, make them ahead of time and simply warm them in the oven for your guests.  Crispy Green Bean Fries  will stay crispy and delicious with a 5 minute warm up on a cookie sheet in a 350 degree F oven.  Serve with small ramekins of dip and you are all set for an amazing party!

What Makes Crispy Green Bean Fries Amazing

There’s one simple trick to make these Crispy Green Bean Fries the most amazing thing you’ve ever tasted: simmering the fresh green beans in chicken or vegetable stock for a few minutes before breading them.  Honestly, I thought it would make them mushy, but it infuses them with flavor, making the Crispy Green Bean Fries even better.

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TGI Friday’s Copy Cat Crispy Green Bean Fries with Cucumber Wasabi Dip Recipe

Ingredients

  • Cucumber Wasabi Ranch Dip:
  • 1 C Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
  • 1/2 C cucumber, seeded and diced small
  • 2 t wasabi paste
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 2 t prepared horseradish
  • 1 t apple cider vinegar
  • Beans:
  • 1 32 oz box chicken or vegetable stock
  • 12 oz fresh green beans, cleaned and ends snapped
  • 2 C flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 C milk
  • 2 C breadcrumbs
  • 1 t salt
  • 1/2 t garlic powder
  • 1 t onion powder
  • peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients for the dip in a blender and pulse until smooth. Refrigerate.
  2. Heat the chicken stock to boiling and simmer the beans for 10 minutes. Remove to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  3. Place the flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whip the eggs and milk together. In a third shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, salt, garlic and onion powders.
  4. Heat the oil in a deep, heavy bottom stock pot over medium high heat.
  5. Shake the water off a handful of beans, leaving them damp. Toss in the flour, turning to coat.
  6. Transfer to the egg and milk mixture, coating well.
  7. Dredge through the breadcrumbs to coat well and gently place into the oil. Fry until golden brown.
  8. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel covered plate to drain.
  9. Continue with the rest of the beans.
  10. Serve with the dipping sauce.
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Make Crispy Green Bean Fries and Turn an Average Meal Fabulous

You don’t need to save Crispy Green Bean Fries for a special occasion!  Make them with meatloaf or any meal for and turn the evening into something fabulous.  I pair these with everything from sandwiches to steaks, and I always get a smile from my family.   Cucumber Wasabi Ranch Dip: 1 C Hidden Valley Ranch dressing 1/2 C cucumber, seeded and diced small 2 t wasabi paste 1/4 t salt 2 t prepared horseradish 1 t apple cider vinegar Beans: 1 32 oz box chicken or vegetable stock 12 oz fresh green beans, cleaned and ends snapped 2 C flour 2 eggs 2 C milk 2 C breadcrumbs 1 t salt 1/2 t garlic powder 1 t onion powder peanut oil for frying   Place all the ingredients for the dip in a blender and pulse until smooth.  Refrigerate. Heat the chicken stock to boiling and simmer the beans for 10 minutes.  Remove to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Place the flour in a shallow bowl.  In another shallow bowl, whip the eggs and milk together.  In a third shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, salt, garlic and onion powders. Heat the oil in a deep, heavy bottom stock pot over medium high heat. Shake the water off a handful of beans, leaving them damp.  Toss in the flour, turning to coat. Transfer to the egg and milk mixture, coating well. Dredge through the breadcrumbs to coat well and gently place into the oil.  Fry until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel covered plate to drain. Continue with the rest of the beans. Serve with the dipping sauce.   Eat your veggies!  Turn boring beans into Crispy Green Bean Fries!

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Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Set the Bar High

Every time I go to Red Lobster, which isn’t often, I nearly gorge myself on the Cheddar Bay Biscuits.  They are the most amazing , tender, and flavorful biscuits I’ve ever had.  I could eat those and a salad and be completely happy, as long as they kept the biscuits coming.  I’ve tried for years to find the perfect combination of ingredients to make these the best Cheddar Bay Biscuits ever, and I’ve finally done it.

What Makes Cheddar Bay Biscuits the Best?

Is it the cheese?  The garlic butter lovingly brushed over each tender biscuit?  Honestly, I have no idea, but all together, they make the best Cheddar Bay Biscuits.  It doesn’t seem to matter if you use Bisquick or Jiffy Mix, or even Pamela’s Baking & Pancake Mix (gluten free).  They turn out fluffy every time.

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Cheddar Bay Biscuits ~ Bringing Red Lobster to Your Table

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe drop biscuits from your favorite baking mix
  • 1/4 t garlic powder
  • 1/2 C Cheddar cheese
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 T minced garlic

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Make the biscuits as suggested on the package of baking mix, adding in the garlic powder.
  3. Once mixed, mix in the cheese until incorporated.
  4. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  5. Bake 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Mix melted butter and garlic. Brush over hot biscuits.
  7. Let sit 1 minute and serve.
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Cheddar Bay Biscuits Go with Everything!

Serve these tasty biscuits with everything from steak to chicken to fish.  They are amazing as an appetizer, or during your meal.  I love them with a simple salad in the middle of summer.  Make up a large batch of them on a cool day, freeze them, and simply warm them in the microwave for a burst of flavor that takes your salad up a notch or three!

 

1 recipe drop biscuits from your favorite baking mix

1/4 t garlic powder

1/2 C Cheddar cheese

1 stick butter, melted

1 T minced garlic

 

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Make the biscuits as suggested on the package of baking mix, adding in the garlic powder.

Once mixed, mix in the cheese until incorporated.

Drop by heaping tablespoons onto an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

Mix melted butter and garlic.  Brush over hot biscuits.

Let sit 1 minute and serve.

 

Why wait for a special occasion to go to Red Lobster when you can have the best Cheddar Bay Biscuits at home?

 

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Olive Garden CopyCat Chicken and Gnocchi Soup Recipe

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Make Olive Garden Soup at Home

I love going to Olive Garden for two things: a fabulously crisp and simple salad, and the Olive Garden Chicken and Gnocchi Soup.  I love them both, but the Chicken and Gnocchi Soup is unique to Olive Garden and I just had to be able to make it at home.  Otherwise, I would live there!

Chicken and  Gnocchi Soup is Fast and Simple to make

With a bit of leftover chicken, it’s easy to make this Olive Garden Copycat soup.  When I don’t have leftover chicken, I roast a couple of pieces in the oven for about an hour.  The roasted flavor adds a subtle earthy flavor to the soup that is just amazing.

Chicken and Gnocchi Soup Chicken

What is a Gnocchi

Gnocchi is an Italian dumpling that is made from potatoes or sometimes ricotta cheese. If you have eaten Chicken Dumplings than you have had a version of a gnocchi ( it just looked a little different) You can find them at your grocer’s, usually with the premium pastas.  They are fantastic in soups, but also as a pasta dish.  Gnocchi lend a bit of starch to your broth, so they will thicken soup just a little.  In Chicken and Gnocchi Soup, it provides a bit of a chewy bite, in contrast with tender vegetables and savory broth.  Gnocchi pasta is the type that when it floats, it’s cooked.

