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HAM AND CHEESE SOUP
By Vanetta
In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion, celery, carrot, parsley and garlic in butter for 5 min or unt...
- 1 c. Chopped onion
- 1/2 c. Chopped celery
- 1/2 c. Chopped carrot
- 1/4 c. Minced fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 c. Butter
- 1/4 c. Flour
- 1 tbsp. Ground mustard
- 1/7 tsp. Pepper
- 1 c. Chopped fully cooked ham
- 2-1/2 c. chicken broth
- 2 c. milk
- 3/4 # processed American Cheese, cubed
IRISH WISKEY STEAK SAUCE
By Vanetta
FROM BRIGID’S PUB – GUINESS COOKBOOK
- 1 Qt. boiling water
- 7 oz. demi-glaze
- 2 oz. whiskey (add to above 2 ingredients & simmer 2 min)
- 1 oz. lemon juice
- 1/2 oz. Worchestershire sauce
BUTTERMILK PRALINES
By Vanetta
Butter the sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan
- 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups broken or chopped pecans
MOROCCAN GRILLED SALMON
By Vanetta
Stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste ...
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges for garnish
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 6-ounce skinless center-cut salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
APPLESAUCE CAKE I
By Vanetta
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 pkg. 2 layer yellow cake mix
- 3 egg whites
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1 Tbsp. flour
- 1-1/4 cups water
ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP
By Vanetta
Brown beef in large heavy kettle; drain
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 16 oz. can tomatoes
- 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 15 oz. can red kidney beans, drained
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup small elbow macaroni
- 2 cups water
- 5 tsp. beef boullion
- 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp. sweet basil
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 cup frozen or fresh green beans (cut in 1 inch pieces-optional)
- Parmesan Cheese
CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI
By Vanetta
Sift together dry ingredients
- 2 c. flour
- 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 c. dried cranberries
- 3/4 c. mini chocolate chips
Spiced Chickpea “Nuts”
By Vanetta
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/spiced_chickpea_nuts
- Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
SPICY SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA
By Vanetta
Heat 12-inch skillet on medium until hot
- 8 ounces turkey andouille sausage (sliced 1 /4 inch thick)
- 1 green or yellow pepper (chopped)
- 1 can(s)(14 1/2-ounce) stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup(s) uncooked instant brown rice
- 8 ounce(s) chicken tenders (each cut crosswise in half)
- 1 bunch(es) green onions (sliced)
BANANA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
By Vanetta
Preheat oven to 275°. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 pan
- 1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed, ripe
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 1/8 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 1/2 cups icing sugar
- Garnish
- chopped walnuts