Hoppin' John With Sausage

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup celery, sliced
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 12 ounces smoked turkey sausage, chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (to taste)
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce

Recipe

• 1 while rice is cooking, sautee onion and garlic with cajun seasoning in olive oil.
• 2 add sausage and brown.
• 3 add remaining ingredients and bring to boil. reduce to simmer.
• 4 add rice when done and stir to combine.

Hoppin' John

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup salt lamb, coarsely cubed
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups chicken stock (if you want it soupier, increase the stock)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne (go easy on the salt, the salt lamb seasons for you.)
• 1/2 cup of uncooked instant rice (i went really easy on the rice, you may prefer a cup.)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil and butter in dutch oven.
• 2 sear salt lamb on all sides for four minutes.
• 3 add the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic and saute for another four to five minutes.
• 4 add the peas, half the stock, and all seasonings.
• 5 bring to a boil and simmer with the lid off for thirty to forty minutes, or until reduced to 1/4 cup of liquid.
• 6 add remaining cup of stock and return to a boil.
• 7 reduce to a simmer and simmer for another ten minutes.
• 8 add minute rice, stir and let sit covered until rice becomes the texture you like.
• 9 serve with hot sauce and some soppin' bread.

Green Pea Salad

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen peas, cooked (not mushy, season with salt and pepper or mrs. dash, any flavor you like)
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2-1 cup thousand island dressing (amount to your preference)
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup stuffed green olive, sliced
• 3 eggs, hard boiled and chopped
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 1 dash onion powder
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 cook peas and cool (make sure they aren't mushy or over-cooked).
• 2 cook eggs and cool; then peel and chop.
• 3 drain well.
• 4 put peas in large bowl.
• 5 add all of the seasonings and mix gently.
• 6 add celery and red bell peppers.
• 7 add eggs and onions.
• 8 add dressing (as much as you like to use).
• 9 fold in cheese.
• 10 chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Ham And Asparagus Au Gratin

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 50 ml butter or 50 ml margarine
• 50 ml flour
• 3 ml mustard
• 1 ml pepper
• 400 ml milk
• 250 ml grated old cheddar cheese (100 g)
• 500 g asparagus (about 16 spears)
• 8 slices cooked deli ham (about 280 g)
• 500 ml cooked spinach noodles (100 g uncooked)

Recipe

• 1 melt butter or margarine.
• 2 blend in flour and seasonings.
• 3 gradually add milk.
• 4 bring to boil, stirring constantly.
• 5 simmer until smooth and thickened.
• 6 add cheese and stir until melted.
• 7 cook asparagus in boiling water until tender-crisp (about 1 min).
• 8 roll two asparagus spears in each ham slice.
• 9 place noodles, then ham rolls, in baking dish; cover with sauce.
• 10 garnish with red pepper slices, if desired. bake, uncovered, 20 min at 180°c
• 11 makes 4 servings (2 rolls each).

Irish Dublin Prawn Cocktail

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 lb large shrimp or 1 lb prawns
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup catsup
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 wash shrimp under cold running water; drain.
• 2 combine water, vinegar, seafood seasoning, salt, and garlic in large saucepan; bring to boil. add shrimp; stir well. return to boil; cover. reduce heat to low; cook approximately 10 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. drain; rinse in cold water. peel and devein shrimp, leaving last joint of tail intact.
• 3 arrange shrimp on bed of bibb lettuce or on bed of crushed ice. serve with dublin cocktail sauce. makes 3 to 4 servings.
• 4 for the cocktail sauce, combine all ingredients; mix well. chill until serving time.
• 5 irish cooking.ruth bauder kershner.

Hoppin Johns

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 large ham hock
• 1 lb smoked sausage
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 lb black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
• 3 cups steamed rice

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in large soup pot.
• 2 add ham hock and sear on all sides, for about 4 minutes.
• 3 add onion, celery, red pepper, and garlic, cook for 4 minutes.
• 4 add black eyed peas, chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme and salt and pepper.
• 5 bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 mins, or until the peas are creamy and tender, stirring occasionally, adding water and or stock as needed.
• 6 stir bean mixture into cooked rice and adjust seasonings to taste.
• 7 garnish with green onion.

Fire Crackers

Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 40 fat-free saltine crackers (1 sleeve)
• 2 teaspoons spicy seasoning
• crushed red pepper flakes
• 10 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 500 degrees.
• 2 arrange crackers in rows in a 15-by-10-inch jellyroll pan so that crackers are touching each other.
• 3 sprinkle seasoning over crackers.
• 4 sprinkle with pepper flakes.
• 5 top evenly with cheese.
• 6 place pan on center shelf of oven.
• 7 close door and turn off oven.
• 8 leave in oven at least 4 hours.
• 9 it's ok to leave it overnight, but take it out first thing in the morning.
• 10 break apart.
• 11 they keep for several weeks stored in an airtight container.

Garlicky Buffalo Shrimp

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (recommended frank's or texas pete)
• 1 teaspoon barbecue sauce (optional)
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 saute garlic in olive oil and butter over medium heat until translucent, being careful not to brown it, about 2 minutes.
• 2 add a dash of salt and pepper, then hot sauce, and cook until garlic is softened, about a minute or two more. again, do not brown it or it will become bitter!
• 3 taste and adjust seasonings. add bbq sauce if desired, or more hot sauce if you'd like it spicier. more butter can be added if desired, to make it milder as well.
• 4 add shrimp and saute until done. (pink and slightly curled).
• 5 remove from heat, toss with parsley.