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Chicken and Gnocchi Soup ~ Olive Garden in Your Kitchen

Chicken and Gnocchi Soup ~ Olive Garden in Your Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 carrots, shredded or sliced thin
  • 2 ribs celery, sliced thin
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 2 C roasted chicken, cut bite sized
  • 6 C chicken broth
  • 2 C water
  • 2 16 oz pkgs gnocchi
  • 2 C heavy whipping cream
  • 2 C escarole or kale, diced

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Saute the carrots, celery, and onion until the onion is clear. Add the thyme and saute another minute.
  2. Add the chicken, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the thyme stems, leaving any leaves behind.
  4. Gently add the gnocchi and continue to boil until they float to the surface.
  5. Stir in the whipping cream and kale. Simmer another 5 minutes.
  6. Serve with crusty bread.
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 Chicken and Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Add a salad, some crispy bread or garlic bread, and you have a meal with Chicken and Gnocchi Soup!  Be creative with your salad and add some cheese and chicken to it for a great, filling meal!

 

1 carrots, shredded or sliced thin

2 ribs celery, sliced thin

1 medium onion, diced

3 sprigs thyme

2 T olive oil

2 C roasted chicken, cut bite sized

6 C chicken broth

2 C water

2 16 oz pkgs gnocchi

2 C heavy whipping cream

2 C escarole or kale, diced

 

In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.  Saute the carrots, celery, and onion until the onion is clear.  Add the thyme and saute another minute.

Add the chicken, chicken broth and water.  Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.

Remove the thyme stems, leaving any leaves behind.

Gently add the gnocchi and continue to boil until they float to the surface.

Stir in the whipping cream and kale.  Simmer another 5 minutes.

Serve with crusty bread.

 

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Mango Strawberry Mojito Salad ~ Bring Summertime to Your Table

In the midst of the winter blahs, here’s a salad that can brighten your day and make your taste buds sing.  Bright tropical mango blends with tart strawberries and mint to remind you of warm summer days, sitting on the patio and sipping minty mojitos.  Fresh lime and honey combine for a sweet and sour dressing that will knock your socks off in this Mango Strawberry Mojito Salad.

Wild Rice Rounds Out Mango Strawberry Mojito Salad

An earthy wild rice blend gives a tasty bite to the salad, making it filling as well as healthy.  Mango Strawberry Mojito Salad is a great alternative to macaroni salad, especially for those who have a gluten or wheat intolerance.  It’s an amazingly tasty way to cut gluten and not miss it.

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Mango Strawberry Mojito Salad Recipe ~ Bring Summertime to Your Table!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 C wild rice blend
  • 2 1/4 C water
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
  • 1 can garbazo beans, rinsed
  • 1 mango, peeled and seed removed, diced
  • 1/2 C strawberries, washed c and diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
  • 3 green onions, sliced thin
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 T honey
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1/2 C mint, leaves cleaned and chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, place rice and cover with water. Bring to a boil and turn to a simmer. Simmer 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the honey, lime juice and olive oil.
  3. Add the fruit, vegetables, and rice. Toss to coat.
  4. Chill for at least an hour.
  5. Serve with your favorite meal.
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Mango Strawberry Mojito Salad is Perfect for Picnics

Since Mango Strawberry Mojito Salad has a lime juice and oil dressing, you don’t have to worry about leaving it out in warmer weather.  There’s no mayonnaise to go bad, and the flavors will be more vibrant as the salad gently warms.

1 1/2 C wild rice blend

2 1/4 C water

1 cucumber, seeded and diced

1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 mango, peeled and seed removed, diced

1/2 C strawberries, washed c and diced

1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)

3 green onions, sliced thin

1 lime, juiced

2 T honey

2 T olive oil

1/2 C mint, leaves cleaned and chopped

In a large saucepan,  place rice and cover with water. Bring to a boil and turn to a simmer.   Simmer 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed.

In a large bowl, whisk the honey, lime juice and olive oil.

Add the fruit, vegetables, and rice.  Toss to coat.

Chill for at least an hour.

Serve with your favorite meal.

 

Next time you want to brighten up a winter blah day, make up some Mango Strawberry Mojito Salad and bring on summer!

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Cheesy Bacon Garlic Grits Recipe

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Cheesy Bacon Garlic Grits are a food that has no boundaries as to when it can be eaten.  For breakfast, pair it with some eggs and toast, lunch finds it delicious with a fresh salad, and for dinner, it goes well with just about anything!

What are the Grits in Cheesy Bacon Garlic Grits?

Grits, common in Southern cooking, are processed corn, such as hominy.  They really don’t have much flavor on their own, so salt or sugar is usually added, along with butter, to give them flavor.  I had never had grits before a neighbor, transplanted from the South, made some for dinner one night and I was hooked.  She cooked hers like this recipe, but then stirred in an egg and put them in a greased casserole dish and baked them for 30 minutes.  I like them both ways, and this way gets Cheesy Bacon Garlic Grits  to the table just a bit quicker, especially for a hungry family waiting for breakfast.

Grits are typically found in the breakfast aisle of the grocery store, with the oatmeal and cream of wheat boxes.  You can also find organic/GMO free in certain stores.

Tips and Tricks for Cheesy Bacon Garlic Grits

For creamy Cheesy Bacon Garlic Grits, start out with milk.  It makes the grits creamier and gives them a little bit of flavor.  When you stir the grits into the boiling milk, keep stirring to keep them so your Cheesy Bacon Garlic Grits aren’t lumpy.  I make the bacon while I’m waiting for the grits to cook by baking it, saving me the hassle of another pan on the stove.

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Cheesy Bacon Garlic Grits Recipe ~ Quick for Any Meal

Ingredients

  • 4 C milk
  • 1 t minced garlic
  • 1 C instant grits
  • 2 C shredded cheddar cheese
  • 5 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 1 T bacon grease (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the milk and garlic to simmering.
  2. Add the grits, stirring well to keep from clumping.
  3. When thickened, in about 5 minutes, add the cheese, crumbled bacon, and bacon grease if using, and stir.
  4. Serve hot with your meal.
  5. 5-6 servings.
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Twist on the Cheesy Bacon Garlic Grits Leftovers

If you have any leftovers, refrigerate them, and once cold and firm, make patties out of the Cheesy Bacon Garlic Grits and fry them up in some butter until crispy on both sides.  It will be a new take on polenta, and a tasty side to eggs and toast!

 

4 C milk

1 t minced garlic

1 C instant grits

2 C shredded cheddar cheese

5 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled

1 T bacon grease (optional)

 

Heat the milk and garlic to simmering.

Add the grits, stirring well to keep from clumping.

When thickened, in about 5 minutes, add the cheese, crumbled bacon, and bacon grease if using, and stir.

Serve hot with your meal.

5-6 servings.

 

If you are looking for an interesting, yet quick side dish, try Cheesy Bacon Garlic Grits!

 

 

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Homemade Miso Soup Recipe ~ Simple and Healthy

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Homemade Miso Soup, if you’ve never had it, is amazing.  The health benefits alone are good reason to eat miso, but add it to a simple soup, and you have a fantastic dish that is great for a fast lunch, or a tasty replacement for chicken noodle when you’re sick.

What the Heck is Miso?

Miso is a fermented paste of soybeans, sea salt, and grains such as rice or barley.  You can find it sometimes in the refrigerated section of the grocery store with tofu, or you can venture into an Asian grocery and find an amazing selection.  I prefer the red, mostly because that’s what I had first, but the flavor is rich and creamy.

