Posted in Recipes on November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Simply Soupy next week–I have a GREAT one!
But I thought I’d share a new favorite lunch dish of mine–refried bean enchiladas & homemade spanish rice. I love hot lunches (not a sandwich girl!) and this one is pretty easy & yummy–and can last several days! Anna and I both eat this for lunch.
Refried Bean Enchiladas
1 [...]
Posted in Recipes, Simply Soupy on November 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Autumn Chowder
2 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 medium red potato, cubed
1 small carrot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 cup milk
2/3 cup frozen corn
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold water
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper [...]
Posted in Recipes, Simply Soupy on October 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Stone Soup
Yes, like the famous children’s book, Stone Soup. Unfortunately I don’t have this book, but after making this soup, I think I will go check it out at the library!
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
4 medium red potatoes, cut into eighths
1 yellow summer squash, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, [...]
Posted in Recipes on October 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Apple Stuffing
1 medium tart apple, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix
1 medium tart apple, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix
In a large skillet, saute the apple, onion and celery in butter until tender. Prepare stuffing mix according to package [...]
Posted in Recipes, Simply Soupy on October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Chunky Veggie Chowder
Ingredients
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 small zucchini, cubed
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a [...]
Posted in 10 Things, Recipes on October 1, 2009 | 3 Comments »
1. Italian Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf
2. Stacked Applesauce Cake
3. Autumn Chowder
4. Apple Raisin Bread
5. Homemade Mac & Cheese
6. Sweet Potato Stuffing OR Twice-baked Sweet Potatoes
7. Baked Apple Slices
8. Veggie Lasagna
9. Apple Pecan Sweet Potatoes
10. Apple Stuffing
(11! Cinnamon Raisin Bread)
Pumpkins, apples, sweet potatoes, cinnamon, chowders, stews… I am looking forward to some fall cooking!
What fall-ish dishes are [...]
Posted in Recipes on September 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Steak Sandwich Kabobs
Here they are, ready to go on the grill! Yum!
1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
6 ounces focaccia bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 slices provolone cheese, cut into strips
Sprinkle beef [...]
Posted in Recipes on September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hawaiian Pizza Pasta
{Anna, who enjoyed this dish so, so much–can’t you tell by her stained chin?}
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
6 cups (24 ounces) [...]
Posted in Recipes on September 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Reggae Wraps (click the link–look at all the pictures!)
1 lb boneless chicken breast
olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
salt
pepper
1 pinch cayenne (optional)
1 bell pepper, any color, seeded and sliced in strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, seeded and diced
4 flat bread
Cilantro Cream Sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1/8 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons [...]
Posted in Recipes on September 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Summer Veggie Pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
2-3 tablespoons rough chopped garlic
1/2 cup sweet bell pepper, chopped (red, orange, yellow is good)
2/3 cup zucchini, sliced (or other summer squash)
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped basil
3 ounces mild goat cheese, crumbled (chevre)
salt and pepper
8 ounces rotini pasta
While putting sauce together, cook pasta as directed, drain. Slowly cook garlic in olive oil, low heat, about four minutes. Raise heat a [...]
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