Joe's Maryland Shrimp Bisque

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 4 lbs shrimp (with heads on)
• 4 quarts half-and-half
• 1/4 lb butter
• 3 large shallots
• 5 garlic cloves
• 4 tablespoons old bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 cup sherry wine

Recipe

• 1 pull heads off shrimp.
• 2 in 4 quart saucepan put 2 cans chicken broth.
• 3 put shrimp heads in saucepan with broth.
• 4 bring to a boil.
• 5 reduce heat and simmer for 30 minute.
• 6 remove shrimp heads and discard.
• 7 reduce liquid (to aprox 12 oz).
• 8 in frying pan saute thinly sliced shallots and crushed garlic with 1 tbsp butter then turn off heat.
• 9 pour reduced chicken stock (from #7) in 8 quart stock pot then add shallots & garlic and stir, then slowly add sherry and stir, then add half and half while stirring and remaining butter.
• 10 add all spices and turn burner on low.
• 11 clean and de-vein shrimp then cut shrimp in half.
• 12 add shrimp to soup.
• 13 turn heat up a little (no more than 170 degrees - will curdle if heat is too high. if it does curdle strain out shrimp and put soup in blender and blend on high until re-mixed and smooth then pour back in pot and add shrimp again) and cook for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
• 14 serve and enjoy!

Johanna's Salt Substitute

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons paprika

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients and mix well.
• 2 place in a wide-hole shaker jar to use at the table in place of salt.
• 3 variation: crushed-up bay leaves can be substituted for tarragon.
• 4 suggested uses: steak, lamb chops, beef patties, and especially chicken dishes.
• 5 this blend is very mild and yet tasteful.

Lori's Salisbury Beef

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 lbs chuck roast (cubed)
• seasoned flour (as needed)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup onion (minced)
• 3/4 lb mushroom (sliced thin)
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth (or good quality homemade strong chicken broth)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• 1 heat oven 350.
• 2 dredge beef in flour to coat. shake off excess.
• 3 heat oil and butter in a dutch oven.
• 4 brown beef in batches, setting all aside.
• 5 to pan add onion. saute 2 minutes.
• 6 add mushrooms. saute 5 minutes.
• 7 return beef and accumulated juices.
• 8 combine the broth, paste, seasoning, mustard and paprika. stir into meat.
• 9 cover. bake 2 hours, stirring often and added more broth if needed.

Lori's Caramelized Onion Spaghetti

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 onions (sliced thin)
• 6 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup wine
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves (minced)
• 2 teaspoons rosemary (minced)
• salt
• fresh cracked pepper
• crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1 lb spaghetti
• parmesan cheese (grated, to taste)

Recipe

• 1 heat butter and oil over low in a large skillet. add the onions and garlic. saute 10 minutes.
• 2 add sugar. saute 10 more minutes.
• 3 add wine. reduce by half.
• 4 add tomatoes. simmer 10 minutes.
• 5 add thyme, rosemary and seasonings. simmer 3 minutes.
• 6 meanwhile, boil spaghetti until al dente. drain. toss with sauce.
• 7 serve with parmesan if desired.

Easy Healthy Salmon Fish Cakes #5fix

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (24 ounce) package simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can salmon
• 1 -2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup cornmeal

Recipe

• 1 combine simply potatoes, salmon, seasoning, and 1 egg in a large bowl and mix well.
• 2 form into patties. refrigerate 30 minutes. (can freeze for later cooking at this point.).
• 3 lightly beat remaining 2 eggs in shallow bowl, and put cornmeal in another shallow bowl.
• 4 dip chilled patties (if using frozen, no need to thaw) into eggs first, then cornmeal.
• 5 fry until golden, or bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes. serve warm or cold with tartar sauce or ketchup if desired. it's that easy!

Chuck Short Ribs

Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 lbs chuck beef short ribs
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, sliced

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• 2 i tried to get the membrane off the ribs, but was not successful, however, i think it would be best if it was removed.
• 3 season meat as desired, i didn't use any seasoning at all.
• 4 put the ribs with bone side up (curved side up), in the dish. place sliced onion on top of the rib.
• 5 pour water beside the ribs, not over them, leaving the onions on top of the meat.
• 6 cover with foil, cut slits in the foil. do not remove foil at all during cooking.
• 7 cook for 2 - 2.5 hours, depending on how "done" you like it.

Garlicky Chicken And Shrimp Cream Sauce Pasta Dinner

Total Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb linguine, cooked according to package directions
• 2 chicken breasts, cubed
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup chicken broth (double strength)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro (if using fresh use 1 t. chopped) or 1/2 teaspoon thyme (if using fresh use 1 t. chopped)
• 1 (8 ounce) fat-free cream cheese (or regular)
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 8 ounces medium shrimp, cooked and peeled

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in a large saucepan, add garlic, red pepper and cubed chicken. sauté until the chicken is no longer pink.
• 2 sprinkle flour over the sautéed chicken and continue cooking, scraping up the browned bits from the chicken, until the flour just starts to turn a light brown. add remaining seasonings and the chicken broth, stirring until sauce thickens.
• 3 add cream cheese, cheddar and green chilies to the sauce. stir until the sauce is smooth and heated through. add shrimp, stirring gently again until the shrimp are heated as well. serve sauce over cooked linguine or gentle fold linguine into the sauce to serve.

Crock Pot Beef N Beans

Total Time: 10 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 lb dry pinto beans
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 (28 ounce) can of petite chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• water

Recipe

• 1 soak pinto beans overnight in water per package directions, rinse well.
• 2 brown ground beef until no longer pink. dump rinsed beans, ground beef and smoked sausage into crock pot. chop onion and garlic, add to crock pot. dump in can of tomatoes and taco seasoning, stir well. add water until liquid is 1 to 2 inches above beans. (beans use a lot of liquid and you don't want them to get dry.) cook on low 8- 12 hours or high 5-7 hours. serve with garlic bread in a bowl.