Why Miso is Amazing for Your Health

Since the main ingredient in Homemade Miso Soup is miso, you can reap the health benefits it contains.  Research has shown that miso is a complete protein as it contains all the essential amino acids needed by the body.  It also contains beneficial probiotics and strengthens the immune system, something greatly needed when you are feeling under the weather.  If you are lacking in B vitamins, try some miso!  It’s high in B vitamins, including B 12.

I picked up all the ingredients for this recipe in the Asian store when I purchased the miso, but you can get them all in a traditional grocery store as well.  Substitute fresh mushrooms of any variety for the dried, and oftentimes sheets of seaweed can be found in the Asian foods section.

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Homemade Miso Soup Recipe ~ Simple and Healthy

Ingredients

  • 8 C water
  • 1/2 C dried mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 16 ounce block medium/firm tofu, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 C dried seaweed shreds
  • 1/2 C miso paste

Instructions

  1. Place the water in a large saucepan. Add the mushrooms and bring to a boil.
  2. Stir in the miso paste. Once incorporated, add the tofu and seaweed.
  3. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the seaweed softens and "blooms".
  4. Serve hot.
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Change Up Homemade Miso Soup

Make Homemade Miso Soup even healthier!  In addition to the seaweed, mushrooms, and tofu, add some green onions, summer squash, and zucchini.  They will add more flavor and bulk to the soup as well as fiber and vitamins.

8 C water

1/2 C dried mushrooms, chopped

1 16 ounce block medium/firm tofu, cut into cubes

1/4 C dried seaweed shreds

1/2 C miso paste

 

Place the water in a large saucepan.  Add the mushrooms and bring to a boil.

Stir in the miso paste.  Once incorporated, add the tofu and seaweed.

Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the seaweed softens and “blooms”.

Serve hot.

 

Next time you are hankering for some soup or feel a little run down, make up a quick batch of Homemade Miso Soup!

 

 

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Easy Savory Meatballs ~ Versatile for Any Meal!

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Meatballs Aren’t Just for Pasta!

Easy Savory Meatballs are something that you don’t think about making yourself, but they are so easy, you’ll wonder why you never did.  I make up large batches of meatballs and then freeze them uncooked, making it easy to put them in pasta sauce, bake and slice on pizzas, or top them with some pizza sauce in a hoagie roll.  It’s amazing what you can do with a bag full of frozen meatballs!

Make The Meatballs What You Want

The basic ingredients for meatballs is easy: ground meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, and seasonings.  Seasonings can change, depending on what you want the meatballs to taste like, or what their purpose is.  I usually make mine Italian style, as in this recipe, but you can change them up to be anything you like.  Add some steak seasoning for a barbecue meatball, or chopped pineapple and a bit of brown sugar for teriyaki style.  Really, you can do anything with them once you know the basics.

Basic Recipe for Meatballs: Multiply It!

We’ll go over what it takes for a single pound of ground meat, but you can multiply it for as many pounds as you want to make!  If you want to make ten pounds of meatballs, multiply everything by 10 and mix away!  Use this as a very basic recipe to make whatever your needs are.  Just realize the higher the fat content of your meat, the more they will shrink and add fat to your dish.

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Easy Savory Meatballs ~ Versatile for Any Meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, veal)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 C breadcrumbs
  • 1 t dried oregano
  • 1 t dried parsley
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1/4 t pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix the seasonings, meat, and egg in a bowl until completely incorporated
  2. Add the breadcrumbs and mix well.
  3. With damp hands, form meatballs by squeezing about 2 tablespoons of meat (or whatever your preference for size) together, then roll in your hands to form a ball.
  4. Place on a wax paper covered baking tray. Continue with meat mixture until all the meatballs are made.
  5. Freeze until solid.
  6. Place in a plastic zippy bag or freezer container and place back in the freezer until use.
  7. To cook, fry in a bit of olive oil or bake on a baking sheet in a 400 degree F oven until baked through.
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Easy Savory Meatballs as a Quick Meal

I keep a bag or two of tasty meatballs in the freezer for those quick meals that need some meat.  Use them every way you can think of for a delicious addition.  Make them small for appetizers in your Crock-Pot.  Bake them up before dropping them in with some sauce and turning it on low for an amazing treat everyone will love!

 

1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, veal)

1 egg

1/4 C breadcrumbs

1 t dried oregano

1 t dried parsley

1/2 t salt

1/4 t pepper

 

Mix the seasonings, meat, and egg in a bowl until completely incorporated

Add the breadcrumbs and mix well.

With damp hands, form meatballs by squeezing about 2 tablespoons of meat (or whatever your preference for size) together, then roll in your hands to form a ball.

Place on a wax paper covered baking tray.  Continue with meat mixture until all the meatballs are made.

Freeze until solid.

Place in a plastic zippy bag or freezer container and place back in the freezer until use.

To cook, fry in a bit of olive oil or bake on a baking sheet in a 400 degree F oven until baked through.

 

Easy Savory Meatballs are a versatile addition to any meal.  Keep some meatballs in your freezer!

 

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Crispy Pierogies with Onions Recipe ~ Great for Quick Meals!

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Crispy Pierogies with Onions are an amazingly quick and tasty dinner, any night of the week.  Pierogies are a Polish dish comprised of a sheet of pasta wrapped around a wonderful filling of mashed potatoes and a few savory additions, such as cheddar, 4 cheese, onion, or spinach and feta cheese.  You can find them in the freezer section of your favorite grocery store.

Crispy Pierogies with Onions Makes an Amazing Meal

To take these simple pockets of goodness and turn Crispy Pierogies with Onions into a meal, add an easy to make meat, such as brats or a meatloaf, and a veggie.  Our favorite is braised spinach or a salad.  Crispy Pierogies with Onions can also be paired with something more sophisticated, like a Crock-Pot full of Beef Burgundy!

Make a Quick Meal with Crispy Pierogies with Onions

You can have Crispy Pierogies with Onions from freezer to table in about 30 minutes, making a perfect weeknight meal, even when you are on the go with kid’s events or meetings.  They also make fantastic leftovers for lunch the next day.   A quick trip through the microwave and these will give you the fuel to finish your day!

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Crispy Pierogies with Onions Recipe ~ Great for Quick Meals!

Ingredients

  • 2 boxes frozen pierogies
  • 3 large onions, sliced thin
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • sour cream

Instructions

  1. In a large saute pan, place a thin layer of olive oil, about 3 tablespoons. Heat to medium.
  2. Add the onions and saute until clear and turning brown.
  3. Heat water to boiling in a 3 qt or larger saucepan.
  4. Add the pierogies and boil until they float. Remove to a bowl to let them drain.
  5. Remove the onions from the pan when clear and starting to brown. Set aside.
  6. Add 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons butter to the saute pan. When the butter is melted, carefully add pierogies to fill the pan. Saute until brown; flip and brown on the second side.
  7. Serve with onions and sour cream, if desired.
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Crispy Pierogies with Onions Are an Inexpensive Meal

About once a month, pierogies go on sale at my favorite grocery store.  Add a couple of coupons with that, and I average about $1.75 per box of 12, making Crispy Pierogies with Onions one of my favorite inexpensive meal additions.  I keep several boxes in the freezer for those emergency quick dinners when the day gets away from me.

