Jul

29

Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

July 29, 2008 | 10 Comments

This recipe makes about 2 quarts.  8oz jars are the perfect size to use, especially if you are giving the jelly as a gift.
I usually double this recipe, which makes about 15 - 8oz jars.
You need to make sure that all of your lids, caps & rings are sterilized before you start the recipe.
Ingredients:
* 2 […]

Jul

19

FRENCH ONION SOUP

July 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

3 sliced onions sautéed in 1/2 c. butter
2 Tbs. Instant beef soup mix or 6 bouillon cubes
4 c. water
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 salt
 
Combine sautéed onions (sometimes I add a few fresh mushrooms, sliced) and liquid simmering until onions are cooked. Just before serving pour into bake proof soup mugs or bowls and place […]

Jul

17

VEGETABLE DIP

July 17, 2008 | 1 Comment

1 Cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 Tbsp dry onion
1 1/2 tsp Lawry’s seasoning salt
3/4 tsp accent
3 drops Tabasco
1 Cup sour cream
1 1/2 Tbsp dry parsley
1 1/2 tsp dry dill weed
 
Mix and chill 24 hours before serving.

Jul

16

Café Spinach Salad

July 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Serves 4
We like ricotta cheese in this salad, but other hard, mild cheeses that won’t overpower the other flavors in the salad, such as Pecorino Romano,or a hard goat cheese can be substituted.
Spiced pecans
½ C Pecans
1 T Butter, melted
½ T Creole seasoning
Sugar to taste
1 lb Fresh spinach, washed and picked (stems removed)
½ C Pecan vinaigrette
¼ […]

Jul

4

CRANBERRY NUT TURKEY SALAD

July 4, 2008 | 5 Comments

1lb. boneless, skinless turkey breast(s) cooked, cut in ½-inch cubes
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
3 tablespoons WW nonfat vanilla yogurt
6 tablespoons chopped scallions
¼ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon table salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
4 cups romaine lettuce, torn
Combine all ingredients, except lettuce, in medium bowl Mix […]

Jun

30

Crab Cakes

June 30, 2008 | 2 Comments

1–1 lb. can of crab (you get them at Costco—about $14.00 a can)
 Mix:
 1 egg
2 large T Mayo
 1 large T Mustard
 1 tsp. Old Bay seafood seasoning
 1/4 t.+ salt and pepper
Crab

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 Mix with two forks.
 Patty into 4 patties and refrigerate about 30 minutes.
 Fry in butter or Broil 7 minutes per side

Jun

30

Crab Bites

June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

1 package English muffins—–quartered
1 stick butter, softened
1 jar Old English cheese spread
2 T mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
1 can crab meat, drained (tuna fish sized can)
 Mix and spread on muffins
Bake 350 until bubbly—-about 20 minutes
 Be sure to quarter the muffins before spreading on the mixture.
 These freeze beautifully and can be popped in the […]

Jun

30

Stuffed Mushrooms

June 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

(I usually double this recipe—it goes fast)
 20 medium mushrooms 
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 pound ground pork sausage (breakfast sausage)
4 oz. soft cream cheese
1/2 package Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
 
Clean mushrooms and remove stems. 
Chop stems in small pieces and saute in butter. Remove to food processor.
Saute sausage and drain well. Add to food processor.
Add cream cheese and dressing […]

Jun

30

IDA JONES’ HOT BEAN DIP

June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This is so simple to make, simple presentation…yet yummy!
1 - 16 OZ. CAN REFRIED BEANS
1 – 8 OZ PKG. CREAM CHEESE
1 CUP SOUR CREAM
½ PKG CHILI SEASONING MIX
¼ CUP GREEN ONIONS
GRATED CHEESE ON TOP
 MIX ABOVE INGREDIENTS AND TOP WITH CHEESE.  BAKE AT 250 FOR 1 HOUR.  SERVE WITH TORTILLA CHIPS.

Jun

30

Hanky Panky Squares

June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

1 pound sausage
1 pound ground lean beef
1 pound velveeta/jalapeno cheese, cubed
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1 loaf party rye
paprika
minced parsley
 Brown meats, stirring until crumbly. Drain off fat.  Stir cheese into meat, stirring and cooking over low heat until cheese melts.  Cut bread slices in squares and spread with meat and cheese mixture.  […]

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