Herb-roasted Chicken

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1 quart water
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp. jarred minced garlic)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place chicken in a 1 gallon zip-lock type bag. pour 1/2 cup kosher salt over chicken. carefully pour 1 quart water over chicken and seal bag.
• 2 gently mix the salt/water solution to cover chicken. place sealed bag on a paper towel in the refrigerator and leave for 30 minutes. (this is called brining.).
• 3 remove chicken from bag and rinse under cold water. pat chicken dry.
• 4 preheat oven to 375°f
• 5 in a small bowl, stir together basil, salt (1/2 tsp.), sage, thyme, and lemon pepper (or pepper).
• 6 in another small bowl, melt butter. add minced garlic to butter and mix together.
• 7 remove neck and giblets from chicken. place chicken, breast side down, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. use a basting brush to paint garlic butter onto the chicken skin. sprinkle part of the herbs over the butter.
• 8 turn chicken over and repeat with remaining butter and herbs.
• 9 roast, uncovered, for 1.25 - 1.5 hours, or until drumsticks move easily in the sockets and a meat thermometer registers 180°f
• 10 serve and enjoy!

Garlicky Braised Pot Roast

Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 -2 lb chuck roast
• 1 -2 garlic clove
• 2 -3 tablespoons oil (for browning)
• italian seasoning (optional)
• salt
• pepper
• 1 quart beef stock (i used a box of rachel ray's)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup milk

Recipe

• 1 make holes in your chuck roast with the point of a sharp knife, only on one side of meat. make sure there's plenty of spots for your garlic.
• 2 sliver garlic cloves into 3-4 pieces. stick the garlic slivers down into the holes you made in the roast.
• 3 heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until oil is ripply.
• 4 season roast of both sides with salt and pepper. i patted down the roast after i did this to make sure it would stick.
• 5 brown roast on both sides in oil.
• 6 after roast is browned pour beef stock into the pan and scrape the bottom of the pan to get all the browned "goodies" off the bottom.
• 7 turn the heat down to a simmer and cook roast for about 5-6 hours.
• 8 when it's ready, remove the roast from the pan and whisk the milk and cornstarch together until there are no lumps. pour that into the pot and whisk together to make an amazing gravy.
• 9 now you're ready to eat!

Ham & Cheese Tarts

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups jiffy baking mix
• 2/3 cup milk
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/4 teaspoon orange peel
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon chives
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped ham
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• paprika

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°, grease a muffin pan.
• 2 mix baking mix and milk together t form a soft dough.
• 3 knead several times on floured surface and roll thin.
• 4 using a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter, cut out 24 round biscuits.
• 5 place each biscuit in greased muffin cup and mold to fit bottom and slightly up the sides.
• 6 set aside.
• 7 blend cream cheese, milk, orange peel, mustard, chives, seasoning salt and garlic salt.
• 8 fold in ham and sour cream.
• 9 spoon 1/2 tablespoon of filling into each cup.
• 10 sprinkle with paprika and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Irish Croquettes : Corned Beef And Potato

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups mashed potatoes, left overs are fine seasoned with
• salt, to taste,and
• pepper, to taste
• 3 cups finely chopped corned beef
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• dried breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 combine potatoes, corned beef, egg, and seasoning.
• 2 mix well.
• 3 form into croquettes.
• 4 dip into egg and milk mixture.
• 5 roll in bread crumbs.
• 6 fry in oil heated to about 375 degrees.
• 7 enjoy.

Fire-roasted Veggies

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium potatoes, cubed into approximately 1/2-3/4 inch pieces
• 1 green pepper, sliced into approximately 1 inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, sliced into approximately 1 inch pieces
• 1 head broccoli, florets,only,discard stems
• 2 -3 tablespoons mccormick's roasted garlic monterey poultry seasoning
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 wash, and slice all veggies as directed.
• 2 place in large resealable plastic bag, add mccormicks seasoning, and garlic powder.
• 3 seal bag and toss, to distribute seasoning.
• 4 add olive oil.
• 5 reseal bag and toss to coat veggies again.
• 6 pour veggies into med foil pan, cover with aluminum foil, puncture foil a few times with knife to create vents.
• 7 place on med fire, for about 1-1 1/2 hours.
• 8 cook longer is desired.
• 9 note: i am more of a dump cook the seasonings mentioned are approx.
• 10 use more or less as you choose.

Herb-baked Scallops

Total Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 lb bay scallops (frozen and thawed or fresh) or 1 lb sea scallops (frozen and thawed or fresh)
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 put butter and seasonings in 13 x 9 baking pan and put prepared pan in oven; heat to 350 degrees (f).
• 2 rinse scallops in cold water; pat dry.
• 3 remove pan from oven; stir to combine melted butter and seasonings.
• 4 add scallops; toss in butter mixture.
• 5 return pan to oven; bake 15-25 minutes, stirring every 5-7 minutes to coat scallops with butter mixture.

Garlicky Broiled Turkey Patties

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1/2 cup refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.
• 2 shape into 4 patties. place patties on broiler pan.
• 3 broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink in center and thoroughly cooked, turning once.

Lori's Comfort Casserole

Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground beef, cooked
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 cups shredded cheese (original author recommends italian blend)
• 2 cups small shell pasta (small shells, bow ties, etc)

Recipe

• 1 cook and drain ground beef, crumbling as you cook.
• 2 spray the inside of slow-cooker with vegetable spray to minimize sticking.
• 3 add mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, seasonings and cheese to slow-cooker.
• 4 stir in ground beef and pasta.
• 5 mix well.
• 6 cook on low for 4 to 5 house depending on type of pasta used.

Lori's Baked Pate

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 shallots (minced)
• 6 slices bacon (minced)
• 12 slices prosciutto (minced)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• salt
• cayenne
• ground cinnamon (o taste)
• 6 bay leaves

Recipe

• 1 heat oven 400.
• 2 combine the chicken, garlic, shallots, bacon, prosciutto, eggs, brandy and seasonings.
• 3 press into a sprayed loaf pan. top with bay leaves.
• 4 bake 40 minutes.