Find these amazing satchels of taste in your freezer section and keep them in your freezer for the one night you forget to plan for dinner.  Crispy Pierogies with Onions will fill your tummy as well as your soul with the ultimate in comfort food.

 

2 boxes frozen pierogies

3 large onions, sliced thin

olive oil

butter

sour cream

 

In a large saute pan, place a thin layer of olive oil, about 3 tablespoons.  Heat to medium.

Add the onions and saute until clear and turning brown.

Heat water to boiling in a 3 qt or larger saucepan.

Add the pierogies and boil until they float. Remove to a bowl to let them drain.

Remove the onions from the pan when clear and starting to brown.  Set aside.

Add 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons butter to the saute pan.  When the butter is melted, carefully add pierogies to fill the pan.  Saute until brown; flip and brown on the second side.

Serve with onions and sour cream, if desired.

 

Crispy Pierogies with Onions make a perfect side-dish or even a meal on their own!

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Fabulous French Onion Soup Recipe

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Fabulous French Onion Soup is a Crowd Pleaser!

 Fabulous French Onion Soup tastes like it is complicated to make, but it’s the simplest soup I know of.  Strong onions simmer to sweetness, leaving a rich, full flavor accentuated with fresh bay leaves, beef stock, and burgundy wine.  Just a few ingredients and will make Fabulous French Onion Soup a favorite for gatherings, holidays, and every day.

Ingredient Notes for Fabulous French Onion Soup

I usually purchase the strongest Spanish onions I can find for this recipe.  The initial saute of the onions will leave your eyes watering, but will give the soup a fabulous flavor.  Slice them thin with a knife or mandolin if you have one.  The mandolin will make quick work of the slicing, leaving you tear-free, or nearly so.  Slice them on the “thick” setting, or about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick for best results.

For beef stock, I’ve found a good stock is best, as the flavor is thick and hearty.  Beef broth or bouillon tend to be really salty, and one the salt is in, it’s hard to get it back out.  Find a quality stock that you like or make your own from beef and bones by simply boiling them for a few hours.  Use what you like in Fabulous French Onion Soup for a taste you’ll love.

I’ve often heard people say that you should never cook with a wine that you wouldn’t drink.  Well, I don’t think I’ll ever drink burgundy, but I love to cook with it.  I purchase big bottles when they are on sale for about $10.  It lasts me over a year typically, as I really only use it in the winter for Crock-Pot dishes and soups.  Keep it in a cool place and the flavor won’t change while you use it up.

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Fabulous French Onion Soup Recipe

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs Spanish Onions, peeled and sliced thin
  • 1 stick butter
  • 3 C burgundy wine
  • 3 32 oz boxes beef stock
  • 3 bay leaves, fresh or dried
  • 1 loaf French bread, sliced into 1 inch thick rounds
  • 1 lb Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onions and saute until tender and starting to brown.
  2. Add burgundy and reduce by 50%.
  3. Add the stock and bay leaves. Simmer 2-3 hours, replacing fluid with water if needed.
  4. While the soup is simmering, heat oven to 425 degrees F. Lay the bread out, cut side up, on a baking tray. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is melted and starting to brown slightly.
  5. To serve, place a piece of bread in the bottom of a soup bowl. Ladle hot soup over the top and serve.
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Fabulous French Onion Soup Makes a Great Crock-Pot Meal

Once you get to the stage that the wine has reduced, pour the onion-burgundy mixture into your large Crock-Pot and set it to low.  It will simmer and stay hot for any buffet, gathering, or holiday.  Place a bowl of cheese bread next to it and your guests can serve themselves any time they want some soup.  Fabulous French Onion Soup makes a perfect starter for any meal.

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Zippy Roast Beef Hash Recipe

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Zippy Roast Beef Hash is my go-to recipe when I have roast beef leftovers. It’s the perfect quick Sunday morning breakfast with high protein and phenomenal taste. With a few simple ingredients that I always have on hand, I can whip up this up in a few minutes, top it with some steamed eggs, and have a very happy, energized family.

Reuse Your Leftovers in Zippy Roast Beef Hash

When you make your roast beef, I’ve found it really doesn’t matter much what flavor you add to it. Zippy Roast Beef Hash always tastes amazing and the original way you cooked the roast beef enhances that flavor. I almost always start with a chuck roast, only buying them when they are on sale and buying it larger than what I need for dinner, guaranteeing leftovers. In the morning, I trim the cold roast as lean as I can, and cube it up or shred it into bite size pieces for easy eating.
For the potatoes, you don’t have to go out and buy pricy pre-shredded hash browns. As the Zippy Roast Beef Hash is cooking, shred fresh potatoes over the pan and stir them in. You’ll get a wonderful texture without the extra price! As an added bonus, if you’ve got leftover potatoes with the roast beef, cut them up and use them instead! Use up all those leftovers!

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Zippy Roast Beef Hash Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 3 C fresh hash brown potatoes, shredded fresh potatoes, or cubed leftover potatoes
  • 3 C chopped or shredded roast beef
  • ½ C beef gravy
  • 2 T ketchup
  • 1 t salt
  • 3/4 t ground mustard
  • 1/8 t pepper

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, sauté onion in oil until tender.
  2. Add the roast beef and potatoes.
  3. Stir the remaining ingredients together and pour over the pan. Mix to coat.
  4. Cook over medium heat without stirring until browned, about 10 minutes.
  5. Turn and brown the other side.
  6. Serve with your favorite breakfast foods.
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Zippy Roast Beef Hash ~ The Perfect Brunch Dish

Are you having a brunch gathering?  Perfect!  Make Zippy Roast Beef Hash up ahead of time and drop it in your Crock-Pot on low.  It will stay warm throughout the meal and you will have a delicious dish to share!  Don’t forget to print out the recipe for your guests.  They are sure to want to make it too!

Don’t burn your family out on the same reheated roast beef from the night before.  Make something different.  For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Zippy Roast Beef Hash makes a delicious meal alone or with your favorite breakfast foods.

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Pan Fried Green Beans Recipe

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Pan Fried Green Beans are one of those amazing foods that once you have them, you wonder why you didn’t think of that before.  I started making these when I purchased a bag of green and yellow beans mixed with baby carrots.  I couldn’t think of a way to cook them besides steaming them, until I put a frying pan away.  What if I sauted them in some butter to caramelize them a bit, then steamed them the rest of the way?  The only way I’d find out is if I tried.

My family loved them!  I’ve seasoned them several different ways, and they are always well liked.  I’ve switched to fresh green beans, when I can get them, and it’s made the Pan Fried Green Beans even better.  It pairs well with just about everything, from fish to beef.  Add a little onion or garlic to the dish as it’s cooking for another layer of flavor or to change up the dish and keep it fresh.

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Pan Fried Green Beans Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh green beans, ends snapped
  • 2 T butter
  • 1/2 t lemon pepper
  • 1/2 C water

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium high heat.
  2. Add the green beans and saute until they start to caramelize, turning once or twice.
  3. Remove from the heat and pour in the water. Cover and return to the heat for about 2 minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender.
  4. Remove from the pan and sprinkle with lemon pepper.
  5. Serve hot.
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Pan Fried Green Beans from the Freezer

If green beans aren’t in season, or there was a great sale on frozen veggies, try making it with a bag of your favorite frozen green beans.  Simply rinse the beans in water and let them drip dry for a few minutes.  This will remove the ice from the beans and allow them to saute more easily and brown evenly.  Add other veggies as you like too!  Summer squash or zucchini makes a great addition to the mix!

