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 […]
Jul
2
Haricots Verts
July 2, 2008 | 1 Comment
Haricots VertsYield: 4 servings
Active preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: about 3 minutes
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 to 4 teaspoons fresh grated horseradish or drained prepared horseradish
Salt
12 ounces haricots verts or young green beans, stem ends trimmed
Freshly ground black pepper
• Combine the butter and horseradish in a small bowl and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of […]
Nov
10
Wild Rice Casserole
November 10, 2007 | 19 Comments
12 oz pkg wild rice
( I used 2/3 wild rice and 1/3 brown rice)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 large onion—–diced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cans consomme
1 1/2 cans water
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Wash rice. Brown onion and mushrooms in oil. Mix rice, onion, mushrooms, soups (undiiluted) and water. Brown slivered almonds in butter and […]
Nov
1
Ham Brochetta
November 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
(Serves Four Appetizer-Size Portions)
Ingredients:
1 cup leftover Christmas ham, finely diced
1 cup “grape skin” cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh basil, shredded
1 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, diced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
8 ¼” Crostini slices
4 tablespoons fresh Parmesan, gratedMethod:
Combine olive […]
Oct
29
PAT MORRIS’ HOT POTATO SALAD
October 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment
SAUCE:
1 CUP SOUR CREAM
1 CUP MAYONAISE
2 TBL OF BACON GREASE (optional)
1 – 0.4 OZ HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH DRESSING MIX
BEST IF MADE 6-24 HOURS IN ADVANCE.
SALAD:
8-10 MEDIUM RED POTATOES
4-6 STRIPS COOKED, CRUMBLED BACON
1 BUNCH GREEN ONIONS, DICED
BOIL POTATOES TILL SOFT. MASH SOME OF THE POTATOES, KEEPING OTHERS SOMEWHAT LUMPY. STIR IN SAUCE, BACON AND ONIONS.
BEST SERVED […]
Oct
26
Swiss Green Beans
October 26, 2007 | 1 Comment
5 tbs. melted butter
2 tbs. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. grated onions
1 tsp. salt (optional)
¼ tsp. ground black pepper, or to taste
1 c. sour cream
8 ounces Swiss cheese, grated
2 (15 ounce) cans cut green beans, drained
1 c. cornflakes cereal crumbs
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a 3 quart saucepan combine 2 tablespoons melted butter, flour, onion, sugar, salt, […]
Oct
25
BROCCOLI SALAD
October 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment
1 large bunch of broccoli, cut up
1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
½ red onion, chopped (put in as much or as little of this as you like)
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and broken up
1 cup cashews
Dressing:
½ cup mayo
¼ cup sugar
2 T. Japanese rice vinegar or white vinegar
Mix together right before serving.
May
30
Dinner Rolls Recipe
May 30, 2007 | 2 Comments
Dinner Rolls
6 Cups Flour (Approximately)
2 Cups Warm Water
¼ Cup Sugar
1 ½ TBSP Yeast
1 Cup Milk
1 TBSP Salt
5 TBSP Shortening
Mix all of the above ingredients except flour. Gradually add 6 Cups of flour. Mix until dough pulls away from sides of mixer and forms a ball. Let rise for 20 Minutes.
Roll into small balls & […]
May
15
Potoato Cheese Chowder Recipe
May 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment
POTATO CHEESE CHOWDER
Saute until limp:
2 ½ cups chopped celery
1 lg. onion, chopped
½ cube butter
Add, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are cooked but NOT mushy:
8-9 medium potatoes, diced
1 can Swanson’s chicken broth
Add and heat to a slow simmer stirring often:
1 ½ tsp. thyme
1 tsp. marjoram
1 tsp. salt
6-8 dashes hot pepper sauce […]
May
15
Cheesy Vegetable Soup Recipe
May 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment
CHEESY VEGETABLE SOUP
Serves 10
Steam until soft:
¾ head of cabbage
1 bunch of broccoli
4 potatoes
20 small ready-to-eat carrots
Sauté in a small amount of butter:
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
In a large heavy pan heat mix until creamy:
16 oz. Velveeta cheese
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 cans […]