Ham & Leek Cannelloni

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 leeks, sliced into 1/2in chunks
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 1/2 ounces ham, roughly chopped
• 8 sheets lasagna noodles
• 7 ounces creme fraiche
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
• 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 3 1/2 ounces breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 400°f
• 2 simmer the sliced leeks with the broth in a covered pan for 5 mins until tender. drain the leeks, reserving the broth, then mix them with the ham and some seasoning.
• 3 divide the mixture into 8, spoon along the middle of each lasagna sheet, roll up, then tuck into an ovenproof dish, joined sides down.
• 4 mix 1 1/4 cups of the reserved broth with the crème fraîche, mustard and most of the grated cheese.
• 5 season, then pour over the cannelloni.
• 6 sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and remaining cheese, then bake for 20 mins until the top is golden and crisp, and the leek filling is piping hot.

Lori's Cuban Romaine Slaw

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 large plum tomatoes
• 3 slices bacon (chopped)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 ounce goya sazon seasoning (with cilantro, not saffron)
• 1 dash ground allspice
• 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 head romaine lettuce (shredded)
• 2/3-3/4 cup mayonnaise

Recipe

• 1 halve tomatoes horizontally. scoop out pulp. set aside. salt tomatoes. invert on a rack for 30 minutes.
• 2 rinse. dry.
• 3 meanwhile, brown bacon. remove from heat.
• 4 stir in pulp and the raisins, sazon, allspice, pepper flakes, romaine and enough mayonnaise to coat lightly.
• 5 fill tomatoes with mix, letting it overflow onto plates.and around.
• 6 serve immediately.

John Ed's Ground Beef Casserole

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice, washed but uncooked
• 32 ounces yellow whole kernel corn, canned, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 10 ounces canned tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 lb ground beef, raw crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
• 10 ounces tomatoes, canned diced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 6 slices bacon, to cover top
• 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, finely shredded
• 1/8 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°.
• 2 place ingredients as listed in large, greased baking dish, layer by layer just as it's listed. note: the tomatoes can be purchased in a 20 ounce can, diced in its own juice. one half can per tomato layer will suffice well.
• 3 bake at 350° covered for 2 hours.
• 4 you know it's done when the rice on the bottom is fully cooked.

Easy Hash Brown Quiche

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups hash browns, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 cup ham, cooked, diced
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 press hash browns between paper towels to remove moisture.
• 2 add seasoning to hash browns.
• 3 grease a 9 inch pie plate with 2 tbsp butter.
• 4 press hash browns onto the bottom and up the sides of the dish.
• 5 drizzle with remaining butter.
• 6 bake uncovered at 425°f for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are brown.
• 7 combine cheese and ham; spoon into crust.
• 8 beat eggs with cream and seasoning pour over ham and cheese.
• 9 reduce heat to 350°f and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.
• 10 let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
• 11 makes 4 to 6 servings.

Ham & Veggie Skillet

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups fresh green beans or 2 cups frozen green beans
• 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
• 1 cup chopped and cooked ham
• black pepper
• seasoning salt or table salt
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in a large skillet (electric skillet works great).
• 2 add potatoes & beans.
• 3 season with pepper & seasoning salt to your liking.
• 4 saute until fork tender (about 15-20 minutes).
• 5 add ham, cook 2 minutes.
• 6 sprinkle with cheese & let stand until melted.

Bourbon Ribs In Foil Packets

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 3 lbs lamb baby back ribs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 cup barbecue sauce (bull's-eye original)
• 2 tablespoons bourbon

Recipe

• 1 heat grill to medium.
• 2 mix sugar and seasonings; rub onto both sides of ribs.
• 3 place 1/2 the ribs in single layer on 30x12-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil. bring up sides of foil; double fold top and 1 end of packet to seal.
• 4 repeat with remaining ribs and second sheet of foil.
• 5 add 1/4 cup orange juice through open end of 1 packet; double fold end, leaving room for heat to circulate inside.
• 6 repeat with second packet.
• 7 grill, covered, 45 minute to 1 hour or until ribs are cooked through.
• 8 remove ribs from foil; discard foil. return ribs to grill.
• 9 mix barbecue sauce and bourbon; brush onto ribs.
• 10 grill 15 min., turning occasionally and brushing with remaining sauce.

Hope's Corn Chowder

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 can chicken broth
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 cans corn
• 1 can potato
• 2 cans evaporated milk
• 6 pieces bacon

Recipe

• 1 cook bacon in dutch oven.
• 2 add chicken broth, celery and onions.
• 3 cook until vegetables are tender.
• 4 add potatoes and 1/2 cup of water.
• 5 cook for a few minutes.
• 6 add evaporated milk and corn giblets.
• 7 cook until almost at a boil.
• 8 add seasonings (salt, pepper and red pepper-optional).
• 9 add cornstarch if you want a thicker soup.
• 10 serve with shredded mozzarella on top.
• 11 goes well with sister shuberts rolls.

Crock Pot Beef Chilies Bean Stew

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs cubed beef stew meat
• 2/3 lb dried pinto bean
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon onion, minced
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (10 ounce) can chilies
• 1/2 cup chili seasoning mix (more or less)
• 1 dash salt (optional)
• 1 -2 cup hot water (optional)

Recipe

• 1 rinse, sort and soak beans overnight. drain and empty into a slow cooker or crock pot.
• 2 add all other ingredients, stir well.
• 3 cover and simmer until beans and beef are tender, about 3 - 4 hours. add hot water if soup is too thick.
• 4 adjust seasonings and serve with cornbread.

Joe The Plumber Dip (taco) Toh

Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 15 ounces black beans
• 1 rotel tomatoes & chilies
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 taco seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup onion
• 2 chipotle chilis in adobo seasoning

Recipe

• 1 open cans.
• 2 drain beans, corn and black beans.
• 3 add all ingredients to the crock pot. (be sure to use only 2 chipotle chilis not 2 cans of chili)
• 4 cover and cook on low 4 hours until bubbly and onion is cooked.