Next time you stop by a farmer’s market or green beans are on sale at the grocery store, pick some up!  Rinse them off and snap off the ends, then get ready for a treat for your taste buds!  Pan Fried Green Beans is a fast, wonderful side dish to make your dinner something special every time.

 

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Easy Monkey Bread Recipe

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Easy Monkey Bread is one of those recipes that you make it and think, “Wow, why didn’t I do this sooner?”  I remember my mother making homemade bread dough, kneading it and letting it rise, before breaking off small balls of it, rolling it in butter and cinnamon sugar, then baking it to make this wonderful, sticky mess of a breakfast.  It would take her hours, and often she would make it the day before we were to eat it.  I woke up one Sunday morning craving this delicious mess, but without the time to make it.

I looked in the fridge and my light bulb went on.  Cinnamon rolls in a tube!  How perfect would that be as the base of my delicious childhood memory?  So, I started opening all three tubes I had and improvising a way to make Easy Monkey Bread.  After it was baked, it was hard to keep the family away from it so it could cool enough not to burn little mouths!  Four people devoured three tubes of cinnamon rolls in record time, with two children eating the majority of it.  I’d say it was a hit.  When the plate was empty, I already had questions about when would we have it again!

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Easy Monkey Bread Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 tubes cinnamon rolls (regular size, not jumbo)
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 C sugar
  • 1 T cinnamon
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Spray a bundt or angel food pan will cooking spray.
  3. Mix the sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Open the tubes of cinnamon rolls and cut each one in half. Roll into balls and dredge in the butter, then cinnamon sugar. Place each ball in the prepared pan, stacking evenly around the pan. Continue with all the balls until complete.
  5. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes, until the bread, when pressed, is soft but firm and springs back.
  6. Let cool for about 10 minutes, then place a plate over the top of the pan, flip, and remove the bread.
  7. Cut the icing packets open and drizzle over the bread. Serve!
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Easy Monkey Bread ~ The Next Favorite Breakfast

Easy Monkey Bread is a great weekend breakfast or brunch bread.  Pair it with some eggs and bacon, and you are all set for a perfect morning with your family.  Next time, I’m going to try it with the bacon IN the bread, crumbled up in pieces.  Sweet and salty is my favorite combination, and I’m up for the challenge of switching this up.  You can even add your favorite nuts for a bit of crunch.

So, Sunday morning, get up and bake some sweet goodness.  Your family will love it and will ask for Easy Monkey Bread again and again!

 

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Hot German Potato Salad Recipe

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Hot German Potato Salad isn’t like regular salads, and you probably can’t pick it up in your local deli.  Instead of the typical mayonnaise based dressing, this has a vinegar and bacon cooked dressing that is tangy and just amazing.  Plus, you serve it warm.  With bacon.  Can it really get any better?

If you want to feed this one to a crowd, boil the potatoes ahead of time and reheat them in the microwave.  Or, even easier, toss it finished into a Crock-Pot on low.  Stir it every once in a while to keep it from sticking to the sides.

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Hot German Potato Salad Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 T flour
  • 1 T sugar
  • 1 t celery salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 water
  • 1/4 apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover and 1/2 t salt. Heat to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender. Drain and place in a bowl; set aside.
  2. In a saute pan, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove to a bowl, leaving the drippings in the pan.
  3. Saute the onion in the drippings until tender and clear. Add the flour, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir and cook over low heat until the mixture is bubbly.
  4. Remove from the heat; add the water and vinegar. Return to the heat and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Add the bacon back in.
  5. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and toss gently. Serve warm.
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Hot German Potato Salad for Picnics

While this makes a fantastic side dish in the winter, it’s also great in the summer!  Serve it up with your hamburgers and hot dogs, or even at a hog roast!  Amaze your friends and family with this dish and skip the mayo based salad.  Also a plus, you don’t have to worry about the mayonnaise making anyone sick!  I always worry about that at hot summer picnics.

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Asian Cucumber Salad takes advantage of one of the few quality vegetables that is available year-round.  I especially love hot-house English cucumbers when they are on sale.  You can eat them skin and all, as they are wrapped in plastic, and are often organic.  Just give them a good scrub and you are ready to go!

The easiest way to slice this tasty veggie is with a mandolin.  No, not the kind you play, but one like this:

Mandonlin

This little dandy is an amazing tool for the kitchen.  It slices just about any firm veggie quickly and evenly.  From Asian Cucumber Salad to potatoes for just about anything, everything comes out perfect.  Dishes like scalloped potatoes or homemade potato chips have half the prep time!  Anything that makes my job faster in the kitchen is a must-have for me!  This particular one has been in my family for a long time, but new ones have different blades and such for cutting to make waffle fries, crinkle cuts, and more.

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Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers, sliced thinly
  • 1 t sea salt
  • 1/4 t pepper
  • 1/2 C rice vinegar
  • 1 T sugar (I use raw sugar)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, place all the ingredients and toss to coat.
  2. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
  3. Serve with fresh chives or parsley.
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Asian Cucumber Salad is great in the winter when you want a hint of summer to brighten your day, or in the middle of summer with a grilled meal.  On really hot days, my family will eat Asian Cucumber Salad as a snack at dinner time and wait until later for a more substantial meal, after the day cools.  Asian Cucumber Salad is also amazing on diets.  You can replace the sugar with stevia and this makes a great low-calorie snack or salad.

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Roasted Spring Asparagus Recipe

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Spring is around the corner, which means it’s roasted spring asparagus time!  I found some tiny pencil thin asparagus at the local supermarket and I had to celebrate.  I couldn’t resist having the first asparagus of the season.  I love it tender-crisp, either grilled or roasted in the oven, with some simple seasonings.

If you’ve never prepared asparagus before, make sure you clean it well.  The little triangle shaped leaves can trap dirt as the spears grow out of sandy soil.  Don’t let that make you not try it though!  Just a simple soak removes the sand, leaving behind a tasty spring treat!

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Roasted Spring Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus
  • 2 T olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • zest of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Snap off the cut ends of the asparagus and let soak in a bowl of cold water to rinse out any sand.
  2. Lift out of the water, leaving any sand behind and let drain.
  3. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  4. Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Pour the oil over the asparagus and toss. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Roast in the preheated oven for about 7 minutes, until the asparagus is tender.
  6. Remove to a serving plate and sprinkle with the lemon zest and juice. Serve warm.
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Creamy Garlic Mashers Recipe

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Mashed potatoes are a staple food in many households, mine included, but sometimes the family just wants something a little bit different.  So we experiment with our spuds.  Sometimes it’s cheese, other times it’s sour cream or cream cheese.  Our favorite though, is garlic.  Creamy garlic mashers recipe is probably the most requested side dish in our home.  We simmer the garlic in some milk or half n half, along with the butter, that way everything is nice and hot, and the potatoes don’t cool off from adding them.

Try these at your next gathering.  They are great in the Crock-Pot.  Just fix them as in the recipe, fill up your Crock-Pot and leave them on low to keep them piping hot.  Creamy garlic mashers will become a favorite in your home too!

