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Chicken Tortilla Soup
By Talk2usoon
Step by step instructions and delicious photographs at the author's website: http://thepioneerwoman
- FOR THE GARNISHES:
- 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 cup Diced Onion
- 1/4 cups Diced Green Bell Pepper
- 1/4 cups Red Bell Pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 can (10 Oz. Can) Rotel Tomatoes And Green Chilies
- 32 ounces, fluid Low Sodium Chicken Stock
- 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 4 cups Hot Water
- 2 cans (15 Oz. Can) Black Beans, Drained
- 3 Tablespoons Cornmeal Or Masa
- 5 whole Corn Tortillas, Cut Into Uniform Strips Around 2 To 3 Inches
- _____
- Sour Cream
- Diced Avocado
- Diced Red Onion
- Salsa Or Pico De Gallo
- Grated Monterey Jack Cheese
- Cilantro
Breakfast Bacon Cups
By Talk2usoon
This is one of my favorite breakfast recipes—and it’s very simple to prepare
- White or Wheat Bread
- Bacon
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Eggs
- Butter
- Maple Syrup
- Salt & Pepper
- (Note that I didn’t add quantities. This will vary depending on how many you plan to make. It’s safe to estimate about 2-3 per person.
Classic Beef and Barley Soup
By Talk2usoon
This rib-sticking favorite makes a perfect supper on a chilly fall or winter weekend
- 10 ounces boneless round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes.
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 5 cups water
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup thawed frozen baby lima beans
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Guacamole
By Talk2usoon
In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt
- 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)
Potato-Leek Soup
By Talk2usoon
Chicago's California Pizza Kitchen's recipe (shown in photograph as their "Two in a bowl" offering
- 1/2 pound leeks (cleaned, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch; white part only)
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, dried and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
- 3 cups water
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspooon ground white pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 1/3 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups half & half
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallion greens (optional garnish)
Scallops with Angel-Hair Pasta
By Talk2usoon
from the cookbook "Cooking for Two"
- 1/2 pound bay scallops
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces angel-hair or thin spaghetti
- salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon parsley
Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing
By Talk2usoon
1 pint strawberries 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinega
- 1 pint strawberries
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup light olive oil
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Easy Shepherd's Pie (made with leftover roast)
By Talk2usoon
This is the only recipe I will make that involves a can of soup as an ingredient
- diced onions
- cooked carrots
- butter
- 1 can of tomato soup
- tabasco sauce
- paprika
- Salt & Pepper
- leftover beef or pork roast
- Homemade mashed potatoes
Basic Vegetable Stock
By Talk2usoon
from THE DAILY SOUP COOKBOOK (of Seinfeld fame) (with thanks to Laurie for typing and comments)
- 1 1 1 large Spanish onion
- 3 3 3 carrots peeles and chopped
- 4 4 4 celery stalks with leaves, chopped
- 2 2 2 whole tomatoes chopped
- 1 1 1 leek chopped
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 head of garlic
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup white wine
- 12 12 12 cups water (they say filtered or mineral but lets get real lol)
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorn
- 1 1 1 1 garni : (3 fresh italian parsley sprigs, 1 fresh thyme sprig, 1 bay leaf – combine all ingredients on a piece of cheese cloth, fold up and secure tightly with piece of string. Use as directed)
Zesty Antipasto
By Talk2usoon
Place ingredients in a non-metallic dish; pour vinaigrette over, toss gently, cover and refrigerate at least 30 min...
- 1 22 ounces can salad pepper, drained
- 1 can large, pitted olives, drained
- 8 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
- 2 cups mushrooms, halved
- 1 can artichoke hearts, halved and drained
- 1/2 cup Italian Vinaigrette