Green Onion Dip

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 bunch green onion
• 1/8 cup milk
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
• 3/4 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 dashes worcestershire sauce

Recipe

• 1 clean onions and cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch pieces. put onions and 1/8 cup milk into blending container. puree until smooth.
• 2 pour pureed onion mixture into cream cheese and beat well with hand mixer.
• 3 add all other ingredients and continue to beat with hand mixer until well blended.
• 4 cover and put in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow granules to finish disolving and flavors to marry.
• 5 note: you can add additional milk a few drops at a time until the consistency is to your liking.
• 6 note 2: the measurements on the garlic powder and the bouillion granules is where i start. sometimes, after it has chilled for 2 hours, i taste it and may possibly add more seasoning.

Egyptian Tomato Sauce

Total Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 5 -7 garlic, crushed
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 2 tablespoons oil (can add more)
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Recipe

• 1 saute onions med heat until quite brown.
• 2 add garlic and cook only a little.
• 3 add tomato juice and sugar and cook 15-20mins.
• 4 add vinegar and seasoning and cook 2 -3 minutes.

Crock Pot Barbeque

Total Time: 13 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 8 -10 lbs boneless boston lamb roast
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup barbeque dry rub seasonings
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
• 1/4 cup barbeque dry rub seasonings
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 6 -8 ounces barbecue sauce (i use sweet baby ray's)
• sandwich bun

Recipe

• 1 place sliced onions in the bottom of the crock pot. rub spices over the roast, particularly the fatty part. place roast in crock pot with the fatty part on top.
• 2 pour liquid smoke over all. cover and turn crock pot on low for 6-8 hours or overnight.
• 3 remove roast from crock pot. discard all liquid and onions. shred the roast to the desired consistency, removing the fatty slab and bone.
• 4 put the shredded meat back in the crock pot and mix with the chopped onions and barbeque sauce. mix well. cook on low for 4 or 5 hours. serve on sandwich buns.

Crock Pot Barbecued Lamb Steaks

Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 lamb steaks or 6 lamb chops
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 3 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon accent seasoning
• 2 large onions, sliced very thin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 use a 5 quart. crockpot.
• 2 place oil in crockpot and melt on high. add meat and turn to coat with fat.
• 3 season meat with mixture of last 3 ingredients. add all other ingredients.
• 4 cook on low for 8-9 hours.

Herb-roasted Potatoes

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 russet potatoes, cubed

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°f.
• 2 combine all ingredients except potatoes in large bowl. stir to blend well. add potatoes to seasoning; toss to coat. transfer potatoes to large rimmed baking sheet, spreading out in single layer. bake until brown and tender, about 40 minutes, turning potatoes halfway through cooking.

Ham & Cheese Ramen Noodles ^_^ Cheap Budget Meal

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (3 ounce) package lamb-flavored ramen noodles
• 3 -4 ham slices, thin lunchmeat style
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated (or to taste)
• 1 cup water

Recipe

• 1 pour 1 cup water in a pan.
• 2 put noodles in water.
• 3 set noodles and water to boiling.
• 4 once noodles have broken up rip the ham in little bite size pieces and place over the noodles.
• 5 just before too much water evaporates remove from stove. i like just about a tablespoon of water leftover.
• 6 add seasoning packet and stir around well.
• 7 top with cheese, let melt and enjoy!
• 8 important! make sure you keep a close eye on this recipe as it cooks very fast.

Crock Pot Beef For Burritos

Total Time: 9 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 9 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (4 lb) london broil beef
• 2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
• 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies

Recipe

• 1 preliminaries: spray inside of slow-cooker with nonstick spray.
• 2 rub seasoning mix over both sides of meat. place meat in slow-cooker; add onion, vinegar and chilies.
• 3 cover and cook on low setting 9 hours.
• 4 remove meat, reserving liquid.
• 5 shred meat with two forks.
• 6 combine meat with reserved cooking liquid; stir well.
• 7 use meat for burritos.

Joe's Saute Onions

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 -3 vidalia onion
• olive oil
• salt
• butter (optional)
• sugar (optional)

Recipe

• 1 slice off the root and top ends of the onions, peel the onions. cut the onions in half. lay them cut side down and slice the onions lengthwise to desired thickness.
• 2 i use a cast-iron skillet to saute'. coat the bottom of the skillet with olive oil about (1-teaspoon per onion). heat the skillet on medium high heat. add the onion slices and stir to coat the onions with the oil. spread the onions out evenly over the pan and let cook, stirring occasionally. after about 10 minutes, sprinkle some salt over the onions and or any seasonings such as (fajita or cajun), and if you want to, you can add some sugar to help with the caramelization process.add a little water to the skillet if they start to dry out. you can use butter instead of the olive oil, or a mixture of the two.
• 3 let cook onions for 30 minutes to an hour or more, stirring every few minutes. as soon as the onions start sticking to the pan, let them stick a little and brown, but then stir them before they burn. after the first 20 to 30 minutes you may want to lower the temperature a little bit, and add a little more oil, if you find the onions begin to start burning. a fork will help you scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet as they begin to caramelize. as the onions cook down, you may find you need to scrape the skillet every minute or so. continue to cook and scrape, cook and scrape, until the onions are a rich, browned color.

Irish Donegal Crab Pie

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 lb cooked crabmeat
• 1 1/2 lbs puff pastry
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 pint dry cider
• salt and pepper
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 pint milk
• 2 pinches nutmeg

Recipe

• 1 line a pie tin 12" across and 1" deep with the pastry and chill in a fridge for 1 hour.
• 2 also chill pastry for top of pie& brush with egg .
• 3 flake crab meat& put into pie followed by celery, parsley, cider and seasoning.
• 4 beat eggs and milk together and add the nutmeg.
• 5 put pastry on top and bake in oven at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
• 6 serve at once.