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Creamy Garlic Mashers Recipe

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped (peels can be left on if your family prefers)
  • 1 1/2 C milk or half n half
  • 1/4 C (1/2 stick) butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add salt (optional).
  2. Boil until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 20 to 30 minutes. Drain.
  3. While the potatoes are boiling, place the milk, butter, and garlic in a pot and simmer until the garlic is tender.
  4. Break up the potatoes with a potato masher, then whip with a mixer, adding about half the milk mixture. As the potatoes break up, add more milk until you get a smooth consistency that holds its shape.
  5. Serve hot.
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Pizza Dip with Pepperoni Chips Recipe

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Pizza dip marries the sweet tangy taste of tomatoes with the spicy flare of herbs and pepperoni.  Everyone seems to have their own recipe for the delicious treat, but this one has a twist.  Pepperoni chips.  They are so simple yet so amazing.  They make a great snack by themselves, but pair them with pizza dip, and friends will be ask you to bring that to every party!

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Pizza Dip with Pepperoni Chips Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese
  • 2 jars pizza sauce
  • 2 pkgs Hormel turkey pepperoni
  • 8 oz mozzerella
  • 1 C parmesan
  • 1 t oregano
  • 1 t parsley
  • 1 loaf crusty bread, cubed
  • 1 pkg Italian Sausage links

Instructions

  1. Chop 1/2 of one of the packages of turkey pepperoni.
  2. Place the cream cheese, chopped pepperoni, pizza sauce, cheeses, oregano and parsley into a Crock-Pot. Turn on low and let heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  4. Place Italian sausage on a baking tray and bake for about 20-25 minutes, until cooked through. Cut each link into 8 pieces.
  5. On a separate baking sheet, spread out pepperoni in a single layer. Bake until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from sheet into a bowl.
  6. Once the dip is hot and bubbling, serve with the bread, sausage, and pepperoni chips.
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Tasty Potstickers Recipe ~ Perfect for Super Bowl Parties!

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Potstickers are a great snack for kids coming home from school, as a party appetizer, or an anytime treat.  You can make these ahead of time and even freeze them (before cooking) for an easy on-hand dish.  I love to have a bag of them in the freezer for that “what to have for dinner” moment.

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Tasty Potstickers Recipe ~ Perfect for Super Bowl Parties!

Tasty Potstickers Recipe ~ Perfect for Super Bowl Parties!

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg wonton wrappers (found in the produce or fresh food section)
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 t black bean garlic sauce
  • 1 t hoisen sauce
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1/4 t pepper
  • water for sealing wontons (in a small bowl works perfectly)

Instructions

  1. Mix the pork, onions, sauces, and seasonings well.
  2. On a flat surface, place a wonton wrapper. Place about 3/4 of a teaspoon of meat mixture in the middle.
  3. Wet your fingers with the water and run around the edges of the wonton wrapper. Fold in half to make a triangle, point to point. Set aside and continue with the rest of the wonton wrappers.
  4. At this point, you can freeze the potstickers, or continue to steam or fry them.
  5. To steam: fill a saute pan or skillet with a half an inch of water or broth. Bring to a simmer. Place the potstickers in the pan and cover, simmering for about 4 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through.
  6. To pan fry: add 1/4 C olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium high heat. When hot, carefully add the potstickers. Turn over when the first side is browned. Remove from pan when evenly brown.
  7. Serve with a commercially prepared plum or sweet and sour sauce.
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Easy White Chili Recipe

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White chili is an incredible break from the traditional tomato and beef based stew we’ve come to recognize as chili.  It’s a bit lighter in texture, but just as robust in flavor, and it’s sure to become a favorite for your family.

To make this easy stew for gatherings, fix it a day ahead, then warm it up in a large Crock-Pot.  It makes for a simple party meal centerpiece.

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Easy White Chili Recipe ~ Party Approved!

Easy White Chili Recipe ~ Party Approved!

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite sized chunks
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 2 sm cans green chilies, drained and diced
  • 2 (15.5 oz) cans navy or great northern beans, undrained
  • 1 T chicken base
  • 3 C hot water
  • 1 t oregano
  • 1/4 t cayenne pepper
  • 1 C sour cream
  • 1 C whipping cream

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the chicken base and hot water; set aside.
  2. In a saute pan, saute the chicken, onion, and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat, until the chicken is cooked through (no longer pink).
  3. Add the green chilies, and saute another 3 to 4 minutes, until they brown slightly.
  4. Transfer the meat mixture to a stockpot and add the beans, chicken stock, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Simmer, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, until the beans start to "melt" into the soup a little.
  6. Add sour cream and whipping cream, stirring to incorporate. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.
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Wild Buffalo Wings Recipe (Perfect for Super Bowl Parties!)

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Buffalo Wings were always a staple around my family, especially for Super Bowl Sunday.  It’s definitely worth the time and effort to make these tasty treats.  They will be gobbled up and you will be the MVP!  A single jar of sauce is enough for about 4 pounds of wings, which will feed about 4 people.  If you are making more, adjust the amounts accordingly.

NOTE: Use caution when frying.  Drying the wings with paper towels will avoid some splattering of the oil, but make sure you have a lid for your pot nearby and either a box of baking soda or fire extinguisher.  NEVER try to put out a grease fire with water!

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Wild Buffalo Wings Recipe (Perfect for Super Bowl Parties!)

Ingredients

  • Chicken wing sections, thawed and moisture dried off with paper toweling
  • Peanut oil
  • Wing sauce (Nance's is my favorite)
  • 1 stick butter per jar of sauce, melted
  • 1/4 C apple cider per jar of sauce

Instructions

  1. Fill a large, heavy stockpot or saucepot about half full with peanut oil. Heat on medium-high heat. Dip a chicken wing in the oil when you think it's ready. If it sizzles, CAREFULLY lower wings into the oil. The amount in each batch will depend on how large your pan is, but the wings should have space to fry on all sides without being crowded.
  2. While the first batch is frying, mix the sauce, butter, and apple cider, until the butter is incorporated. Place in a large heat proof bowl.
  3. When the wings are brown, crispy, and cooked throughout, drain and toss in the bowl of sauce. Stir to coat, and leave them to soak for a few minutes.
  4. Repeat until all the wings are fried. If the bowl gets too full to coat with sauce, line a large cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place the sauced wings on the tray.
  5. Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  6. Bake the tray of wings until browned and slightly crispy, about 10 minutes. Serve with a chunky blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
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Italian Ham and Bean Soup Recipe (for Crock-Pot or Stove Top!)

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I love coming home to a hot, hearty soup for dinner.  This soup can be made in a pot with dry beans or in a Crock-Pot with canned beans.  Either way, it’s delicious and works great to warm the bones on a cold winter day.  The recipe written here is written for a Crock-Pot, with notes for a stock pot.

My family usually tosses a ham bone from a previous ham dinner in as it’s simmering, which gives it an even richer flavor.  If you are making ham but don’t want to make the soup right away, toss it in a plastic zipper bag along with any ham scraps, and freeze it for later.