John Besh's Creamy Polenta With Mascarpone Cheese

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups water
• salt, to taste
• 1/2 cup organic yellow polenta (can substitute plain cornmeal)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (can substitute cream cheese)

Recipe

• 1 lightly season 2 cups water with salt and bring to a boil. quickly whisk in the polenta until it has been fully incorporated. reduce the heat to a low simmer. add the butter and allow the polenta to cook uncovered for 30 minutes. stir in the mascarpone and season to taste with salt.
• 2 this may be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator. reheat in the microwave just before serving.
• 3 assembly: reheat the three components of the dish separately.
• 4 on each of 6 large plates, place a couple of spoonfuls of polenta in the center of the plate.
• 5 carefully remove the bones from the hot ribs and place the beef short ribs over the bed of polenta.
• 6 in a pan over medium heat, bring the reserved braising liquid to a simmer. once the sauce is hot, check for seasoning and, if needed, add a touch of salt and pepper. spoon the sauce around the beef short ribs and polenta. carefully place the root vegetable ragout on the beef. serve and enjoy!

Dj Socks La Rock's Tasty Taco Pasta

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 -4 teaspoons taco seasoning
• 1 -1 1/2 lb ground turkey (or lean ground beef)
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (i used a mix of red, yellow and orange peppers)
• 1 pinch seasoning salt
• 2 cups salsa
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander
• 1 lb pasta, cooked (whole grain preferred)
• sour cream
• shredded lettuce
• chopped tomato, and
• shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 heat saucepan with olive oil. add onions and cook until they begin to sweat. then add peppers. cover lid and let them cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• 2 sprinkle seasoned salt over ground meat, and place in pan. cook until browned.
• 3 pour off some of the excess liquid and return pan to heat.
• 4 sprinkle the taco seasoning over turkey meat, peppers and onions and mix together.
• 5 add salsa and coriander and cook for another 5 minutes.
• 6 when done, spoon as much of the meat sauce as you like over a plate of pasta.
• 7 garnish with a dollop of sour cream, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and cheese.
• 8 for more of a kick, add a few drops of your favorite hot sauce or tabasco sauce.

Cos Salad Boats

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 12 leaves cos lettuce, preferably from the heart
• 2 avocados, peeled and diced
• 4 plum tomatoes, dices
• 40 g alfalfa sprouts
• 3 eggs, hardboiled roughly chopped
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 arrange the salad leaves on a large platter with the edges facing up so that they look like boats.
• 2 combine the avocados, tomatoes, and sprouts in a bowl, then fill each of the salad leaves with this mixture.
• 3 sprinkle each one with some chopped egg.
• 4 whisk all the salad dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
• 5 check and adjust the seasoning to taste, then spoon over salad and serve at once.

Firecracker Chicken Wings

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 chicken wings, about 2 1/2 pounds
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• sour cream, if desired

Recipe

• 1 fold tips of chicken wings under opposite ends to form triangles.
• 2 place remaining ingredients except sour cream in heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. seal bag and shake to blend seasonings. add chicken. seal bag and shake until chicken is coated with seasonings. refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 24 hours.
• 3 heat coals or gas grill.
• 4 cover and grill chicken 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 20 to 25 minutes, turning after 10 minutes, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
• 5 serve chicken with sour cream.

Garlicky Chicken Pasta

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons mrs. dash italian herb seasoning
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 lb cooked penne pasta
• 1 cup peas
• 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese

Recipe

• 1 in saucepan over medium-high heat, saute garlic and onions in olive oil for 3 minutes.
• 2 add chicken meat, tomatoes and mrs. dash seasoning blend, cook 5 minutes.
• 3 add chicken stock; bring to a boil.
• 4 add pasta and peas; toss to heat through.
• 5 top with cheese.

Green Papaya Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 120 g small hard green unripe papayas
• 1 1/2 tablespoons palm sugar
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 -2 garlic clove
• 25 g roasted peanuts
• 25 g snake beans, cut into pieces
• 1 tablespoon ground dried shrimp
• 2 -6 bird's eye chilies, stems removed (6 will give a very hot result!!)
• 50 g cherry tomatoes, cut into 2 pieces
• 1/2 lime
• sticky rice, to serve

Recipe

• 1 peel the green papaya with the vegetable peeler and cut the papaya into long, thin shreds.
• 2 if you have a mandolin, use the grater attachment.
• 3 mix the palm sugar with the fish sauce until the sugar has dissolved.
• 4 using a large, deep pestle and mortar, pound the garlic into a paste.
• 5 add the roasted peanuts and pound roughly together with the garlic.
• 6 add the papaya and pound softly, using a spoon to scrape down the sides, and turning and mix well.
• 7 add the beans, dried shrimp and chillies and keep pounding and turning to bruise these ingredients.
• 8 add the sugar mixture and tomatoes,squeeze in the lime juice and add the lime skin to the mixture.
• 9 lightly pound together for another minute until thoroughly mixed.
• 10 as the juice comes out, pound more gently so the liquid doesn't splash.
• 11 discard the lime skin.
• 12 taste the sauce in the bottom of the mortar and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• 13 it should be balance of sweet and sour with a hot and salty taste.
• 14 spoon the papaya salad and all the juices onto a serving plate.
• 15 serve with sticky rice.

Ham And Cheese Quiche

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 red potatoes, cubed
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 cup cubed ham
• 1 pie crust, in foil pan (premade, 8 or 9 inch)
• 1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese, blend (recommended kraft)
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning (recommended ( mccormick)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
• 2 place potatoes and rosemary in a microwaveable dish.
• 3 cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 2 minutes, until almost cooked through.
• 4 cover the bottom of the premade pie shell with potatoes, ham, and cheese.
• 5 place on a cookie sheet and set aside.
• 6 in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and seasoning and pour into the pie shell.
• 7 place quiche into preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until eggs have set.