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Italian Ham and Bean Soup Recipe (for Crock-Pot or Stove Top!)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ham, cubed
  • 1 24 oz jar Great Northern beans (or 2 lbs dried)
  • 1 lg can diced tomatoes
  • 1 lg onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 C olive oil
  • 1 lb ditalini pasta or other small tube pasta
  • Parmesan

Instructions

  1. In a 6 qt Crock-Pot, place the ham, beans, and tomatoes.
  2. In a large saute pan, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until they are clear and starting to brown. Pour into the Crock-Pot.
  3. Cover and set on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  4. Boil the pasta until nearly done. Drain and stir into the soup. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve with Parmesan and crusty bread.
  6. For the Stove Top version: The night before making the soup, rinse and soak the beans in water overnight. Drain them in the morning and make the soup as usual.
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Fried Cabbage Recipe

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Cabbage is one of those foods that people love or hate.  There’s usually no in between.  My family was in the “we love it” camp.  There are many recipes we used this wonderful vegetable in, but this was by far one of my favorites.  It’s simple and quick to make, tasty, and healthy for you with olive oil and garlic.  You can even change this up a little and instead of using cabbage, use Brussel sprouts!

Even if you are in the “I hate cabbage” camp, try something new!  This recipe leaves the cabbage sweet and savory, without all the strong cabbage taste.

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Fried Cabbage Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 C olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 1/2 C water
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the cabbage, cut side down, and the garlic. Fry until browned, turning to evenly brown all sides.
  3. Pour the water into the center of the pan and quickly cover. Simmer until the cabbage is fork-tender in the densest portions.
  4. Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
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Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

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Growing up, scalloped potatoes were a mainstay in our diet.  Paired with all kinds of meat, they were homey, and probably the first comfort food that I remember.  I always thought they were so hard to make.  I mean, something that delicious had to have taken my mother a while to create.  As an adult, I have learned it’s really a simple dish, something that you can put together fairly quickly and embellished with a bit of cheese and make your dinner guests smile.

Here’s my recipe.  You can even make these up and toss them in your Crock-Pot on low all day.

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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 T butter
  • 6 T all-purpose flour
  • 1 t salt
  • 1/2 t pepper
  • 3 C milk
  • 1 C shredded cheddar
  • 1 large onion, peeled, halved and sliced thin
  • 4 lbs potatoes, peeled and sliced thin

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. When it bubbles, add flour, salt, and pepper, stirring constantly until smooth.
  3. Add the milk, slowly, until it is completely incorporated. Bring to a boil, allowing the mixture to thicken.
  4. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  5. Lightly grease a 3 qt baking dish; add half the potatoes and onions. Cover with half the sauce. Add the remainder of the potatoes and onions, then top with the rest of the sauce.
  6. Cover and bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Uncover and brown, another 10-15 minutes.
  7. Serves 6-8.
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Seasoned and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe (Great Healthy Snack!)

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As a child, I loved when Halloween came around.  That meant roasting pumpkins and trays of pumpkin seeds.  I loved this crispy snack that was ever-present through Thanksgiving.  The seeds are tasty roasted plain, like a nut, but even better when roasted with some seasonings.  Try out this fantastic recipe with your pumpkin seeds!

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 C Pumpkin seeds, cleaned and patted dry
  • 1 T butter
  • 1 t Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 t season salt
  • 1/4 t garlic powder
  • 1/4 t ground mustard

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Mix the butter, Worcestershire, salt, garlic, and mustard in a bowl.
  3. Toss the seeds with the seasonings.
  4. Spread out on a cookie sheet, and bake for 15 minutes. Stir and bake again, checking every 15 minutes.
  5. When the seeds are dry, remove from the oven and let cool. Enjoy!
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Shitake Garlic Soup Recipe

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I’ve been reading a lot of herb magazines lately, and one thing they all seem to agree on is shitake mushrooms have some wonderful health benefits, especially when you are sick.  So, I’ve been playing with a recipe that is simple enough to make, even if you have the flu, but tasty enough that the whole family can enjoy.  I’ve tested it on a few sick friends who say they love it and felt a bit better after eating it.  Now, I can’t say if it’s the mushrooms, the easy-on-your-tummy feeling, or the warming sensation of soup, but if they like it, I will make it!  Here’s my not-so-secret recipe!

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Shitake Garlic Soup Recipe

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Shitake mushrooms
  • 7 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
  • 1 32 oz container vegetable stock

Instructions

  1. Remove the stems of the mushrooms, wipe off any debri, and slice the caps.
  2. Place the mushrooms and garlic in a medium saucepan. Add the vegetable stock and simmer for 2 hours, replenishing the liquid with water as needed. Serve with crackers or bread. Mushrooms may be removed if not liked or tolerated, as all the "goodness" is simmered into the soup.
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See how easy that is?  You can also drop all the ingredients in your crockpot and simmer on low all day.  You’ll come home to a great soup, ready to eat!

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Bacon ~ Oven Style Recipe

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Bacon is a family favorite.  We love it for breakfast, in sandwiches, on burgers, and in salads.  But, who likes cleaning up the mess left from frying bacon on the stove?  I know I don’t and neither does anyone in my house.  You can do a pound at a time this way, or more if you want to put more than one cookie sheet in the oven at a time.  Plus, you can easily save the bacon grease for recipes that call for a little bacon flavor!

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Bacon ~ Oven Style Recipe

Ingredients

  • Bacon

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Spread your bacon out on cookie sheets.
  3. Place in the oven and bake, 7 minutes for regular cut and 9 minutes for thick cut bacon.
  4. Turn the slices over and bake for another 7 to 9 minutes, or until the desired doneness is achieved.
  5. Remove to a plate covered in paper towels to drain.
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Stacked Green Salad Recipe

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Stacked Green Salad

1 head iceberg lettuce, torn (about 6 Cups)

10-12 oz. package frozen peas

4-5 Green Onions

16 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese

2/3 Cup Mayonnaise

1/3 Cup Sugar

1 tsp. salt

4 oz. Mozzarella Cheese, julienned

1 lb. Bacon, fried and crumbled

Directions:

In a big (glass if you have one) bowl, layer 1/3 of the lettuce, peas, onions and cheddar cheese. Mix the Mayo with the sugar and spread 1/3 over the salad; repeat layers 2 more times. Top with Bacon and juleanned Mozzarella cheese.

If you want, you could substitute for the bacon some grilled chicken breast, turkey or ham.

Refrigerate at least 2 hours. If you need to you can make this one 24 hours ahead of serving time.

This salad is healthy….well let’s just pretend since it’s called “Salad”  😉 hehe…and is a hit every time served.

Ingredients
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn (about 6 Cups)
  • 10-12 oz. package frozen peas
  • 4-5 Green Onions
  • 16 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2/3 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/3 Cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 4 oz. Mozzarella Cheese, julienned
  • 1 lb. Bacon, fried and crumbled
Instructions
  1. In a big (glass if you have one) bowl, layer 1/3 of the lettuce, peas, onions and cheddar cheese. Mix the Mayo with the sugar and spread 1/3 over the salad; repeat layers 2 more times. Top with Bacon and juleanned Mozzarella cheese.
  2. If you want, you could substitute for the bacon some grilled chicken breast, turkey or ham.
  3. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. If you need to you can make this one 24 hours ahead of serving time.
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Easy Sassy Spinach Salad Recipe

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Sassy Spinach Salad

Oh so simple and quick, and so sassy to the tongue.