Herb-pistachio Brussels Sprouts

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 dozen brussels sprouts
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts
• parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cut tough stem end off sprouts, and slice each sprout in half.
• 2 heat butter in skillet, and saute' onion and garlic until soft. add sprouts and toss well to coat. add thyme and lemon pepper, stir, cover, and let cook until sprouts are tender but not too soft (about 8 minutes).
• 3 serve with a sprinking of pistachio nuts and parmesan.

Honky Tonk Salad Dressing

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/8 cup water
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 1/8 cup sriracha sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon salt, sea
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground

Recipe

• 1 blend all ingredients in blender. adjust seasoning to taste.

Joe's Special

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb ground round
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry, and chopped
• 6 eggs
• 1/4 cup asiago cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 saute onions in olive oil over medium-high heat.
• 2 add ground round and season with salt.
• 3 cook until medium well and break up with a fork.
• 4 add spinach and eggs.
• 5 stir and cook until done, but not dry.
• 6 serve on individual plates and sprinkle with combined cheeses.

Herb Rolls

Total Time: 1 hr 1 min Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 11 mins

Ingredients

• 5 -6 cups flour
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 (1/4 ounce) packets yeast
• 1/2 cup powdered milk
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup margarine (melted)
• 1/2 cup melted margarine
• 2 teaspoons rosemary
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 put 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, powdered milk, and undissolved yeast in bowl.
• 2 stir.
• 3 add 2 1/2 cups very warm water (120 f) and melted butter to flour mixture.
• 4 mix with mixer (dough hook) for 2 minutes.
• 5 add remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough clings to hook and cleans sides of bowl.
• 6 continue mixing 5 minutes (or knead) place in a greased bowl.
• 7 turn to coat both sides with oil.
• 8 let rise 20 minutes.
• 9 once risen, roll out to 1/2 inch thick in a large rectangle.
• 10 top rectangle with half of butter mixture then sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheddar cheese.
• 11 roll like cinnamon rolls, cut about 1/2-1 inch thick, then place on a pan.
• 12 coat with remaining butter.
• 13 let rise until double in bulk.
• 14 bake at 425°f for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Easy Ham And Potato Hash

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup ham, shredded
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling.
• 2 add cubed potatoes and the last six ingredients to pan.
• 3 fry potatoes until golden brown and fork tender, stirring occasionally.
• 4 then add the butter and diced onion. mix.
• 5 when the onion has softened slightly, add the ham to the pan and mix again to combine.
• 6 once heated through sprinkle the cheese over hash.
• 7 serve when cheese has melted.

Iowa State Chicken Parmesan

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• garlic powder, to taste
• 1/3 cup corn flake crumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 2 lbs skinless chicken
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 combine tomato sauce, italian seasoning and garlic powder in saucepan; cover and simmer, set aside.
• 2 combine corn flake crumbs, parmesan cheese and parsley flakes; mix well.
• 3 dip chicken in beaten egg and then roll in crumb mixture. place in 9 x 13 baking dish sprayed with non-stick coating.
• 4 cover with foil and bake at 375* for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
• 5 pour seasoned tomato sauce mixture over chicken. sprinkle mozzarella over top and return dish to oven for 10-15 minutes or until sauce is hot and cheese melts.

Herb Roasted Turkey

Total Time: 5 hrs 8 mins Preparation Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 12 -14 lbs turkey

Recipe

• 1 mix all basting ingredients.
• 2 place cleaned turkey in roaster pan.
• 3 roast turkey, uncovered,at 325*.
• 4 baste with chichen broth mixture every 1/2 hour.
• 5 turkey should be done in 4-5 hours.
• 6 if needed to prevent over browning; cover with a foil tent last hour of cooking.

Crock Pot Bbq Lamb Chops

Total Time: 5 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle of your favourite barbecue sauce (i use honey smoke)
• 6 lamb chops (you can use boneless or bone in)
• seasoning (i use garlic plus by club house)

Recipe

• 1 turn crockpot on high and remove liner (if you can). spread some bbq sauce on the bottom of the crock.
• 2 run each chop under some warm water.
• 3 put 2 chops on the bottom of the crock. put some bbq sauce and seasonings on each chop layer chops, sauce and seasonings. add the remaining sauce over the top.
• 4 return the crock to the pot, put on lid.
• 5 after about an hour, turn down to low. cook for about 5-6 hours. if you used bone-in chops, be careful as the chops are very tender and will fall off the bone.
• 6 we usually have ours with mashed potatoes, or throw some potatoes in the oven and bake them for the last hour or so.
• 7 it would probably work well with rice too if you want.

Herb Rub (great For Lamb Or Chicken)

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 rub meat with olive oil.
• 2 combine all herbs and rub into meat.

Garlicky Lamb Veggie Soup

Total Time: 7 hrs 7 mins Preparation Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 2 cups onions
• 15 garlic cloves (whole)
• 5 garlic cloves (diced)
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 2 cups corn
• 3 cups celery
• 1 cup green pepper (optional)
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Recipe

• 1 .brown garlic, lamb, and onion.
• 2 toss everything in a crock pot on low 7 hours.

Lori's Blt Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried savory
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 pinch fresh cracked pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 (12 ounce) package bacon (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 1/2 cups bread (cubed)
• salt (to taste)
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
• 2 heads romaine lettuce hearts (torn)
• 3 large tomatoes (chopped, rinsed, drained)

Recipe

• 1 combine the basil, savory, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, pepper and cayenne.
• 2 set aside 1 teaspoons.
• 3 brown bacon in a large skillet. remove with a slotted spoon. drain on papper towels.
• 4 to skillet add oil. heat until hot.
• 5 add bread. saute until golden. drain.
• 6 toss with remaining seasoning mix and a little salt.
• 7 whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper and the reserved teaspoons of seasoning mix.
• 8 layer lettuce, bacon and tomatoes in a glass bowl.
• 9 spread dressing on top.
• 10 cover. chill 1 hour.
• 11 toss with croutons. serve.

International Bean Dip

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 12 ounces sour cream
• 1 bunch green onion, finely chopped
• 6 ounces ortega salsa
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 2 ounces diced green chili peppers
• 1 dash oregano
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese or 1 cup longhorn cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients except grated cheeses in ovenproof dish.
• 2 sprinkle top with grated cheese.
• 3 bake 1 hour at 300 degrees.

Herb-infused Red Wine Vinaigrette

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 16 ounces red wine vinegar
• 4 ounces thyme (fresh)
• 4 ounces basil (fresh)
• 4 ounces italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 4 ounces honey
• 4 ounces fennel seeds (in cheese clothe)
• 2 ounces garlic (minced)
• 4 ounces shallots (minced)
• 16 ounces olive oil

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients except for oil in large container.
• 2 place in immersion blender in container and blend. while in container slowly add oil blending ingredients to mixture to create emulsification. place in container, label, date and refrigerate.

Don't Be A Dill Dip!

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon green onion, grated
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon dill weed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients together, well.
• 2 let stand overnight.
• 3 serve with raw vegetables and crackers!

Hoosier Potato Soup

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 6 large potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 1/2 lb butter
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 quart water
• 1/2 quart milk
• 1 dozen egg
• 2 (15 ounce) cans potatoes

Recipe

• 1 start water boiling in a large pot (med. high heat). peel potatoes and score 1/4" deep on 4 sides with knife. use peeler to "square the potato" letting the thin 1/4" slices go into the water in the pot. then slice the remaining potatoes into 1/4" thick slices and put into pot.
• 2 add: sliced onion, butter, water, milk, salt and pepper to just cover the potatoes.
• 3 bring to a low boil, uncovered, and reduce heat to a medium simmer. do not scorch the milk! stir occasionally to keep the butter well mixed into the milk.
• 4 hard boil the eggs, peel and set aside.
• 5 simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are done and have rounded edges. the thin slices from the peeler will provide the thickness for the soup at this time. taste and adjust seasoning.
• 6 just before serving-slice or chop the eggs and add into soup. if you want thicker soup-drain cans of potatoes and add to pot, heat 2-3 minutes and serve.

Joel's Vegan Angel Hair Pasta Dinner

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 100% whole wheat angel hair pasta
• 3 artichoke hearts, chopped (from can or jar)
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped black olives
• 1/4 cup roasted red pepper, cut into smaller pieces (from jar)
• 2 monterrey mushrooms, sliced
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• garlic powder
• italian seasoning

Recipe

• 1 boil pasta until tender.
• 2 while pasta is cooking, in separate pan, combine onion and zucchini, and just enough tomato sauce to keep vegetables from sticking. cook until zucchini begins to soften.
• 3 add in mushrooms, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts and half the olives along with a little more tomato sauce. cook about 3 minutes, constantly stir to keep from sticking.
• 4 when vegetables have cooked (leaving zucchini slightly crisp) combine the rest of the tomato sauce, olives, garlic powder, italian seasoning, and red wine vinegar. stir and cover for about 1 1/2 minutes to cook sauce down and steam veggies.
• 5 uncover, remove from heat. rinse and drain pasta. divide pasta portions evenly into bowls. spoon sauce mixture on top of pasta and toss to evenly coat noodles. salt and pepper can be added to taste if desired.

Eileen's Crab Bisque

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 quarts chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 lb crabmeat

Recipe

• 1 make the roux with the butter and flour.
• 2 stir constantly until it is a golden bronze.
• 3 then add all ingredients except the crabmeat.
• 4 stir and simmer for 15-30 minutes.
• 5 add crabmeat, continue to simmer and taste for salt and pepper.
• 6 adjust seasonings to your liking.
• 7 serve.

Ham And Cheese Strata - Mulberry Inn

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 16 slices bread, crust removed
• 16 slices deli ham, thin
• 8 slices american cheese
• 8 slices swiss cheese
• 3 cups milk
• 6 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 2 cups corn flakes, crushed
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 in a 13x9" casserole, layer in the following order:.
• 2 8 bread slices.
• 3 8 ham slices.
• 4 8 american cheese slices.
• 5 8 bread slices.
• 6 8 ham slices.
• 7 8 swiss cheese slices.
• 8 mix eggs, milk, and seasonings.
• 9 pour over layers.
• 10 combine crushed corn flakes and butter.
• 11 sprinkle over top.
• 12 refrigerate, covered, overnight.
• 13 bake at 375 degrees f. for 30-35 minutes, uncovered, or until puffed.
• 14 serve immediately.
• 15 preparation time does not include overnight refrigeration.

Donald Steak Seasoning Blend

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 10 ounces mccormick's montreal brand steak seasoning
• 4 ounces dried onion flakes
• 2 ounces toasted garlic
• 2 tablespoons cracked ginger
• 2 tablespoons ono hawaiian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon dried orange zest

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl add all of the ingredients and combine; pour into the empty jar and seal until needed.

Fireside Goulash

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs ground beef, chicken or 2 lbs turkey
• 2 -3 chopped potatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt (optional)
• 1 teaspoon pepper (optional)
• 1 1/4 ounces chili or 1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning, envelope
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 prepared macaroni and cheese (15 oz.)
• chopped herbs (optional)

Recipe

• 1 brown ground meat in skillet or dutch oven over medium heat with optional seasoning until brown, add onion and potatoes stirring until soft. stir in seasoning mix, and water; simmer 10 minutes. stir in the macaroni and cheese and heat through. sprinkle with herbs and serve with buttered bread if available.