Combine in large bowl:

6 Cups Spinach

2 Green Onions, chopped

1 1/2 Pints Strawberries, sliced

3 Bananas, sliced

1/2 Cup Slivered Almonds, toasted

Blend the following ingredients together; pour mixture over then blend in salad:

2 Tablespoons plus 1 tsp. Cider Vinegar

2 Tablespoons plus 1 tsp. Sugar

1 1/2 tsps. Ground Mustard

1/2 tsp. Salt

(The salad pictured has a tbsp. of poppy seed in it.)

 

Sassy Spinach Salad
Ingredients
  • Combine in large bowl:
  • 6 Cups Spinach
  • 2 Green Onions, chopped
  • 1 1/2 Pints Strawberries, sliced
  • 3 Bananas, sliced
  • 1/2 Cup Slivered Almonds, toasted
Instructions
  1. Blend the following ingredients together; pour mixture over then blend in salad:
  2. Tablespoons plus 1 tsp. Cider Vinegar
  3. Tablespoons plus 1 tsp. Sugar
  4. /2 tsps. Ground Mustard
  5. /2 tsp. Salt
  6. (The salad pictured has a tbsp. of poppy seed in it.)
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Mandarin and Almond Shrimp Salad Recipe

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Spring time always makes me want to grill, and the warmer weather also alerts me to the fact that days of tank tops, sundresses and (eek!) bathing suits are coming.  Which brings me directly to… salad. 😉

This salad is absolutely delicious, healthy, and nails all the major food groups except dairy.  Men like it because they get to fire up the grill.  Women like it because it’s salad.  Children like it because it contains fruit and is sweet.
Mandarin and Almond Shrimp Salad
Ingredients:
16 large raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1 c sesame ginger dressing (See below about Newman’s Own)
1 head romaine, cut up
1 15 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 c sliced red pepper
1/2 c sugar snap peas
1/3 cup almonds
1/2 c cucumber, sliced
If you can’t find Newman’s Own Low Fat Sesame Ginger dressing, first, I suggest you search longer and harder because it is AMAZING.  If you’re still unsuccessful, you can doctor up your own with 1/2 cup Kraft Catalina dressing, 1 T sesame oil, 1 t ginger, 1/2 t garlic, and 2 T rice wine vinegar.
Directions:
 1.  Skewer shrimp and marinate in 1/3 c dressing for 30 minutes or more in a large shallow dish in refrigerator.
2.  Remove shrimp, discard dressing.
3.  Grill shrimp 4-5 minutes each side, turning once.
4.  Toss lettuce with 1/3 c dressing.   Arrange salad, veggies, and almonds on individual plates, and lay shrimp skewer across each one.
5.  Drizzle shrimp with remaining 1/3 c dressing.
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Mandarin and Almond Shrimp Salad Recipe
If you can’t find Newman’s Own Low Fat Sesame Ginger dressing, first, I suggest you search longer and harder because it is AMAZING. If you’re still unsuccessful, you can doctor up your own with 1/2 cup Kraft Catalina dressing, 1 T sesame oil, 1 t ginger, 1/2 t garlic, and 2 T rice wine vinegar.
Ingredients
  • 16 large raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • 1 c sesame ginger dressing (See below about Newman’s Own)
  • 1 head romaine, cut up
  • 1 15 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 c sliced red pepper
  • 1/2 c sugar snap peas
  • 1/3 cup almonds
  • 1/2 c cucumber, sliced
Instructions
  1. Skewer shrimp and marinate in 1/3 c dressing for 30 minutes or more in a large shallow dish in refrigerator.
  2. Remove shrimp, discard dressing.
  3. Grill shrimp 4-5 minutes each side, turning once.
  4. Toss lettuce with 1/3 c dressing. Arrange salad, veggies, and almonds on individual plates, and lay shrimp skewer across each one.
  5. Drizzle shrimp with remaining 1/3 c dressing.
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Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe (Easy and Frugal!)

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It doesn’t get any more frugal than potatoes, and it doesn’t get any more comforting than potato soup.  Just the thing for when winter lingers and it seems like summer will never come.

Potatoes are a great thing to stock up on when you see them on sale (especially organic!) as they last pretty well in a cool, dark place.  This recipe is a great way to use up the leftovers from a baked-potato-bar-dinner (which, by the way, is a great way to feed a big family or a bunch of hungry friends).  Since baking potatoes isn’t tough, you might as well bake up a whole ton for dinner and plan on using the leftover potatoes for soup.  That’s what I did, and I think I enjoyed the soup more than the original dinner.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients:

6 large organic Yukon Gold potatoes, baked
1/2 c butter
3 T flour
3 c milk
3/4 t salt
1/2 t black pepper
2 oz real bacon bits
4 oz sour cream – (I thought the addition of sour cream was going to be weird, but I tasted the soup before and after adding it since I was skeptical, and that little bit of tang is definitely key to the recipe.)
shredded cheddar cheese
diced green onions

Directions:

  1. Melt butter in large, heavy pot.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in milk, and continue to stir until slightly thickened.
  4. Cut potatoes into bite sized pieces and add to pot with salt, pepper, and bacon.
  5. Cook 5 minutes, then use a potato masher to mash the chunks up a bit.
  6. Stir in sour cream and add more milk if needed to get the consistency you want.
  7. Top with lots of cheese and diced green onions.

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Ranch Chicken and Bacon Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ranch Chicken & Bacon Pasta Salad

 

Ingredients:
1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. Ranch salad dressing
2 c. veggies of choice (I used peas) however I am would love to try this with some tomatoes and cucumbers
1/2 lb. Canned & or boiled chicken
1/2 lb. Real Bacon bits & or real bacon chopped
1 lb. pasta of your choice, cooked and rinsed with cold water
1 c. shredded cheese
Salt and pepper (to your choice)

How to Whip this Up:
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and Ranch dressing.
Add the veggies, chicken and bacon.
Stir to combine.
Add the chilled pasta and toss to coat.
Stir in the shredded cheese.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Black Cherry Cream Jello Recipe!

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Ingredients:

2-4 Small boxes of Black Cherry Jello or 2 Large boxes

2-3 cups Sour Cream

Directions:

1 – Boil 4 cups of Water

2 – Add boiling water to Jello powder and mix until Jello is dissolved.

3 – Then add HOT Jello to sour cream in separate bowl a little at a time and whisk until smooth.

4 – Add 2 cups of COLD water to sour cream/Jello mixture. Note – you are cutting out 2 cups of cold water. (Try a taste here, it’s YUMMY and sweet!).

5 – Refrigerate over night or until hardened (takes a few hours).

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Ham & Broccoli Cheese Crescent Platter Recipe

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Ingredients:

2 packages of Crescent rolls

About 2-3 cups of chopped broccoli

2-3  cups of shredded cheese

Dijon mustard to taste (I usually use 3 tablespoons)

3 cups Chopped Ham or 2 of the large ham packages chopped up

Directions:

1 – Combine chopped broccoli, cheese, mustard and chopped ham in bowl

2 – Lay the crescent rolls out on foil and cookie sheet in a circle (as seen in picture below):

3 – Place the broccoli filling on each crescent.

4 – Stretch and pull the ends of each crescent roll over top and close together at the end.

7 – Bake at 375 – 400 degrees for 30 – 40 minutes.

You can melt some butter and brush it on each crescent when it’s done baking….this part is not a healthy choice but it sure does taste great! 😉

 

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